Water and Food

[Nightslayer]

Could you cut the need for water and food in half. Cooked meat I believe use to fill you up as did the big water jug not anymore. I know it is a survival game, "game" is the key word here should be fun.

[Dog]

Maybe Minecraft is more your speed?

[Geauxboy]

I finally played for a few hours and noticed the increased speed in food/water consumption, but I don't find it to be a big problem as some have complained about.

My usual pattern is to go hunt food every few days which lasts me several days with usually a hunk-o-meat or two left over just in case I get side tracked and do go hunting. Besides that, I always have beef and fruit cans to hold me over in case of emergency. Even in a pinch, find a chicken and you're all good again.

I use the blue water barrel to fill up completely with dirty water and start a batch in the purifier and each 16L lasts me about a week. That big blue barrel can last me a month or so (never cared to count that out though). Find a 2.5L bottle and you're good for about 2 days.

I know that this strategy is no different than many players, but I am pointing this out because I am amazed at all the players complaining about food/water. The only issue I have with this new food/water mechanic is that you better be sure you are fully fed/hydrated before any major time consuming event like house building and sleeping. But, I always did that before, so again, no different really.

[RetroGrade]

If the idea is realism then you should know that the meat from any 1 deer/bear/wolf would sustain you for a very very long time. So cut the OP some slack with the regards to food consumption. Water on the other hand is a bit more realistic.

[Geauxboy]

Originally posted by RetroGrade:

If the idea is realism then you should know that the meat from any 1 deer/bear/wolf would sustain you for a very very long time. So cut the OP some slack with the regards to food consumption. Water on the other hand is a bit more realistic.

This is true, but in this game, you only get a fraction of the meat/fat/fur/guts that you could normally get from any of these animals. Besides, trying to tie in reality in with how this game is designed is a moot argument. We have what we have and it's simply just that. Some of this game is somewhat realistic and some of it is not. Does some balancing need to be done? Absolutely, but until then, play the game the way it is currently designed. If players try to play it differently, then they are going to have issues.

[Desdemona]

okay, I drink a lot of water in a day, but my Mist charactor is a friggen elephant. Seriously 5L+ of water a day??? It is a bit much. Like dude is downing 0.75L after 6 hours of sleep or a meal etc..

[RetroGrade]

Originally posted by Geauxboy:

Originally posted by RetroGrade:

If the idea is realism then you should know that the meat from any 1 deer/bear/wolf would sustain you for a very very long time. So cut the OP some slack with the regards to food consumption. Water on the other hand is a bit more realistic.

This is true, but in this game, you only get a fraction of the meat/fat/fur/guts that you could normally get from any of these animals. Besides, trying to tie in reality in with how this game is designed is a moot argument. We have what we have and it's simply just that. Some of this game is somewhat realistic and some of it is not. Does some balancing need to be done? Absolutely, but until then, play the game the way it is currently designed. If players try to play it differently, then they are going to have issues.

I am in total agreement but since the game isnt balanced yet how about a consumption slider or something like that so we can test other aspects of the game and get some enjoyment for those whom wish it. It might reduce some frustration of new players and let them enjoy what is already here.

[AestheticallyOP]

Originally posted by Dog:

Maybe Minecraft is more your speed?

Lol real life isn't also eating every 10 hours otherwise you die.

So yeah no this isn't ''muhh go play minecraft'' games that think you die after not eating or drinking for 24 hours is stupid.

[CoffeeLover]

At least in 7DtD your food and drinks stack. I want to love this game but it makes it difficult.

[Lorehunter]

I also feel the current food and water consumption rate are a bit accelerated. A normal person can go 3 days without water and between 1-2 weeks without food.

[potterr]

I think the most annoying thing is that with full food and water when you go to bed you wake up starving and dehydrated.

[biffralphenson]

Originally posted by Dog:

Maybe Minecraft is more your speed?

LOL Realy? Realistically you only need to eat three times a day (me I eat once a day) and if you don't eat at all you won't start starving until a minimum of two weeks if that. Have ya ever heard of fasting? Ya wanna know more? LOL Ya didn't serve in the military why? because they teach ya that stuff. Now the answer: Food needs fixed. water is fine.

[biffralphenson]

Originally posted by Dog:

Maybe Minecraft is more your speed?

Case in point WW2 Jews in Germany. They all died after 24 hours, I didn't know that.

[biffralphenson]

Originally posted by RetroGrade:

If the idea is realism then you should know that the meat from any 1 deer/bear/wolf would sustain you for a very very long time. So cut the OP some slack with the regards to food consumption. Water on the other hand is a bit more realistic.

Actually one Beef cow will last over one year for a family of four. Talk to a butcher. I did :) cause i bought half a beef! dang tasty BEEF!!!!!!

[biffralphenson]

Originally posted by Desdemona:

okay, I drink a lot of water in a day, but my Mist charactor is a friggen elephant. Seriously 5L+ of water a day??? It is a bit much. Like dude is downing 0.75L after 6 hours of sleep or a meal etc..

In drinking water contest people have died from drinking to much water FACT. It's called Water intoxication, From Medical news today (copy and pasted) The symptoms of water intoxication are general — they can include confusion, disorientation, nausea, and vomiting.

In rare cases, water intoxication can cause swelling in the brain and become fatal.

[Desdemona]

Originally posted by biffralphenson:

Originally posted by Desdemona:

okay, I drink a lot of water in a day, but my Mist charactor is a friggen elephant. Seriously 5L+ of water a day??? It is a bit much. Like dude is downing 0.75L after 6 hours of sleep or a meal etc..

In drinking water contest people have died from drinking to much water FACT. It's called Water intoxication, From Medical news today (copy and pasted) The symptoms of water intoxication are general — they can include confusion, disorientation, nausea, and vomiting.

In rare cases, water intoxication can cause swelling in the brain and become fatal.

I've done this in my stupid teen years. Not fun. It was "lets see how much water we can drink in a day" You actually get super fatigued and dizzy.

Maybe my Mist charactor wants to die of water intoxication?