Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea: Mastering Stealth and Pursuit

While seemingly simpler than hunting player characters, tracking down AI creatures in Ecos La Brea requires cunning and patience. Success hinges on mastering stealth techniques. Here's a guide to help you become a proficient AI hunter.

The Importance of Stealth:

Your primary tool is your sense of smell. Activate the scent button to reveal nearby AI animals as icons. A crucial element is crouching; this activates a meter that shows how close you are to alarming the creature. Movement directly impacts this meter:

• Sprinting: Instantly fills the meter.
• Running: Rapidly fills the meter.
• Trotting: Fills the meter at a moderate pace.
• Walking: The slowest filling rate – ideal for close approaches.

Wind Direction and AI Behavior:

Wind direction is critical. Approaching from:

• Downwind: Quickly spooks the animal.
• Crosswind: A moderate risk.
• Upwind: The optimal approach, minimizing detection.

Observe the AI icons. A question mark occasionally appears above them. Movement while the question mark is visible significantly increases the meter's filling rate. Remain completely still until it disappears.

The Chase and Capture:

The meter will fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint; the AI is fast, but your sprinting speed should allow you to catch it. AI movement is unpredictable, so practice is key. Open fields with minimal obstacles offer the best hunting grounds.

To subdue the animal, get extremely close to initiate a bite. Once captured, drop and consume your prey. Repeat this cycle until satiated.