Chaos, you sound like someone who has a taste for the 'narrative of DayZ'. I'm part of a small but diverse group that is playing DayZ Origins, which is a mod that I think will help you transition into regular DayZ quite well. Here are some things about it: There is house building, so you can store stuff you need for later.We play a mix of Bandits and Heroes. The Humanity system in Origins is really simple and, as you get better, you get some pretty cool skins.We have plenty of guns and are always looting barracks/airfields for more.Expect to go out on repetive loot runs. But unlike other DayZ mods, you get to store your well-earned rewards in a secure place.There is a vehicle system that will make it easier for you to learn how to fix vehicles, as well as fly/drive them. You'll get more hands on experience with driving/repairing vehicles in 1-2 weeks of Origins than you will with 1-3 months of regular DayZ (considering that you are a beginner).It becomes more PVP-MMO like. Think of it as a Fallout 3+DayZ+WoW mixture. You're surviving but you have a small crew of companions+a base+storage to depend on. This results in a kind of narrative feel to Origins because not only are you always trying to survive, you're also trying to leave a 'legacy'. It's tribe oriented...not unlike what our ancestors used to do....but with guns and zombies (and mutants and AI Mercs and super zombies). In the end, it allows for more interaction with random players and clans. It forces you to do things you won't be too proud of, such as shooting innocent people who get too close to your rare gear, and it forces you to question your surroundings. Just because some group is a hero clan doesn't mean they won't shoot you, another hero, even if you do yell "friendly" at them and do you do the same in their shoes? Or just because one group is friendly now doesn't mean they won't turn their backs on you, do you swith allies to another group or continue? Those are just some of the ethical/moral dilemmas you'll encounter (moreso than regular DayZ) as you play. In the end, I really think you'll become a better player if you stick with us. That way, if you do decide to play regular DayZ as well, you will not only have more experience with the simple mechanics, but you'll be more familiar and efficient. It's the usual DayZ experience but at a much faster, movie-like pace. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you the TeamSpeak info.