Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea: a stealthy approach
While you might assume hunting AI creatures in Ecos La Brea is simpler than tracking down other players, it presents its own unique challenges. Mastering stealth is key. Here's how to successfully hunt AI in the game.
Stealth is paramount. Use your sense of smell! Press the scent button to locate nearby AI animals, represented by icons on your screen. Crouching activates a meter that indicates how close you can get before the animal is alerted.
Movement is crucial. The meter fills faster with sprinting or running, slower with trotting, and slowest while walking. Approach cautiously, preferably while walking, as you get closer.
Wind direction significantly impacts your success. Approaching from downwind will spook the animal quickly, crosswind is moderate, but upwind offers the best chance of a stealthy approach.
Pay close attention to the AI itself. A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. If you move while the question mark is visible, the alert meter fills faster. Remain still until the question mark disappears.
The alert meter will likely fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint once the animal flees. They are fast, but sprinting should allow you to catch up.
AI animals exhibit unpredictable movement patterns. Practice in open fields with minimal obstacles to maintain a clear line of sight.
Finally, to capture your prey, you must get extremely close to initiate the bite. Once you've secured your meal, drop and eat it. Repeat the hunt to your heart's content.
