Insanity/Hallucinating?

[dahamstahh 1]

So, just an idea, what if there was a sanity mechanic. Maybe the more zombies you fight with melee, the lower your sanity (or the longer the melee fights/more swings you take). It would automatically regenerate when you aren't in combat. If your sanity gets too low, you start seeing zombies where there aren't any and other players look like zombies. 

I don't know if this is possible, but I think it would be interesting if it is. Thoughts?

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Similar to many topics that have been already suggested mate.  I don't dislike the idea in certain elements.

[dahamstahh 1]

Similar to many topics that have been already suggested mate.  I don't dislike the idea in certain elements.

Sorry, I wasn't able to find any so I figured it was at least somewhat new :P

[AP_Norris 1018]

Needs major thought.

I would like the KoS type to be recognisable somehow, maybe it be character idle behaviour.

Maybe he acts a bit OCD, looking at fire selector and stuff constantly.

Checking mag fittings.

Intense free hand scratching animation when he's talking.

Murderers don't usually go completely crazy, but they develop strange behaviours that are recognisable to tell you that this person is kind of 'off' what you would call a decent human being.

Would like to have maybe, weird facial expressions for them or something.

This could possibly force them to wear a mask.

However I think 3-5 kills should cause this.

[Guest]

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Edited September 13, 2022 by Guest

[janol 65]

Yeah, well this has been typically suggested as some sort of an anti-KoS or anti-banditry mechanic, but it I think it is worth considering out side that box. I think it should be more complex than OP's suggestion. I don't quite think that zeds should cause people to hallucinate.

[crimsonbzd 247]

So, just an idea, what if there was a sanity mechanic. Maybe the more zombies you fight with melee, the lower your sanity (or the longer the melee fights/more swings you take). It would automatically regenerate when you aren't in combat. If your sanity gets too low, you start seeing zombies where there aren't any and other players look like zombies. 

I don't know if this is possible, but I think it would be interesting if it is. Thoughts?

 

I like the idea, but I think it's bred from a place of wanting to challenge PvP based individuals.

 

this isn't a general time I'd go >>>> ALPHA

 

but that does apply here. Imagine a PvP'er, with a sniper rifle (which are bound to be RARE) when balanced loot economy and high zombie population is in.

Sure, fire off that sniper rifle. IF you survive all the zombies rushing toward you, IF you survive the wave of every nearby player who wants to take that sniper... Sure, fire it off.

[dahamstahh 1]

Yeah, well this has been typically suggested as some sort of an anti-KoS or anti-banditry mechanic, but it I think it is worth considering out side that box.

Exactly. This is NOT an anti-KoS at all. (I actually kind of like that there are people who do KoS as it adds a layer of depth to player to player interactions) This is more for the benefit of the other players around you. Imagine you walk in to a town and you see a guy running around shooting at nothing. Maybe when you go insane you become unable to communicate so no matter how many times you tell the guy that you are friendly, he attacks you. Not because he is a bandit, but because to him, you look like a zombie.

Edited February 4, 2014 by dahamstahh

[AP_Norris 1018]

Exactly. This is NOT an anti-KoS at all. (I actually kind of like that there are people who do KoS as it adds a layer of depth to player to player interactions) This is more for the benefit of the other players around you. Imagine you walk in to a town and you see a guy running around shooting at nothing. Maybe when you go insane you become unable to communicate so no matter how many times you tell the guy that you are friendly, he attacks you. Not because he is a bandit, but because to him, you look like a zombie.

KoS doesn't add depth to player interactions.

KoS makes simply being in the game incredibly scary.

If you get close to someone and they say betray you that's more backstabbing tactics.

[Element47 2481]

So, just an idea, what if there was a sanity mechanic.

this had me maniacally laughing for five minutes. i then went into the depths of the internet and created "what if" memes for half an hour.

seriously though, we have that already. people are insane all the time, just instead of hallucinating they come post on the forums.

[antonioajc 500]

Similar to many topics that have been already suggested mate.  I don't dislike the idea in certain elements.

That, and SteakandPotatoes' signature. 

Use the search function people!

[UnarmedCiv 54]

insanity = eat bad mushroom.

[dahamstahh 1]

Okay, really guys, this is getting stupid. I was unable to find anything that was more than an anti-KoS thing but I assure you that I will search harder next time. In the mean time, get over it. I wasn't thorough enough, but it isn't that big of a deal. I don't need to be told over and over again to use the search bar. At this point, if that is all you are able to add to the conversation, just don't reply. I would really appreciate it. 

[crimsonbzd 247]

Okay, really guys, this is getting stupid. I was unable to find anything that was more than an anti-KoS thing but I assure you that I will search harder next time. In the mean time, get over it. I wasn't thorough enough, but it isn't that big of a deal. I don't need to be told over and over again to use the search bar. At this point, if that is all you are able to add to the conversation, just don't reply. I would really appreciate it. 

 

You presented a different enough idea that whether this "should or should not" have been posted is kinda grey to me.

 

Regardless, as far as developing the core game, you're looking at it as it is now.