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I really don't care either way on this one. It really boils down to the situation. However, I do enjoy the random conversations and human interactions I get with people :D But once item degradation is fully-implemented (i.e. ruined items no longer work) and combat logging is fixed there will be a LOT less KoS for gear and more hold ups. KoS will still happen when somebody has all the gear they need, but if you need something that a target might have and you risk ruining it by killing him, KoS will be curbed a bit. Until then, please stop making KoS threads people...it doesn't help.

Both of these guys are correct. 1) Right click box of ammo and select 'empty'. 2) Take magazine off m4 by right clicking it. 3) Drag emptied ammo onto magazine to fill it. 4) Reload mag into gun.

I think the thirst and hunger are switched around in this explanation. IRL, you need more water than you do food since the human body is composed of ~90% water. Also in-game, I always get the healthy status by eating about 3 cans of food, then filling up at a well (i.e. more water than food). Not 100% sure on this, but it has worked for me and my friends. ^This. The sick status is bugged atm, so if you aren't 'healing' or 'healthy' yet, make sure to clean your wounds. If its working you should get suddenly 'sick', then you'll see messages such as 'My wounds look cleaner'. Hope this helps!

The m4 is garbage at over ~200m in this game, but it has magazines and can be reloaded quickly (and its a bullet-hose). The mosin is good up to ~800m and is a 1 shot kill in the chest and head, but doesn't use magazines and can only hold 5 bullets at a time. In summary, the m4 is good CQB with fast reloading but the mosin is deadly at range and CQB but has slow reload and less clip capacity. It really boils down to personal preference. I personally use the mosin, and will probably not go back unless the m4 gets a buff to its accuracy.

So, in 15mins after your first spawn you learned what saline solution, morphine, sticks+bandages, blood bags, tetracycline, disinfectant, and painkillers all do? What about what the cryptic hunger/thirst/sick messages you keep receiving? Don't forget about learning the distance to zero your weapons so that you don't waste all your ammo. I'm going to go ahead and call bs. Dayz does take skill and there is a pretty steep learning curve, much like Demon/Dark Souls. And that learning curve will continue to get steeper as more content gets introduced. Personally I don't care when people spawnkill or KoS me, because I take it as a lesson (avoid roads, zigzag when being shot at, etc). Just remember the golden rule of Dayz Alpha: don't get attached to your gear!

Once they introduce more zombies and (hopefully) wandering hordes, the type of zombie won't really matter a whole lot. I like this idea of different zombies, but not like L4D2. Walkers, runners, and military zombies in the bases (with kevlar, etc) would be an interesting addition.

You CAN get sick from wells in the game (experience). But IRL, well water is about as clean as bottled water due to the fact that it is ground water and is filtered through the soil. But yes, pond water needs to get you sick a lot more often.

Not true. You can use disinfectant on EVERYTHING. In fact, you can get sick from not disinfecting IV's and other medical supplies.

I read these symptoms and anything that uses an alcohol tincture to cure, antibiotics works just as well fyi.

The best method to eating/drinking is to eat a couple cans of food, then drink at a well until you get a message 'My stomach is full' or 'I feel stuffed'. If you eat or drink more after that message, you will vomit. Charcoal tabs only work for poisoning, such as eating rotten food.

The .357 ammo is currently in game but the magnum spawn is bugged. Rocket said he'll fix it in the next patch. As for other guns, the mosin nagant is the 'hunter rifle' of the game. It hasn't been confirmed what guns rocket will put in the final release, but I'm sure he will have many of the same guns that were in the mod. Hope that helps!

I'm not a fan of KoS because I love the unique interactions you can come across playing with other people. However, without it this game will most likely die because many people love the pvp aspect and it is necessary because it adds to the tension of survival. There are already some subtle mechanics that deter people from KoS'ing, like ruining the gear you would like to loot from them. If the devs introduced another SUBTLE mechanic like the current one (or when they make zombies harder to kill) then KoS may be reduced, but it will NEVER be eliminated! A morality system is not the answer and rocket has already stated that he dislikes the bandit system from the mod. In my experience, people are more useful alive and watching my back but there will always be the Governors of the world.

This is true banditry. Steal what you need and give them what you can spare for their trouble. Glad to see some thieves still have honor :D However if they were uncooperative, you would have been within your rights to feed them disinfectant lol.

Also, don't forget your camo clothing and the abundance of trees that you can hide in.

The best way to find which direction its coming from is to have 7.1 surround unfortunately. My headphones (logitech G35) have pseudo-surround sound and I can pinpoint it pretty well. Other than that, its pretty difficult.

This is a very good attitude to take in military bases. It may save your life being cautious. But remember that with high-risk, comes high-reward! Just make sure you use the crouch and walking stances to lower the chance that somebody hears your footsteps. Also, STAY off the roads while traveling if you can. Just my 2 cents.

Try going to a northern tent spawn to avoid most of the kos'ers. But yeah, NW airfield has the best chance imo. If you're by yourself try doing a night run and being stealthy. Most KoS'ers don't like playing on night servers :D

I believe the sickness indicator is bugged atm. You should get a pop up saying 'My wounds look cleaner' if the antibiotics are working.

Saline IV's work for both restoring blood (color) and reviving from unconscious. I have tested this with my friends, so I can confirm. I haven't had a reaction from wrong blood type yet, but my buddies were all O type...so theres that lol.

lawl. Camping new spawns on the coast...using your m4's against their axes im guessing? Silly KoS'ers. Try something challenging like being a wasteland medic or a true bandit by holding up ppl near the northern roads...and NOT killing them.

After wearing all of the types of backpacks in the game, I am feeling a little let down by the lack of backpack options. I mean, I can run around with full TTsko camo and blend in exceptionally well with the terrain, but then I have a NEON green (or red, etc) backpack to point out my location to potential enemies. I realize there is an olive green alice pack, but you have to sacrifice 5 slots for a pack that doesn't really blend in too well. Implementing a TTsko pack to go with my clothes would be an amazing idea (even if you have to sacrifice inventory slots like the alice pack). Anyone else agree with this?

The devs have already overhauled the inventory system, so I don't forsee them changing it a whole lot. But I do think it still needs tweeking. For example: the vicinity is a little small. You literally need to be on top of the item to get it in the inventory and items that are on lockers or shelves don't always appear in the vicinity due to this.

Unless you want to be a KoS'er, I would suggest walking that fine line between suspicion and trusting. For example: If somebody yells 'friendly' don't shoot them immediately, but don't trust them completely yet either. If you ask whether somebody is friendly and don't get a response in voip or chat, then shooting them or running away is completely alright. Remember being a bandit doesn't necessarily mean that you NEED to kill everyone. Just take what you want/need and leave them with their life (its much better than starting all over). Hope that helps! Edit: I play the game a lot like I live..I try to be a good guy, but shit happens and I still have to worry about myself foremost. But everyone has different playstyles.

Make sure the clip is not 'ruined'. Thats the problem I ran into when my FX didn't work

Its hard to tell atm because the sick notification is bugged. I'm hoping the well water is clean, otherwise I might have 285375 diseases lol Edit: Check these threads about sickness and healing: http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/157574-info-if-wounded-make-sure-to-use-those-antibiotics/ http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/157525-no-hungerthirst-statuses-does-not-mean-you-are-healing-heres-how-you-heal/