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== theHunter Wiki ==
== theHunter Wiki ==
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theHunter is a free to play PC game that recreates hunting wild [[Species | animals]] in
as realistic
a manner as possible, on an open world area called Evergreen Hunting Reserves
, originally based on the islands and surroundings of Washington State in the USA, but which has now expanded to include areas
modeled on the Eastern USA, Scandinavia, Germany and Australia. theHunter is developed by [http://www.expansiveworlds.com Expansive Worlds].
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theHunter is a free to play PC game that recreates hunting wild [[Species | animals]] in a manner
as realistic
as possible, on an open world area called Evergreen Hunting Reserves
. The "EHR" currently includes nine playable environments
modeled on the Eastern USA, Scandinavia, Germany and Australia. theHunter is developed by [http://www.expansiveworlds.com Expansive Worlds].
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The free game features
three huntable
[[
Species | animal
]]
type
([[Mule Deer]], [[Cottontail Rabbit]] and [[European Rabbit
]]) along with one weapon (the [[.243 Bolt Action Rifle
]]). Subscribers unlock all
[[Species |
animals
]]. There are currently nine (9) playable environments, [[Whitehart Island]], [[Logger's Point]], [[Settler Creeks]], [[Redfeather Falls]], [[Hirschfelden]], [[Hemmeldal]], [[Rougarou Bayou]], [[Val-des-Bois]] and [[Bushrangers Run]]. More [[Species | animals]] and [[:Category:Areas | huntable areas]] are continuously developed and added to the game
.
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The free game features
some basic equipment including the
[[
.243 Bolt Action Rifle
]]
, as well as three huntable animal types
([[Mule Deer]], [[Cottontail Rabbit]] and [[European Rabbit]]). Subscribers unlock all animals.
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To
play the player first creates a character on the game's
website
[http://www.thehunter.com
www.thehunter.com
]
, which includes social networking tools and messaging capabilities to allow players to connect and share in-game experiences
. Creating a character requires selecting an avatar
from pool of unique faces,
and adding a unique name. Once a character is created and the tutorial completed, the player can hunt freely
and
activate missions and earn one of two types of in game currency called gm$. Completing the first 3 Mule Deer
missions
unlocks further missions from other animals in the game.
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In order to
play
,
the player first creates a character on the game's [http://www.thehunter.com
website
] . Creating a character requires selecting an avatar and adding a unique name. Once a character is created and the tutorial completed, the player can hunt freely
,
activate missions and earn one of two types of in game currency called
[[
gm$
]]
. Completing the first 3
[[
Mule Deer
Missions]]
unlocks further missions from other animals in the game.
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Players must use natural cover to avoid detection by the animals in the game. Each animal species reacts to different stimuli in different ways. Scent detection for the quadrupeds is their keenest sense, which means the player must be aware of wind direction, or the animal might smell the player's scent and run off. Players must also pay careful attention to the sound scape, listening for subtle signals that indicate the presence of animals in the locality.
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Players must use natural cover to avoid detection by the [[Species |
animals
]] in
the
game
.
[[Mule Deer]], [[Cottontail Rabbit]] and [[European Rabbit]] may
be
hunted for free,
and [[
Whitetail Deer]] and [[Roosevelt Elk
]],
[[Turkey]]
,
[[Pheasant]]
,
[[Coyote]]
,
[[Blacktail Deer]]
,
[[Feral Hog]], [[Black Bear]], [[Brown Bear]], [[Moose]], [[Wild Boar]], [[Red Deer]], [[Roe Deer]], [[Red Fox]], [[Mallard Duck]], [[Canada Goose]], [[Reindeer]], [[Alpine Ibex]]
and [[
Red Kangaroo
]] can be
hunted
by
subscribers
.
Each
[[
Species | animal species
]]
reacts
to
different stimuli in different ways. Scent detection for the quadrupeds is their keenest sense
,
which means the player has to be aware of [[Wind_Indicator | wind direction]] or the [[Species | animal]] might smell the player's scent
and
run off. Players must also pay careful attention to the soundscape, listening for subtle signals that indicate the presence of
[[
Species
|
animals
]]
in the locality
.
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The core gameplay revolves around tracking and harvesting (killing)
animals
with
the
weapons provided, although a digital camera is also provided for those who do not wish to shoot with a gun
.
Animal tracks can
be
found
and
identified with the
[[
Huntermate
]],
an in-game GPS-like device that identifies tracks such as footsteps
,
droppings
,
rooting
,
bedding
,
as well as blood trails or animal sound signals like calls. theHunter also features minor RPG elements. As players track
and
spot each animal their skill in that area improves. Weapon
[[
skills
]] can
also
be
improved
by
scoring successful hits on animals
.
Improving the hunting
[[
skills
]]
makes animals easier
to
track
, and
a
[[
Weapons
|
weapon
]]
will not suffer as much "wobble" when aimed
.
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theHunter can be played in single player mode as much as in multiplayer mode. Up to eight players can share a game and enjoy hunting as a team. In-game chat increases the social aspect of the hunting experience with friends. In either of these modes, man's best friend can also be engaged: a dog that will accompany the player and provide useful help during the virtual outing.
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The core gameplay revolves around [[tracking]] and harvesting (killing) [[Species | animals]] with
the
[[weapons]] provided, although
a
[[digital camera]]
is
also provided for those who do not wish
to
shoot with a gun. [[Animal tracks]] can be found and identified with
the
"[[HunterMate]]" an
in-
game GPS-like device that identifies tracks, scat, rooting, bedding, blood trails and [[Species | animal]] [[calls]]
.
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For
the
competitive minds
a
host of tournaments
is
running at all times, allowing the players
to
compete in achieving
the
best results for all animals as well as
in
multi
-
species competitions
.
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theHunter also features minor RPG elements. As players track and spot each [[Species | animal]] their [[skills | skill]] in that area improves. [[Weapons | Weapon]] [[skills]]
can
also be improved by scoring successful hits on [[Species | animals]]. Improving
the
hunting [[skills]] makes [[Species |
animals
]] easier to track,
and
a [[Weapons | weapon]] will not suffer as much "wobble" when aimed.
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Players
can
get a step ahead of
the animals
(
and
the competitors) by acquiring clothing suitable for certain areas
,
hunting stands
,
lures
and
many other pieces or equipment
.
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[[Skills]]
,
[[missions]]
, and
hunting statistics are displayed on the player's profile page on the [http://www.thehunter.com website]
.
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== Beginner's Guide ==
== Beginner's Guide ==