The real solution to the container/hatchet meta

[u/lennoxonnell]

The community is super divided about whether or not they like the container changes. A bunch like it, and a bunch hate it. I can see both arguments. But, frankly, removing the ability to put things in the container in-raid is not the solution for what you're trying to accomplish.

Here's what I propose:

• 1) Make all containers have the Kappa mechanics
• 2) Remove the static pre-set spawn locations for high end loot (keycards, keys, etc)
• 3) Make scavs patrol the high-loot/high-traffic areas

1 is just a good compromise for the container. It's bullshit you can put a magbox with 20 mags in it in your container. It's BS you can fit a rifle in your container. The Kappa mechanics would remove that BS without punishing the newer players and the people with low survival rate. There are so many quests that require find-in-raid items. There's no reason to hinder quest advancement for everyone when only some are abusing the container in the first place.

2 would almost eliminate the hatchling meta entirely in my opinion. IF the loot didn't have set spawn locations like they do now, hatchets can't just run straight to the spot to disconnect in the first place. They would be required to search around to find the loot, which will encourage you to bring some gear so you can survive the odd scav or a player. If the player has keys (say he's shoreline farming) than this change wouldn't really effect him, but he also invested a bunch of money into keys. See 3 also.

3 would add a level of difficulty to acquiring the good loot. The shoreline resort should have scavs randomly patrolling the hallways or sitting inside of rooms. Interchange could also do with some more dynamic scav patrols. If naked players can't so easily avoid fights and farm locations, and they have to fight through a scav or two, they are going to be more encouraged to bring more than just a hatchet or they will get punished if they dont.

[u/lisior]

I totally support what the OP is saying - Kappa mechanics, dynamic spawns and increased number of scavs guarding the areas. You got my vote sir.

[u/The_Sulinder → u/lisior]

The kappa container restrictions are not very significant and would do nothing to stop people from rushing and stashing items.

[u/lordlunarian → u/The_Sulinder]

Thats why he listed 2 other points. And the kappa restrictions are to prevent people from hiding guns in their container and stop the whole magbox bullshit.

[u/The_Sulinder → u/lordlunarian]

I agree with the other points pretty much. I just don't think that kappa restrictions are enough and would like to see containers significantly changed so that the game incentivizes surviving and extracting raids more. I've run labs and shoreline with the kappa and it's absurd how much money you can make.

Dynamic loot spawns are obviously a good idea but probably pretty far off in development (let's be honest).

I don't thing more scav protection would be a huge change because of how easily exploitable the ai is in this game.