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As this is an alpha, what he did there is investigation. Not exploiting. He is confirming the instance of non-spawing items at this particular location. After all, this topic is about item spawning, not server hopping to gain a benefit against other players. It is a known issue, but everyone reported issues they found in this manner, it would only be better for the devs.

The reason that it is alpha is exactly why the original poster made this thread. We are the testing crew, hence he is doing everyone a favour by pointing out possible issues that may arise if it is ignored in the process of development and the addition of further equipment. This is why saying 'it is alpha' is silly. Testing, observing and forming opinions and thoughts is what we do as early access players. Our suggestions may not always be the ideal, but at least we try and raise our voices.

They sure can punch people, though.

What, you have a desire for jam and jelly? I guess you want to beak bread first, in that case. Apocalyptic scones, anyone?

the current gun rarity across all weapons across the board? I would like that. Especially if ammo becomes more precious. Is till find enough ammo that it could be used as candy, even if weapons are really rare outside military barracks/military offices. Edit: Granted, we shall see what happens once loot respawns are functional and the deer stands start having loot. (Would make sense to find shotgun and hunting rifle ammo there, as well as hunting equipment. Rarely a worn or damaged weapon. I would love to find a damaged rifle at a hunting stand, (which explains why it was abandoned.) then restore it with weapon kits.

This is why I am looking forward to loot respawns, so that servers do not become devoid of loot after two hours of players scrounging every nook and cranny. Sadly, server hoppers will still exist even then as long as there is nothing stopping them from using the tactic.

Currently, Hardcore servers and Regular servers have separate character slots. (works that way for me, at least.) Have fun and thank the hives.

Technically speaking, covering your anti-stab west with an entire roll of duct tape would create a monster of a vest. At least against enemies like zombies and players with basic slashing implements. Duct Tape is scary...

Start here: http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Crafting

I personally belive that the optimal point comes when there are lots of weapon types in the game, from the rare military rifle that is not in pristine condition without a coveted cleaning kit, to the hunting rifle with a decent scope, to bows and improvised spears. (Kitchen knife, rope and a stick anyone? Range = safer zombie killing) Then, you make the weapons you simply pick up decently rare. So a weapon is an amazing find, while ammo might be just as difficult. Currently, ammo is being treated like candy.

Honestly, the only thing more annoying than several topics covering the same subject over the course of a week, is people saturating these threads with 'search function' complaints. Thanks for warning everyone about the cleaning kits, mate.

I enjoy the mosin the most, simply because it is currrently the only weapon that feels like a rifle. Though, I have yet to have a chance to try the double-barrel with slugs. One of my favourite types of ammo. I am pretty much fine with any changes the developers want to make to the M4, not my weapon of choice but it is better than nothing. What I would really like to see, however. Is the sawn-off shotgun taking the sidearm-slot.

I prefer first person, so I am quite happy with hardcore servers. What I REALLY like about it is the fact it effectively gives us two character slots. Now I can play even when my friends are not on and not lose any of our progress. I now use hardcore for lone-wolf style game play and the regular servers with friends. Cheers.

In regards to the people talking about character resets. I am not finding that my characters are resetting, but I am instead finding that I have one character for regular servers and another for all hardcore server. Did some hopping only for the sake of determining if this behaviour is constant. So far it seems to be. One specific character for every hardcore server I join. Another character for every regular. Gear and position of course being constant. Good stuff. I really like this.

The pitch black nature of the Chernaurus night is perfectly realistic for the first five minutes in darkness when walking out of the light. The problem is that it does not account for eye-adaption. With no light pollution and no clouds. (Clouds that we disable for improved performance anyway.) The milky way is a bloody light-show. After thirty minutes you can see the ground just fine in grey, hazy highlights. As long as you are not inside somewhere or in a forest where the trees obscure the stars. If you looked up after 30 minutes with that level of light-pollution, you would see a beautiful array of colours and stars you have never been able to see before. Which is why the night should not be nearly as dark, with the exception of overcast conditions.