Welcome to Deer Hunter 4 Welcome to Deer Hunter 4 Help
Going on a Daily Hunt Going on a Daily Hunt The Daily Hunt option is for those who do not wish to enter into a season hunt, but instead prefer to experience a one-time hunting expedition. All of your hunting experiences are stored with your hunter. If you have not yet created a hunter, you do so first. To go on a daily hunt: 1. From the Main Menu, click the Type of Hunt button. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' arrive at the correct menu screen. 2.
Going on a Daily Hunt 1. Select 'Choose Hunter' from the Deer Hunter 4 Main Menu. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. Underneath the 'New Hunter' button are the names of all currently available hunters that have been created. 3. Select the desired hunter. Their name and info should appear on the right. 4. Select 'OK' to return to the Main Menu.
Going on a Daily Hunt 5. You can enter additional information about the hunter in the 'Player Information' box. 6. After entering all the data, select 'Ok' on the 'Choose Hunter' menu to add the new hunter to the list of available from which you can choose to hunt with. Related Topics: Choosing a Hunter Deleting a Hunter Viewing a Hunters Trophies Deleting a Hunter Your hunting experiences are stored with the hunter you use. If you decide to remove an old or unused hunter, you may do so.
Going on a Daily Hunt Related Topics: Choosing a Hunter Creating a Hunter Viewing a Hunters Trophies Choosing a Skill Level In Deer Hunter 4, you have the option of selecting the skill level for your hunt. The level you select will affect elements of the simulation to make your hunt either more or less challenging. To select a Skill Level: 1. Select 'Skill Level' from the Deer Hunter 4 Main Menu. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to arrive at the correct menu screen.
Going on a Daily Hunt To choose a hunting season: 1. From the Main Menu, click the 'Type of Hunt' button. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Select 'Hunting Season'. Click the 'Ok' button. Click the 'Next' button. If you are beginning a new season, you must choose a location to hunt. Select the location and click 'Ok'.
Going on a Daily Hunt Choosing a Hunting Location When you are going on a daily hunt or you are starting a full season, you will need to select a hunting location. Below is an example of a Choose Location menu screen. To select a location: 1. Click 'Choose Location' from the list of buttons on the left. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. Select the desired location from the menu box. 3.
Going on a Daily Hunt Click on the button for the category that you wish to view. This will open the list of items for that category. To choose an item: 1. Select the item from the list. 2. Click the 'Add' button, or double-click the item from the list. 3. If your inventory is full, you'll have to remove one item or more to make room. To remove an item: 1. Click on the item in your inventory or in the inventory list on the left. 2.
Going on a Daily Hunt To end a season: 1. From the Main Menu, click the 'Type of Hunt' button. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. 3. 4. 5. Choose 'Hunting Season'. Click 'Ok'. Click the 'Next' button to proceed to the Virtual Season screen. Click the 'End Season' button. Related Topics Choosing a Hunting Season Removing a Trophy Viewing a Hunter's Trophies As a hunter bags deer, these deer are displayed in the Trophy Room.
Going on a Daily Hunt To view a hunters trophies: 1. From the Main Menu, click the 'Trophy Room' button. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. Select 'Daily Hunt', 'Multi-Player', or 'Season Hunt' to view the trophies for each catergory. 3. Choose 'Next Trophy' or 'Previous Trophy' to cycle through the different trophies for that hunter. In Deer Hunter 4, it is possible for a hunter to bag a new World Record buck.
Going on a Daily Hunt To remove a trophy: 1. From Main Menu, select the 'Trophy Room' button. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to arrive at the correct menu screen. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the type of hunt where the trophy resides. Click the 'Next Trophy' or 'Previous Trophy' button to select the trophy you wish to delete. Click the 'Delete' button. Click the 'Yes' button to confirm the removal.
Graphics Settings Graphics Settings To get the most out of Deer Hunter 4, you can manually adjust your Graphics Settings. Keep in mind these settings may already be adjusted to optimum levels for your computer. Make sure you understand your computer's hardware capabilities before you begin making adjustments. To adjust your graphics settings: 1. From the Main menu, click the 'Settings' option. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to arrive at the correct menu screen. 2.
Graphics Settings 1. From the Main menu, click the 'Settings' option. 2. At the Settings menu, select 'Control'. 3. The various settings that can be adjusted appear on the right. To change a setting, click on it's name. 4. When you are done, select 'Ok' from the settings menu to return to the Main Menu. Related Topics: Graphics Settings Sound Settings Miscellaneous Settings Improving Performance Miscellaneous Settings To get the most out of Deer Hunter 4, you can manually adjust various Settings.
Graphics Settings Related Topics: Graphics Settings Sound Settings Control Settings Miscellaneous Settings
Practicing Your Shooting Practicing Your Shooting Remember, you must sight in each sporting arm before using it the first time - or you will probably miss the deer of a lifetime! go to the target range, when selecting your hunting location, choose the target range. Notes On Practicing: ! Shoot the targets at the range and adjust the sight of your sporting arm by using the numbers 2,4,6, and 8 on the keypad to determine when your bow or gun is sighted correctly.
Practicing Your Shooting (sometimes called "scrape lines") for the entire season, so finding a scrape line is a sure sign that an active buck is in the area. Remember, you can use the 'describe the scene' key to help you identify the type of track you are seeing. Related Topics: Locating the Kill Zone Downing a Deer Understanding Deer Behaviour Developing Hunting Strategies Locating the Kill Zone In order to kill an animal, you must hit it in the 'kill zone'.
Practicing Your Shooting If you have the GPS with you, you can use its compass feature to show you the direction you are facing - the direction at the is your heading. The wind indicator is in the lower part of the screen - the black arrow is always pointing the same way the is blowing. For the most part, you will always want to be downwind of the game you are hunting so they don't smell you.
Practicing Your Shooting Understanding Deer Behaviour Deer behave much differently based on the season, weather, and which species of deer they are. Here are some tips to understanding your quarry. Whitetail Deer In the morning, deer tend to move toward grazing areas, returning to their bedding areas in mid-morning. Most deer will feed again at midday, though they are less likely to travel great distances to find food.
Practicing Your Shooting stomping one of their feet and calling loudly. As they stomp their feet, tiny glands on their hooves release a strong smelling chemical that tells other deer to avoid the area. If you see a deer stomping, you can possibly get away with not spooking it by remaining very still, but remember that other deer will tend to avoid the area for a while. The sense of smell for deer can pick up unnatural smells from hundreds of yards away in the right conditions.
Practicing Your Shooting Describing the Scene A very cool feature is the ability to ask the hunter to 'describe the scene'. The hunter will identify items in his view such as tracks, scrapes, blood trails, or even tell you the size of the deer you are looking at. To describe the scene, while in the Hunt view click the Describe Scene button on your keyboard. By default this key is set to "/" key. You can use the Settings menu to change it to a different key if you like.
Multiplayer Game Types Multiplayer Game Types There are three types of multiplayer games in Deer Hunter 4. Here are brief descriptions of each: Competitive In competitive mode, hunters compete with each other in timed rounds. The hunter with the highest scoring deer in each the winner. Each sporting arm is given a value that adjusts the score of the deer up or down, depending on the difficulty in hunting with that particular gun or bow.
Multiplayer Game Types Hosting a Multiplayer Game One of the more exciting features of Deer Hunter 4 is the ability to hunt with other players. There are two ways to play a game with other individuals. You can run your game as the host and all other players join, or you can join a game where someone is playing as the host. The host has control over the map and type of game being played.
Multiplayer Game Types 17. Let the hunt begin! Related Topics: Multiplayer Game Types Joining a Multiplayer Game Host Server Options Joining a Multiplayer Game One of the new more exciting features of Deer Hunter 4 is the ability to hunt with other players. There are two ways to play a game with other individuals. You can run your game as the host and all other players join, or you can join a game where else is playing as the host. The host has control over the map and type of game being played.
Multiplayer Game Types 9. Let the hunt begin! Related Topics: Hosting a Multiplayer Game Multiplayer Game Types Host Server Options When hosting a multiplayer game, the host has many options available which allow them to customize the online game. Here is description of what is available and a picture of the Server Options Menu Screen: No Swearing This filters out objectionable words to help ensure a family friendly game.
Multiplayer Game Types Flood Limit This is used to keep one player from "flooding" the chat screen with too many messages. If the player types more than the set number of messages within a certain time, they will not be allowed to enter any more chat messages for a brief time. In Game Host Options While in the game, a host may use extra commands to remove unwanted hunters from their games or reset their hunt. Here is how they work: Kick To kick a player is to remove them from the current hunt.
Using Deer Calls Using Deer Calls Deer Hunter 4 offers four different calls to help bring in that prize trophy! To use a call, select it from your inventory with your mouse cursor. The call should then be visible in the 3D hunt view. Click your left mouse button to use the call. Use your right mouse button to return the call to your inventory. Rattling Antlers A pair of synthetic rattling antlers produce the sounds of sparring bucks.
Using Deer Calls Buck urine will generally bring a territorial response from mature bucks who think another buck has invaded their home turf. scent is highly effective in the rut with the rutting buck call.This item takes up 1 inventory space. Cover Scent Because of their keen sense of smell, deer often spook away from a hunter before the hunter even knows they are there.
Using Deer Calls Deer Decoy A doe decoy to attract that big buck in close. Decoys are best used in archery season, as carrying around a full-sized deer can dangerous!This item takes up 4 inventory spaces. Drip Bag This scrape dripper is used to keep existing scrapes fresh. If a scrape cannot be found, the dripper can actually be used to a simulated scrape as well.This item takes up 1 inventory space.
Using Deer Calls 8x-16x Scope This high power scope enables hunters to dial in at long range and pick their targets with ease.This item takes up 1 inventory space. 3x-9x Range Finding Scope This mid-power zoom riflescope with built-in laser range-finder takes the guess work out of distance estimation.This item takes up 1 inventory space. 6x-12x Range Finding Scope This high power range-finding scope is the perfect addition to any of the long range rifles.
Using Deer Calls Using Weapons The weapon you choose is a reflection of the way you prefer to hunt. How close do you usually get before you feel comfortable taking the shot? Do you use a scope well, or do you have enough accuracy without? Remember that the trophy room will record what weapon you used to make the kill. While getting the monster buck with a crossbow or a .30 06 is impressive, you get bragging rights if you were able to down him with a compound bow or Blackpowder Rifle! 12 Ga.
Using Deer Calls Crossbow A modern version of a classic design, this crossbow features fiberglass quad limbs and 160 pound draw weight. Add a scope and the crossbow becomes a highly accurate piece of archery equipment.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces. Recurve Bow The choice of archery traditionalists, this recurve features a 60 pound weight at a 28 inch draw. No let off means you can't the bow drawn for very long.
Using Deer Calls .280 Bolt-Action Rifle The .280 fires a little heavier 150 grain bullet than the .270, but is still capable of long range accuracy. There is a little more drop at long distances, but with experience this rifle can be a hunter's best friend.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces. .308 Bolt Rifle The .308 doesn't feature quite the same flat shooting trajectory as some of the smaller calibers, but it's accuracy and stopping power are still top notch. The .308 packs a punch at any distace.
Using Deer Calls Choosing a Hunting Season Using the GPS The GPS (Global Position System) uses information it receives from multiple satellites to determine your exact location in longitude and latitude. It also provides a local area map that will remember where you placed "flags," or more accurately Way points. You can place a way point by pressing Z key (or whatever key you have binded to use item 2) whenever you have GPS visible.
Using Deer Calls Notes on Using the Journal: ! To open the journal, click on it's icon in your inventory list. You must have selected the journal as part of your in order for it to be available. The journal will open on the pages last displayed. ! A cursor will appear on the currently available page. Enter the text you would like to appear on that page. When you are finished with a paragraph, hit Enter, and the text will be written into the journal. Once text is entered it cannot be edited.
Entering Console Commands Entering Console Commands For really advanced options and cheat codes, Deer Hunter 4 has a console command screen, that essentially works the same as the system in Deer Hunter 3. Keep your eye out on the internet for cheat codes and other things to try. You might find some pretty entertaining stuff! To enter a console command: 1. Press the F2 key. 2. Type in the command, and press the 'Enter' key. 3. Press the F2 key again to close the console command window.
About Sunstorm Interactive About Sunstorm Interactive Sunstorm Interactive is a privately owned entertainment software developer, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sunstorm was founded in 1995 by Anthony Campiti, who serves as the company president and owner. Sunstorm first gained notoriety with critically praised expansions for popular first person games Duke Nukem 3D and Blood. In 1997, Sunstorm released 'Deer Hunter' and gave birth to a new genre: the hunting game.
