Backpack rework

[orchid steppe]

There have been other threads on this, but they don't seem to have had any traction.
No one uses the backpacks because of the penalties to noise and visibility. But in real life, all hunters will use a backpack to some degree, so it's not very realistic how it works in game.

My suggestion would be to remove the noise and visibility penalties. Instead add a movement penalty tied to the weight being carried. For example, if you're carrying over 25 you cannot sprint.
The pack mule perk wouldn't be affected, as it should raise the base stat that weight penalties start from.

[lost fox]

I agree and disagree. I love the concept to the effect on movement 100% however, in terms of noise it is realistic you brush up on more vegetation then without it. Sight is a 50/50 to me because camo isn't applied in-game as it should be. If they applied camo detection, I'd be more inclined to support the pros/cons of sight esp. If we are offered a blank outfit to use our cosmetic camo's on along with our backpacks with a camo detection rating for ea. reserve, I'd be thrilled. But the noise is excessive in terms of detection and that should get adjusted.

[zenith quarry]

I agree. I personally use the large backpacks in game and can still get to within 10 yards of most large game. Just taking it slow and watching the wind and noise levels. I like carrying a lot of types of guns personally. But also if you’re in a stand iron blind it doesnt matter

[orchid steppe]

Ideally we'd be able to drop our backpack to approach game stealthily, as you would in real life. But that's probably quite a hard mechanic to implement.

I guess I'm thinking in terms of what would be easy to code, but better for gameplay. A lot of games have encumbrance mechanics, so I assume they aren't that difficult to code for.

[lost fox]

I get it. In that case add an additional condition to silent feet for noise with backpacks and stack with the weight perk. The penalty for using a pack is your unable to sprint. And if camo detection becomes a factor, then backpacks & outfits can be Camo'd using cosmetic packs with a detection rating that varies from reserve to reserve.

[blissful rampart]

Let us shoot off of our backpacks while in the prone position!

[rich crane]

i need pack mule and i hate it so so so much
i just need a few more pounds of storage cmon

[rich crane]

What i think should happen:
mini daypacks should make it so ammo doesnt use storage, and doesnt have any penaltys.
maybe this can be obtained by a quest

[vague cape]

Done that a few times IRL myself.

[rich crane]

i need like 1.1 more storage so i need to use pack mule☹️