[quote=“Pthalocy, post:4, topic:9977”]Enemies track by sight, sound, and scent. I don’t think holding your breath would diminish anything but sound. As the system currently functions, you do not produce sound while holding still, which leads me to believe it is your footsteps producing the noise rather than breathing.
In my experience, holding my breath near rancid things like trash compactors does not entirely prevent me from noticing the stink - unless I also plug my nose. I guess you could assume that’s the case in-game too? That’d get in the way of wielding things though. My real concern is that irritants like fire smoke (unknown if zombie smoke is different) and chemical clouds will affect the eyes and nose lining as well, not just one’s breathing.
Holding your breath might reduce the effects of airborn hazards, rather than prevent them entirely. But I’m playing hard and fast with realism here. Fun value is also important I realize. Despite my negativity, I think the idea has merit and I really like the stamina tie-in.
Also: how does stamina come into play when swimming? Not quite on topic I realize, but I’m curious.[/quote]
In this case, its not about things like stink, its about inhalation - toxic substances making their way into the lungs, like smoke or poison gas. Its fine if its get into your nose, so long as it doesn’t make its way past your nose and into the lungs.
