Pros and Cons Of Update 1.11.6
The
highly anticipated update 1.11.6 for LDOE (Last Day on Earth) came out on
February 19, 2019, for Android users (sorry IOS). It included a revamp of the
storage system, new raider quests, the introduction of grenades, locked chests,
decreased fuel consumption for the chopper and a new temporary event amongst
other things. Many people loved the update and praised its new features.
Others, however, expressed their frustrations over how it was introduced.
Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of update 1.11.6.
Storage
The new
storage revamp implemented an upgrade system to the storage units on a
survivor’s base. It also added visible labels to all boxes to help with
organization. A small box (15 storage slots) can now be upgraded to a chest (25
storage slots) which is upgraded to a trunk (45 storage slots) which is
upgraded to a rack (75 storage slots). Blueprints for the Chest and Trunk have
been removed. The maximum amount of storage units on base is now limited to 40.
Pros
The
obvious benefit of this new storage system is the fact that the survivor’s
bases can now become less cluttered while ultimately retaining more storage
space. If all 40 storage units on base are upgraded to racks, survivors can
have a whopping 3000 storage slots available! That’s 300 more storage slots
than what was previously obtainable in past updates.
This
update also greatly benefits new players as the limit to the number of small
boxes they can make is increased to 40. Instead of having a limit of 20 small
boxes (300 storage slots), new players can make 40 (600 storage slots) which is
incredibly convenient considering that small boxes are easy to make.
Survivors
can also fit more loot into a smaller condensed area which allows players to
save resources on walls and floors. A 1×1 room now has the capability to
hold twice the capacity when storage units are upgraded to the max then what
was previously allowed. Although racks seem costly, they actually save a lot of
resources. Materials that would have been spent on upgrading walls around 100
storage units can now be allocated elsewhere due to the fact that the maximum
number of storage units has been reduced by more than half.
Reducing
the clutter in survivor bases also reduces loading and makes the game run
faster. This is extremely convenient considering that Home is the location that
survivors frequent most often.
Survivors
can expect to see more decorative items in the future. With fewer storage units
taking up valuable space in survivor bases, there can be more room for other
items. The chopper garage and dog crate are just a few examples of why there is
a need to reduce clutter. As more crafting tables and furniture are released,
survivors will be thankful that they don’t have to worry about placing 100
storage units on top of that.
Cons
Although
increasing the storage space limit is beneficial, some players might find that
their maximum amount of storage slots has actually decreased at the moment.
This is due to the fact that all excess storage units were deleted leaving only
the higher tier storage units (ex. trunks and chest) which reduced the amount
of storage slots in player bases. Luckily most survivors were compensated by having
some of their trunks upgraded to racks and all survivors have the option of
upgrading their storage units.
Kefir
also gave most survivors mini heart attacks on the day of the update by
disorganizing everyone’s loot. Fortunately, the new label function can help
survivors locate and sort their loot (and it’s cheaper than painting storage
units). The only drawback about the new labelling function is the fact that
it’s not customizable and there’s very few options. Hopefully Kefir will add
the ability to choose what label goes on storage units while also increasing
the options for labels.
Military
boxes were removed in this update but don’t fret. They may be used in future
updates. All who purchased any were given a corresponding amount of coins worth
what they originally paid.
QnA with the devs:
Recently
we had the chance to ask the lead game designer, also known as Cloud, a few
questions about the update, specifically the storage rework, here’s what he had
to say:
Q: Why was it decided that the new system
would allow only 40 storage boxes?
A: Because
we needed to limit space used by chests while keeping roughly the same amount of
slots. From my experience of watching pro players – they tend to stack guns and
other items without even using them ever. The limit should force them to manage
their space instead of just piling all they can gather. With items that
increase carrying capacity added (like chopper 8 slots, T3 backpack and maybe
dog backpack) the problem will be even bigger. The other reason is to reduce
load on devices. And the main reason for me – was to make bases look better,
cuz before the update all bases looked like a pile of chests here and there. We
plan on adding some more decorative items to make bases feel more comfortable.
That’s why we need this chest limit. Also this new label system should make
your base feel more like home I suppose.
Q: Why didn’t the storage slots in chests and
small boxes increase to help players at early – mid game that do not yet have
access to steel?
A: Also
from my point of view the small chests capacity is ok for newcomers, as it’s
not very hard to build a new chest. And keeps players involved in process of
developing their shelter futhermore instead of having one endless chest to
stack everything there and calm down.
Q: How come the military box was removed from
survivors base’s but can still be found in bunker alfa floor four?
A:
It may sound strange but those are completely different items. They just use
the same mesh and texture, but have nothing to do with each other. Also we need
that chest for further updates.
Q: Will we be getting other items in the game
in the future that we need lots of space for at the base that was previously
used up by storage boxes?
A: Yes
u will. But we feel that current amount of slots is enough to store everything
players need, and if not they always find a way to make stashes all over the
map. (here he is talking about bunkers Alfa and Bravo as well as the premade
base’s on the map.)
Q: The new boxes so costly to make, instead of
200 steel for 2700 slots in the previous system it now costs 800 steel for 3000
storage slots. Why is this new cost so high?
A: To
keep players engaged and up for a challenge. And while arguing about the new
price you tend to forget that you need much much less walls to cover your stash
with (currently) impenetrable steel walls.
Tips
·
If you’ve found that you’re final amount of storage slots has
decreased from the initial amount you had before the update you can:
o Use the storage slots in
the choppers that you don’t use.
o Put items in crafting
tables and furnaces that aren’t being used at the moment.
o Die at Home and store
items at your body (do not do this with zombies or wolves).
o Put items in the bunkers
(preferably they should be replaceable items just in case).
·
If you find that the labels on your storage units don’t
represent the items that you want, remember that the label only represents the
majority of the loot inside.
Grenades
The 
Grenade is a non-craft-able range weapon that
deals damage in a small radius around where it’s been thrown. The grenade can
be found in various locations within locked chests. To acquire a grenade
through a locked chest, survivors must have their Burglar skill upgraded.
Pros
The
grenade is definitely a benefit to survivors in LDOE. It’s a small weapon that
packs a punch, dealing 200 damage to unarmored enemies in a small area. The
great thing about the grenade is that it’s stackable. Survivors can carry up to
20 grenades in one inventory slot. Grenades can also be placed in pockets for
easy access.
Cons
With
poor aiming though, a grenade can hurt and even kill survivors by accident if
they get into the grenade’s radius of splash damage. Unlike guns and melee
weapons, the grenade is one of the first weapons to be dependant on the
survivor’s aim. Having a weapon that requires skill in aiming isn’t exactly a
drawback, but the learning curve for using the grenade correctly is a lot
steeper than other weapons.
Locked Chests
Locked
chests have been implemented throughout various locations in LDOE. They can be
distinguished by the chains that surround them. Locked chests can only be
opened if a survivor has the Burglar skill leveled. There are three levels that
the Burglar skill can be upgraded to and each level corresponds with a certain
tier of locked chests.
Pros
The
locked chest allows for survivors to gain extra loot. If there is a locked
chest in a farmable location, it doesn’t detract from the number of chests that
there usually should be in that location. This means that even if a survivor
does not have their Burglar skill levelled, they will still get the amount of
loot that they should at locations.
Cons
There’s
not much of a drawback to gaining access to free loot. The only survivors who
could possibly see a downside to this new feature are those that don’t have the
Burglar skill as they are restricted from accessing the loot. There are also
some rooms and chests in locations like the Motel and Bunker that now require
the Burglar skill to be able to unlock them. Survivors that didn’t choose the
Burglar skill in the last update will be kicking themselves for it now.
Raiding
With
the new update came an increase in the variety of raider tasks that survivors
can get. Some of the old raider quests were thrown out while others were kept.
In addition to new quests, the cost of skipping these tasks was also halved.
Pros
The
wider variety of tasks give survivors more of an option when receiving quests
from the raiders. Survivors have less of a chance of getting the dreaded
clearing Bunker Alfa floor four or killing the Witch with all these new tasks.
The decreased cost of skipping the tasks also making completing all raiding
quests more manageable and easier.
Cons
Many of
the tasks can easily be completed by most survivors but some are considerably
more difficult. Tasks like killing the Witch, killing 3 Bulls and finding 5 Car
Engines can be completed by more experienced survivors but may seem impossible
to newer players. Newer players may be stuck with the choice of either refusing
the raiders and risking getting harder tasks or being stuck with the tasks for
a considerable amount of time.
Carnival
Event
Update
1.11.6 came with the temporary Carnival
Event. The location Lucas’ House
pops up every day for 8 hours and survivors can travel to the location to meet
Lucas. Lucas requests that the players find him Threads, Pins, and Belts in
return for loot (similar to the Specialist). These items can be found in chests
at farmable locations or from dead zombies. Survivors can gain 3 B Complex, an
AK-47, an Electronic Circuit, the Sight x4 mod for the AK and a unique Brazil
chopper pattern.
In the
LDOE shop, there’s a new Carnival tab that offers a Hot Pack and a new Carnival
Chopper pattern. The Hot Pack can only be bought 12 times. It offers an
un-modded Uzi, an AK-47 (Large Magazine, Sight x4, Handmade Silencer, and Red
Laser), C4, Military Backpack, 5 First Aid Kits, 3 Valuable Survivor’s Diaries,
100 coins (very rare), Milkor MGL (extremely rare) and 10 Grenades (extremely
rare).
Tips
·
To farm Threads, Pins, and Belts:
o Travel back and forth
between red and yellow farmable zones, clearing only zombies and opening
chests.
·
Belts are worth the most to Lucas while Threads are worth the
least.
