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JSparks (DayZ)
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But who's to say the game can't be based in more modern times in standalone, what's to say that the world can't be re-imagined? Rich people, concentrated population, business boom. Perhaps an excess of oil was found in Chernarus and people flocked from many countries to profit from it. Not only would it add new, exciting objects and areas to the map, it would be quite something to experience in game. Thoughts?
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Yes, you will need at least a 660. I would go with at least 2GB graphics as well, particularly for DayZ.
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DayZ is as popular as ever, but players now only tend to play PvP servers. 'Action' is the new survival.
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Great thread, but people on the DayZ mod forums are ignorant as they don't understand it's not a game it's a mod and therefore has the same limitations as ArmA II.
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Yeah, it'll depend on your other hardware. RAM and processor details please. :) Also I was using the 650 1GB then moved to an AMD HD 7850 2GB, the difference in ArmA II is from about 30-50 FPS to 40-80. Dual 650s in SLI can work well however.
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You disgust me. Peasant.
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While this is correct, it also disagrees with the entire concept of DayZ. The point of the mod is that it's bare bones, and all players are at the same skill level by default, and there are no given advantages or disadvantages. I think that the removal of the M107 and AS50 will have some impact on how much skill is required as other guns without 'click sniping' as zeroing will now (mostly) rely on mil-dots. So perhaps we'll see something like this in future releases, and it'll be something to anticipate. :)
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I think at heart we all secretly know that. But shh, the thread is for discussion. :P
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will dayz standalone be a mod as well?
JSparks (DayZ) replied to maxxe22's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
Stand alone means it's not a mod, it's a game on it's own! :o -
Segway squad, transform and roll out!
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Pro tip: ArmA 3 DayZ isn't actually DayZ. It's a direct port of the mod, hardly anyone plays it and it's buggy and unstable, particularly while ArmA III is still alpha. Just buy ArmA II and then buy SA when it comes out. Trust me, it will be a whole lot better.
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I wouldn't call 899 blood damage per hit a 'high damage output'. It's got almost the exact same specs as the MP5SD6, however it outperforms it in mag size. For the record, just avoid SMG's at all cost. They all have a relatively low damage output and are just not the best performing weapons. Go for something common and reliable like the M4 or an AK74. :)
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.50s gone? Add the Lapua! (with 2 changes)
JSparks (DayZ) replied to -Gews-'s topic in DayZ Mod Suggestions
I wouldn't call losing 8000 blood and passing out 'a mere scratch'. Nonetheless, I agree. This would be a great replacement for the .50's. -
whats the best vehicle for epoch?
JSparks (DayZ) replied to jinko82's topic in Mod Servers & Private Hives
Personally I love a couple of vehicles in epoch. On land I like the Armoured SUV, which is what you would've seen. It has an MG mounted on the back that has a fire rate of 2000 and 4000 (selectable) shots per minute, so it's capable of taking down almost any other vehicle. Also if you crash it into almost anything it will probably survive, if not undamaged then with minor hull/wheel damage which shouldn't effect handling at all. On air I like the little bird. They're just so fun to crash fly in first person and they're so maneuverable, they're just great fun. -
Need a dayz chernarus clan. Bandit preferred survivors accepted.
JSparks (DayZ) replied to The_Neon_Effect's topic in Clan / Group Recruitment
Add JSparks225 on Skype, assuming you have it. :) -
Frankie (marked in black) seems like a nice guy to be honest. He gets a lot of hate but honestly his videos are quite entertaining, and that's all I'm looking for in a DayZ series.
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*Spread the word* Tweak the options for better FPS on lower spec PC's
JSparks (DayZ) replied to JKing (DayZ)'s topic in DayZ Mod Suggestions
Your CPU is running too slow and is a little outdated for DayZ. Also it would help if you specified your graphics card. You can find it by typing 'dxdiag' into the windows bar and navigating to the 'Display' tab. -
First, make sure your drivers are all up to date. It may have an impact on your FPS without you noticing. Once you have made 100% sure that all of your drivers are up to date, I recommend checking out that thread that Beck posted earlier. Also, do some research and add startup parameters to ArmA II based on your hardware. Also in response to Gambla, to increase FPS easily and significantly change your settings like so. The modified files are highlighted in red. :)
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Arma 2/Dayz freezes every few seconds Help?
JSparks (DayZ) replied to nocturn4ln1nja's topic in DayZ Mod Troubleshooting
Your i3 processor may be dragging you down, have you tried any FPS or smoothness tweaks? Here's a good thread. -
You lost me at high.
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Arma 2 Dayz and Arma 3 Dayz
JSparks (DayZ) replied to andinster's topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
Honestly I think DayZ in ArmA II was a one-off success. The mod doesn't belong in ArmA III, however I guess it's something to play until SA is released. Personally I really enjoy just playing Chernarus on ArmA III, the shaders make the map look infinitely better, and the models just seem to look more crisp and clear. -
I would say yes, but perhaps with occasional lag at 35-50 FPS. Your detail settings will run perfectly fine on that given that you're CPU is running 3+ GHz which is basically all that ArmA needs. As for the i5, that's not necessary but will have a big impact on your gameplay. I would recommend (especially for ArmA II) getting an i5 3550 or later. :)
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To be honest I would rather DayZ remain more focused on survival than crafting, if too much work goes into this crafting system we'll end up playing realistic zombie MineCraft. I do like and support the idea but there seem to be a lot of threads on it lately and I don't think it should be one of the more emphasised features in SA.
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Looking for more mature players to form squad. 25 +
JSparks (DayZ) replied to Flopdonk's topic in Clan / Group Recruitment
Nothing personal but I wouldn't define 'mature' as 25+. There are people on this forum well under the given age that have perhaps a higher level of maturity than others who are over 25. Just putting it out there. -
The 1.7.7 update favorites
JSparks (DayZ) replied to Mathos (DayZ)'s topic in DayZ Mod General Discussion
Because an item doesn't exist in the game doesn't mean it can't be created. After all, this a mod. Anything's possible.
