BlackDalia

Notice how he had to throw in that he also goes to "Gym"!! haha, he really must be compensating having to tell us all this very "manly" info! either that or he was dropped on his head a few times as a baby ;)

haha, nice work, this is what should happen to them all. I have been playing the test servers and it works bloody well. SO , no more of that shit from them damned cowards. That get out of jail Free card is about to be null and void ;) ... I HOPE they reach for the alt-f4 button as well, then you can walk up and blow away their body and remove all their ill gotten gains ;)

So would be hearing all that, when they don't actually exist. The only time you want to hear zombie sounds and gunshots and screams, is when they are actually happening or are actually in game somewhere around you, so that you have a "true" audio cue to know what the hell is going on. They would not suit to be a background sound in this game at all!!

Great sounds, But I think these would suit Dayz more, for dayz they are more like the "infected" than they are zombies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1art5snL6c

Hence you find a shotgun, saw it off, and the next time someone wants to try and PUNCH you in the face, you give them both barrels at point blank range. Problem solved, it does not need nerfing, just be more careful!

HAHAHA... I respect that you eat this way in real-life, I have friends that are Vegans...and cooking for them can be a bastard, BUt to have that in the game?? I tell you what, why don't you and your vegan friends, get some hemp backpacks and go around without guns and spam pick all the bushes you see, I am guessing you could find enough berries to keep you going in the game. You could also maybe train zombies, with peaceful meanings, to help you pick them berries. Just watch out for the nasty berries and the cheeses that contain milk ;)

Take that time to go grab a cold beer, and if you cant drink, a cold water based beverage from the fridge...and here is an idea, so you join the same server, favorite next time or simply hit play. That will always log you onto the last server you were on!! :)

I think that the anti-combat logging and ant-server hopping measures are superlative. Anyone that complains about them are either serial combat loggers or loot hogs that often jump servers for loot. I wonder how the server hoppers would deal with the fact, if you only had one character per server and server hopping was not in the game at all. It is a survival game afterall, if loot is not in an area, then you either have to move on and deal with it, or be the early bird and hope to be the first next time. Jumping servers totally defeats the purpose of this whole game and idea behind it. There is nothing like the feeling, of searching and searching and searching, to finally find that can of beans or that much sort after scope. Going to an area, camping it and then server hoping until your items shows up, totally defeats the whole game. Anyways, just my thoughts on the matter, and iam glad something is being done to stop both of these game breakers!

Iam on a test server right now,1st time having a bash at the test servers. ip is 69.162.83.204:2314/// I just want to know why the server keeps resetting every 3-5 minutes? is there a reason behind it at all, because, even though I understand it is a test server, cant really test a whole lot if every 2-5 minutes it closes, then re-opens. Can you atleast explain why this may be happening? Or is this normal for test servers? :) cheers in advance

Once again, I say find yourself a light source during the day light hours. There is many means to light up the night. The best one being a weapon torch. Don't fear the dark, embrace it, it is the best time to loot and find all the gear you need, as most people "go to sleep" (refuse to play due to being scared like little girls sat infront of an evil dead marathon), so you should have an easy time of searching and getting gear. Also, zombies are easier to avoid at night :)

I thought part of the realism and frantic times was night time! I hate when servers drop night time, because a few scared cats cant get over a little darkness or find it harder to KIll On SIght!!. MAN up , that is what torches and batteries are for ;)

yep, happened to me twice today,,,and I was rocking pristine military red punk boots ;).... and it happened to me just now, logged off an hour ago , after about 6 hours play...had a great setup and POOOF!! all gone..thats twice in half a day ... oh well. I really hope its something that gets fixed, sooner rather than later, but I understand its an Alpha and I understand the lads are busy so ....

yeah,, suffered a couple major character wipes over the last day..bit of a pain, but no biggy considering it is the alpha :) ... just hate when your sitting pretty and POOOF!! all gone haha, but that has always been Dayz for you, weather in your hands or out of your hands ... keep up the good work ROcket and co

Greetinsg folks, been awhile since I have posted here,, I do a lot more reading than posting... Anyways, even In this early state having a ball and love the feeling in whichn the standalone takes, feels like the old dayz.... Here is a thing I have noticed though, and it is nothing new of course, But server numbers go from 40 to 1or 2 when its night time?! The fact that you start with means to somewhat counter this, with a torch and battery, and with headsets as common as hell, I have found that night time play makes up a HUGE part of the dayz experience for me. I never played on private servers which would not allow night time and find it seems to be a real downtime in the player numbers. I am far from complaining of course. I Logged on to the server I have been playing on and it was pitch black and LOVED the fact there was only me and one other guy named wolfy :) . Anyways, I simply reached into my pack, grabbed my headtorch and a battery, locked it in Eddie and was good to go. I picked up 7 full magazines and a cool red dot scope from the hangers at the North-weat airfield and never once had to look over my shoulder, due to the fact I thought I would be rather safe from the only other player on the server. I had to take out a few zombies which ran out of the edge of the torch light, which not only looked bloody cool, but made for a little bit of excitement while I gathered a huge amount of ammo and supplies, with no fear of being shot in the back. Anyways, just wanted to get others thoughts on night time play, and why folks DO or DONT :) . I love it and now look forward to the night "scaring" away all the KOS kiddies :) Cheers

The gamma in the standalone needs to be set and fixed WAY down. Right now, gamma turned up is just easy mode. MIght as well hand out night vision googles when you land on the beach for the first time!!! its truly that bright and clear, Hell, I would go so far as to say I doubt night vision goggles would give you the same advantage as having gamma on. Hope they fix this or atleast give means for private server holders to do so :)

You must remember, they are not so much zombies, as they are "the infected", so humans that are messed up by a virus or some such, hence they run but can be taken down with normal shots. Think 28 days later, not walking dead or Romero style. If you have seen any of the footage of Dean Hall doing the MO-CAP for the infected in the game, he is showing other people the scene out of the church in 28 days later, as inspiration. I have always heard that Hall likes the infected idea for Dayz vs The zombie.

its a zombie...it does not have an outline of another player, it looks like one of the infected. Would still freak you out though ;)

I think the best way to navigate night-time now in the SA is with a headtorch on IN first person view. works great for me and can loot to the cows come home. Even taking out the infected with a single shot with a pistol in this mode is nice and quick and trouble free. They do get rather close at times though, so makes for some excitement while you scavenge.

Don't know if this has been brought up, just thought I would send a link incase it had not... http://www.ausgamers.com/news/read/3368339/dayz-standalone-appears-on-steam-database-as-early-access

even after being fucked over numerous times,..I still resist the urge to become a complete dick. Love these folks that post, usually after one shit experience, "This is why I became a bandit", when really, it is the easy way out..Much harder having to hold your fire and not just waste everyone you see...IAm not saying "being a Hero type all the time" , I just mean You can still help other folks and not be a shoot on sight bastard. Its a lot more risky, and therefore exciting in my opinion, when the guy that is standing next you in the hospital, THAT you could have just wasted, may or may not turn out, to be a top bloke or a complete prat. The not knowing is part of the charm of Dayz. ((and as for the above situation, Though I would not shoot on sight as a rule, gone are the days where I would say, give a blood bag and be shot in the head during the animation. Experience is what keeps me alive now, NOT shooting on sight ;) ))

do a manual install like you do ... I know , I know. it may do nothing, but computers are mysteries at the best of times...usually the odd shit or the most basic works, good luck :)

pick another gun ;)

I think the new update coming brings Dayz back to that grim world of survival, which Mr Hall had first intended it to be. If folks are going to have trouble dealing with one or two types of infections, How the hell will they like the fact that Rocket has already said there is going to be 5+ in the standalone to watch for and manage. I only hope and pray you can bring back Zombies that spawn while in your vehicles and the "Wild" or "Wandering" zombies. They truly added a grand "you never felt safe" aura to the Mod :). Either way, keep up the good work.

Welcome, its good to see a new face in the community, and good to see eveyone has been real nice to you :) ,, wait , that reminds me of somthing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku69cBwyeF4 ;) . I jest of course, You will find some folks have different types of humour. Welcome and enjoy your stay.

The fact that Arma 3 is out soon, Iam guessing alot of the resources and man power behind that, will now be utilised with Dayz. IAm sure both dev teams are just excited about both games. They would be happy to be working on dayz now that Arma 3 is looking at release. Iam sure the folks which have been working on Arma 3 that are now moved over to teh Dayz Dev team, can bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to what is oing on there. What a true blessing to be able to go straight from arma 3 and work on a title like Dayz. WOuld be one of the great places to work right now I do believe.