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~Lethal Creatures~ DayZ community, with the horrors of Chernarus in the wake of your fears, who knows what else is out there waiting to lap up your flesh, surround you in packs, slither through the grass, or swarm from a hive? Descend from a web, or from the sky? Nothing- Nothing is there except the Zeds, and more than cautious human beings willing to chop you in half and blast your brains on the ground. Doesn't it keep you on your seat? What about the fear of Mountain Lions, lurking in the night, behind shrubs and shadows. Or the Wolves in packs of 4, howling in the distance, but shredding your skin in a minute? Or the rattle, or hiss, of Slithering Reptiles, with a blinding spray, or poisonous venom. Maybe Buzzards waiting for a death, but are too impatient and hungry, they do the job themselves? Do you find yourself having to take cover to bandage, rest, eat or sleep? Be careful of that web above, You may not be the only one threatened. Taking a stroll through the woods.. and the sound of a buzzing community surround the area, you happen to take a wrong step-You think you can get away? Well don't worry about it, because this isn't in the game. But it should be. Don't you think?

This is a simple question with a simple answer. I need to know where Cherno is based, even though it is fictional. I need it for reasons I don't want to reveal quite yet. I think you'll all like it very much. Where on the map would I look?

There is no real reason to discuss this, you pretty much covered it. Flashlights are one handed. Why is the other hand made useless while you use it?

I agree about bringing life to the skies, Instead of just wandering to find materials for survival, watch for the skies and see what it tells you.

-Canned Food- With the Developers working on what loot will be found where. Random or not - Let's discuss what food can be found. Survivors, of all kinds, all struggle to find food in Chernarus. Where the hell is it? You think all there is to survive on is rotten kiwi and beans? No. I don't think so. So let's begin. We'll list some canned food you would expect to come across in a facility, home, or tent- Fruit - PeachesApricotsMandarinsOrangesBlueberriesApplesMangoPearsApplesaucePineappleCherriesVegetables - Sliced PotatoesSliced CarrotsGreen Beans CornPeasBlack Eyed PeasOlivesAsparagusArtichoke HeartsPeeled TomatoesMushroomsBeetsPeppersOkra Zucchini Meat & Poultry - Chicken BreastSPAMHamCorned BeefRoast BeefVienna SausagePork Seafood - TunaPink SalmonAlbacoreSardinesCrab MeatClam MeatOyster MeatMackerelCaviarOctopus Legs I would continue on with a list of perishable foods, but I want to discuss one thing at a time here. Please - Constructive criticism and productive responses. Let's produce the best survival game the history of gaming has ever seen.

I know it is, I meant cooked as in put on a skillet and dried out a little bit. Or heated up at least. Is adding new varieties of food even a good idea? Or is everyone alright with canned beans, it's just food. Nothing too important.

The idea of picking up schematics to build anything is brilliant.

=Zombie Brutality= I can't stop picturing the ultimate Zed encounter. I did my best to find a clip similar to my thoughts, but there was no match. I still want to discuss how Zeds could be in DayZ - Here are a few points I will make now - How the Zeds Take a BulletIf the Only Way to Kill a Zed is Head shotHow Impact Affects a ZedThe Damage a Zed Can InflictThe Subtlety a Zed Can HaveThe Sounds a Zed Will Make& What it Takes to Attract a ZedMany confuse DayZ with a survival simulator - and many are wrong. DayZ is a game of survival, strategy, and will. A few more things, but those are key components. At the moment, DayZ is an Early Access game that consists of Canned Beans, Canteens, and PvP. What of the Zombies? Well.. The Zombies in DayZ are nothing but non-collidable pests that smack you around and... well that's it. It's not even that entertaining to kill them, because they don't fall on impact, they just drop. Let me show you a few clips on how . Zombies should be in DayZ . ___________________________________________________________________ These clips above are my example on how Zombies in DayZ should behave, this would be a perfect horror immersion. Just imagine this story - This is the intense situation you should get stuck in when you make naive decisions for survival. You should've just hit the Zed and ran, but firing off 2 rounds attracted them as far as the sound traveled. I want to give some examples of sounds Zeds would make - what you would hear in the horizon, or around a corner. Be warned - these are a bit graphic. _____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ The Zeds so far look alright. I've given enough examples to discuss, I would show pictures of what Zeds could looks like aswell. But DayZ has a long way to go. So let us take advantage of the time to implement perfection, horror, and the encounters of DayZ. Let's make the survival game of tomorrow, and let's make it great. It will be worth it.

That's actually a great point, I wouldn't want all the Zeds to be agile or fast. Based on level of infection - is how the Zed's psychosis affects itself. And what I mean is - some are more sensitive to movement and sound than others, some can see you clearly and some have to wait for movement to attack. But to hit a Zed with a blunt weapon to knock it down or break limbs would impair it, as to destroying the heart or brain would eliminate it.

This is a great idea, I have considered being able to impair the Zed without actually killing it. I mentioned that a headshot only would actually kill the Zed, but the point is to escape it in a tight situation, Like post above - to impair without actually executing.

I don't want to be ill-constructive here... But this has been discussed before, and it would be best to move onto other subjects and suggestions - and close this thread.

Then don't put yourself in that situation. And if you are in that situation-and can't land a headshot that you know of.. Run.

-Military Relief Drops- Scavengers, Heroes, Bandits, and Survivors scour Chernarus for food, water, and supplies to survive DayZ. Though facilities, bases, and homes have food, ammo, water, and necessities - What about the actual Military, and what is left of it? I've watched a few apocalypse films lately just to get an idea of what I would expect in Planet Earths darkest days, and Military Relief is one of those things. Without Military personnel risking their lives to extract survivors to no where, they would do what they could to help out. Why? Because with healthy survivors, there's hope for humanity. These Relief drops wouldn't be common, they would be scattered, maybe 17 on the whole map. At the most. Survivors to come across would be very lucky, especially for what could be inside. Here's what we could expect to find inside a Military Relief Drop - [some images for reference below] FoodWaterFirst Aid (Bandages - Vitamins - I.V. - Blood Transfusion Kit - Etc.)Warm Clothing - Protective ClothingSmall FirearmsAmmunitionSmall BladesHatchets Small Tools (Screwdrivers - Can Openers - Hammers - Nails)Wooden BoardsAnd whatever you feel should be found in a Relief DropNow like I said, These would not be common, but they would be jackpots. I feel that just because a Zombie Outbreak occurred - doesn't mean the Military doesn't exist. And maybe a cargo plane flying above could be a hint as to where you would find a drop. Please discuss how you would feel about these drops.

This is what I want as far as Zombies -

If you think it's that easy - do it for them, huh? They are already working on this, there is more than one person in Development that has already addressed the issue. Now for other suggestions, that is was forum directors are for. When they like a suggestion, they suggest it to a Developer, and the Developers discuss on how to implement the idea, and it's immersion. Haha - Instant tenderizer.

Haha, and when that scavenger thinks he's picked off everyone who saw it, he goes to loot it, then BAM. You are dead.

-Character Customization- I see plenty of posts about 3 different player models wearing different clothes all over Chernarus being non-realistic and ridiculous to a high degree. Many may not see this being addressed on the forums, but let's discuss details in Custom Character Creation. It may be hard the immerse in the engine SA runs on. But SA is a separate product so they are able to tweak it, correct? A sub menu and scale for facial and body detail would make unique Characters a possibility - and would hook a ton more customers to the game, because we all love to add our own touches. Below I will list a few games that are popular for customization and player diversity. And maybe when you create your own face, a bandit may like it and will hesitate to blow it off! ;) ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ These games listed above are not exactly I am trying to implement, it's the scales and character detail are what I am trying to show you - DayZ is in Alpha, and every suggestion counts. I will remind you that this is the perfect time to get ideas in. Let's place the building blocks of tomorrows game, It will be worth it.

Awh man, Sorry. I didn't know there was already a topic. I LOVE creating characters, every detail, I am very detail orientated.This would absolutely sell DayZ for me, among other thiongs I've suggested, Character Customization is top of the list.

So leave them to catch the infection and die off, leaving their stuff in sheds and shelters they hid in. Even leave them around the shed or shelter as Zeds to kill off.

Not to "spread negativity". But BigMike has a valid point, and these Berets are to show other players that you will give them a chance. It is up to them to trust you. I know that adding stats to clothing or weapons would be "hella tight" - But DayZ isn't that kind of game, DayZ is about significance, strategy, and survival. If you want to be camouflaged, strip down to your skin and hide prone on the ground, or even against a tree, I don't know- If you want accuracy, find a rifle. If you want moral, be good to the good and savage to the evil. But no stats-That is not the strategy DayZ is proposing. That all I have to say, and nothing more.

I would say that they mostly have food, water, and first aid (random first aid item). Maybe random ammo or self defense armament. I would say these drops should be rare - scattered - in randomly placed (more like encoded to spawn 12 drops in a selection of 60 places on the Chernarus map) The items within would be significant relief for survival. The "rare" item could be kevlar, or helmets, along the lines of clothing, or bags. Maybe even flashlights, batteries. I could go on and on. No weapons except for small pistols in my opinion.

And perhaps lead to usable vehicle construction - like these - Heavy Metal Deathtraps: http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/169950-heavy-metal-deathtraps-of-tomorrow/#entry1727937

MRE's should not be in Chernarus because it was not a war zone, it was a scattered community struck by an infectious outbreak sending people into blind psychotic rage. You will find Perishables and Canned Food - Like so - Link: http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/170220-new-canned-food/#entry1731047

I do like this idea, so people can be quick and take a swig of noxious liquid, or inspect it first to make sure it's safe. And in a world like DayZ, I would carry poison in a canteen just for those special MOTHERF-

Wearing a Beret to pose as a specific figure to other survivors is your choice, Either choose to look welcoming - or choose to keep your face intact.