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EntityZero Feb 24, 2021 @ 11:10pm
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Hi there, since I saw the game first time I'm intrigued but not sure if I should buy it. Reviews keep being positive but I'm not sure if the graphics are good enough..
My main doubt is the way you get your crafting materials. Is it true that it's mainly slaughtering animals? I don't like killing animals in video games, I detest anyone who does it in the real world. Do I constantly have to kill animals? Is there a way to make it fine with my skyscraper sized conscience, lorewise?

Any insight appreciated,
yours, D


P.S. Guys, take care, I just wanted some insight information on a game i never played, but this blew up into a complete typical cite-worthy online troll massacre dramedy! Enjoy xDD

Ah yes before i forget please refrain from posting things like 'i bet killing trees makes u cry too, baby' etc. those are pretty boring, creativity!!
I awarded some posts I found funny or wholesome etc.. so keep em coming, havent checked the whole thread yet, too long ;))
Last edited by EntityZero; Feb 25, 2021 @ 8:15pm
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Voss Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:11am 
Originally posted by Wariat117:
Originally posted by Stinky:

you said something about changing topic?
You start crying as soon someones answers to your own falacy.
geez, must be gen z with that way of thinking.
we are talking about animals

yet you talk about plants and every other life :V what's next, alien conspiration?

whats does that have anything to do with it? now your just silly, but not unexpected.
amusing how you diminish plants and solely put morals on animals...
You're making no sence at all about aliens and conspiracies., but im guessing you're talking about "extraterrestrials"...
Grubfist Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:11am 
Originally posted by EntityZero:
Hi there, since I saw the game first time I'm intrigued but not sure if I should buy it. Reviews keep being positive but I'm not sure if the graphics are good enough..
My main doubt is the way you get your crafting materials. Is it true that it's mainly slaughtering animals? I don't like killing animals in video games, I detest anyone who does it in the real world. Do I constantly have to kill animals? Is there a way to make it fine with my skyscraper sized conscience, lorewise?

Any insight appreciated,
yours, D

You kill deer, boar, small birds, wolves, dragons, buffalo-like creatures called Lox, and horrible mosquito monsters. Most of them are very aggressive bastards. The deer and the birds however, will never fight you. Also, two of the bosses are animals, one a mighty stag spirit and one a dragon mother. You literally take the dragon's tears and it's sad, but it's also a ferocious monster.
Much of what you fight is monsters like undead or forest spirits or little goblin monsters rather than beasts.
Also if it makes you feel better, it's some kind of weird viking afterlife realm, not earth.
That's most of what I can think of at the moment, hope it helps guide your decision.
Kam7r Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:14am 
seriously , ppl have became so weak they don't even kill animals in a fking video game ? plz give me back my 90' where ppl got BALLZ
Voss Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:18am 
Originally posted by Kam7r:
seriously , ppl have became so weak they don't even kill animals in a fking video game ? plz give me back my 90' where ppl got BALLZ

good times when people wasnt oversensitive about everything, now kids are howling against anything they see. just wait and see what gen alphas will give us...
Aurjay Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:19am 
Originally posted by EntityZero:
Hi there, since I saw the game first time I'm intrigued but not sure if I should buy it. Reviews keep being positive but I'm not sure if the graphics are good enough..
My main doubt is the way you get your crafting materials. Is it true that it's mainly slaughtering animals? I don't like killing animals in video games, I detest anyone who does it in the real world. Do I constantly have to kill animals? Is there a way to make it fine with my skyscraper sized conscience, lorewise?

Any insight appreciated,
yours, D

1. Graphics are actually just fine. I know it seems off putting at first glance, but it looks really good when you are in the game. I'm sure there will be improvements down the road with their development of the game, but it looks really good when you get in and start playing it to be honest.

2. I mean, you could possibly play this without killing animals that dont attack you first. But you wont have any armor and the only weapon beyond the stone/wood stuff would be a knife. Everything else takes leather scraps or deer hides. (correction: you'll be able to wear Troll Hide Armor set)

3. Lorewise - there's a problem with that added at the end. This is a Norse Mythology based game (Vikings) and to keep true to the lore, they would hunt wildlife for their hide and their meat. A person who would not eat meat or hunt for food (even farmers) would be shamed to no end and would be an outcast from that society. They would have likely been raided and killed within a year of being an outcast.

It is possible, but will be very difficult.
Last edited by Aurjay; Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:19am
Shad1902 Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:29am 
Originally posted by Aurjay:
Originally posted by EntityZero:
Hi there, since I saw the game first time I'm intrigued but not sure if I should buy it. Reviews keep being positive but I'm not sure if the graphics are good enough..
My main doubt is the way you get your crafting materials. Is it true that it's mainly slaughtering animals? I don't like killing animals in video games, I detest anyone who does it in the real world. Do I constantly have to kill animals? Is there a way to make it fine with my skyscraper sized conscience, lorewise?

Any insight appreciated,
yours, D

3. Lorewise - there's a problem with that added at the end. This is a Norse Mythology based game (Vikings) and to keep true to the lore, they would hunt wildlife for their hide and their meat. A person who would not eat meat or hunt for food (even farmers) would be shamed to no end and would be an outcast from that society. They would have likely been raided and killed within a year of being an outcast.

It is possible, but will be very difficult.

the thing is that back in the time we didn't have food complements with synthetic or industrial processed protein... and growing beans as a vegetal protein source isn't always possible. Have a look at Iceland where growing plants is a challenge. I've met people there who have never eaten an apple. Their diet consisted 100% of meat and fish.

What people tend to forget is that veganism is a luxury, and wasn't always possible in the middle ages (remember, the viking age is about 800 - 1070), especially not in the scandinavian countries. It was probably more common in the middle east though.

Anyway, a survival game necessarily means hunting for food, which implies killing animals.
Last edited by Shad1902; Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:29am
Vault Traveler Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:31am 
Yeah its PETA nightmare simulator.

Edit: Or probably PETA heaven.

Anyway PETA is a ♥♥♥♥ organisation.
Last edited by Vault Traveler; Feb 25, 2021 @ 3:21am
Shad1902 Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:33am 
Originally posted by Vault Traveler:
Yeah its PETA nightmare simulator.

PETA are one of the biggest animal killing organisation....
Commando Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:37am 
Tree's are living creatures too, but you vegans don't care about trees.
traykey Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:38am 
Originally posted by EntityZero:
Hi there, since I saw the game first time I'm intrigued but not sure if I should buy it. Reviews keep being positive but I'm not sure if the graphics are good enough..
My main doubt is the way you get your crafting materials. Is it true that it's mainly slaughtering animals? I don't like killing animals in video games, I detest anyone who does it in the real world. Do I constantly have to kill animals? Is there a way to make it fine with my skyscraper sized conscience, lorewise?

Any insight appreciated,
yours, D


You don't have to kill animals if you use console commands.
You can have a lot of fun building huge structures and exploring.

Of course you do get over the graphic art style, it was the main thing that initially put me off buying but I'm pleased I did.
Vault Traveler Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:39am 
Originally posted by Shad1902:
Originally posted by Vault Traveler:
Yeah its PETA nightmare simulator.

PETA are one of the biggest animal killing organisation....

Doubt, but I understand what you are saying and agree PETA is a piece of ♥♥♥♥.
Mononymouse Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:41am 
Originally posted by Vault Traveler:
Originally posted by Shad1902:

PETA are one of the biggest animal killing organisation....

Doubt, but I understand what you are saying and agree PETA is a piece of ♥♥♥♥.

Nahh "PETA", kills an insane, number of pets they "Rescue" but this is off topic.

they aren't actually about animals, just the money associated, with activism.

Edit* PETA has a 66% kill rate, of all "rescues", as per a study from 2019-2020, allegedly.

https://blogs.duanemorris.com/animallawdevelopments/tag/virginia-department-of-agriculture-and-consumer-services/
Last edited by Mononymouse; Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:44am
daggaz Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:45am 
66%? Those are rooky numbers.
Wariat117 Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:47am 
Originally posted by daggaz:
66%? Those are rooky numbers.
0.66*total the amount animals they "rescued" = animals killed

I wouldn't be surprised if you that goes into milions :D
Vault Traveler Feb 25, 2021 @ 2:48am 
Originally posted by Golden Snowflake ❄:
Originally posted by Vault Traveler:

Doubt, but I understand what you are saying and agree PETA is a piece of ♥♥♥♥.

Nahh "PETA", kills an insane, number of pets they "Rescue" but this is off topic.

they aren't actually about animals, just the money associated, with activism.

Edit* PETA has a 66% kill rate, of all "rescues", as per a study from 2019-2020, allegedly.

https://blogs.duanemorris.com/animallawdevelopments/tag/virginia-department-of-agriculture-and-consumer-services/

Yeah I am aware but I meant in comparison to other animal killing companies like the whole meat industry. But yes thats really offtopic.
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