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I've noticed that after a while, everyone who "gears up" ends up looking like uniformed military. Everyone ends up dressing nearly the same as they "upgrade" their equipment for more space. My simple suggestion would be that, players be able to customize and perhaps combine gear to look like they are more of a part of the dirty, torn, apocalyptic aesthetic set by Day Z. A game so close to Arma really needs to stand apart visually. We don't want the game to just become another military game. Adding textures to military (as well as ALL other) clothing to make them look rough, patchy, dirty, and sewn together with other clothes would be a great way to add that Day Z flavor in the way the players look. Being able to layer clothing? Scarves and Hoods? Or perhaps a way to wear traditional military styled clothing in a different way. Open shirt or sleeves rolled up. Torn off? There are a lot of possibilities to add a new flavor to the game. Slight blood stains, tears, unraveling seams. A tarnished zombie apocalypse garb. Just something to think about. I'm loving the game, huge supporter, and looking forward to its future. Keep up the amazing work devs! * attached some examples

Okay. This is a complete discussion thread because I'm not sure how I feel about skateboards being part of the game myself. Some friends and I were talking about skateboarding while playing DayZ and the subject just sort of came up. How would they work in game? Would they only be allowed on paved roads? Would they be an item hanging from your backpack? Could they also be used as a weapon? The point is... they could be a cheap (albeit rare) form of transportation down main roads and the like. It's something neat to think about but the last thing we need is for the standalone to become an mmo skatepark. lol. I am interested to hear some other opinions.

I'm sure they plan to. I'm excited to see what all they come up with.

Yes. Very cool. You could last together logs gathered in the forest.

Good post. I'm sure the devs have stuff like this planned as part of Day Z aesthetic. Odds are, we will start to see more and more over the coming months.

Great post. I'd love to see some holster variations. Maybe the ability to equip 2 at one time? Who knows! lol.

Maybe, but this is all speculation. Don't make a post saying that it's fact.

No. Just visual. Like a soldier would spawn in military fatigues.

Why? You're really killing the immersion of the game and making it less fun for other players. This guide is pointless and not helpful for new players as well. Please take more time and concern when trying to put together a "guide". Thank you.

Yep.

I like this idea. It would not give anyone an unfair advantage and could add some cool role-playing and story elements when interacting with other players.

I think this idea would be a neat addition to the game.

I wouldn't mind seeing some zombies missing limbs. Crawler zombies without legs gnashing out at your ankles as you pass them by. Maybe stationary zombies? Like ones that have been so destroyed all they can do is slump next to a car and growl at you, possibly alerting other zeds in the area. I could see simple (yet realistic) zombies like this becoming part of the game.

My thoughts exactly.

Starting with nothing is a big part of the game. Simple as that.

Yeah. Not sure this would work. Then what about if you are playing and have to leave real quick? You are unable to log out just because players or zombies are around? Not sure that would really work well as a game mechanic.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Nothing could be worse... just kill me instead. Let the beard live!

Now that's a great idea. Rags for repairs.

This would be amazing.

yeah man. that's the key. find ones that work well for you and stick to them.

Great post man. Rocket is a truly amazing person and I think we all look up to him and the developers. Keep up the amazing work guys!

Fear is real in DayZ... I love it.

Very cool. I love that the game has things like this already.

Not a fan of this idea. A sanity system is something that DayZ doesn't really need.