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athikers Sep 12, 2015 @ 8:15pm
Ok, why am I always walking into the wind?
Just noticed the last couple of day that the wind seems to always be a headwind. Is it just bad luck or have the wind mechanics changed?
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cfett199 Sep 12, 2015 @ 8:27pm 
Bad luck. There's no mechanic that deliberatly gives one a headwind. May just seem that way since headwinds are more 'memorable' than tailwinds.
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Dread Arkive Sep 12, 2015 @ 8:30pm 
Pretty sure it typically starts blowing into your face, then can change later. Try walking away from your destination a bit, then turn around once it starts.
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cfett199 Sep 12, 2015 @ 9:00pm 
Originally posted by Dread Arkive:
Pretty sure it typically starts blowing into your face, then can change later. Try walking away from your destination a bit, then turn around once it starts.

It does not, I've had winds pick up in any given direction without and given leaning or preference, however, no one takes note of a tailwind or crosswind when it picks up, only a headwind because it has the most noticable effects.
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athikers Sep 13, 2015 @ 10:34am 
Probably right about the wind changing-more perception than fact-used to do serious long distance bicycling-every out and back into a headwind.
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Malak Sep 13, 2015 @ 12:35pm 
Use the terrain to block it when you can.
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canis39 Sep 13, 2015 @ 2:58pm 
I suppose wind has to be random...but it definitely does not *feel* random. It feels like every time I hear the wind kick up...it's a headwind.

I was crossing the ice on CH from the shore to Jackrabbit Island when the wind kicked up. Headwind!

I made it (eventually), collected some firewood, set some snares, then started to walk back. There was no wind at first, but when it started...headwind!
Last edited by canis39; Sep 13, 2015 @ 3:00pm
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athikers Sep 13, 2015 @ 3:55pm 
On the ice I tack into the wind like I'm sailing. Probably doesn't save me anything since I have to walk farther but at least I'm moving faster so I feel better about it.
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canis39 Sep 13, 2015 @ 4:23pm 
Originally posted by athikers:
On the ice I tack into the wind like I'm sailing. Probably doesn't save me anything since I have to walk farther but at least I'm moving faster so I feel better about it.

Yeah, I do that as well, to avoid the feeling of walking in place. It probably doesn't do much, but if it makes us feel more productive, then it's useful!
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athikers Sep 13, 2015 @ 4:51pm 
Well will have a day of no wind-Just met a wolf I couldn't kill-too late to start a new game today but I bet I'll be back at it tomorrow-Just had to come back to ML.
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