Were bears nerfed?

[SekoETC]

Bears used to hit past one of my characters' shield but now they can't get past his shield anymore. Was something changed or did he just get better at blocking?

[computaertist]

Has anyone attacked the bears there? It might just be weakened if so.

[SekoETC]

I think the bears were attacked only once after the last one died. Normally you had to attack them several times to make them harmless.

[sherman]

I would suppose you have just gotten strong.. Bears and leopards can still be extremely leathal

[computaertist]

Yes, you getting stronger and more skilled at hunting would be a factor. I have characters for whom no animal has ever been strong enough to get past even a wooden shield (unless perhaps the kraken or the like exist).