Crossbow bolts stack, or a quiver

[itscolt 30]

I don't know if this post has been made before, I really don't care because I feel like I can give a lot of reasons why bolts should change.

So we all know that the crossbow is probably the number one stealth zombie killer (unless you have some other silenced weapon, but crossbow is the most common). I use it when I want to have a low risk when looting in case other players find me, or zombies get me.

My only problem with it is that the bolts don't stack. I think a great idea is to bring in a quiver to the game (still realistic), or just let the bolts stack themselves. This is a modern day crossbow. Crossbows these days can have the bolts attached to the crossbow itself, for easy access and quick reloading. Here is an example, also one we can (hopefully) all relate to:

As you can see, underneath the crossbow has a cartridge for holding the bolts. If you even watch the walking dead, you can even see how effective the crossbow is when there are a crowd of zombies. So please, change the bolt system. A quiver or something to make the bolts stack would be just amazing.

[Mayuyu 411]

I couldn't agree more, a quiver or stacking bolts is perfect.

Also beans for Daryl Dixon!

[Voshi 0]

As of now the crossbow is not worth picking up really. It takes up far too much room with several bolts.

In the beginning, cause thats when you will find and use the crossbow, you have very limited space in your inventory and picking up bolts that takes one slot each aint worth it. I would say that stacks of 3 or even 2 bolts per stack would make it a more attractive weapon. Either stacks of bolts or a proper ironsight, or perhaps both. Make it a hard choice to pickup the enfield instead of the crossbow.

[itscolt 30]

As of now the crossbow is not worth picking up really. It takes up far too much room with several bolts.

In the beginning, cause thats when you will find and use the crossbow, you have very limited space in your inventory and picking up bolts that takes one slot each aint worth it. I would say that stacks of 3 or even 2 bolts per stack would make it a more attractive weapon. Either stacks of bolts or a proper ironsight, or perhaps both. Make it a hard choice to pickup the enfield instead of the crossbow.

It's still worth picking up if you want to be silent, and are you forgetting that you can pick up the bolts?

[xPandaHunterx 59]

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Edited March 1, 2013 by xPandaHunterx

[bazbake 456]

Simple way to do it is with a combining system similar to converting to the M1014 rounds. If you have a certain number of bolts in your inventory, you can combine them into a stack that depletes gradually. It would still require space in your inventory to pick up the minimum number of bolts, though.

[itscolt 30]

Simple way to do it is with a combining system similar to converting to the M1014 rounds. If you have a certain number of bolts in your inventory, you can combine them into a stack that depletes gradually. It would still require space in your inventory to pick up the minimum number of bolts, though.

That would be a great idea.

[Ghost778 18]

I love the quiver idea.

Simple way to do it is with a combining system similar to converting to the M1014 rounds. If you have a certain number of bolts in your inventory, you can combine them into a stack that depletes gradually. It would still require space in your inventory to pick up the minimum number of bolts, though.

I like the quiver idea, but Im not really a fan of needing a certain amount. what if you only have like 2 or 3 and just cant find anymore(they are literally everywhere, but its an example). Why not just have a quiver slot for them. I would also love to see bows implemented into the game with the quiver system too. Crossbows would have longer range and be more powerful, but bows are faster and more mobile.

[Robert Shannon 27]

I agree, I was gonna flame about how many threads there are of this until I read the first sentence, then I gave you free virtual beans. :P

[itscolt 30]

I agree, I was gonna flame about how many threads there are of this until I read the first sentence, then I gave you free virtual beans. :P

Haha, thanks man :P

[Whyku 11]

Yes! 100 times yes! Who the hell wants to have a full inventory of ammo only to kill about 12 zombies and that is if you don't miss....

[Tsmyth82 1]

Yes this would be perfect, in my opinion though it would be annoying to me if i had to find both the crossbow and the quiver so ether the bolts just stack or for realism sake the quiver comes with the crossbow.

[itscolt 30]

Yes this would be perfect, in my opinion though it would be annoying to me if i had to find both the crossbow and the quiver so ether the bolts just stack or for realism sake the quiver comes with the crossbow.

I'd think it would be perfectly understandable if the quiver comes with it.

[itscolt 30]

Bump.

[QuantumDrop 7]

I'm sure Rocket said in a Reddit Q&A this will be in the SA. http://www.dayzwiki.com/wiki/DayZ_Standalone/RedditAMA

[itscolt 30]

I'm sure Rocket said in a Reddit Q&A this will be in the SA. http://www.dayzwiki....alone/RedditAMA

Excellent, I hope this was the post he took consideration of.

[SmashT 10907]

He also talked about it in one of his most recent presentations, said it's his favourite weapon in the game currently (at least until a chainsaw is added)

[itscolt 30]

He also talked about it in one of his most recent presentations, said it's his favourite weapon in the game currently (at least until a chainsaw is added)

It's still my favourite weapon, ever since I began this thread. Not sure how'd I feel about the chainsaw, seeing as being 2 ft. from a zombie will cause you to be hit.