Change the Epi-pen function

[Clydfrog 44]

Ok, so I do not know about anybody else, but epi pens are pretty much useless currently. Now this is not me whining because I have never been in a moment where I go "I need an epi pen right now". Currently you have a chance to pass out after a certain amount of blood loss (I can't remember the number) but carrying an Epi-pen can't help you there. It is currently only for bringing up a teammate. However, they should change the functionality to make it so that if you use one at that low of blood level that causes you to pass out frequently, you stop passing out for a short period (10 minutes?). The purpose of epinephrine (and no I am not trying to make the game more realistic by doing this) is that it gives you that rush. So why not just have it be useful in the game and make it so you can use it on yourself and friends. I would rather carry an extra blood bag than carry an epi pen because they are just completely situational and unneeded in my opinion. So why not make it something that will actually benefit you from carrying it? Make it last 10 minutes or so and then you have to use another one to keep yourself from passing out. I simply thought of this today when debating how useless they were, so just wanting to see if anyone else has thought of this or thinks its a good idea.

[GoverningNick 12]

Nice, somewhat like the adrenalin shot in L4D

[S1ippery Jim 139]

I like this idea, it should also give you a temporary speed boost to outrun zombies or homicidal axe wielders

[Forceflare 166]

Rocket should just add the true function of the Epi-Pen. Which is to relieve potentially live threatening allergic reactions in your body. Though he'd have to add things like bees and poison ivy, though.... You figure that would go over well?

[Clydfrog 44]

Rocket should just add the true function of the Epi-Pen. Which is to relieve potentially live threatening allergic reactions in your body. Though he'd have to add things like bees and poison ivy, though.... You figure that would go over well?

An epi pen is used for much more than allergic reactions. Epinephrine is also given to cardiac arrest victims before they can jumpstart their heart. An epi-pen is pure adrenaline and can give you that adrenaline rush. Though most people know of it from allergic reactions, but it has many more uses. I just find that in Dayz the epipen is so useless. When I first started playing Dayz months ago, I thought the only way to get conscious again was with an epi pen. But right now I would rather carry another blood bag or morphine than an epi pen. I just think all medical supplies should have equal usage in the game. Just makes sense to use to it stop the passing out, rather than someone to give it to you after you pass out.

Edited September 20, 2012 by Clydfrog

[birdman 108]

An epi pen is used for much more than allergic reactions. Epinephrine is also given to cardiac arrest victims before they can jumpstart their heart.

Not unless you want them to die. It is for anaphylaxis only. They can give ephedrine itself for V-Tac but it is intrevenous and a much lower dose. If you gave the dose in an epi-pen intravenously you could kill them.

V-tac is different from an MI (heart-attack) which requires high doses of heparin.

[Lewf 27]

Replacing the epi-pen for an adrenaline shot would be pretty cool. Good idea!

[Clydfrog 44]

Not unless you want them to die. It is for anaphylaxis only. They can give ephedrine itself for V-Tac but it is intrevenous and a much lower dose. If you gave the dose in an epi-pen intravenously you could kill them.

V-tac is different from an MI (heart-attack) which requires high doses of heparin.

I never said the epi pen was use for heart attacks, I said epinephrine was. However, I get what you mean, my first sentence may have created that perception. But nonetheless I still think they should change the function of the epi pen.

[SystemiK 366]

Agreed.

[GoverningNick 12]

Ooooooooooooowee, cant wait to get high off of this shit

[bazbake 456]

Replacing the epi-pen for an adrenaline shot would be pretty cool. Good idea!

The epi-pen is a shot of adrenaline.

Not unless you want them to die. It is for anaphylaxis only. They can give ephedrine itself for V-Tac but it is intrevenous and a much lower dose. If you gave the dose in an epi-pen intravenously you could kill them.

Epinephrine/adrenaline is also used when your heart stops. It causes vasoconstriction and ventricular tachycardia. If you give someone with cardiac arrest a much faster heart rate then you're probably going in the right direction.

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So that people don't run around doing stupid things like injecting themselves with adrenaline, I should remind them that L4D is bullshitting them and they're running purely on RULE OF COOL. If your heart has already stopped, such as in the case of your blood dropping to circulatory shock levels (dying from blood loss), having a sudden heart rate increase could be a good idea. But if your heart is still beating, then that's stupid and if anything injecting yourself with an epi-pen should knock you unconscious and/or kill you.

Which would actually be hilarious, which is why I encourage Rocket coding this into the game.

If you really wanted a stimulant, then thebirdolux is right and a big dose of ephedrine might be what you're looking for, since it's reduced in order to produce meth/speed.

Edited September 22, 2012 by BazBake