I've played the game a bit the last few days, and there is a couple of things I would like to suggest:

-As you increase your scavenging/harvesting/etc skill, the lower levels should take less time, i.e. reduce 1 second per skill level. I have level 50 scavenging, and looting lvl 1 and 45 both takes 4 seconds. I think the lvl 1 should take 1 second, lvl 15 take 2 seconds, lvl 30 take 3 seconds, lvl 45 take 4 seconds. When i hit lvl 60, the lvl 1 should be instant. 

-A key to instantly switch from 1st to 3rd person view would be greatly appreciated, using the mousewheel just isn't fast enough for my liking.

What do you guys think?

Originally posted by Aercus

I've played the game a bit the last few days, and there is a couple of things I would like to suggest:

-As you increase your scavenging/harvesting/etc skill, the lower levels should take less time, i.e. reduce 1 second per skill level. I have level 50 scavenging, and looting lvl 1 and 45 both takes 4 seconds. I think the lvl 1 should take 1 second, lvl 15 take 2 seconds, lvl 30 take 3 seconds, lvl 45 take 4 seconds. When i hit lvl 60, the lvl 1 should be instant. 

They are going for some fraction of realism in this game. A mob takes a certain amount of time to skin, and garbage takes a certain amount of time to dig through.

-A key to instantly switch from 1st to 3rd person view would be greatly appreciated, using the mousewheel just isn't fast enough for my liking.

In the options, turn on auto FPS mode, and then you have the TAB key to be the key that switches back and forth. I think you can also use key binding.

What do you guys think?

I haven't really played enough to either agree or disagree on your first point. However, I do know, that there is a button to instantly change between 1st and 3rd person view. The default button is F9 :)

I think the only thing that's bugging me at the momment is the weapon switching system, I'm hoping that's just a key binding issue though, I haven't tried yet. Other than that all is good for me so far!.

Originally posted by Rallycart

Originally posted by Aercus

I've played the game a bit the last few days, and there is a couple of things I would like to suggest:

-As you increase your scavenging/harvesting/etc skill, the lower levels should take less time, i.e. reduce 1 second per skill level. I have level 50 scavenging, and looting lvl 1 and 45 both takes 4 seconds. I think the lvl 1 should take 1 second, lvl 15 take 2 seconds, lvl 30 take 3 seconds, lvl 45 take 4 seconds. When i hit lvl 60, the lvl 1 should be instant. 

They are going for some fraction of realism in this game. A mob takes a certain amount of time to skin, and garbage takes a certain amount of time to dig through.

I agree wholeheartedly, but in my idea realism is that once you get better at something, it takes less time.

-A key to instantly switch from 1st to 3rd person view would be greatly appreciated, using the mousewheel just isn't fast enough for my liking.

In the options, turn on auto FPS mode, and then you have the TAB key to be the key that switches back and forth. I think you can also use key binding.

I'll try this when i get home, but I want manual control so that when i switch from gun (1st) to melee (3rd) I can jump back and forth

What do you guys think?

 

Originally posted by Aercus

Originally posted by Rallycart

Originally posted by Aercus

I've played the game a bit the last few days, and there is a couple of things I would like to suggest:

-As you increase your scavenging/harvesting/etc skill, the lower levels should take less time, i.e. reduce 1 second per skill level. I have level 50 scavenging, and looting lvl 1 and 45 both takes 4 seconds. I think the lvl 1 should take 1 second, lvl 15 take 2 seconds, lvl 30 take 3 seconds, lvl 45 take 4 seconds. When i hit lvl 60, the lvl 1 should be instant. 

They are going for some fraction of realism in this game. A mob takes a certain amount of time to skin, and garbage takes a certain amount of time to dig through.

I agree wholeheartedly, but in my idea realism is that once you get better at something, it takes less time.

-A key to instantly switch from 1st to 3rd person view would be greatly appreciated, using the mousewheel just isn't fast enough for my liking.

In the options, turn on auto FPS mode, and then you have the TAB key to be the key that switches back and forth. I think you can also use key binding.

I'll try this when i get home, but I want manual control so that when i switch from gun (1st) to melee (3rd) I can jump back and forth

What do you guys think?

 

 

Realistically, you can never "instantly" do anything. Also, to cut the skinning/searching time down to 25% of what you started at is a massive reduction. Also not realistic. 50% at max.

Also, melee is easier in first person thanks to sidestepping.

Originally posted by cafraan

I think the only thing that's bugging me at the momment is the weapon switching system, I'm hoping that's just a key binding issue though, I haven't tried yet. Other than that all is good for me so far!.

I reassigned mine to the Fn keys. Might have to rethink that if/when I start grouping more though as I like them for team mate selection. Maybe one of those new Razer MMO mice could be a good investment.

Originally posted by darwa

Originally posted by cafraan

I think the only thing that's bugging me at the momment is the weapon switching system, I'm hoping that's just a key binding issue though, I haven't tried yet. Other than that all is good for me so far!.

 

I reassigned mine to the Fn keys. Might have to rethink that if/when I start grouping more though as I like them for team mate selection. Maybe one of those new Razer MMO mice could be a good investment.

That's what I initially thought, but same as you I think it may make things awkward when I start grouping more.

Originally posted by Rallycart

Realistically, you can never "instantly" do anything. Also, to cut the skinning/searching time down to 25% of what you started at is a massive reduction. Also not realistic. 50% at max.

Also, melee is easier in first person thanks to sidestepping.

Realisticly it would take slightly longer than 4 seconds to skin an animal in any case. :)

Though we differ on the implications, I think we agree on the premise that as you progress through levels, the lower lvl tasks should be speeded up.

The game needs good ol' railroad robberies of the old west.

Make the railroads working with trains that leave between the towns in routines. Players have a choice of instant travel at a hefty sum, or "riding coach" on the actual locomotive itself for a fraction of the price. These trains could be attacked on horseback/buggy by shooting out NPCs on the cab and in the windows firing back, and by taking out parts of the train with fire it can be stopped - but all the while you get attacked by spawning NPCs.

By robbing a train line you gain funds and goods, but then raise the price of that specific line for a considerable amount of time. So there is party a game in wanting to ride coach in order to intercept and keep your interests safe. Had the market economy relied on manual transit, or even just the shipping of goods place to place in this way, the game would get a lot more depth.

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Originally posted by cafraan

I think the only thing that's bugging me at the momment is the weapon switching system, I'm hoping that's just a key binding issue though, I haven't tried yet. Other than that all is good for me so far!.

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Originally posted by Alanako

 

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Originally posted by cafraan

 

I think the only thing that's bugging me at the momment is the weapon switching system, I'm hoping that's just a key binding issue though, I haven't tried yet. Other than that all is good for me so far!.

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 Bind them to the numerical keypad.
7 9
4 6
1 3
That way is eady to remember which place is each key

 

Seems so obvious now, good thinking... thanks.
 

Also, in the options, under General is a box to check for Auto First Person, which will automatically shift you into first person view when you enter combat mode.

Added - also, you can use F9 to switch between 3rd and 1st person views.