OfficerFriendly (DayZ)

What better time than now? Hah.

Anybody manage to find one of these yet now that the patch is live? I'm desperate to confirm that they're in. Appreciate it.

Hey all, curious about your experiences so far in the standalone. I logged quite a bit of time in the mod and I've applied what I know to the SA - though it doesn't seem to hold true anymore. I expected to encounter more armed groups at neaf, nwaf, the military base south of it and zelenogorsk but that hasn't been the case at all. I don't have much interest in shooting fresh spawns or poorly geared characters and I seldom find myself in need of any gear or consumables unless I get sick or something so the coast isn't very appealing to me. Is the only dicey spot on the map balota now? Loving the game but I've only had one engagement with armed players who weren't combat loggers or server hoppers in like 20 hours of game play. Where have you guys found yourselves some trouble?

Wasn't aware that was the intended player count. What a shit show that would be.

I've spent a few hours up there and never seen another player. Hah. Bad... Or good fortune I guess.

The map density is definitely a factor. I remember watching a town for 3 minutes and generally if there was anyone around you'd see them moving between key spots. Now you can pass through elektro and it can feel like it's deserted. I suppose everyones spending most of their time in houses. Hah

Those responses sort of sum it up for me. I guess there's a lot less incentive now. Any new hotspots further north?

Also, BGUS is a fantastic server with competent, friendly and responsive admins that are active pretty well all the time. Highly recommended. Just don't take my helicopter.

Wait - NVG's and range finders can't be obtained legit on BGUS? I just found a range finder there today - was it hacked in? Should I ditch it?

Fantastic server by the way. Admins are great.

Server down? Whats up?