Any tips to get over my fears?

[xXJaCoBXx]

I really like this game, and I really want to play a ton of this game but there is one problem. I can't play on anything but veganmode. I'm terrified of horror games and unless maybe I have someone sit in the room the whole time or play coop I don't know how I can get over my fears. Only problem is I don't know any friends who have it and all the coops make you add people on Skype and I don't feel like getting in skype calls.

[New York Tunnels Enjoyer]

Start a game and run until you see an enemy. Simply look at him, wait for him to kill you. Repeat until you are comfortable enough to play. It might sound dumb, but by doing so, you will apprehend the cannibals and you will see that there is no need to be scared all that much.

Let me know if this helps.

[s]

Get some new balls, horror doesn't exist its just in your mind. The game is funny not scary.

[Belzecue]

Moonman speaks the truth.

After awhile I turned off the cannibals (Veganmode) & concentrated on building a sweet base. Now that I'm fortified they are back on, but with Ironforest so they don't destroy my work. Totally diff mindset having a large camp to run back to be "safe" in. It changes the game completely and I'm not saying you should play like this but it will get you over the fear also. That said I will start again fresh next patch because it totally removed the risk/reward but I had fun building at the time.

After a hospital nightshift maybe all I want is the survival & fun of building a log cabin? Everyone has different play styles.

[Yes, I have a Mic.]

Grow a pair. Go on the attack.
They should fear you, not the other way round.

[Amorphis]

Play music from your cassette player. It does attract the cannibals however the music will "pump you up" and youl go on a killing spree. Seriously it will literally eliminate all fear you have.

It sounds morbid but people even do this in real life when they intend to go on a killing spree because it helps to eliminate all fear (That shooting in Norway years ago is a good example terrible as it was)

Was just like you with being scared of the cannibals and monsters until I started using the cassette player now Im pretty damn fearless in the game and iv lost count of how many of them I have killed and its at the point where I don't need the player anymore. Once you get over the fear and releaise they are just men they loose all power of you and you will become the thing to be feared on the island.

[maria_kalista]

Maybe have some RL music streaming around you/ headphones off, that way maybe your brain isn't only in the game but also partially outside the game.

Increase the space between you and your screen. Look away from the screen every so now and then. Don't use headphones, get a cat who likes to lay down next to your monitor like (R.I.P.) Bas my cat.

Basically get some distraction that gets you out the game from time to time.

[topper]

Watch some 'Lets Play' videos of it on Youtube. Especially people who don't fear the cannibals.

Jack Septiceye has a couple of them. They are a little old, but once you see others not fearing them, and see tatics on how to combat them, your own fears will subside.

[xXJaCoBXx]

Imma test out a bit of all the ideas, I mean obviously the best is to "grow a pair" so I'm gonna keep playing scared ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ and eventually I won't be am I right or am I right?

[Greenspray]

Haha, that's mainly the point of the game being a horror. Though, I wish I had your fear of the cannibals as I've just become so desensitized to them.

Honestly, you get given an axe the first time you hop out of the plane. Although avoiding the cannibals would be the more sensible idea, just straight up charging them would most likey help you 'get over your fears' as you'll get more familiar with them. Actively avoiding them first time around without having actually fought them will just add a whole lot of tension and fear as you haven't actually prepared yourself to fight them. Just do what moonman said and go get your ass kicked!

[xXJaCoBXx]

I've started getting over it by both listening to the cassete tape, skype calling, and just charging them and telling them to ♥♥♥♥ off xD still a little anxious though.

[BirdDog]

Mind caves then xD

[Ordellus]

Originally posted by Jgpgames:

I really like this game, and I really want to play a ton of this game but there is one problem. I can't play on anything but veganmode. I'm terrified of horror games and unless maybe I have someone sit in the room the whole time or play coop I don't know how I can get over my fears. Only problem is I don't know any friends who have it and all the coops make you add people on Skype and I don't feel like getting in skype calls.

There is no "horror" to this game.

It's essentially just a zombie swarm combat game.

[Yetizuli]

its all in your head, thats what I had to tell myself when I started playing, I couldn't even kill 3 canibals at once... now I can take down an army of 20. They arent that stealthy, just always have a plan, if your out logging and your afraid of being attacked think about what you will do if you run into them. And those distorted mutants are real easy to kill, even easier than the regular canibals. Just remember fear isnt real, neither is pain they are just feeling that we humans adopted. And plus, they are just A.I their programed mind is simple compared to yours, once you see how stupid those canibals are you wont be afraid of them, Its actually funny watching them run into the same trap every time they attack or watching them acidently beat eachother.

[Ominous187]

Originally posted by Jgpgames:

I really like this game, and I really want to play a ton of this game but there is one problem. I can't play on anything but veganmode. I'm terrified of horror games and unless maybe I have someone sit in the room the whole time or play coop I don't know how I can get over my fears. Only problem is I don't know any friends who have it and all the coops make you add people on Skype and I don't feel like getting in skype calls.

firmly grab on your empty sack and tug while pushing down on ur stomach hard and hope your balls drop then you will be fine. bernie sanders did the same thing after the age of 40 but sadly only one dropped for him

[Boss Gonna Whack u]

Play a badass music in the background.