Hi - subtitles ...

[PatsFan]

Hi, I'm deaf. I wonder if the subtitles actually work? I've only played single user, but I wonder if I'm missing obvious sounds - the radio? Do wolves make noise before attacking? Birds circling above? Its a great game, I'm totally addicted!

[ccwylde70]

Welcome aboard and to TLD Community!

I don't know the answer to the subtitle question, but I can answer a few of the others.

Atm, the radio only makes a 'click' 'click' noise when you turn the knob. No electricity, so it's completely dead.

Wolves make a few different noises. At a distance where they sense something is in their area but don't know exactly where you are, they'll often stop what they are doing and howl. Sometimes you can see them from far away and witness them do this - other times it is useful if you are coming up over a hill or around a building and you hear them do it - like an early warning system. I'm not sure if they subtitle that, but it definitely would help if they did. Wolves make a semi-aggressive bark when they notice you for the first time, if you are still at a distance - they may start coming closer after that bark, or they may follow along cautiously, just sizing you up. If you back up slowly at this point you can often give them the slip - but sometimes they will be highly interested in you and speed up to keep you within striking range - or they'll give a new, more vicious 'attack bark' and come running to try to eat you.

The crows have at least 2 different cawing noises. One type of caw (the standard) is for when they are flying over a corpse (human, deer, etc.). You can usually see them circling above the dead thing if you're not too far away and visibility is decent. The other type of caw is much more aggressive and angry or excited sounding. This is the noise they make when you get close to a bear, b/c they are anticipating the bear eating you and leaving them leftovers ;)

[Excorpion]

Youre asking for subtitles of sound?
Like those avaliable on L4D2?
Cause there is nothing like that here...
But!
Radios doesnt work
Wolves growl before the attack, also you can hear the howl first.
Birds cicling indicate dead corpses
And birds passing means that the weather is going to change

[PatsFan]

It sure would be nice to 'hear' the wolves, especally since they end up killing me (without fail after 8-9 days). I've even been attacked in the fishing huts.

[athikers]

I will put my two cents worth in and agree that it would be a great addition. Suggest you post this in the wish list as well. I don't have a clue as to how much work it would be to, but if it can be done and done at a reasonable cost ( probably more work than money) I think it should be done. Keep in mind that Hinterland is a relatively small independent studio that is busting their butts to put this game together.

[markwars]

This certainly seems like a very worthy request. Wolves are difficult enough as it is....silent wolves would be over powering. Here's hoping you get your request.

[PatsFan]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I appreciate it.

[Green Death]

Yeah, can imagine it being rather tricky without some of the audio cues. Would be a cool thing for the devs to put in if they are able.

[tunnelcat]

Something cringeworthy. When you shoot and kill a rabbit, it makes a horrible death squeal. The wolf will cry out too when hit. But I've never heard the sound the bear makes when it dies. The 2 times I shot one, it got to me and mauled me before I could deal the death shot. They both died while I was being mauled, so I never heard the sound over my own agonized grunts.

[whisperskeep]

You got subtitles working? I have them turned on, yet nothing.