bowhunting and cooking tips

[Red_Ensign 990]

1. when you shoot game with an arrow, the arrow appears suspended in space where the downed game was (after you skin it).  it doesn't seem like you can get the arrow back.  BUT if you put the cursor on it and open your inventory, it appears in 'vicinity' and you can grab it there.

 

2. if you can, move so when you shoot at game there's a tree behind it.  makes it much easier to find the arrows that miss - you just pluck them outta the tree after.

 

3. a pristine kitchen knife with get you more meat than a non-pristine one.  a pristine machete seems to do just as well but takes up more space.  haven't tried the other knives yet.

 

4. to make a fire, combine rags or paper with sticks (makes a fireplace kit).  then add a log.  then put matches in your hand and light it.

 

5. eating raw meat will make you very sick (duh).  burned meat will ALSO make you sick, but not as sick.

 

6. there are 5 spots in the fire to put food (you'll see it).  just drag food to the fireplace kit.  steaks will visibly change color to brown when it's ready.  when it's brown I think you have about 10 seconds to take it off or it'll burn.  double-clicking the food moves it quickly to your pack.

 

7. if you have a poor display or have distractions happening, remove the food from the furthest left spot in the fireplace.  when the other food is done it moves to the left, into the empty spot - MUCH easier to notice.

 

8. you can make a leather backpack from a boar pelt.  combine with rope, and then sticks.  it has the same capacity as the talon backpack (25 boxes) - 5 more than the burlap version.

 

 

 

hope this is helpful.  happy hunting!

[ebrim 998]

Do you not need cookware to cook on the fire?

[Red_Ensign 990]

Do you not need cookware to cook on the fire?

 

no, only if you cook on the gas stove.

[LeeVanSpliff 156]

Do you not need cookware to cook on the fire?

Beans for bumping this! Great post, but floated southwards because there really isn't much to add.

[ebrim 998]

no, only if you cook on the gas stove.

This is so good to know, thanks.

[AzrailCross 48]

It might be good to discuss (or give video) of proper use of a bow. Such as the drop of the arrow at distances, good places to find arrows (eventually, hopefully how to craft them.); and if you have the time to test provided someone else hasn't already -- the difference between each hunted food source and how much it restores of your hunger to some degree.

 

Just some thoughts, it's great advice as is.