Re: RELEASE: DaiZy FACTIONS Chernarus 1987 v1.0

Posted by Eric the Viking on
URL: http://kodabar-dayz-daizy-single-player-forum.163.s1.nabble.com/RELEASE-DaiZy-FACTIONS-Chernarus-1987-v11-32b-20-10-20-tp13907p18565.html

Hi Oliv82,

I'm still experimenting with values to set a "baseline" that I think (IMHO) is a little more survivor friendly - but really, the current rates when running around do add a keen edge to the desperation and urgency of the bambi survivor and the satisfaction of finding what you so desperately needed is immensely satisfying and I really enjoy this part of the game where a little bit of luck makes so much difference to your survival chances! :)

It's also taken a back seat because, and I gotta be honest here mate and with respect, I don't really understand the logic behind the way speed affects thirst and hunger.

I do understand that weather, temperature, time of day (the cold of night or heat of the day) and how much you carrying will all affect thirst/hunger, it just makes sense.

What doesn't make sense to me is the effect speed has. Flying a heli 6.6Km or driving a car 5.8Km results in me passing out and dying due to dehydration??

If I ran 6.6km then yes, I'd be very thirsty (assuming a heart attack hadn't already killed me ;)) but sitting in the cockpit of a heli or in the drivers seat of car?

I get the speed factor when a player is on foot: standing still should consume the least while running will consume the greatest - and I see we use _speed to define that value but I think the equations need to be altered to remove the thirst/hunger penalty then using either a heli or car because realistically that penalty shouldn't exist.

Here's my thoughts on water/food consumption as related to player speed from the highest to the least:

Running/sprinting  <== maximum food and water consumption
Riding a bicycle
In a boat (the effect of cold sea air, buffering by waves, getting wet)
On a motorcycle (buffering of air, weather conditions)
Walking
Driving a car or piloting a heli
Standing still (includes being at a stop in any vehicle) <== minimum food and water consumption

What do you think?