If I had 1 euro every time I've read "get off the coast" on this forum since 0.55 was released, now I would be rich. - "Get off the coast" But I like Cherno! - "Get off the coast" Can I go to Elektro? - "Get off the coast" But I like those cities... - "GET OFF THE COAST!" Huh... Okay... If you don't want players stay on the coast, why all the spawn points are on the coast ? Who came up with the idea of fragmented maps? Isn't it easier to open the browser and goto (for example) DayZDB map? The map should serve to tell you where you are or mark where you want to go. I don't care if it's a delicate item (wich can be breaked due to a zombie hit) or is hard to find. If you can't locate yourself on the map, and also there is no GPS item... less experienced players might think it's better to stay on coasts, since you only have to run with the sea on your left or right, depending on where you want to go. The absence of a full map (or GPS item), with no ability to locate you on the map (forcing you to search for a town sign written in russian), along with the fact that the (about 99%?) of the spawn points are on the coast, I think that's the reason why people don't get off the coast, instead of loot... maybe they are afraid of getting lost, or maybe they want to find their mates easily... I don't think the solution is to remove the loot on the coast, that will only increase the free killings and cannibalism. Well, it's only my opinion. Sorry for my bad English. PS: My complaint about the map is not for me, I don't need maps, compasses, etc. I have played hundreds of hours and I know Chernarus like the back of my hand, and I can orient myself when I'm inland with the sun position and looking to the stars ... but I know people who prefer the mod for this reason (among other things).
