We have swords, why not bows/crossbows?

[Mesa]

If you it's already been mentioned whether or not there will be bows/crossbows I apologize. But I've been wondering, will that be implemented in the game at some point in time.

[life will change on Tuesday]

should add Daryl from TWD in as a cameo too, just for sh*ts and giggles

[iLLmEcHaNiCo]

omfg! why did this never cross my mind?! EXCELLENT question.

[CommandDork]

I was wondering the same - seems crossbows would be more likely found in the apocalypse than some firearms like UZIs.

[life will change on Tuesday]

i doubt crossbows and bows would actually be found much if at all in an apocalypse, but creating them is an entirely different matter

would give the munitions shop more usefulness

[Mesa]

Originally posted by ReaperTeh:

should add Daryl from TWD in as a cameo too, just for sh*ts and giggles

I don't see why that shouldn't happen either haha.

Originally posted by iLLcAtTiVisSiMo:

omfg! why did this never cross my mind?! EXCELLENT question.

Who knows, maybe they're working on it. I'd love to have them though.

[Thalien]

Wait til you start coming across the .50 cal pistols in a kids bedroom Or the high powered rifles on the bathroom shelf.

I would have loved a crossbow or bow. Or a spear or some such thing to poke them in the eyes from a short distance.

[Mesa]

Originally posted by ReaperTeh:

i doubt crossbows and bows would actually be found much if at all in an apocalypse, but creating them is an entirely different matter

would give the munitions shop more usefulness

Indeed, though I abandoned the thought of it being too logical since people walk around with Sabres in that game incidentally haha. Though not that it's too farfetched. But then again, neither are bows/crossbows ^^. They could be composite for that matter. Maybe a zombie had a bow collection before he died.

We can only hope!

[achus93]

i would love crossbows and bows.

gameplay-wise: they would be completely silent, but the arrows and bolts would be EXTREMELY rare...

[My Name Is Mud]

Originally posted by iMerah:

If you it's already been mentioned whether or not there will be bows/crossbows I apologize. But I've been wondering, will that be implemented in the game at some point in time.

Tbh Crossbows are not viable for a zombie invasion. While the bow is very quiet it takes a very long to load and most likey requires a second loading component like a pully or something. What you guys should really be asking for is a Balistic Knife

[PlevisVesel]

Originally posted by ReaperTeh:

i doubt crossbows and bows would actually be found much if at all in an apocalypse, but creating them is an entirely different matter

would give the munitions shop more usefulness

Dude, go to your local sports store. There's huge rack filled with bows and crossbows somewhere in there.
What I'm wondering is why are there no other improvised or machined weapons such as climbing axes, scythes, rakes, spears, katanas, nail guns, chainsaws.
Also I'm wondering why can't you armor up your guys. Find an armored zombie, smash his head it, get the armor, wash and disinfect it, and voila.
Also why can't I build my own weapons at the workshop ? Something like a flail, or a pneumatic gun. And while I'm on the subject of building stuff, why can't I zombie proof a freaking car. Put a damn plow in front of it and reinforce the paneling with thick steel.
There could have been so many things to add to this game.

Originally posted by achus93:

i would love crossbows and bows.

gameplay-wise: they would be completely silent, but the arrows and bolts would be EXTREMELY rare...

Say what now ? Straight pointy sticks would be rare ?
Dude, you don't need armor piercing arrows with shafts made from carbon steel.
How do you think they made due in medieval times ?

[Falcon]

It would be awesome if bows were added. But I highly doubt it would come as an update. There will be a Weapon DLC afaik, and maybe they add some other weapons, not just the usual guns.
And you should be able to pick the arrows up once you hit/killed someone.
I would love the game even more if they add this!

[Mesa]

Originally posted by PlevisVesel:

Dude, go to your local sports store. There's huge rack filled with bows and crossbows somewhere in there.
What I'm wondering is why are there no other improvised or machined weapons such as climbing axes, scythes, rakes, spears, katanas, nail guns, chainsaws.
Also I'm wondering why can't you armor up your guys. Find an armored zombie, smash his head it, get the armor, wash and disinfect it, and voila.
Also why can't I build my own weapons at the workshop ? Something like a flail, or a pneumatic gun. And while I'm on the subject of building stuff, why can't I zombie proof a freaking car. Put a damn plow in front of it and reinforce the paneling with thick steel.
There could have been so many things to add to this game.

Originally posted by achus93:

i would love crossbows and bows.

gameplay-wise: they would be completely silent, but the arrows and bolts would be EXTREMELY rare...

Say what now ? Straight pointy sticks would be rare ?
Dude, you don't need armor piercing arrows with shafts made from carbon steel.
How do you think they made due in medieval times ?

I wouldn't mind rarity of arrows either. As long as picking them back up is possible. I understand wear and tear affects arrows. But I I should be able to get a few good uses out of them. Who knows, so far, only time will tell!

[Mesa]

Originally posted by A RanCid TuNa:

Originally posted by iMerah:

If you it's already been mentioned whether or not there will be bows/crossbows I apologize. But I've been wondering, will that be implemented in the game at some point in time.

Tbh Crossbows are not viable for a zombie invasion. While the bow is very quiet it takes a very long to load and most likey requires a second loading component like a pully or something. What you guys should really be asking for is a Balistic Knife

Haha indeed, but for sneaking around and using a bow to pick zombies off should be doable no?

[life will change on Tuesday]

Originally posted by PlevisVesel:

Dude, go to your local sports store. There's huge rack filled with bows and crossbows somewhere in there.

the protagonists of State of Decay must be the only people who have ever thought of the possibility of using bows/crossbows to silently dispatch of zombies

[SomeRanGuy]

Originally posted by A RanCid TuNa:

Originally posted by iMerah:

If you it's already been mentioned whether or not there will be bows/crossbows I apologize. But I've been wondering, will that be implemented in the game at some point in time.

Tbh Crossbows are not viable for a zombie invasion. While the bow is very quiet it takes a very long to load and most likey requires a second loading component like a pully or something. What you guys should really be asking for is a Balistic Knife

Are you being sarcastic? A ballistic knife more practical than a bow/crossbow?.....