Jars (DayZ)

I am already looking forward to 25AZ , the sequel set 25 years later . There will be some Mad Max action there .

I don't find it terribly hard to get NVGs at all , I guess it depends on where and how much you play the game . It's pretty obvious to me why more people do not play night servers . Don't try to kid yourself , people want to minimize thier risk of running into some one with a huge advantage like NVGs at night .

The problem with night servers , is that people who are most likely to want to play on night servers , are people with NVGs . The average person playing with NVGs on a nightserver , probably only wants to do so , so they can kill other players . Therefore , why would I want to play on a nightserver and put myself at a terrible disadvantage , against players who are probably not terribly friendly . If NVGs were not so easy to obtain and/or each server was it's own hive , then this wouldn't really be much of a problem .

Looks great . It's got an UO quality about it . But one aspect i do like about the clunky inventory sysetm now , is how it actually takes time to loot and change items around . So long as poeple aren't running around insta looting , it's all good .

You wouldn't find alot of weapons on the average Australian map . But I bet there would be loads of beer and pot ! P.S And cricket bats , to do some Shaun of the Dead style Z bashing!

There are many poeple that are carriers for viruses that don't actually affect them . Lots of people are HIV+ but don't get AIDS . Not all viruses affect the people that carry them .

Personally , I think stats would be the worst thing to happen for DayZ . Poeple will alter thier play style if they think thier epeen might gain from it . In my opinion , zero stats at all , ever , for anything , but most especially , player kills . It's not like killing players is an achievement , in fact , it's more of an achievement to not kill players .

I guess it's just a matter of horses for courses . I am sure there will be many different types of servers , with many different rule sets and settings , to cater for probably most play styles . It was quite interesting to see some one posting about an RP ( role play ) server , which I think could potentially be completely awesome .

Zs never catch you , you are trippin' buddy , or you have a bad connection . Some one hauling 2 assualt rifles and a backpock full of goodies , should not even come close to the same movement speed or stamina , of an unburdened player .

Morality comes from doing the right thing , just because you should , not for reward or the threat or punishment , and from doing unto others as you would have them do unto you . You don't not shoot a person because some one says its bad , you don't shoot them because you would like to hope that they would not shoot you . Half of the worlds problems today are because people have differing ideas of what morality is , but all you really need to do is apply the golden rule ( do unto others ) and thats a pretty good guide .

Bearing in mind that they are not actually zombies , but humans infected with a virus , and unless that virus some how bestows them with super natural abilites , we can assume any infected will only act with average physical capabilities . Thats not to say though , that some Zs will not be faster/slower , better/worse coordinated , louder/quieter than others , that makes sense .

Stamina and load weight effects make perfect sense . Including them would add alot more interesting diversity to the game . I would also like to see the option to drop all your gear quickly ( so you can run fast and unhindered ) in a "flee for your life" situation , but this would require a real incentive to stay alive , and make it preferable to live , rather than fight for your gear or beans .

I totally agree , though this is probably a server preference , if feigning death is implemented , death messages will not help much . And why should Mr El Lamo Sniper know he has killed you unless he has his eyes on your bleeding , unmoving corpse .

I noticed this on several different public servers earlier today . It was happening to me and a friend . I would die and respawn in the same spot , with the same gear .

Think you can come up with a better way to simulate PTSD ? But you are right , gaining a very badly stereotypical rag on your head ( because all bandits and terrorists wear rags on thier head right ? ) is not a terribly consistent thing to have in the game .

I think once/if Zs have the ability to effectively navigate to snipers in thier hidey holes , it will not be any where near as desirable to snipe at everything that moves .

I was thinking about the same sort of thing , with Zs being able to ( for example ) latch on to your midriff , bear hug style , and slow your movement / turn speed down . Perhaps have a "button mash" , which would take a few moments , but relatively quietly , dislodge the Z , or have the ability to use one or two sidearm ( using main weapon would be impossible ) shots to quickly remove the Z , at the cost of making alot of noise and expending some ammo . This would make the Zs a far greater threat , especially in larger numbers , and could make for some interesting situations and add a far greater consequence and chance , of being overwhelmed .

This server has side chat enabled , that's all you need to know .

I would rather suggest that you would/should probably never find a ghillie suit at all.

They are not zombies , they are humans infected with a virus and as such , will run more or less the same speed as players . You don't want to be chased by an infected Usain Bolt . On the other hand , infected Grandma Mavis with out her stroller could be a laugh .

These videos display exactly why third person and crosshairs diminish the authenticity of many encounters . If you want to "simulate" survival , clearly there should be no third person , and no crosshairs . Nice vids by the way .