Bjern Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The roadmap plan for TLD includes this interesting bit of information... NEAR TERM (1-6 Month Window) Snowshoes or Nordic skis? It appears that they are still deciding which of these two they will include (if not both). If you could only have one, which would you want, and why? Please discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Personally I think that skies have more potential for being fun, but remains a realistic survival tool that is very fitting to the situation. It also would fit better with a ski resort than snowshoes, which could potentially mean a whole new region to explore. Hopefully we get both, but if we can only have one, I'm going for the Nordic Skies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrowStone Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I can definitely see the use for skis in the game. Unless they add dynamic snow depth, I dont see how snowshoes would help other than slow you down and prevent your clothes from gettig as wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 8 hours ago, MarrowStone said: I can definitely see the use for skis in the game. Unless they add dynamic snow depth, I dont see how snowshoes would help other than slow you down and prevent your clothes from gettig as wet. I think rubber boots would fit better for a kind of footwear that is meant specifically to keep you dry, but they wouldn't be ideal at all for deep snow. Deep snow is where snowshoes really benefit the wearer. Perhaps this is a sign that they intend to add deep snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrowStone Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 51 minutes ago, Bjern said: I think rubber boots would fit better for a kind of footwear that is meant specifically to keep you dry, but they wouldn't be ideal at all for deep snow. Deep snow is where snowshoes really benefit the wearer. Perhaps this is a sign that they intend to add deep snow? Yeah, thats sort of where I was getting at, snowshoes wouldnt have much use unless they implement deep snow like you said. Which would definitely make old maps/routes feel/work quite different! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I think it's more personal preference than anything else. I voted for snow shoes since I'm far more familiar with them and I think they would work better on the steep hills and rough terrain of the game maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrowStone Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, cekivi said: I think it's more personal preference than anything else. I voted for snow shoes since I'm far more familiar with them and I think they would work better on the steep hills and rough terrain of the game maps. Yes, what function would you see it having if its implemented though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 52 minutes ago, MarrowStone said: Yes, what function would you see it having if its implemented though. Presumably increase walking speed and decrease stamina loss since you're walking above - instead of through - deep snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Well so far the snowshoes do seem more popular. Hopefully it will be in line with deep snow affects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston123 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Snowshoes are almost infinitely easier to use. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Skis? Nah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 3 hours ago, Boston123 said: Snowshoes are almost infinitely easier to use. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. Skis? Nah. It is true that skies are more difficult to use. They could add a book where you could learn the skill, and you could get better with use, like leveling up. Would end up more rewarding...besides, how fun would it be to ski down some of the slopes in the game! You can't do that with snowshoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston123 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Bjern said: It is true that skies are more difficult to use. They could add a book where you could learn the skill, and you could get better with use, like leveling up. Would end up more rewarding...besides, how fun would it be to ski down some of the slopes in the game! You can't do that with snowshoes. Cross-country skis are different from alpine skis, and the techniques for locomotion are different as well. Besides, much like jumping and climbing ...... that isn't what you do in a survival situation. You fall and break your leg, you are dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 11 hours ago, Boston123 said: Cross-country skis are different from alpine skis, and the techniques for locomotion are different as well. Besides, much like jumping and climbing ...... that isn't what you do in a survival situation. You fall and break your leg, you are dead. This is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalNieDaGtarGuy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 1/26/2017 at 4:47 PM, Bjern said: I think rubber boots would fit better for a kind of footwear that is meant specifically to keep you dry, but they wouldn't be ideal at all for deep snow. Deep snow is where snowshoes really benefit the wearer. Perhaps this is a sign that they intend to add deep snow? It can only be possible. There would never be any use for snowshoes otherwise. The only problem with dynamic snow is that it would slow the game down to molasses speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, CalNieDaGtarGuy said: It can only be possible. There would never be any use for snowshoes otherwise. The only problem with dynamic snow is that it would slow the game down to molasses speeds. Unless speed in general is increased for non snowy areas (e.g. frozen lakes, windswept roads, the rail line etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 1 hour ago, CalNieDaGtarGuy said: It can only be possible. There would never be any use for snowshoes otherwise. The only problem with dynamic snow is that it would slow the game down to molasses speeds. That would be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 51 minutes ago, cekivi said: Unless speed in general is increased for non snowy areas (e.g. frozen lakes, windswept roads, the rail line etc.) Some areas have snow everywhere tho. Would these turn into lag places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cekivi Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 14 hours ago, Bjern said: Some areas have snow everywhere tho. Would these turn into lag places? Perhaps they will without snowshoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen guy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Snowshoes and most important a "travoi" (i don't know if this word exist in english ?) to carry lots of stuff in exchange of a slowly movement speed for became really nomade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalNieDaGtarGuy Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yes, the word exists. We spell it travois but with a silent s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 hours ago, cekivi said: Perhaps they will without snowshoes Ah, I get it! Lol XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Frozen guy said: Snowshoes and most important a "travoi" (i don't know if this word exist in english ?) to carry lots of stuff in exchange of a slowly movement speed for became really nomade. Definitely want travois in the game! There does seem to be a real need for it at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantAntCowboy Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 The skis could also be the basis for a sled to carry additional items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffyEskimo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I'm voting skis to introduce more fun factor to sandbox. I'm all gung-ho for survival, difficulty, realism and I fully acknowledge the point of sandbox is to make practical decisions to extend your survival as long as possible. However, I would argue that there should be more game in this survival game. Introducing something like Nordic skis and toboggans (see my other post!) could introduce more fun into sandbox. I would envision changing player experience in sandbox from: Wilderness survivor has firmly established a base in a suitable shelter. Survivor procures enough resources to go into hibernation for 100+ days. To: Wilderness survivor has firmly established a base in a suitable shelter. Survivor frequently ascends hill to procure renewable resource, then skis / sleds back down slope to return to base. The rush of wind and turbulence of the descent provides thrill and variety to the survivor's routine. Reward: spend less calories, less time to descend slope. Risk: chance of wildlife encounter/object collision during ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjern Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Skis have been gradually catching up in the poll. It's clear that both of these options are popular, tho snowshoes are still no. 1 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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