Development Log #21 - Hunting, Trapping, and Keeping — Lost Isle Steam update #180597

Hello Survivors.The Isle's animals won't come to you. They spook, they bolt, and if you get close enough some even bite back. This week we're covering three ways around that: hunting them yourself, letting the trap do your work, and keeping them close enough that they pay you back.HuntingLike your pre-historic ancestors, your first hunt will be with a sharp stick and a lot of patience. Stay crouched or the animal hears you and bolts. Get too close and it either bolts or turns on you. Be ready to pounce first.Ranged weapons come later. They let you hunt from a safer distance, so long as you don't miss.TrappingFoliage, mud, and hours of patience not your vibe? Fair. The Isle has other options. As you research more crafts for survival, you gain access to three traps: the land snare, the fish trap, and the snap trap.The land snare handles small game: squirrels, rats, rabbits. You'll need to ...