Shooting Objects

[ArrayKnight]

I have been shooting things like storm lanterns and jerry cans and it doesn't appear to have any effect. I was hoping for an explosion, but it's not a big deal if that doesn't happen. But at the very least it should set the condition to 0% (because the fuel leaked out the bullet hole).

What do you think? Is this a bug or a feature request?

[Raphael van Lierop]

Feature request/wish list.

To be honest, the rifle is one of the more recent additions to the game, so that you have a chance to hunt for your meat (a system we'll be expanding). We haven't really done a pass on how shooting effects the environment for the most part.

Definitely a wish list; we'll add it.

(I feel sorry for the poor player who wastes precious bullets shooting objects vs. potential food...)

[logang]

Unless they are playing as this guy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Lotito

[robdoar]

To be realistic, they wouldn't actually explode. (Fuel / Air Mix)

A lit lantern may make a big pool of fire, but no satisfying explosion.

[Raphael van Lierop]

To be clear, when I said "we'll add it" above, I meant we'll add it to the wishlist. Not promising we'll add anything like this to the game, except perhaps inflicting damage on gear objects that get shot.

Depending on how sophisticated a damage model we decide to take on, could be interesting having a precious gear item block a bullet and take the fall for you.

(Alan's having a heart attack as he reads this...)