Head Flashlight

[B.U.T.s_01]

Hello developers. Please add to the game headlamp flashlight to easily walk through the caves and the like.

[SLOWpoke]

Originally posted by s89:

Hello developers. Please add to the game headlamp flashlight to easily walk through the caves and the like.

I think the whole point is NOT to be able to easily walk through caves and the like.

[natethegreatva]

Well...while i agree with slowpoke...it kind of pissed me off to see the miners helmet in a cave and not be able to pick it up. We have batteries...it stands to reason the damn thing would work.
Either remove it from the cave or make it the upgrade to the plastic torch...but having items that would greatly benefit you that are not usable is an immersion killer.

[Lord Simius the Filthy]

Agreed - we can see it, the mutants use it, why can't we? I understand this would be quite powerful but with the right balance, say high batrtery usage, this would be a nice touch.

[natethegreatva]

Exacly..high battery usage... we need a reason for those pesky things anyways.
Almost no one used the plastic torch prior to .v32 and now with the cloth booze double up on the stick...a natural torch will be used exclusively as its also a weapon.
Personally i think they should make the headlamp in the cave appear obviously broken beyond repair.
Make the plastic torch more effective, needs a better throw... i cannot remember if you can hold it in your left hand like the lighter, but that should be default.
Plastic torch should be retrievable above ground as its weak anyways...
Finally, make the headlamp mutant a very rare spawn...and killing him provides you with the headlamp. Perhaps due to its slightly overpowering light...it could be breakable...forcing you to have to hunt and kill another headlamp mutant if you break it. Breaking happens after a certain number of hits taken while it is equipped.
Thoughts?

[PyroPaul]

Rebreather has a Head Lamp...
too bad it only turns on when you are swimming.

Plastic Torch is just too dim...
i'd gladly accept double drain if the thing was as bright as the head lamp on the rebreather.