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Environmental Damage

ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
edited August 2017 in Ashes Of Creation General Discussion
Most games have drowning if you're underwater and burning if you stand in a fire.

What about dehydration in the desert unless you consume water; freezing in the cold regions if not properly dressed; and lip chapping for windy areas?


Not talking about micromanaging hunger / thirst like in a survival game.  That would become irritating very quickly.  Just general periodic damage ticks if you aren't prepared for regional conditions......

Comments

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Umm...going to be a thing. Though I think Jeffrey gave a head shake when Steven started getting all excited about extreme weather, we did get confirmation of environmental hazards with the acid hot springs comment.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    This sounds amazing! Would love to see this stuff in an MMO as they make the best immersive worlds.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    You mean... I will not be able to run half naked in sexy chainmail bikini through the snow?

    ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    (screaming is heard in other threads as well, and other forum sections)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Gothix said:
    You mean... I will not be able to run half naked in sexy chainmail bikini through the snow?

    ... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
    You CAN do it but you'll take damage or be slowed, etc.  Consequences......
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    BDO accomplished all these and more so likely AoC will improve upon it =)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I like fire and water effects but if you do to much like have having to put on jumpers in the cold, it could turn in to a major drag and take the fun out of the game.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited August 2017

    So it will effect our stats to add realism...

    ...but will it effect our physical appearance ?

    ...will it effect our animations ?

     :tongue:

    You are heading into a force 10 gale.....movespeed -50% in this direction....+50% in the other.

    You are walking on ice....large chance of slippage.

  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    I think it's a nice touch xD I mean in seasons - especially in winter - the weather should really have some impact on your character xD maybe changing clothes might be too much but you know - drink "hot" consumables or drink plenty of water etc ^^ In game craft able cosumbales :3 Like @Belewyn had said it's been done before and can be done again :3
    Maybe in winter seasons Tavern visits will help reduce "chill" debuffs xD who knows xD can't wait to find out xD
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Sounds awesome. Though it could get annoying after a while. 
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    Bring some water flask with you in the desert. Good one.

    Also a city in the desert would be a good place to sell water then, or almost dried out people you find across the road, or just help them :)
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    edited August 2017
    Maybe some companionship could warm you up in cold winter nights :)

    Or vodka, if all else fails.
  • ArchivedUserArchivedUser Guest
    This sort of thing is cool the first few times, but after a while it gets tedious and annoying.

    I think they should add certain elements, but not be too extreme
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