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Title: Chapter Idea: The Thing — A Killer Based on Paranoia and Imitation

Niarradesert Niarradesert
in Feedback and Suggestions

The Thing would be a perfect addition to Dead by Daylight because the main horror of the movie is not only the creature itself, but the fear of not knowing who you can trust.

My suggestion is that this chapter introduces a special starting lobby mechanic:

  • Survivors should not see the other survivors before the match starts.
  • Each player only sees their own character.
  • Other survivors appear as unknown until the trial begins.

This would preserve the paranoia theme of The Thing.

Killer Power: The Imitation

The Thing could temporarily imitate a survivor:

  • Copy their appearance.
  • Pretend to repair generators.
  • Walk with other survivors.
  • Create moments of distrust.

To avoid being unfair:

  • The imitation could have limitations.
  • It could not complete generators.
  • Careful survivors could discover clues.

Map Idea: Antarctic Research Station

The map could include:

  • Snow storms.
  • Abandoned laboratories.
  • Frozen bodies.
  • Emergency flamethrowers as limited-use resources.

The flamethrower would not kill the killer, but could temporarily stop the transformation or reveal The Thing.

The goal is not just creating another killer, but bringing the psychological horror of The Thing into Dead by Daylight.

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