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Re:“A Dark Room” game open-sourced by Patrick_Devine on Wednesday July 03, 2013 @04:54PM (#5987448)
You know, I thought that, but they seem to get stronger over time. Maybe I'm just imagining that, but without bolas they often seem to be able to take me down. That's even with a spear, both swords and a rifle.

I never use the laser rifle since it's a pain to get energy packs.

Re:“A Dark Room” game open-sourced by Jd on Wednesday July 03, 2013 @05:27PM (#5987643)
Maybe you just don't have the health upgrade. Once you get 20 health per cured meat the ferral beasts are much easier to keep at bay.