The Road Warrior (DayZ)

1.08 reduce the lifetime of underground stashes from 45 Days, to only 14 Days. If your stash was more than 14 Days old there is a chance it was inadvertently wiped as a result of the change but I don't know for sure. But Jesus Christ a hidden stash for other a year buried in the middle of nowhere, no wonder the CLE is so messed up.

So by running the numbers and some tests I've concluded the following: A Single unarmed man can Punch through a Metal Wall/Gate in approximately; 1hr 20mins. 3 Unarmed Men can Punch through a Metal Wall/Gate in; 27mins. Whilst this seems rather improbable at first thought, this will quickly become the new meta rather than finding tools or explosives effectively making base building rather unrewarding. It can take hours to build just a single wall depending on finding the right tools and supplies to have it destroyed by someone that is literally unarmed in only an hour is rather upsetting. Alternatively three unarmed guys steam roll your gate in only half hour like termites as you were away from base or logged out for that mere half hour. EDIT: Worst case scenario; a simple AFK Macro or Auto-Clicker to take away your hard work effortlessly. Two ideas to balance: 1: Punching has a small chance to cause bleed, so consistent punching like this is difficult 2: Remove punching as a means of damaging bases. I wasn't sure if this belonged in the feedback track as this isn't a bug just a potential oversight. I also apologise for posting this both here and in the PC Update Thread just hoping for this to be corrected before it becomes the games new meta.

So by running the numbers and some tests I've concluded the following: A Single unarmed man can Punch through a Metal Wall/Gate in approximately; 1hr 20mins. 3 Unarmed Men can Punch through a Metal Wall/Gate in; 27mins. Whilst this seems rather improbable at first thought, this will quickly become the new meta rather than finding tools or explosives effectively making base building rather unrewarding. It can take hours to build just a single wall depending on finding the right tools and supplies to have it destroyed by someone that is literally unarmed in only an hour is rather upsetting. Alternatively three unarmed guys steam roll your gate in only half hour like termites as you were away from base or logged out for that mere half hour. EDIT: Worst case scenario; a simple AFK Macro or Auto-Clicker to take away your hard work effortlessly. Two ideas to balance: 1: Punching has a small chance to cause bleed, so consistent punching like this is difficult 2: Remove punching as a means of damaging bases. I wasn't sure if this belonged in the feedback track as this isn't a bug just a potential oversight.

I assume we're having the same issue. Whenever I set the Server Messages under the "Config Files" > "messages.xml" it just reverts to the default example messages and displays nothing to the players. I've contacted Nitrado with no luck, got a very generic blanket response in regards to server pre-orders which wasn't even brought up by myself. Either way I've continued with the ticket and awaiting further response. Picture of the issue attached:

@ImpulZ Can we get some details on how the time settings work within our server? I'd like to be able to set it so that days take about 4-6 Hours, reset and then start with an hour or so of night.

@ImpulZ 1. Any rough estimate on when we'll be able to kick/ban players from our servers? 2. Will the logs show player names and location when killing another player? I'm ideally looking to create a "public server" that's open to all with a simple trade centre in one of the towns but ban anyone that doesn't honor that one rule of the server. However the current implementation of having a single password would mean I'd have to change it near daily per incident, a blacklist option to go alongside the white-list when implemented would be ideal.

I understand that you may want to simplify the game, as the overcomplicated system in SCUM ruined the game. But DayZ is known as THE Survival Game and right now the survival elements are lackluster. Especially the lack of Bone Breaks that made gunfights so much more intense. I understand over complexity is scary to newcomers but load screen tips could help, and communities are built helping other players, I personally loved teaching my friends the dynamics but now there's so little to worry about. As for the forums only showcasing the hardcore players, that's partly true but the bulk of players will return to Apex, CoD or similar once you wipe their duped loot. The duping is both ruining your game for fans but keeping it alive for the casual gamer, please keep that in mind when you see THEIR backlash following the wipe.

@Tom_48_97, @ImpulZ I only have a two realtively simple questions: - Will the bone mechanics return? - Will we see more of the classic weapons like the Revolver, Double Barrel and Trumpet? Now for more complicated question that I don't expect an answer to at this time; can you please consider some changes to the current party chat system, other titles like Battlefield and Rec Room allow you to still hear people regardless of if you're in party or not and whilst this is still one-way communication it'd be a welcome improvement.

This could be countered by having the Voice Chat come through the usual game audio line, which would also allow a better 360 Sound Simulation for directional reasons. Whilst in a Party you wouldn't be able to talk, but you'd hear them and likely switch to game to communicate. Of course this will be redundant if the person you encounter has his own group. DayZ still holds some interaction on PC even those TS/Discord exist because you can talk in both freely or through push to talk, consoles need to consider this type of option, for all future "social" games. EDIT: CoD:WWII has Specific Servers for Hardcore Search & Destroy that a prevents players from joining if in a Party Chat maybe something to consider for some servers or on the game as a whole.

Do you ever recover you aim?

Howdy guys, So I figured I'd share my heart-warming tale. After a long night of being killed by bugs, bandits and reset by server crashes, something magical happened. Running along the railway track just behind the train station at Svetlojarsk I encounter a player. I'm barely kitted as I've been painfuly struggling all night long, so I drop my axe and proclaim "I'm not looking for trouble, I'm friendly!". But this cretian wasn't interested he shouted "Lay down and you might live!" unarmed and faithless from my long night I surrender. As I lay there, I second guess myself, why did I trust him?, this is the end of the world there aren't good people anymore. I make a second plea "Just let me go, you can take my rifle." but "Shut up!" was barked back at me as I laid with my face in the dirt. I hear the sound of a bolt being drawn, I realize this is it, I lay in waiting, awaiting the crack of the rifle as my life vanishes into nothing. I turn to my attacker, suddenly there it is, I hear the crack, I expect myself to fade into darkness.. But wait... I see his rifle fall, his backpack drop and his body fall down into a bloodied heap. I jump to my feet in shock, throwing my hands up into the air in both awe and praise. Like an angel from the heavens parting from the clouds, my savoir appears from the bushes. His majestic voice shouts "Take his gear and get the fuck out of here, more are coming!" In a frenzied panic I grab my would-be killers equipment and look up to aid my savior but he was gone. I know you're out there somewhere you sexy son of a bitch, and I can not thank you enough!

I think you've misread my post, as no point did I say or imply I've got both a Mosin and an AKM. I have the Mosion on my back, MP5 in Backpack, Magnum in Chest Holster.

I'm legally bound to say, Sawn-Off.

I'm currently rockin' a kit of consisting of: Fully Kited Mosion, MP5 with Handgrip + 30rd Mag with a chest holstered Magnum. I've very pleased with the MP5, but admittedly I guess on paper, accounting the stats, etc, etc, AKM comes out on top. However with my style of play it really doesn't matter what I use, if I get the drop on you a derringer will be enough. I personally like the MP5, as I love Heckler & Koch. But game wise, it's small, compact, decent fire rate, controlled recoil and abundant ammo. Plus I've fired the AKM and the MP5, I find the MP5 to sound way sexier. But by all means, please someone discredit me for enjoying the game in my own way.

Alright, let's throw some huge tankers on my V8 and get my dog! I'll rule the wasteland!

Black Cowboy Hat, Aviators, and Riders Jacket. I see any of these three and I'll do whatever is nessacary to complete my set.

I wouldn't say I hoard them, but if I can find a spare gun or two, especially handguns I'll pack them for a friend. I used to take any decent weapon I found in my hands if I was already loaded and if I had the time threw it into some bushes or out of it's spawn area.

I tend to swap out all my camo gear for black as soon as I get the chance, as for the Cowboy Hat and Aviators, if I'm goin got to die be it from lag, a bug or even someone simply getting the drop on me at least I know I'll look good. As for the debate lesser gear makes you a lesser player, I call bullshit you can be knocked out by a fresh spawn if you don't read the situation right. I drop guys with automatics with my Repeater or Magnum, of course not always as I'm not some depserado bad-ass and yes sometimes I die. But with feedback from friends black seems to be one of the best camo combos in the game, fair better than some ultra brifght gorka variants. If I sneak up on a guy doesn't matter his gear, he drops before I do 8/10 of the time, it's not what you have, it's how you play. Plus to be honest, I love the freedom to be able to look different, rather than most people dressing like a GI Joe.

Well sorry there's currently no work around, I'm sure they'd be another water source nearby? But you're right the issue is known and I'm sure they're working on it. I'd suggest you edit your opening post to state that you meant wells/pumps though, people may start flaming. B)

Could you meantion which pond you are at? Have you tried crouching in the water? Ponds and most water sources were working for me the other day, just not the wells/pumps.

You'll need a Garden Hoe, Glass Green House, and Tomato Seeds, whilst the Lime isn't required it'll greatly speed up the growth rate. Steps: - Use Hoe on the Soil within the Green House. - Add Lime to prepare the Soil. - Add Seeds to the Prepared Soil. Hope I've helped. B)

If you've got the space to fit it in your backpack and a mag or two for it, it'll be an amazing back up, just for the sake of having two different ammo types.

Hasn't really effected me too much, I just roam from pond to pond now. I only do that because I know I'm more likely to encounter some half decent people. Current loot spawn has my backpack full of all the shit I need, I find myself dumping it or supplying the few "friends" I make.