Mr Jizz

I'm calling foul on the Engraved 1911. I don't think it exists. A lie? No, probably a distraction. Maybe they designed it, but NO ONE has found one. I've seen 4 press vests personally, and recent pics of the Anti-stab vest have surfaced. Supposedly these are the rarest of the rare. In the absence of proof, the engraved 1911 is a flying spaghetti monster. Or a white whale.

I found a pristine M4 in a Log Cabin this morning. See: Sneaky server update Wrong again homeslice. See: Dean Hall at Rezzed; Roadmap of DayZ This is a stupid and immature perspective that will only garner you support from other weak-minded players. Killing for the challenge? Not Ok, but I get it. Killing literally just to upset another player, even if they [generally] didn't buy the game to play that way, not Ok. Go here if you want to go back and forth about KOS. Your people await you there. /rant

If you cater to PVP ultimately you end up with douchebags that kill Bambies. Cities are rightfully the most dangerous place to be during an apocalypse; more people, more infected, more possibilities. New spawning mechanic means no more New-Spawns/Bambies in Cherno/Elektro. New spawns will now benefit from time and space to gather gear before entering a large town, making it less of a turkey-shoot for KoSers hiding in buildings.

Maybe this, but more likely because of the people committing suicide to get another chance at spawning in Cherno and Elektro. They want the quickest possible path to a weapon, more PVP, revenge.. who knows. Personally I like spawning far from those death traps because it gives me an opportunity to survive. Cherno/Elektro isn't much different from Omaha Beach in some servers. YET ANOTHER indication that the developers are gearing the game away from PVP FPS War-simulator. No.

What ^he said

Are you trying in Multiplay game servers?

Would you classify that press vest as black, or is it just something weird with the color in the photo?

OK, I KNOW this patch is not a magic bullet for every bug still present in the game, and getting excited about content in the presence of so many problems seems counter-productive, but remember that Chris and his team are committed to the art and content, not the bugs and zombies. Here's where you can go if all you want to do is complain. They (the art team) truly have an uphill battle when you consider that the amount of content will eventually be everyone's biggest gripe. Once the bugs are gone and the game is sufficiently difficult with Zombies that don't ghost walls, what's the first thing everyone will bitch about? That's right.. where's the content and more stuff?? I WANT MORE GUNS! Hence the ongoing push to add stuff and widen the 'variety' of Chenarus. There's a lot of interesting items coming with the next patch, but in the meantime I was wondering on people's thoughts regarding the newest firearm to be added, and what it means as the game's first and only SMG.

Me thinks the Skorpion is unlikely because it was most commonly manfactured in 32 ACP (vz.61), the variants (that actually saw production) were chambered in 9x18 Makarov (vz.82) and 380 (vz.83). All three would require them to add a new type of ammunition to loot spawns, which I believe Chris Torchia mentioned he didn't want to do. The MP5, PP-19 Bizon and UMP45 seem to be the most likely candidates with ammo currently in loot spawns. UMP45 - Tactically superior to the others, more expensive so less common in Eastern Bloc countries MP5 - Heavily produced, a good workhorse, used EVERYWHERE* PP-19 - cheap and commonly used in Eastern Bloc countires, but replaced by the Vityaz-SN in Russia If the MP5 were the one to be added, I'd love it to be the MP5K and have some sort of inventory reduction over most guns.. perhaps 3x2

I'm bringing this topic front and center because as the title suggests, when hunting is added to the game knives will finally be given their deserved respect as an essential survival tool. I decided to install a silencer on my M4, then found a bayonet shortly after. I was forced to pass it up for shortage of inventory space. Thus I remain sans blade. :( A knife is the single most important tool of survival after balls. I can honestly say I've never carried a knife in anything other than a sheath, and given the opportunity to grab one or craft one, who wouldn't? I don't think I need to explain this, so how about a knife sheath as an additional gear carrying option (similar to the chest holster), that doesn't require you to sacrifice another article of clothing or gear carrier (like the equipment vest does if you have the chest holster). Literally a standalone, belt-dangling, 2-slot, blade holster that accepts nothing but a knife. And by 'knife' I mean the kitchen knife, hunting knife, combat knife, and M9 bayonet. It would be great in the future to be able to make one from leather or other found-ingredients. It could also bring knives to a more prominent role, perhaps a sharpener as a new loot item, and more options for knives; like one of these bad boys..

I think that's the key.. whatever its gonna be, things like the FN P90 and PP-2000 seem more akin to CounterStrike. In a different post I highlighted the fact that most of the guns we've seen have been tied to either the story line or the geography. Mostly conservative choices. For example, I don't think we'll ever see the Desert Eagle or Barrett (at least I hope not). ..Makes the MP5 or PP-19 (9mm variant) more likely.

Correct. Also sort of pointless with the AKM already on the radar.

What about dynamically how it enters the game? Any SMG for that matter.. Perhaps small enough that it can't be seen hanging from your pack like the various rifles? How about making it 4x2 in the inventory (or twice the inventory height of the Sawed off IZH)? Furthermore, would you pitch your pistol if this were possible? Its a shame the AK-74U is chambered for NATO 5.56 .. would be great if you could get away with carrying just the SKS and AK74U if it were chambered the same. Still a good combo, but the point is sort of lost if you're still forced to carry to types of ammo. A packable SMG would even the playing field for people who want to carry a Mosin.

MP5 would be an obvious choice 10 years ago, but I feel like they're getting phased out in a lot of places.. At least in North America. That's why I'd lean towards the cheaper, more-common-in-the-Eastern-Bloc PP-19 Bizon-2-01 (9x19 NATO 9mm version) Interesting article: Is the SMG Dead? Not at SIG.

I believe this is the most misunderstood facet of the game development. Currently the melee options are terrible. With the exception of the fire ax, most are hopeless when it comes to dispatching infected. The best option is still a firearm, so to state that guns are present for the sake of PVP is baseless. If anything, the development team's attention to firearm detail and the widening variety therein is a vestigial hobby of a team previously working with gun porn like Arma 2. Let's look at the guns that have been added: Phase 1: M4A1 - the only modern assault weapon in the gameMosin Nagant 9130 - military by inception, hunting implement by modern standardsFNX45 - based on the FNP, in the US commonly used as a police duty weaponMagnum .357 - deadly in the right hands, but little more than a showcase and video game toy, rarely used in any RL situation, occasionally used as decorative or police sidearmPhase 2: IZH-43 Shotgun - hunting implementIZH-43 Shotgun (Sawed off) - home defense weaponB95 Double Barrell - hunting implementSKS - military born, assault by definition, outclassed immediately by AK-47. Largely used to inexpensively equip large armies of developing powers (e.g. the PLA)Phase 3: Sporter 10/22 - hunting/target shooting implement (the presence of large clips is purely a product of/for the gun community - never tactically relevant)CZ75 - police sidearm1911 - similar to the Magnum, mostly a showcase piece or weapon of preference. Military in origin, perhaps tied to the US presence in ChenarusAmphibia S - bizarre choice. A bastardized mutant of a Nambu pistol, designed for target shooting, adopted for military training(?) and hitmen​Upcoming Implements: Walther P38CrossbowBow & ArrowAKMArma 2 had 73 guns in the official version. Of this, 48 were military assault rifles and variants, machine guns and sniper [not hunting] rifles. Though the game has not been left devoid of military hardware, there is only one modern military assault rifle, and two antiques. The Mosin (like the Mauser K98) is a war relic that is presently used for hunting and collecting. The rest of that line is squarely focused on being light, civilian or police issue hardware. I contend that the P38 is in fact proof of my position. There's no talk of M16's, SCAR's, G36's, FN FAL's, G3's, P90's, AK-varaiants, Bullpups, M249's, etc... because efficient, sustained PVP combat is not the intention or direction of the game. Precisely. And its not a waste of resources; last I checked they're adding cholera and fireplaces, not thermal-sight attachments and grenades. Dean is going to make survival so damn hard that the 'moderates' or what I call "incidental-KoS'ers" will become a thing of the past. More people will find reasons to interact, not simply kill. I blame paranoia in part, and boredom to a certain extent. Players will always be a source of tension, but by creating an environment so challenging that not cooperating is a source of tension, the game will achieve its apogee.

Last bump..

Anyone here been to the Czech Republic (other than the obvious folks)? Anyone think Prague would be a badass place to carry on the game? Well keep dreaming, I bet that's a designer's nightmare!! What I believe to be very possible is an affluent suburb, perhaps up to the north for a little different sort of feel.. This is Český Krumlov (pronounced "Chesky Krumloff" for my fellow North Americans). It is a beautiful example of traditional, historic Bohemian architecture and style that escaped the monolithic grey, industrial monotony of the soviet occupation. Though it fell into disrepair during that time, the Czech government has spared no expense restoring it to its former glory. In lieu of the perceived monotony of many of the rural villages and industrial towns (which is accurate and not to be changed), what if some future development gave us a facsimile of what I've pictured above? It could have its own character, a unique old-world urban feel and perhaps a castle. I think the designers have done a great job thus far; I'm merely attempting to add to the idea pool.

I found mine in a grocery store in Polana. They are still spawning, but I can't speak to the rate of spawning specifically. What I considered is that [like me] people may be holding them in their inventory for the impending patch rather than passing over them as they did in the past. Honestly I used to see them everywhere, but I think that had more to do with the fact that they were useless and people ignored them. Soon enough knives, matches, cooking pots and propane canisters will fall onto higher demand. Grocery stores, Red brick "center hallway" houses, construction sites, town workshops, and firehouses are all places I've seen them recently. Its like 1911 magazines.. when you want something it seems impossible. Then one day you find 2 in the same building at the airfield :) . KEEP LOOKING!

Is there a black version of the Press Vest? I've only found the Blue one.

bump

But you do realize its implied, right? Its one thing to avoid a penalty, but its another thing entirely when a disproportionate amount of players KOS for reasons like inherent mistrust or pure spite. His MO with that statement is that he would like to see a reduction in KoS behavior, and he wants the game mechanics and environment to produce that end holistically. The banditry absolutely has a place in the game, I liken them to the badguys in Book of Eli; but I've always argued that there's a fundamental problem with EVERYBODY having a bloodthirsty approach to other players. Personally I try to steer clear. I use cover and stealth to get into and out of an area as quickly as I can. It's a shame because IRL I truly believe people would be more sympathetic to people in the same situation. I agree with your sentiment though.. the game can't distinctly penalize you for killing another player. IRL I believe notions like morality and kharma would be an incentive to not do something inhuman. Perhaps total "ruining" of gear is a good middle ground.

My buddy Old Crow Whiskey..

I keep a helmet stowed for incursions, I feel like I have a nice hybrid of friendly/camouflaged. I miss my green Zmijovka Cap, it really helped the friendly appeal. Doesn't do well against zombies :rolleyes:

Is that sawed off??? I didn't think it was possible yet!