The Fun Pimps’ 7 Days to Die is a well-known survival game and has accumulated a dedicated community. The game is known for its combination of first-person shooters, survival mechanics, and tower defense.
Ever since its launch, the community has made many verbal rules that all the players try to follow as it makes the gameplay more ethical. There are bug abusing or hacking (the obvious) but one of the most frowned-upon tactics in the game is taking advantage of POI using Double Looting.
The Community’s Perspectives on Double Looting in 7 Days to Die
In 7 Days to Die, players need to find every opportunity to collect the resources using any strategy. However, one of the most disliked practices among players is double looting. This technique allows players to loot the area (or mailboxes) again by revisiting the location or starting a quest. This effectively doubles the loot one can obtain.
While this technique may be frowned upon by many, it is a technique used by many in the community. Reddit User owen_burton06 recently asked the community if double looting is still disliked by them or if is it fine now. This post sparked a discussion in the community between players who like this technique and who don’t like it.
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One player even asked owen_burton06 about how they feel about this.
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Some are defending the double looting and saying it is not a bug or exploit.
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While some shared their experience about double looting.
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The community always had mixed feelings about double looting. There are always some who argue that it underscores the challenge and spirit of the game. While are some who think that this is just another way of playing the game in a smarter way.
Even the developers have not fixed this double looting because this is not considered a bug or an exploit. So it is up to players if they want to do it or not as the game essentially requires players to collect resources and survive.
The Endless Ethical Debate about Double Looting
For many players, the decision to double loot simply boils down to their own choices and playstyle. While some may want to follow the moral rules and avoid double looting, others view it as a strategic way to enhance their experience with more resources.
7 Days to Die‘s open-world sandbox gameplay allows players with a wide range of playstyles and approaches. As the game continues to evolve and the community starts to grow even more, discussions about double looting will most likely continue.
In the end, the debate about being ethical in video games will remain forever as some will try to gain an advantage by using unintended ways.
Have you ever tried double looting in 7 Days to Die? Tell us in the comment section below.
