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 a guide to successful AI hunting:
Stealth is Paramount: Use your scent button to locate nearby AI animals, indicated by animal icons. A meter appears when you crouch, showing how close you are to spooking the animal. Movement directly impacts this meter.
Movement Strategy: Your speed drastically affects the spook meter. Sprinting fills it instantly, running significantly impacts it, trotting fills it slower, and walking is the slowest method. Approach slowly, walking as you get close.
Wind Direction: Hunting downwind accelerates spooking. Crosswind is moderate, while upwind offers the best approach.
Question Mark Indicator: A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. If visible, any movement will rapidly fill the meter. Pause until it disappears.
The Chase: The meter will likely fill before you reach the AI. Be ready to sprint once it runs. AI movement is unpredictable, so practice is essential. Open fields minimize obstacles.
Capturing Your Prey: Get extremely close to bite. Once caught, drop and eat your meal, repeating the process until satisfied.