Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea: a stealthy approach
While AI animals in Ecos La Brea might seem easier targets than player-controlled characters, they can be surprisingly elusive. Mastering stealth is key to a successful hunt. Here's how to track and capture them:
Tracking AI:
Use your sense of smell! Activate the scent button to reveal nearby animals as icons. A crucial element is crouching, which activates a meter showing how close you are to startling the AI. Movement fills this meter; the faster you move, the quicker it fills.
Movement Strategy:
- Speed: Sprinting instantly fills the meter. Running significantly impacts it, trotting less so, and walking is the slowest and ideal approach as you close in.
- Wind Direction: Approaching downwind will spook the animal quickly. Crosswind is moderate, while upwind is best.
- Question Mark: A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. If it’s visible, movement will fill the meter faster; stop moving until it disappears.
The Chase:
The meter will likely fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint; they are fast, but sprinting will allow you to catch up. AI movement is unpredictable, so practice is key. Open fields with minimal obstacles provide better visibility.
Capturing and Eating:
Get extremely close to initiate a bite. Once captured, drop and eat your prey. Repeat the process until you're satisfied.
