Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea requires patience and strategic movement. While they may seem easier targets than player characters, their elusive nature presents a unique challenge. Here's a breakdown of effective hunting techniques:
Mastering Stealth:
The key to successful AI hunting is stealth. Utilize the scent button to locate nearby animals, indicated by animal icons on your screen. A crucial element is the spook meter, visible while crouching, which fills as you move. The faster you move, the quicker the meter fills, ultimately causing the animal to flee.
Movement and Wind Direction:
Movement speed significantly impacts the spook meter. Sprinting fills it instantly, running has a substantial effect, trotting is slower, and walking is the least disruptive. Approach slowly, walking as you get closer. Wind direction is also critical. Downwind approaches spook animals faster, crosswind is moderate, while upwind provides the best stealth.
Interpreting the Question Mark:
A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. If you move while the question mark is visible, the spook meter fills faster. Remain stationary until it disappears to maintain stealth.
The Chase and Capture:
Expect the meter to fill before reaching the AI. Be ready to sprint once it flees. AI movement is erratic, so open fields with minimal obstacles offer the best hunting grounds. Get extremely close to initiate a bite. After capturing your prey, drop and consume it, repeating the process until satiated.
