Uncle Zed

Alpha usually indicates that a game is very unfinished, like the Dayz standalone or the A3 Epoch mod. In a mod as feature rich as the Dayz mod, along with a version number of 1.8.5, it wouldn't normally be considered Alpha. You can have a release version of a game and still add content.

If you purchased Dayz on Steam, you bought the standalone. The Dayz mod is a mod for Arma 2 Operation Arrowhead. If you want to play the A3 Epoch mod, I recommend you download A3Launcher at http://a3launcher.com. Of course you need to own Arma 3 to play that mod.

If you join any Dayz mod server, it says "DayzMod (Alpha)". If you go to the dayzmod.com page. it says "Download Dayz (Alpha Test)". Same with the downloads page. Everywhere it says the Dayz Mod is in Alpha. I'm not arguing that it is or isn't Alpha, I'm just wondering what makes it Alpha.

But the mod's been out for YEARS, well beyond what I'd think would be the average life of an Alpha. It just doesn't feel like there's all that much left to do. It just seems like they are tweaking it, adding little things and changing it, but it doesn't feel like an Alpha at all. What major changes do they have planned and what major bugs still exist? I can't imagine they are going to expand on the vehicles that are already in the game. I'm pretty sure all the vehicles they use are Arma 2 vehicles. Are there plans for non-A2 vehicles? Custom Dayz vehicles?

I am curious why the Dayz Commander link is still on the download page (https://dayzmod.com/?Download). The last version of Dayz that is available on it is 1.8.3. DotJosh isn't even supporting it any more. DayzLauncher has Dayz 1.8.5 and is actively supported by it's dev. Also, that page says the latest Dayz mod version is 1.8.0.3. Maybe it's time to change that page?

That's too bad because DayzLauncher is a good program that makes it easy to join servers. The version number for the Dayz mod is also out of date.

I've been looking for a host that has regular Dayz servers and it seems that every host that boasts "Dayz server hosting" is actually hosting Epoch, not Dayz. I went with one company that advertised a Dayz "All in one" package and I got nothing but options to install Epoch and it's variants (Overpoch, Overpochins, etc). They refunded my money and cancelled my server after I complained, so I went with another company where their ordering system clearly says I'm ordering a Dayz server and when it was installed, it was Epoch. Now I'm waiting for them to get back to me because they had told me Dayz servers were available in an email where I made it clear I didn't want Epoch (I already have 3 Epoch servers). So, BESIDES VILAYER or DAYZ.ST, does anyone know of other hosts that have Dayz (NOT EPOCH) servers? Please, no babble about dedicated servers, as I don't want the trouble associated with setting one of those up. I've set them up before and I'd much rather just go with a regular GSP hosted server.

Is this a beta or test version? I noticed that the latest version on Dayz Launcher is 1.8.4.1 and my host doesn't have any version higher than that.

Killin Zedz, the community that brought you the KZ Survivalist Mod has now transformed all of our servers over to all new "Overpoch Wasteland" servers. What is "Overpoch Wasteland"? Well, keep reading and you'll find out! Visit us at http://killinzedz.net New players to the servers can get a "Bambi Box". This is a small box that contains some items to allow you to build a small secure area to store some items to start off with. You must register on our forum and request the box in the Bambi Box forum topic (http://free.killinzedz.net). We also frequently place vehicles around the map for players to find and keep. If you post a welcome message in our forums, you can get a free 10oz of gold on one of the servers and posting a review of our servers also gets you another free 10oz of gold! What is Overpoch Wasteland? Overpoch Wasteland is your standard Overpoch server with special customizations that have been influenced by the Wasteland mod for Arma 2. Here are some of our server features: Traders: All traders are 100% customized with all new levels and humanity based access. There are several different traders to choose from. Each restart there are two Tier I and two Tier II weapons traders that dynamically spawn around the map. They are in a different place each restart. On Takistan, there are no trader cities. Instead traders are scattered throughout the map. The trader cities on Napf and Chernarus are completely customized and designed by me. Survivor Supplies: This trader sells basic goods that every survivor needs, except for weapons and vehicles. He also deals in gems so once you are ready to buy an armored vehicle (See below), you'll be able to trade with him.Seaside Sally: Buy a fishing boat and a fishing rod and fish in Napf's and Chernarus' ocean or head north on Takistan and go fishing in the big lake! Take your catch back to shore and sell it for gold!Vehicle Parts: Vehicle parts can be purchased at any vehicle trader, including the helicopter and airplane traders.Civilian Vehicles: These unarmed vehicles are your basic mode of transportation to get you around the wastelands. On Napf and Chernarus, you can purchase these same vehicles in their upgraded forms. If you'd like you can purchase upgrade documents for them from the trader. Armed Civilian Vehicles: Armed vehicles for self defense and engaging the bandits. Your humanity must be at least 5000 to interact with this trader.Military Vehicles (Unarmed): Basic military vehicles without arms or armament. Your humanity must be at least 7500 to interact with this trader.Military Vehicles (Armed): The best vehicles you can buy. This includes basic military vehicles like the humvee M2 and the armed BTR-40 to armored vehicles like the LAV25, or even the M2A3 Bradley. Just know, that if you want an armored vehicle, you'll need to trade a lot of briefcases to get the gems needed! Your humanity must be at least 10000 to interact with this trader.Tier I weapons: These are the basic survivor weapons. Weapons without sights or other fancy attachments. Anyone can buy these weapons. Tier II weapons: These weapons are better than Tier I. They tend to have attachments like scopes and grenade launchers. You need 10000 humanity to interact with this trader.Tier III weapons: The best weapons available. They are high end military weapons and well worth the price. Your humanity must be at least 15000 to interact with this trader.Unarmed Helicopters: You can buy a helicopter to get you around faster here, but your humanity must be at least 15000 to interact with this trader.Armed Helicopters: All the standard Epoch armed choppers are available here, to include some not standard ones like the AH64D and KA52. Again, the high end choppers aren't cheap and will require you trading lots of briefcases for some gems. Your humanity must be at least 25000 to interact with this trader.Airplane Dealer: You can go here to buy a nice AN-2 or Cessna for a relaxing flight around Napf, or for the more adventurous and wealthy players, you can buy yourself an A-10 of maybe even an F35B. A humanity of 15000 is required to buy any planes. Bandits (AI) We are utilizing Dayz AI (DZAI). Bandits have spawn chances in every town and village on the map. In addition, there are dynamic AI. Dynamic AI may take up to 1 hour to reach their maximum chance to spawn on a player, then that chance remains there for 2 minutes. If none spawn, then their chance resets. There's a chance they will hunt the player and even call in reinforcements. Bandits can have both standard Epoch or Overwatch weapons. There's a chance that a helicopter will drop a party of 3 - 7 bandits on almost every city, town and village, so keep your eyes on the skies and watch out for airborne bandits! Bandit bases exist on all three servers and are static. Once all the bandits have been killed, they will not spawn again until server restart. Some bandit bases are protected by armed vehicles. In the NEAF on both Napf and Chernarus, you'll find an anti-air vehicle patrolling the airfield. Napf has a beefed up AI presence at the Suhrenfeld Array with two land patrols and a heli patrol. On Chernarus, bandits have taken over Fort Stary, a custom base built by me located just north of Stary Sobor. Missions I have set up Dayz Mission System (DZMS) to run several missions. Some of them are custom made and others are pretty standard missions. I've chosen the best missions for each map and made customizations for each map as well. Some have custom static missions that spawn in the same place all the time. We also run Wicked AI for it's mission system. The skills have been adjusted to match those of DZMS but these missions are a little more dangerous, with MG emplacements at all the missions! Random roadblocks also spawn around every map. This consists of several AI, an armed vehicle and H-Barriers blocking the road. They spawn in a way that if you see the roadblock, it's usually too late, so keep an eye out! Installed mods Random starting loadout. Start with a random skin, pistol, primary weapon, light source, food and drink. You also start with a map and a radio, as well as a few basic medical supplies. The weapons will be a tier 1 Epoch or Overwatch weapon.Snap building with vector building. Use the F key to snap building parts. Tilt and rotate building parts to create whatever you desire!Free maintenance. Bases are free to maintain. Just look at your plot pole and select the maintain option.Indestructable bases. Bases can not be destroyed. Walking Dead Zombies. The zedz move slowly, but they pack one hell of a punch! Stay away from them, as they can kill you in one shot.Enhanced deployment. Deploy a Mozzie or Gyrocopter using metal poles, scrap metal and more. Recover the parts when you disassemble it.Shortened day/night. A 24 hour cycle happens during a 4 hour server cycle. Combined with clear skies, the server transitions smoothly.Vehicle pointer/locator. Slammed down a few extra pints last night and can't remember where you parked your SUV? No problem! Just right click on your key and you can find it easily!View distance increasing. Use binos or range finders to increase your view distance. Right click on either and change your distance.Weapons attachments. Add and remove attachments from weapons. Right click on the weapon in your inventory for options. As of this post, this only works with Epoch weapons. The Overwatch weapons are not included.High end currency. Trade briefcases for gems, which can be used to purchased high end vehicles.Random artillery bombardments. In a town looting and suddenly hear air raid sirens? You have 3 minutes until the shelling of the town starts!Vehicles. All vehicles are available as spawned vehicles except for the high end military vehicles, airplanes and boats.Towing and lifting: Vehicles can tow vehicles depending on their size. For example, you can not tow a Ural with a sedan. Lifting is also enabled, with enhancements to Epoch's built in system, so you are required to have one player on the ground to sling load the vehicle. Locked vehicles can not be towed or lifted.Anti-Salvaging: If a vehicle is locked, it can not be salvaged.Self Bloodbag: Ok, not really a mod, just a server setting, but you can self blood bag!Deployable Mounted Guns . With a Tripod Bag and one of several mounted gun bags, you can deploy a mounted gun, such as an M2 machine gun or even a MK19 grenade launcher! Server media FOB Novy Lug (Chernarus): Custom trader on Napf: Napf Helicopter trader:

I'm confused too. Just noticed this post, see the OP is dated the 4th... where is it? No update on Dayz Commander...

I've tried searching for this, but I can't seem to find the answer. I'm sure it's a simple setting I've overlooked. How do I keep deployables (tents, cammo nets, etc) from disappearing on my Dayz 1.8.1. server?

With Vert Hosting, I have complete control over the database. I'm not sure what the clean up scripts are. I have four that start with "proc_". How do I make it so the deployables stay?

I've been playing Epoch for a while and just came back to play some original Dayz. I've noticed that it seems like no matter how much food I eat, I can't get my food level above 50%. Is there a trick to this? How do I get my food level full?

HFB has shut their doors. fective July 12th, 2014

Give this one a shot: There is a starting loadout with very minor things. A few medical supplies (no blood bag), a can of food, water and a Winchester with 45 rounds, which aren't going to last long with the crazy zombies that are in Dayz now. You also start with a random skin to give it a little flavor. :) Other than that, no mods installed and no server addons.

In case there's a power outage and they have to close the store.

You might want to check the Epoch forums. They have a subforum dedicated just to server advertising. You'll probably find what you are looking for there.

It's probably better to seek help on the Epoch forums if you want help in playing Overpoch. http://epochmod.com

I've spent the day scouring the internet and forums for an answer, but I can't seem to find anything that works. How can I set up a custom starting loadout for my players on Dayz 1.8.1?

Thank you for the link. I've tried that and it's not working for me. *edit* Nevermind, forgot to stop the server before uploading the PBO and it didn't upload. Now it's working.

I left HFB a while ago because their support was always horrendously slow and they never seemed like they knew what they were doing. I'm very happy with Vert Hosting now.

I just set up a new Dayz mod server on Arma 2 1.63.125548. When I start the server, i get this message: Obsolete/unsupported BattlEye version, please reinstall BE! I've contacted Vert Hosting about it and they are looking into it, but any idea what I can do to fix this? I've already made sure I have the latest 1.8.1 BE filters, so maybe it's not the filters?

So, I just read that in the newest Arma 2 beta, PlayerUID's will be changed to SteamID. This means that everyone's character, no matter which mod of Dayz they are using, will lose their characters. Has anyone else noticed this? http://www.armaholic.com/page.php?id=10989

I've found some references to in-game battleye commands being disabled due to an exploit, but there's no date that I can find on this. Are BE commands currently disabled in-game? None of my BEC commands are working and when I log in as an admin in game (using #login command), none of the BE commands are working. These commands worked previously. Is anyone else having this issue?

Yeah, I have BEC installed. If the BE commands aren't working, obviously commands with BEC commands won't work because BEC only gives the BE commands an alias and restricts access to commands. Does anyone know for sure if the in-game commands have been disabled for all servers? If so, when did this happen? It has to have been recently.