Zombies are completely dumbed down to retarded level

[hevymetal13]

I've enjoyed this game immensely since I've bought it. It has been AWESOME! BUT, since this last update it seems I've started looking for something else. I saw a few posts how whiners say "wolves have ruined the game"... And I guess the Devs listened to the point they are nearly extinct in game. And wait.... Zombies can't figure out how to climb a darn ladder man. Wait... Wut!?! They used to. With a vengeance. And now they just loll around at the bottom and stupidly teal up structures instead of going after the prey. ie me. Now, my fav all time game has drawn down to dumass level and it seems that appeasingn the masses has taken over. Maybe I'm a minority and this post doesn't strike any chords with anyone else in game. It's not a bash post. But something that was there, a draw that was undeniable, seems to have died away. It's dissapointing to me. So I thought I'd say so.
Have a nice day.

[Zedric]

I mean Maybe instead of complaining like this You should address the said issue that sounds like a bug tbh and yea. if you remember they messed up the smell on foods and you can literally walk behind a zombie and it doesnt know your there. Hell most of the time you can crouch atm. All sound like bugs if they didnt do so in the first place. They are not trying to dumb down the game they are trying to get peoples feed back on what might be broken vs whats not and whats ment to be in the game. Just a friendly reminder :3 have a nice day.

[hevymetal13]

@Zedric- Seriously? I brought it up appropriately. In the forums concerning this game. I guess it is a complaint. But it's not some ♥♥♥♥♥ fest. You agknowledge the issue, yet point at the poster. that's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. If you disagree, that's fine by me. But don't be wishy washy on something.

[Patouski]

Messaggio originale di hevymetal13:

@Zedric- Seriously? I brought it up appropriately. In the forums concerning this game. I guess it is a complaint. But it's not some ♥♥♥♥♥ fest. You agknowledge the issue, yet point at the poster. that's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. If you disagree, that's fine by me. But don't be wishy washy on something.

FYI: Your post comes off more as a complaint, but nonetheless... you gave your opinion.

As for the issue itself - the AI is indeed terrible. But that is to be expected when a game goes through the motions of Early Access balancing and major content updates. It will be revisited in Alpha 17, so just hold on and enjoy the idiotic AI - where now... it doesn't bad or come off as cheese when exploiting the already buggy AI, even if you're not trying to exploit it. ;)

[Milkless Tea]

It's a zombie. Ain't gonna climb no ladder :D

[LegoCommando]

I've had many zombies jump/climb their way up a ladder. I agree in that sometimes it feels like the zombies are way too dumb, but then other times they scare me at how well they can catch you off gaurd or wreck your base. My friend and I have a duo server where we are currently finishing up our underground bunker next to a steep cliff. The zombies have trouble attacking us at the right elevation, but they sure do work well together to tear up the area around our base.

[FullAutoAttack]

Dumb AI is known - AI will be addressed in patch 17.

If you want a challenge try the True Survival mod when its released.

[hevymetal13]

I really appreciate the counter points and the very few agrreing opinions. But look, it's a valid issue. And if people don't bring it up in a forum such as i have, maybe they don't even realize somethings ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up? Right? So if it sounds whiny, ok. Not my intent. But I was honest and said an honest opinion about the game I really enjoy.

[Ghostlight]

My zombies definately do climb ladders.

Also, it's Early Access etc. The devs were recently recruiting an AI / path-finding programmer, so I guess they know it's an issue.

[hevymetal13]

Messaggio originale di Ghostlight:

My zombies definately do climb ladders.

Also, it's Early Access etc. The devs were recently recruiting an AI / path-finding programmer, so I guess they know it's an issue.

Ok Ghostlight. Lets say they did climb YOUR ladder. I saved the screenshot and it's on my profile where they would NOT, do anything but tear ♥♥♥♥ up on ground level. Not ONE zombie climbed a metel ladder. Not one. So tell me is it my game that's screwed up.. My elevation? what...

[cal_ka]

Yeah I haven't played the game since Alpha 13 (I think that's what it was) and for some reason the zombies seem...less threatening. I even tripled the spawn rates. I couldn't put my finger on the reason (I thought maybe it's just easier because I'm more experienced at the game), but they do seem generally ineffective at probing my base. I'm gonna make them faster in the config files and increase the dog/wolf spawn rates, maybe that'll help.

I'm definitely not one of those people who tries to look tough on the internet by demanding that everything be more hardcore...I'm a mediocre player at best. I just want things back to the way they were.

[hevymetal13]

Thank you, Dire. That's all I'm saying man. I dig this game big time. then all the sudden it's like, wtf hapened.... I hardly see any wolves at all. Because posts all over the place saying wolves ruined the game. I'm serious when I say Z's have been dumbed down to appease people. I'm not what you call expert either, I just dig the game and it's fallen from what it was. That's all I'm trying to say.

[CUDA 8)]

ive had them come up ladders after me particularly the green glowing ferals during day time. Ive also had them glitch and come off ladder half way up and run around the room in mid air above me. my biggest issue is with the instant zomie spawning behind you from out of nowhere. I dont mind the quick scare but im in a closet and suddenly 6 or more zombie dogs are on me snd I dont even have time to change to a weapon for defense.

[hevymetal13]

Yeah I'm not a fan of the "magical ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥" spawn either. But I'm telling you, they ain;t climbing ladders. They just loll around at the bottom and tear up ♥♥♥♥.

[Wizard Jim]

they climb all my ladders, thats why I have the first rung or two removed and jump up to it to avoid zombies climbing the ladders.

[hevymetal13]

Wizard I'm telling you man, they ain't climbing no ladders. They are retarded.