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If I can make direct chat detect when I talk then I can key bind the radio channel to a PTT button correct?

I will have to look into that. I mean don't get me wrong, it's way better then the mod. Atleast I don't have to flip through side, vehicle, group, global, etc. anymore.Is there a way to make direct detect von?

Yes, but you still have to switch between direct/radio to change without any audio cues. Sometimes you need to double check to make sure you are on the right chat channel. I have used the in game radios as a source of communication with a guy I bumped into, and the flip flop from radio to direct then Toggle or PTT chat was the only sloppy part if communicating with him and new people we encountered. I also hate that icon in the corner lol, if direct was separate and always open it would not be needed since radios would beep when opening/closing a channel.Hell I wouldn't even care if there was in ingame option to mute yourself(make that be the icon lol), I mainly just want the chat channels separated for ease of communicationg

I was thinking about how possible it would be to set all the optics to be 3d scopes like arma 3(including long range scopes). Only thing I find weird about arma 3D optics is that they don't use the picture in picture technology the game has built into it. If the 3D scopes used picture in picture wouldn't that solve the issue with peripheral vision being zoomed in with the optic? Having peripheral vision when aiming through an optic that provides an adjustable or fixed zoom is important in having natural depth perception; aim, acquire target, range, precision aim, squeeze should all be able to be done without having to drop out of your sights or pull back your zoom level.

Yes, so instead of aiming down sights causing the whole screen to zoom it will just bring up the optics and display picture on picture like the rear cam or gunner cam in Arma 3 vehicles. Doesn't really need to be 3d also, could just be an out of focus 2D overlay with the picture in picture sight giving the 3D appearance(though I don't think it is possible with the weapon/attachment system)

I mean for not having to cycle channels, see the icon in the corner or having to use PTT to open direct chat. PTT would be linked to radio comms only, direct would happen just by speaking. No need to enforce anything since the purpose is for ease of ingame communication making it easier, not to combat 3rd party chat. If someone wants to put dayz on a separate mic channel, so be it. They will be able to chat with their buddies but not in the game world without a second mic, that could be their downfall.

I don't think the problem comes from hardcore players. I play hardcore and haven't heard a single person care about what goes on with regular servers since we don't have to deal with it. I think the issue actually comes from people who want to see their character in 3rd without the combat downfalls of encountering someone over using it to disadvantage others.

I totally take advantage of them in game lol, I just don't mean to. I talk with my friends on steam because I'm not that RP crazy that I feel like searching the map to find them or not be able to talk when we separate for a bit.

What about locking it open purely for the other reasons I stated? Not even as a combatant for exploiting. I even want to heard radio beeps then I hit the PTT buttonI mean forced open global chat would be insanely obnoxious, but direct chat is just another ingame sound that has a radius of effect

I get what you are saying, and I appreciate your input and taking part in the conversation, it's better then just throwing around theory and speculation with everyone else lol.My point though is that you would have to take that extra step to set it up purposely instead of just being there by design, I agree that exploiters will find a way no matter what. I think there is a way to reward people who want to play legit though, and sometimes the only way to do that is to force a mechanic. If eating and drinking had great RP benefits but were not required for survival, people would just stop doing it once they were bored of it(what kills vanilla skyrim's feel for economy). For me like I said, I would rather not even have to flip between radio/direct chat or double tap caps and see the icon on the screen in order to speak to someone I just bumped into, even at the risk of them hearing me talk over steam chat. I might be the minority In this but it's food for thought

Yeah their are always work around, like I can call my buddies from my phone and avoid chat going through my computer all together, I still think it would reduce the issue though, like you said you would still have the option to mute your mic if you don't want your background noise to come through.(cutting you off from 3rd party chat also)Personally I would even rather not have to flip between direct and radio channels also, 1 button push to open radio comms or just speak plainly when you want to communicate with someone in your area. May even increase verbal communication when you don't have to fumble your controls to open direct communication

If you muted it wouldn't that mute it for 3rd voip aswell?I know some will complain, but the community is already split on the issue. I use steam chat and personally wouldn't care if while talking to my buddies on steam I was also speaking in the game world

So i guess kick starter should be shut down then? If you are paying for an unfinished product you have accepted the associated risk you just stated. And there are much more risky things in life then the loss of the $30 required to gain access to an incomplete game. Wait till you buy a house, invest in a renovation project or run a business lol

FOV can somewhat be solved by turning LRS into a 3d scope like arma3, high FOV would still only expand peripheral vision.(specially if it was picture in picture, since it would be independent of FOV setting) Gamma/Brightness can be solved by locking it to character creation and with the introduction of accelerated night/day cycle 3rd part voip can be solved by forcing direct to be always open and PTT(push to talk) would only be used for radio comms, reduce direct radius when using in game radios to give them an advantage over 3rd party voip. Nope of these will per say stop exploiting all together, people who want to exploit will adapt, but would help

Try flipping to experimental and launch?

Yes. For the people who can take it for face value on what it is, then make suggestions, this provides a lot of data for the development team to make the game better. Release date is less important then the game at finished state having features that make it enjoyable and I'm glad they are taking time to get it right. I think some people just need to learn how to turn it off and do something else for awhile if they loose interest... you can always turn it back on again after a meal/sleep/leaving the house/playing another game To the development team: I know you have had a massive negative influx from people demanding updates, content they want, ect. But know that for everyone who complains you have a large following that is in support of what you are doing and are quiet. Belligerence likes being louder and more obnoxious then everyone else

Once modding is supported I'm sure we will get some great JSRS sounds anyways

To me that would be like removing the crawling/limping when breaking your leg. It way be annoying, but being disabled by the effect is kind of the point.

The engine already supports wind direction effecting the environment. Smoke and clouds already travel with the wind directionThey should keep adding core mechanics they want in prior to fixing other things though, why have to fix things twice when adding in a new core mechanic breaks what you just fixed. You need to lay the whole foundation before constructing walls and you definitly don't start painting till construction is done.

Even just give text feedback whenever the wind changes then the gesture could be used on the fly. And to not give off compass headings use the players body as the point of reference(front, back, ride side, left side) Eg: if you are facing north and the wind is blowing south it would hit you on the front.

My wife is addicted to that candy crush game and will play some win games like Mario games. She does actually enjoy watching me play dayz and other more complex games(specially story driven) mainly she doesn't play games like that because she isn't comfortable with the controls and has no interest in learning them

I think simply it has to do with that video games in general are more populated by males then TV show viewers

So I just bumped into Yusen on experimental DE-4 again. He seems to be under a new name though, but wasn't able to get it(I could tell by his voice). This time he has a friend with him also, they are doing the same thing with teleporting to you then trying to get you to tell you where you are from, I have no clue what they plan on doing with that information but they must have a purpose for asking it. Game key theft by finding your steam account?

Ok I see the point is totally lost on you guys, if you want to continue this thread and argue amongst yourselves it's all yours. Since this feels like I'm trying to explain calculus to an elementary student I'm moving on. To those who want to take something constructive from this, I wish you well.

My job is to be paranoid lol. On a serious note, I don't claim to know exactly what his intention is, I'm just always wary about people who adamantly attempt to gain personal information from others even if it seems insignificant, specially hackers. My background is primarily in physical security/planning and criminal investigatons, I am not #1 in cyber security so I'm not 100% fluent in steams security protocols, but in most cases they will gain legitimate access to your account anyways by bits of information you volunteer+research. What I don't want to see is someone from the community get victimized, my intention is to provide a little insight to raise awareness and hopefully not see that happen.