Character and weapon customization and effects on hunting

[Lightly_Salted]

Before anyone says it, yes I know this isn't some run-and-gun FPS, and no I'm not asking for the ability to make weapons bright pink.

What I was wondering was whether there will be an option for things like different camouflage and clothing that may have an effect on your hunting capabilities? Say, having a forest camouflage based on the current terrain will reduce LoS detection range from animals? Just one example.

And for rifles, bows or crossbows, whatever may make it into the game, will there be the same options? For example, for your rifle, you can equip higher magnification scopes, better bolts for quicker chamber times (Some may be unrealistic, but at least adds a sense of customisation to the game), maybe different muzzle breaks or barrels? Different rifle stocks which will affect weight and recoil shock absorption?

If this question has already been answered feel free to comment. I know some may like it simple, but it's hard to disagree that this kind of customisation (Practical and functional, not purely cosmetic) will benefit the game.

[kirisute]

Almost certainly I would say.
The harder response is will they effect hunting.
There are 3 sets of clothes in beta. Plain, woodland camo and camo with blaze. All of them list the fact they won't effect species noticing you or make it harder to be spotted etc

Weapons might not have alternate skins but you likely see cosmetic "special" guns in dlc

[Lightly_Salted]

Hmmm. For a game that has many realistic aspects to it, I would've thought camo would've made a difference, even if they had negative effects as well so they do not become too good. But I'm hoping we'll see some rifle customisation, and even better if they do affect the stats of that specific rifle. It just seems like it would be better for the game.

[kirisute]

the camo may not have been fucntional for the beta. alot wasnt even though the options were there.

[Illithid]

Maybe they could have a camo perk you must take before you can buy it.
Let's not forget about the bright orange vests though! Must be safe out there.

[kirisute]

Ah good ol blaze!
But wait! Don't we also need muddy girl pink now as well? Didn't I read somewhere blaze pink was now legal like orange?
(My mum has a 20 gauge auto in muddy girl camo; look way cool!)