Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea can be challenging, despite their seemingly simpler nature compared to player-controlled creatures. Mastering stealth is key. Here's how to successfully hunt AI in the game:
Stealth is Paramount: Your primary tool is your sense of smell. Activate the scent button to locate nearby animals, indicated by animal icons. A crucial element is crouching; this reveals a meter showing how close you are to startling the AI.
Movement significantly impacts the meter. Sprinting fills it instantly, running has a strong effect, trotting is slower, and walking fills it most gradually. Approach slowly, walking as you get closer.
Wind Direction Matters: The wind direction greatly affects detection. Downwind approaches quickly spook animals, crosswind is moderate, while upwind offers the best stealth.
Reading the AI: A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. If the question mark is visible, the meter fills faster; stop moving until it disappears.
The Chase: The meter will likely fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint; they are fast, but sprinting allows you to catch up. Their movement is unpredictable, so practice is needed. Open fields with minimal obstacles are ideal hunting grounds.
The Kill: Get very close to initiate a bite. Once you've caught your prey, drop and eat it. Repeat the process until satisfied.
