Why does everything get ruined when you get shot?

[worst2first 71]

They also need to address the fact that zombie bites and scratches destroy metal items. A friend was bringing me a long range scope and was swiped once by a zombie. The scope went from pristine to badly damaged.

[firstrock1503 0]

I had a zombie attack me from behind last night, he hit me once and it ruined everything in my backpack! My shotgun, 45 and magnum were all ruined! I tried the cleaning kit on them but you cannot do this on ruined weapons.

This is frustrating but it is Alpha after all, so no biggie.

Edited January 31, 2014 by firstrock

[Felony Inhibitor 59]

I had a zombie attack me from behind last night, he hit me once and it ruined everything in my backpack! My shotgun, 45 and magnum were all ruined! I tried the cleaning kit on them but you cannot do this on ruined weapons.

This is frustrating but it is Alpha after all, so no biggie.

TIL: When zombies get you from behind, expect your backpack, shotgun, 45 and magnum to be hurting.  :rolleyes:

[Grimey Rick 3417]

Does a first aid kit protect stuff?

 

Second, have you tried accessing a first aid kit.  You'll bleed to death before it will appear on the ground for you to loot.

 

Put bandage in first-aid kid. Drag to hotbar. When bleeding, press corresponding hotbar number, then F. Profit.

[autoloon 285]

This mechanic has never had any effect on me whatsoever. 

 

If someone puts a shot on me, chances are they are good enough to kill me.