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AIRCAV
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Good idea to go through the basic training module of the single player OA campaign. Set your key map up there, rather than while online. Arma engine is more complex than most fps, lots more buttons. Practice with weapons in the armoury. There's a cheat to unlock them all; left shift and number pad minus, then type getallgear Few nice intro scenarios too; being hunted, protect a location, shooting ranges. Hope this helps, AC
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Sula, zombies can still see, but the distance at which they aggro seems much lower. This statement is based solely on my experience, and while I clearly am contradicting you, my intention is not to be rude. AC
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New player really needs help
AIRCAV replied to GenocideInside's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
I found it easier to play at (server time) night to start with; zombies don't detect you so easily. Go into graphics settings, turn high dynamic range (HDR) up, this will make it easier to see. Moonlight helps too. Zombies will ignore flashlights, other players wont, and might shoot you. If you crouch, you're more stealthy. Crouch running is the best trade between stealth and speed. Search the forum; there are lots of how-to guides for new players. Hope this helps, good luck- AC -
This happens sometimes; usually a synching issue I think. It happened to me a couple of times, but only after I server hopped a bunch. Proceed as normal. Ac
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I would suggest reposting in the technical support forum. You are sure that disconnecting from a server, with equipment in your inventory, and reconnecting to the same server results in you restarting at the shoreline, with starter equipment (I.e. almost nothing)? Sounds as though a file isn't getting written or read correctly. Obvious checks- correct version of arma2, oa, and dayz mod? Anti virus or firewall set too high security-wise? Does your arma directory have write permissions set? AC
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If you could pick a full equipment from this list, what would you choose?
AIRCAV replied to Robin-andre's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
Pdw seems better than m9sd - it can fire both silenced and normal ammo, from any 9 mm clip ( incl mp5); if you use silenced ammo, Zs will not hear it Hope this helps, ac -
After you die, your equipment is reset. You don't get to keep it. You also need to make sure, if you're still alive and switch servers, that they're on the same network (hive). I like to keep "hide unofficial servers" checked, using dayz commander. Hope this helps, Aircav.
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Trying to introduce a friend to DayZ
AIRCAV replied to IWillFlipOut's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
You could set up your friend's keymap and controls in Operation Arrowhead single player; they carry over to Dayz. Going through the basic training segment of OA would give your buddy an introduction to the game mechanics, and inventory system. The Arma-based games won't be a surprise to someone with as much fps experience as your friend, but the attention to detail in the simulation engine, and the complexity of the interface might. Hope this helps, Aircav -
I'm interested. I live in the Pacific NW. What sort of time do you guys play? Aircav (Oh, and that's the worst Jack O' Lantern I ever saw)
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Am I this good at Dayz or are people just awful?
AIRCAV replied to apyro's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
Most of your victims were either unarmed or using short range weapons. Of the 9 kills, it seems as though only 2 were a threat, and one of those you shot after they'd asked for a truce. AC -
Try double tapping the alt key (toggles between mouse-look and mouse-steer). Hope this helps, AIRCAV
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Official Hive Character Not Saving FIX (1.7.3)
AIRCAV replied to V2_Danny's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
But I'll have just alt- f4 'd out; if I go back in, the guy I combat logged from will get another chance at shooting me, again. (jokin) Aircav -
I've been playing for about three weeks, and only met one. They teleported me to a camp, and asked if I wanted a gun. I said no, that I would prefer to find my own, and was teleported back to my original location. But, I prefer to play low population servers, until I get the hang of it. I think the mod is great, well worth the $20 I spent. Hope this helps, AC
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I've been playing for about three weeks, and only met one. They teleported me to a camp, and asked if I wanted a gun. I said no, that I would prefer to find my own, and was teleported back to my original location. But, I prefer to play low population servers, until I get the hang of it. I think the mod is great, well worth the $20 I spent. Hope this helps, AC
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The simple joy of finding your first vehicle...
AIRCAV posted a topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
I post this as a counter to all the "Dayz isn't / is no longer... " forum posts. After about 3 weeks playing, my first dayz vehicle; a nice new moto-cross bike, in a shed. Wheeeeee, this is better than walking :) Sometimes it's easy to forget just how much excitement, elation, and terror (usually in that order) can be had; in a free mod. Thanks Rocket (and community), you rock. Aircav -
Are you hoping for a debate, or to have your viewpoint reenforced? Some fraction of players will always exploit the mechanics of a game to get ahead. AC
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Crouch and run is much less noticeable than running fully upright. Try to break line of site and zig zag, through bushes trees or buildings / walls. Good idea to get an idea of when you can lie prone and wriggle past too. Hope this helps, aircav
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Just dropped an M107 sniper rifle in Stary Sobor grocery store (more...)
AIRCAV posted a topic in New Player Discussion
on the calpis | Vilayer.com server. it's 1pm pacific, Wed. +1 mag. It took up too much room in my backpack, and the only use for it as far as I can see is shooting good guys, which I don't. I'm not sure how persistent objects are, but if someone wants to grab it, have fun. Hope this helps, AIRCAV. -
Just dropped an M107 sniper rifle in Stary Sobor grocery store (more...)
AIRCAV replied to AIRCAV's topic in New Player Discussion
Skat3rat, if you grab it before 5 pacific, I'll still be at work ;) 'cav
