Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea can be challenging, despite their seemingly simpler nature compared to player-controlled creatures. Mastering stealth is key. Here's a guide to successful AI hunting:
Tracking and Stealth:
Utilize your sense of smell! Activate the scent button to locate nearby AI animals, represented by icons. A crucial element is crouching; this activates a meter that reflects the animal's alertness. Movement directly impacts this meter: sprinting fills it rapidly, running significantly, trotting moderately, and walking minimally. Prioritize slow, deliberate walking as you approach.
Wind Direction: Wind direction is critical. Downwind approaches increase the risk of spooking the animal, while crosswind is moderate. The optimal approach is upwind.
The Question Mark: A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. Movement while this question mark is visible dramatically increases the alertness meter's fill rate. Remain completely still until it disappears.
The Chase: The alertness meter will fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint once the animal flees; their erratic movement requires quick reflexes. Open fields with minimal obstacles offer the best hunting grounds.
The Kill and Feast: Get extremely close to your target to initiate the bite. After the kill, drop and consume your prey. Repeat this process to satisfy your hunger.
