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Welcome to Deer Hunter 4

Welcome to Deer Hunter 4 Help

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:

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.

At the next menu, select the 'Daily Hunt' option.

Click the Ok button.

You have now set the type of hunt that you will go on.

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Creating a Hunter Choosing a Hunting Season

Choosing a Hunter

When you are going on a daily hunt or you are going to hunt for a full season, you will need to select or create a hunter. All of hunting experiences of a hunter are stored with him or her. If you wish to start a new season or do a daily-hunt, you will

need to create another hunter. You may also reset or end a hunter's current season.

Below is an example of a Choose Hunter Menu screen:

To choose a hunter:

Going on a Daily Hunt

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.

Underneath the 'New Hunter' button are the names of all currently available hunters that have been created.

Select the desired hunter. Their name and info should appear on the right.

Select 'OK' to return to the Main Menu.

Related Topics:

Creating a Hunter Deleting a Hunter Viewing a Hunter's Trophies

Creating a Hunter

When you are going on a daily hunt or you are going to hunt for a full season, you will need to select or create a hunter. If you

want to store trophies and season information as another player, you will probably want to create another.

Below is an example of a Choose Hunter Menu screen:

To create a hunter:

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.

At the next menu, select 'New Hunter'.

A window will appear on the right side of the screen. Enter the name you would like to give this new hunter in the field.

Use the left and right arrows next to the 'Name' field to change the appearance of the hunter until you find one you like.

Going on a Daily Hunt

You can enter additional information about the hunter in the 'Player Information' box.

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.

Many times you may however wish to End or Reset a season. You can delete your hunter from the Choose Hunter Menu screen.

Below is an example of a Choose Hunter Menu screen:

To delete a hunter:

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.

Underneath the 'New Hunter' button are the names of all currently available hunters that have been created.

Select the desired hunter. Their name and info should be on the right.

Select the 'Delete' option on the 'Choose Hunter' menu.

Click the 'Yes' button to confirm the deletion.

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:

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.

At the next menu, select your desired skill setting. 'Just Learning' for beginning players, 'Bagged a Few' for players of

moderate skill level, or 'Avid Hunter' for advanced players looking for a more challenging hunt.

After making your choice, select 'Ok' to return to the Main Menu.

Notes about Skill Levels:

The skill level will affect a variety of things. The most important is how easy the deer spook. On the "Avid Hunter" skill level, deer are extremely spooky and will almost always detect the hunter if they are coming from downwind. In addition to the

spookability of the deer, here is a list of other factors that are determined by the skill level:

Deer response to calls and scents --- The deer are much more responsive to calls and attractant scents on the easier

levels. On "Avid Hunter" setting, the deer will respond to calls, but only when they would in real life. Often, a deer is heading to a feeding area or to bed down and will not turned back every time by even the best of callers.

Deer rack sizes and scoring --- On the easiest skill level, the maximum rack size is 8 total points. On the "Bagged a Few Setting" it is 12 points. All rack sizes are available on the "Avid Hunter" setting. In addition to the limitation on rack the maximum score is limited for the easier skill levels. Thus the largest 8 pointer on "Just Learning" is not as large as largest on "Avid Hunter."

Sporting arm damage --- On the easier skill levels, the amount of damage done by each sporting arm is increased. This means that deer can be downed with a less than perfect shot. On "Avid Hunter" level, however, a good shot is and with a bow the shot must be perfectly placed in the vitals.

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Choosing a Hunter Choosing a Hunting Location Choosing Your Hunting Items

Choosing a Hunting Season

Choosing a hunting season allows you to simulate hunting for an entire season, including a preseason scouting trip. The Main will be the first menu that appears when you run Deer Hunter 4. All of your hunting experiences are stored with your hunter. If

ou have not yet created a hunter, you should do so first.

Going on a Daily Hunt

To choose a hunting season:

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.

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'.

Click on the 'Scouting Trip' button to go on a one time, preseason scouting trip to plant seeds, set up stands or scout for

that perfect hunting location.

To select a day to hunt, simply click on that square in the calendar. The weather and legal sporting arms are listed in

text box below.

Click on the 'Next' button to proceed to select your equipment, time of day, etc.

Each hunter is allowed to have one Virtual Season running at a time. If you do not have a Virtual Season in progress, you will be prompted to choose a location for your hunt. If you have already begun a season, you will be taken to the season calendar screen. Remember that there is a 3 deer limit for the entire season (covering both the primitive and general seasons). So you legally take 3 deer, bucks or does over all 20 hunting days of the season. You cannot enter a fawn into your trophy room, but

they are included in your limit.

Note:

You may choose an existing hunter without having to create a new one. However, remember to make sure that hunter isn't

already involved in another hunting season.

Related Topics:

Choosing a Hunter Choosing a Skill Level Choosing a Hunting Location

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:

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.

Select the desired location from the menu box.

A map and description of the location will appear on the right.

Click 'Ok' to select the currently displayed map as your hunting location.

Related Topics:

Choosing a Skill Level Choosing a Hunting Season Choosing a Hunter Choosing Your Hunting Items

Choosing Your Hunting Items

There are many items you can use on your hunting trips. As you play you'll find items that work best for you. You'll need to plan ahead when picking your hunting gear. Keep in mind your hunting location, season, and what kind of animal you'll be hunting when choosing your items. When you are going on a quick hunt or you are going to hunt for a full season, you will need to

hunting equipment. Below is an example of an Inventory Menu screen.

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:

Select the item from the list.

Click the 'Add' button, or double-click the item from the list.

If your inventory is full, you'll have to remove one item or more to make room.

To remove an item:

Click on the item in your inventory or in the inventory list on the left.

Click the 'Remove' button or simply press your right mouse button on the item in your inventory.

Press 'Ok' to close the current category and return to the main inventory selection screen.

Related Topics:

Choosing a Hunter Choosing a Skill Level Choosing a Hunting Season Choosing a Hunting Location

Ending a Hunting Season

When you fill your season limit or decide to start a new virtual season in another location, you can end the season keeping your

trophies, then start a new one. Below is an example Virtual Season screen.

Going on a Daily Hunt

To end a season:

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.

Choose 'Hunting Season'.

Click 'Ok'.

Click the 'Next' button to proceed to the Virtual Season screen.

Click the 'End Season' button.

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Removing a Trophy

If you feel you do not particularly like a trophy or you used a cheat code to acquire it (And you are embarrassed you cheated),

then you can remove it. Below is an example Trophy Room screen.

Going on a Daily Hunt

To remove a trophy:

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.

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.

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Viewing a Hunter's Trophies

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:

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.

At the Settings menu, select 'Graphics'.

The various settings that can be adjusted appear on the right. To change a setting, click on it's name.

When you are done, select 'Ok' from the settings menu to return to the Main Menu.

Related Topics:

Sound Settings Control Settings Miscellaneous Settings

Improving Performance

Sound Settings

To get the most out of Deer Hunter 4, you can manually adjust your Sound Settings. Keep in mind these settings may already adjusted to optimum levels for your computer. Make sure you understand your computer's hardware capabilities before you

making adjustments.

To adjust your sound settings:

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.

At the Settings menu, select 'Sound'.

The various settings that can be adjusted appear on the right. To change a setting, click on it's name.

When you are done, select 'Ok' from the settings menu to return to the Main Menu.

Related Topics:

Graphics Settings Control Settings Miscellaneous Settings Improving Performance

Control Settings

To get the most out of Deer Hunter 4, you can manually adjust your Control Settings. This will allow you to set game controls

settings that are most comfortable for you.

To ad

ust your control settings:

Graphics Settings

From the Main menu, click the 'Settings' option.

At the Settings menu, select 'Control'.

The various settings that can be adjusted appear on the right. To change a setting, click on it's name.

When you are done, select 'Ok' from the settings menu to return to the Main Menu.

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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. 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

making adjustments.

To adjust miscellaneous settings:

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.

At the Settings menu, select 'Misc'.

The various settings that can be adjusted appear on the right. To change a setting, click on it's name.

When you are done, select 'Ok' from the settings menu to return to the Main Menu.

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Graphics Settings Sound Settings Control Settings

Improving Performance

We realize not everyone can not afford a 1 gigahertz computer, with 512 megs of RAM, and a high powered video card (this includes us), so we design our games with options which help improve performance. By adjusting various options you may find your game play to be much smoother. The easiest way to ensure good performance on your computer is by using our automatic

profiler.

To profile your system

From the Main menu, click the 'Settings' button. If you do not see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to

arrive at the correct menu screen.

Select 'Preset' from the Settings Menu.

You will see four preset system profiles on the right, and a 'Profile' button at the bottom.

Click the 'Profile' button to have Deer Hunter 4 automatically choose the setting that best matches your computers'

capabilities. You can also manually select a setting yourself.

When you are finished, select 'Ok' from the Settings menu.

Graphics Settings

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Graphics Settings Sound Settings Control Settings Miscellaneous Settings

Practicing Your Shootin

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.

The way you set your sights is hunter-specific, so when you set the sight on your rifle, it won't affect the sights on the

rifles of anyone else using the game.

The Back button will bring you back to the main menu.

The Arrow buttons on the toolbar will adjust your sights (the same as the 2-4-6-8 keypad keys).

The Bore button will reset to the default sight settings, which are a little off, but can help you if your adjustments get

of control!

The Clear button places new targets on the range.

The Spotting Scope will let you check how you are doing on the long targets. It is zoom-able by pressing the = and - keys.

The different sporting arms all have different real-life characteristics. The bows side-to-side adjustment are taken care with aim, but the recurve doesn't have sights. You just use the arrow tip to aim with. Practice is essential to successful

hunting.

Practice shooting at targets at various ranges to learn how much drop each gun or bow has.

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Locating the Kill Zone Downing a Deer

Tracking an Animal

If your shot did not immediately down the deer, you will need to track the animal by its blood trail and hoofprints. Most deer in the vitals with rifles or shotguns will drop fairly quickly, most running only 50 yards or so. However, if a deer is not hit

it will often run very long distances before dropping, or not drop at all, so a clean quick kill is necessary.

When bowhunting, the deer will almost always run some distance away. It is always advisable for bow hunters to wait on a bowshot deer as the deer will often run a safe distance away and bed down. If a hunter immediately begins chasing a bowshot

deer, they will often keep running, sometimes a mile or more, creating more work for the hunter in tracking.

Here are a few tips for tracking a wounded deer:

Most wounded deer will run towards water. If you lose track of the blood trail or tracks, look for the nearest source of

water.

Use the GPS. Using the GPS, leave waypoints at every spot that you find a drop of blood or tracks. This will provide a

"line" that will help you to guess where the deer was going.

If you lose the blood trail, begin working in a spiral pattern out from the last blood spot. Often times you will pick up

trail again.

If you find markings of a deer (i.e. deer droppings, scrape marks, etc.) you should probably follow the evidence to the deer, or stake out if you think it will head back in your direction. Many markings indicate a herd of small deer, and sparse markings indicate a bi

one. Remember that much of deer movement is along trails. Whitetail bucks will often work a series of scrapes

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(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'. The 'kill zone' is the area from the front of its chest to just behind front leg. Weapons with low hitting power (like the bow at long range) may require a more accurate hit for a kill than weapons with more hitting power (shotgun.) Wounding an animal in any other location will not bring it down right away, and quite

not at all. Wounded animals must be tracked by the hunter.

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Tracking an Animal Downing a Deer

Understanding the Hunt View

When you are actually on the hunt, you will be looking through the eyes of the hunter. You are able to walk around, use your

equipment and weapon. Here is a typical screenshot of a hunt in progress:

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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. For

advice on how to use the wind direction to influence your hunting strategies, see 'Developing Hunting Strategies'.

Your sporting arm is pictured on the lowest, largest, middle button. Press this button to raise your gun or bow, and Right click

lower it. To fire your sporting arm when raised, just click the left mouse button anywhere in your view.

Each of your equipment items that you have with you is to the right of the hunter's view. Click on the button to use the item.

you can use the shortcut keys defined in Command Options.

When you click the 'Look' button, your mouse movements will allow you to look up/down and turn. Clicking the right mouse

button will bring you out of this mode, letting you click on other tools.

If you chose to bring the Map as part of your inventory, you can use it to see an area view of your location. If you have brought the GPS device with you, see

can also use way point Markers.

'Using the GPS' instructions on how to use it to determine your current position. With the GPS you

Downing a Deer

Once you have located a downed deer, click on the deer with your mouse cursor to "bag" it. This will take the deer to the room. You may then continue to hunt for more deer. Remember, however that you are limited to 3 deer (bucks or does) in

hunt or for the entire season in Virtual Season play.

Related Topics:

Tracking an Animal Locating the Kill Zone Using Deer Permits Viewing a Hunter's Trophies

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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. After bedding for most of the afternoon,

often move out towards feeding lots again in the evening, just before sunset.

In rut and partly in pre-rut, bucks are less interested in eating and more interested in finding a doe and marking and defending their territory. Bucks will often ignore meals, and make early morning rounds to freshen their scrapes. Does feeding in the will often pull a big buck out of thick cover, sometimes leading to the buck chasing the doe across open fields. By post-rut season, bucks are trying to gain back the weight lost during the rut, while smaller bucks may still be looking for does that have

not bred.

Small deer will often flock together, with herds of fawns and does common in the fall. Big bucks will often be loners before

after the rut, but will sometimes have submissive does with them at the peak of the rut.

Mule Deer and Columbia Blacktail Deer

Blacktails and mule deer are different subspecies of the same deer (Odocoileus hemionus), collectively known as mule deer.

With mulies and blacktails, the rut is less vigorous than it is with the whitetails. Mulies and blacktails bucks do not make though bucks will mark territory with antler rubs on small trees. During the rut, the largest bucks are almost always found

while smaller bucks may herd together and does will usually be found in small groups.

The feeding pattern of mule deer is similar to that of whitetails, in that they tend to feed mornings and evenings, but they are less active during the heat of the day in desert climates. Mule deer normally tend to rely more on water in the early part of season than their whitetail counterparts. Blacktails, on the other hand, generally live in the thick rainy forests of the Pacific

Northwest and can get ample water from the green plants they eat.

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Developing Hunting Strategies

Contrary to the belief of some, deer are not "defenseless" creatures. They have amazing natural defenses that make them one the toughest and most sought after game animals in North America. Their hearing and smell are their two greatest defenses, followed closely by their speed and natural cautious tendencies. Your hunting strategies should take all these factors into

account. Here are a few tips to help you out:

While deer have great hearing and an incredible sense of smell, their vision is not as good as that of a human. They cannot distinguish colors, so they rely heavily on movement to see things. A deer is much more likely to notice a hunter moving than that is standing completely still. Similarly, never let yourself be silhouetted for the deer's view. Keep something behind you,

preferably something the same shade as your camo, such as trees, high grass or brush.

If a deer senses danger, but cannot locate the source of the danger, they will often try to spook the approaching predator by

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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. Because of this, will need to plan your hunt so that the deer is always upwind of you. If you have a deer downwind, it will almost always smell

and bolt. Wearing the cover scent will help, but its not foolproof.

When looking for a hunting spot, look for signs of deer activity. Droppings, tracks, trails and scrapes are the obvious things, but also be on the lookout for things that might indicate deer feeding or bedding area. Crop fields and fruit or nut trees are

sources of feeding for the deer in late fall and winter, so these will be high traffic area for the deer.

During the rut, deer are extremely territorial. Big bucks will generally work scrapes and rubs around the perimeter of their once every day or two. If you see a small buck in the area that you are hunting, that is often times a sign that a big buck is not the same general area, since the larger buck would most likely run the smaller one off. There are exceptions to this, as small bucks sometimes don't have a home territory of their own and must wander looking for one, but its often best to keep moving

try to find that monster buck.

Learn how to use the calls and scents properly. Blowing a grunt call in rapid succession 10 times will almost always spook the deer. But a doe bleat, followed by the tending call of a rutting buck will often bring in that territorial monster buck looking for

the intruding buck. Also, blowing a grunt call is often a good way to get a deer to stop moving for a clean shot.

Lastly, when deer spook, they will generally try to get on one of their known trails and head towards a bedding area or water. Proper scouting will help you determine where they might be heading. In Multi-player, setting up "posters" on these trails or

their water sources, then having one or more "drivers" walk loudly through the area is a perfect way to set up a deer drive.

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Understanding Deer Behaviour

Using Vehicles

During the hunt, you can use vehicles to get around the hunting area much faster than you could by simply walking. Vehicles as boats allow you to cross bodies of water you would otherwise be forced to circumnavigate. Deer Hunter 4 gives you the

to choose what type of land vehicles are available to you while hunting.

To choose a vehicle type for your hunt:

Select 'Choose Vehicle' from the main menu. If you don't see this button, you may need to select 'Next' or 'Back' to

at the correct menu screen.

Select the type of vehicle that will appear in the map. Either Truck, Truck with Cab or ATV / Snowmobile.

Select 'Ok'. The vehicles that appear in the map should now match your selection.

To use a vehicle while hunting, simply move close to the vehicle and use your 'Activate' key, (default activate key is Enter) or click on the vehicle with your mouse cursor. To drive a vehicle, use the same keys you would normally use to move around as a

hunter. To exit a vehicle, use the activate key again or click outside the vehicle with your mouse cursor.

Important Note

Be careful when using land vehicles! Their noise will scare animals away from the area they are in, therefore it is a good idea only to use vehicles to get you near the area in which you would like to hunt, then 'hike' the rest of the way in. Vehicles should

used sparingly for this reason.

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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.

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Control Settings

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. If a hunter downs more than one deer in a round, they may swap deer, but each reduces the maximum score of the deer by 10%. So its best to only shoot the deer you want to keep! At the end of each round, the scores are cleared and each hunter is able to take a new trophy without penalty. All trophies taken in competitive mode placed in the hunters' trophy room. The

option is not used in competitive hunts.

Open Hunt

In open hunts, each player may bag as many trophies as they want until the kill limit or time limit is reached. This mode allows players to hunt together, guide other hunts, or set up deer drives, as there is no competition with other hunters. Each trophy

taken in an Open Hunt is placed in the trophy room of the hunter who bagged the trophy.

Play the Deer

In Play the Deer mode, players are able to take control of a buck and try to outsmart human controlled hunters. The deer get points for performing certain acts (see below) while within a certain range of the hunter. The more points the deer player gets, the larger his rack grows. In addition to the player bucks, there are computer controlled does that react to both the

and the player deer. Here are the actions the deer player may perform for points (must be within 50 yards of the hunter):

Head Shake Grunt Scrape Poo Eatin 'Tagging' Doe

time limit setting in the host options controls the length of the rounds. The kill limit

5 Points 10 Points 10 Points 15 Points 15 Points 20 Points

The player deer and hunters may attract does to them by calling. Hunters may shoot the does, though this is not recommended

since it alerts the deer players to the hunter's location.

The deer player will have a set of buttons on their toolbar for each of the scoring actions (except tagging does, which is done clicking on them). Additionally, the player deer will feature two arrows that depict the improved senses of sound and smell for the deer. Good sounds and smells will be represented by a green arrow that points towards the source of the smell or sound. sounds and smells are represented by a red arrow pointing towards the source of the sound or smell. Good smells may be the smell of a doe or of food, but also of a hunter's doe scent. Bad smells are almost always hunters that are not using enough scent. Good sounds are either does calling or a hunter's grunt call or doe bleat. Bad sounds are those of a hunter moving

the woods loudly.

For each 50 points the player deer gains, their rack size grows by two points. So at zero points, the buck is a spike (1x1) at 50 points they become a 4 point (2x2), and at 100 points, they become a 6 point (3x3), and so on. The first time in a round that a player deer is shot, their score is cut in half. The second time, and subsequent time, they are shot (in the same round) their

score is dropped to zero.

Hunter players score points by shooting the player deer, but they also get bonuses of 1 point for each second that a doe is 50 yards of them. There is also a primitive arms bonus of 10% for the muzzleloader and crossbow and 15% for the compound

recurve bows. When a hunter player shoots a player deer, that trophy is taken to the hunter's trophy room.

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Hosting a Multiplayer Game Joining a Multiplaye r G ame Host Server Options

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. It is a good Idea to use the fastest computer and fastest internet connection available for a host, since it does a little more work than the computers joining the

game.

To host a multi-player game:

From the Main menu, click the 'Type of Hunt' button and choose 'Hunt Online'.

Click the 'Next' button.

Click the 'Internet' button to host an Internet game (which requires players joining to know your IP address), the 'LAN' button to host a LAN game, or the 'Game Spy' button to host a Game Spy game (Hosting a Game Spy game will register

game on the Game Spy servers for easy joining by players).

Click the 'Host' button.

Click the Game Name text box.

Type in the name of your game to appear in the list of available games.

Click on the type of hunt you want to host (Competitive, Open Hunt or Play the Deer)

Click on the Password text box.

Type in the password users must use to enter your game. (Leave blank to not require a password.)

10.

Click on 'Next'.

11.

Choose location, season and time of day.

12.

Click on 'Next'.

13.

Choose equipment.

14.

Click on 'Next'.

15.

Choose the desired location on the map.

16.

Click the 'Done' button.

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17.

Let the hunt begin!

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Multiplayer Game Types Joining a Multiplaye r G ame 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. It is a good Idea to use the computer and fastest internet connection available for a host, since it does a little more work than the computer joining the

game.

To join a multi-player ga m e :

From the Main menu, click the 'Type of Hunt' button and choose 'Online Hunt'.

Click the 'Next' button.

Click the 'Internet' button for an Internet game (which requires players joining to know your IP address), the 'LAN'

for a LAN game, or the 'Game Spy' button for a Game Spy game.

Click the 'Join' button.

If you are playing an Internet game, you will be prompted for the IP address of the host. Otherwise you will be taken to

the join game screen.

If playing a LAN or GameSpy game click 'Refresh' to refresh the list of available games.

Select the game you wish to join and press 'Next'.

Select hunting equipment and press 'Next'.

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Let the hunt begin!

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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.

Display Safety Warnings

This gives a 5 minute penalty to a player who shoots another player. During that 5 minutes the offending player may not shoot

sporting arm.

Keep Event Log

This keeps a log file of all activities during the hunt. This file is located in your Deer Hunter 4 Home directory and is called

"dh4server.log."

Time Limit

This is the length (in minutes) of each round in Competitive and Play the Deer hunts. When this time has expired in an Open

Hunt, the hunt ends returning all players to their trophy room.

Kill Limit

This is the number of deer that may be killed by one hunter in an Open Hunt before the hunt ends. Once a hunter reaches the

limit, all hunters are returned to their trophy rooms.

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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. The player may then rejoin the hunt if they wish. The host may kick player by pressing the

ENTER. The player name must be in quotation marks. The player number is visible from the score screen, accessible using TAB key.

Ban

To ban a player is to remove them from your game and permanently prevent them from joining any game you host again. This banning is permanent. If you ban someone and they create a new hunter or they re-install Deer Hunter 4 they will still be

banned, so use the ban command carefully. To ban a player, press the F2 key to bring down the console and type ban "player name" or ban player number, followed by ENTER. The player name must be in quotation marks. The player number is visible the score screen, accessible using the TAB key.

F2 key to bring down the console, then type kick "player name" or kick player number, followed by

Reset

The host may reset the entire game or the current round. When a host resets the game, all hunters are returned to their starting location and the round timer is reset. When a host resets the round, the scores are set back to zero and the round is reset. Any trophies acquired by the players before the reset will still show up in the trophy room. To use this command,

the F2 key to bring down the console and type reset game or reset round, followed by the enter key.

Related Topics:

Multiplayer Game Types Hosting a Multiplayer Game

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. Territorial bucks are strongly attracted to other bucks

fighting as are does who are looking to mate with the winner. This item takes up 1 inventory space.

Grunt Call

A deer grunt call simulates the basic call of deer. It's best used in conjunction with other calls and scents, but is effective

throughout the year. This item takes up 1 inventory space.

Bleat Call

The bleat of a hot doe is irresistable to rutting bucks. This is a very effective call in early and mid-season hunts. This item

up 1 inventory space.

Rutting Call

The staccato rhythm of a rutting buck is an unmistakable sound in the woods. This call will attract big, territorial bucks as well

mature does. It is most effective at the peak of the rut. This item takes up 1 inventory space.

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Using Deer Scents Using Deer Bait

Using Deer Scents

Deer scents can be very helpful in attracting deer, as well as in masking your own scent. There are three different scents

available:

Doe Estrus

Also known as 'doe in heat' scent, estrus is sure to bring rutting bucks running towards you as they look for does in season. This

scent is best used with other calls and scents at the peak of the rut.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

Urine Scent

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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. Cover scent will help you blend into the smell of the natural environment, but you will still need to try to use the wind to your

advantage.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

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Using Deer Calls Using Deer Bait

Using Deer Blinds

Deer blinds help to conceal you from your quarry, some even improve your vantage point in the hunt.

Tree Stand

This portable tree stand elevates you to a position of advantage. You will be less visible and the deer are less likely to smell

from your tree-based position.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

Tripod Stand

A 12-foot tripod stand for hunting in open areas. Deer quickly become accustomed to fixtures such as tripod stands which

a hunter with a little cover even in the open fields and brush.This item takes up 4 inventory spaces.

Ground Blind

A folding, portable ground blind that provides excellent cover from the keen eyes of a deer.This item takes up 3 inventory

spaces.

Related Topics:

Using Deer Calls Using Deer Scents

Using Deer Blinds

Using Binoculars and Scopes

Binoculars

Featuring 8-24x50 power variable zoom lenses with amber lens coating to reduce glare and improve visibility in low-light

conditions. Built-in laser range-finder pinpoints exact distance to target.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

Spotting Scope

20-60x70 spotting scopes provide the ultimate in long range viewing. Completely waterproof and fogproof, featuring highly

accurate laser range-finding capabilities.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

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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. It gives instant distance readouts, as

well as high zoom levels.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

4x Scope

A fixed power 4x scope that is a great addition to the crossbow, shotguns or pistol. This scope will help your aim, but probably

not increase your effective range.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

3x-9x Scope

This variable power scope features a good mid-power zoom coupled with an anti-glare lens for early morning / late evening

shooting.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

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Using Weapons Using the Camera Using Deer Blinds

Using the Map

Adding this item to your iventory provides a topographical map of your hunting area. It's always a good idea to have one of around so you don't get lost in the woods. It's also very helpful when locating the prime hunting spots. Icons located on the map

itelf show key items in the hunting area.This item takes up 1 inventory space.

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Using the GPS Using the Journal

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. Pump Shotgun

Holds 5 rounds of 00 buckshot. This shotgun is a great choice for close range hunting, but is limited to about 50 yards.This item

takes 3 inventory spaces.

12 Ga. Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Quick reloading and accurate rifled slugs make the 12 guage semi a great hunting choice. Accurate range can be more than 100

yards with good optics, but the heavy slug creates a lot of drop at longer ranges.This item takes 3 inventory spaces.

10 Ga. Over-and-Under Shotgun

A classic double-barreled shotgun firing 00 buckshot. This shotgun packs a wallop both in hitting power and with it's kick.This

item takes 3 inventory spaces.

9mm Pistol

With a 10 round clip, this gun is capable of cleanly downing deer at close range. A good scope can extend accurate range

slightly.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

.44 Magnum Pistol

The .44 Magnum is a hard hitting pistol at close range, but the heavy, wind resistant bullet severely limits it's range.This item

takes up 3 inventory spaces.

.54 Caliber Muzzleloader

A modern muzzleloader, this .54 caliber inline rifle fires heavy grain sabot rounds for extended range and accuracy. A long

time means you won't get a second shot, so make the first one count! This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

Compound Bow

A high tech compound bow that weighs a mere 4 pounds but features a 75 pound draw weight. This is the ultimate in bow

technology.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

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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. There are no sight pins on this bow, so practice is essential in developing your shot.This item

up 3 inventory spaces.

.243 Lever-Action Rifle

A short barreled brush gun firing a light, flat trajectory bullet. The .243 is capable of downing big game, but a good shot is

required as it lacks the stopping power of some of the larger calibers.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

.30-30 Lever-Action Rifle

This century-old hunting classic has probably downed more whitetail deer than any other sporting arm in history. A heavy and short barrel combine to make the .30-30 a perfect choice for hunting in thick woods or brush.This item takes up 3

spaces.

.30-06 Semi-Automatic Sportster

The 30-06 is one of the most used deer hunting calibers, and this semi-automatic model allows quick reloads and follow-up

It is capable of firing reasonable accurately over long distances with good optics.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

7mm Semi-Automatic Rifle

The 7mm Magnum is capable of really dialing long distance with a very flat trajectory and tight, long-range patterning. In the hands of a skilled shooter, this rifle is second to none in terms of long-range accuracy and stopping power.This item takes 3

inventory spaces.

.30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle

The 30-06 bolt action rifle is a hunting classic with the ability to cleanly take down deer at long range. With a good scope, this

a great rifle for beginners and experienced hunters alike.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

.270 Bolt-Action Rifle

A flat shooting rifle firing 130 grain loads, the .270 is extremely accurate at medium distances. With a little time spent at the

range, this can be the perfect deer hunting rifle. This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

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.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.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

.300 Magnum Bolt-Action Rifle

The .300 Mag is one of the most accurate deer hunting rifles in the world. With properly sighted optics, this rifle can

down the biggest of deer at extremely long ranges.This item takes up 3 inventory spaces.

Related Topics:

Using Binoculars and Scopes Practicing Your Shooting

Using Deer Permits

Season

In season mode, you must always carry your deer permit with you. This permit allows you to take three (3) deer, bucks or does, during the course of the entire season (both primitive and general seasons). You may take all three deer in one hunt if you like,

or space them out over the course of the whole season.

Daily Hunt

Like season hunters, daily hunters will be required to have a deer permit with them as well. This permit is also valid for three deer, bucks or does. If you kill a deer, but cannot find it when you track it, it does count against your limit, so be sure to do a

complete search for any deer you shoot at so you don't become a poacher.

Multiplayer

Because multiplayer games are so complex, and have so many different styles of play, Deer Hunter 4 will assume that all did take permits with them. For that reason, deer taken while multiplayer hunting will not be labeled as Poached. This does

in any way condone hunting without a permit. We recommend that you take a permit with you at all times you are hunting.

Note:

If you shoot a deer while it is swimming in water, it will be labeled as 'poached' in your trophy room.

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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.

You activate the GPS as you would any other item, by clicking on the button on the right or by using the shortcut key defined. There are 3 modes, the longitude/latitude mode, the mini-map or Plotter mode, and the Time and Altitude mode. Toggle

between these modes by left-clicking.

Longitude/Latitude Mode

In this mode the display will indicate your coordinates which you can record and use to find your exact location on the area To see the area map just right click, then left-click on the Map button located below and to the left of your view. You will see

cross that marks your present position.

Plotter Mode

The display in this mode will show you a localized map. You can zoom in and out using the zoom buttons (default Keypad - and Keypad +). You can also place "waypoints" by using your Z key. A flag will appear on the GPS but be unnoticed by the deer. The waypoints will also show up on your Map. Waypoints are good for marking where you find sign or when tracking a wounded

by placing at blood points. Your truck is also visible on the GPS.

Altitude Time Mode

This will show your elevation above water level, and the current time of day. Remember, deer respond differently depending

the time of day. The GPS takes about 1 unit of carrying space.

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Using the Map Using the GPS

Enter, and the text will be written into the journal. Once text is entered it cannot be

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:

Press the F2 key.

Type in the command, and press the 'Enter' key.

Press the F2 key again to close the console command window.

Note:

Any deer taken while using cheat codes will be labeled as such in your trophy room. Sunstorm Interactive and/or Wizard Works

cannot answer problems or provide technical support for play problems that occcur while using cheat codes.

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. Deer Hunter quickly became a top selling title, shocking the industry and catapulting Sunstorm into the limelight. With the incredible success of Deer Hunter and

sequels, Sunstorm has become known for producing high quality value-priced software.

Building on it's reputation for quality, Sunstorm continues to develop it's popular line of hunting games while also preparing to forge into new markets and genres. What stands at the core of Sunstorm is a friendly team atmosphere, a laid back work

environment, and a commitment to quality that got it where it is today.

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