Bobcomss 189 Posted July 27, 2012 Just as the title suggest....Is there any thoughts on making zombies attack animals, this could be feasible because as the human population falls wildlife and livestock would become the new main meals for zombies?This could result in the meat from the dead cow you just found be infected and cause pains or sickness ect ect?Just a thought...AJP.S. If already posted please link :)Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snafuu (DayZ) 30 Posted July 27, 2012 As far as I know, Rocket has already considered things like this, although I have no idea when or if any of it will have any impact on gameplay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SumoS 168 Posted July 27, 2012 As far as I know, aren't they infected?That would explain why they actively chase players. Something they could perceive as 'hostile'. They would then continue to maul and devour a survivor due to the infection.Personally I feel that there should be several strains of infection. i.e. Airborne and contact strains.We as survivors would be immune to airborne strains but could still be susceptible to extensive bites. Just imagine having to decide what to do with your buddy that could potentially turn on you. That would lead to some amazing stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charb 298 Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) I don't know about you... but its not like you bump into a cow every 5 feet.I'm not sure if its based on a regular, veteran or expert server difficulty, but it seems to me that the hunger and thirst meters go down MUCH quicker than the last few weeks, but again, perhaps because I'm not playing on regular servers anymore...Last thing I need is to be starving in the wilderness and have a zombie from a low level industrial spawn in the middle of nowhere (those stupid covered open shacks) eating my goat !!! Edited July 27, 2012 by Charb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobcomss 189 Posted July 27, 2012 I don't know about you... but its not like you bump into a cow every 5 feet.I'm not sure if its based on a regular, veteran or expert server difficulty, but it seems to me that the hunger and thirst meters go down MUCH quicker, but again, perhaps because I'm not playing on regular servers anymore...Last thing I need is to be starving in the wilderness and have a zombie from a low level industrial spawn in the middle of nowhere (those stupid covered open shacks) eating my goat !!!Yeah animal's are pretty rare I know, but I have seen a zombie standing there with chicken(s) happily bouncing around it. Maybe something if it ever goes stand alone??AJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle939 20 Posted July 27, 2012 This be good. So running down the road and a few zombies eating a dead cow. Zombies only eat or attack wildlife if they are close enough. Like same distance as sprinting sound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3rdparty 229 Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) I thought zeds were supposed to get distracted by rabbits, but i dont mind the ideas of this, anything smaller then a cow should have their animations improved so they can out run a zed though. Implement it now and itll be bean night for a fortnight waiting for the update gestation period XD+1 Edited July 27, 2012 by 3rdParty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
