I am new to the game - playing as a guest atm... and new to the forum (gimme time - on BOTH counts).
I understand that this topic has been chewed on by more than a few members/devs over the years but I just wanted to add my two cents.
IF I am showing my lack of knowledge of the game mechanics I apologize for this post.
so... here it goes:
I am an avid Varmint hunter (IRL).
I have only been playing this game for about a week.
I love it.
A GREAT BIG thank you to the devs!
But.
I have already received quite a few "emails" from the Doc about non "ethical" kills.
I dunno if these "violations" effect the game overall - but that is another post.
I am NOT trying to get into the politics of hunting.
I can tell you for fact that (as a varmint hunter) a 7mm can drop a Jack Rabbit!
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and truth be told... I have vaporized a few...
I can also testify that a .22 rifle can easily drop a Whitetail. (again - NOT trying to get political)
NOR am I admitting guilt to breaking any local, state, or federal laws! LOL
You will be hard put to find videos online of "hog hunts" that do not include at least one AR style .223 in the arsenal.
Historically, in traditional hunting, Kentucky (or Pennsylvania) Long Rifles were used to hunt squirrels by "barking" the tree. Shooting the tree NEXT to the prey in order to kill them.
"Ethical" I dunno... but it fed the families of the hunter.
I understand the shooting of targets will not up your weapon proficiency due to this being a "hunting game" not a "firearms game".
I think that firearm proficiency (skill lvl) should go up, no matter the prey targeted.
"Trophies" taken in game should NOT be ill effected due to weapon used to harvest them. (as per mounting for your lodge etc...)
NOTE: I don't have a lodge yet, but I will!
I also think that if a player drops a Bison with a .22 brain shot - it should be recorded.
random thoughts of a new player.
Thanks for reading!