About torchs

Gameplay
#1

Two questions about torchs:

  • On the realism side, guessing they were using animal fat I’m still wondering: do they really burn under rain?

  • At gameplay level, it’s me or the light has zero impact on the character’s visibility and npc’s awareness?

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#2

It helps when its absolutely dark to see but I dont think they see you any better. If you get caught without one they can fine you, which is dumb because just about no other NPC minus guards have them but I get busted. Bogus.

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#3

I think it’s more likely to be Pitch. And a torch May burn in the Rain, yes. Same as a Campfire.

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#4

NPC awareness regarding Henry’s torch near NPC battle points is borderline dreadful

Then again the NPC appear to have predator night vision. Shooting you in the dark over 30m in darkness

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#5

The other thing that’s really messing with my head is when you crouch while holding the torch. Can’t pull it in or out neither you see Henry holding anything. So I guess that this can answer your question. It does not affect by any means your stealth. Get torch out and crouch. Master ninja. Can’t confirm for sure though as it may be the AI in general and not the torch in particular.

#6

Lol, i had a single torch last all the way through my first play through.

#7

Even more, get the torch and pick a plant -> nice animation with cool light/shadow effect but no torch at all! :grimacing:

#8

Yep this too should be adressed, not sure everlasting torch was the norm… :thinking:

#9

Is it possible to drop the torch on the ground while it’s burning? have not found a way to do so but it would help with night combat sometimes.

#10

Bohemia, 1403 - Date of the Great Fire, wich consumed large portions of forest, when there were no firefighters yet… The origins of this catastrophy remain unknown to this day. :stuck_out_tongue:

#11

I think they should also address being able to switch back to a shield easily rather needing to re-equip the shield after using a torch.

But yes, I think some valid points have been raised here regarding the torches.

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#12

makes for a great diversion when running from bandits :wink:

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#13

@TONS so THAT is why my shield is never equipped, when I need it!
I would consider this a bug.

#14

As a blacksmith Henri should be able to craft a torch holder in the middle of a shield. Good way to blind and burn the opponent! :kissing_smiling_eyes:

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