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This I agree on. +1 to this thread :)

I would like to add fences here...I admittedly haven't tried since like .59 but chain link fences were/are bullet proof. Also, the little wooden fences for residential houses used to be bulletproof as well.

What does being a UK citizen have to do with anything? lol. There is a perception that every American is a gun enthusiast, and it couldn't be further from the truth. I am an American, and I hardly know anything about guns in real life, yet was still able to follow most of what he said. Since you are from the UK, I just have to assume it's a reading comprehension issue, cause you know, people from the UK can't read very well. See what I did there? :)

I actually like the idea...just because its an apocalypse, it doesnt mean CDs and cassette tapes vanish or dont exist. If you dont like it or dont care about it, you should be able to just leave it off. It's little things like music that make the world feel alive and lived in, which iverall make the game more immersive. I always compare open world games to witcher 3, because they nailed the little details of things and people who would actually exist in the world. +1 for music/recordings in vehicles

Hitting the ground running in 2017!

You can use Steam to see how many people are on each server anyway. Just bring up the steam overlay and push players, and it will show all the players on the server. They need to get rid of public hives and make each server its own separate database, in my opinion. Especially once base building is implemented, server hopping will become a much larger issue than it is currently.

I actually hope that will eventually happen. +1

I didnt realize x84 means 32 bit lol oops. Also, I got the fps counter to work in 64bit client by launching the desktop shortcut, but I got kicked from a server for failing a steam verification check thing. I assumed it was related to launching DayZ from the 64bit desktop shortcut. I get an error that says couldn't find a running instance of steam right when I launch, but it launches anyway. Thanks for the reply!

I think you mean x64 and x32 bit clients? As far as I know, no one anywhere ever has released an 84 bit client :) I would love a startup parameter to run 64 bit as opposed to 32 every time though. There is a way to make a shortcut on your desktop to the 64 bit, but it is buggy. I always get the message, "cannot find a running instance of steam" when launching the 64bit from a shortcut. I always got booted from a server with the message "steam verification failed" using that method. Also, I noticed that GeForce Experience doesn't show the FPS when using the 64 bit client for some reason, in both stable and experimental. It shows using the 32 bit, just not 64.

Another day, another experimental update! You guys are rocking

I don't remember who asked in another thread, but they had a great question. When the experimental fixes for .61 are finished, and they get pushed to stable, will there be a character wipe on stable branch? Also, is there any way to make the x64 client the default client? For example, when using steam to join a friend's server, it will automatically launch the 32bit. Double clicking the desktop icon also launches the 32 bit client by default. Is there a way to change the default client that is launched?

They wouldn't have to change the minimum requirements if they gave us the option of changing our default client. A lot of games have recommended specs and minimum specs. Minimum specs would stay the same at 32 bit. Not sure why there would be an issue there? It's the same as adjusting in game settings to the highest possible. Just because the game launches with high settings has no impact on what the minimum requirements are for everyone else. Also, I haven't been able to find a way to change the desktop icon to launch the 64 bit client, hence this post. If anyone finds a way, please share :)

Is there a way to set the x64 client as your default client? When I use steam to join a the same server as a friend, it will automatically launch the 32bit. It would also be nice if I could use the DayZ desktop icon for 64bit as well :)

If they would circle all dead bodies, and not just player corpses, I could see it working. Otherwise it could be abused to find player corpses. Also, it would be great to hear a gunshot in the distance and see a flock of birds flying from a tree in that direction.

I like your enthusiasm, but I think this idea would work better in a different game for a couple reasons. 1.) DayZ stands for Day Zero, and we do not have zombies. We have living, breathing, infected humans. Not the undead. I always imagine everyone has like a bad case of rabies or something lol 2.) There are no caves, mine shafts, or burrows that I am aware of in all of Chenarus. While I love the idea of caves and such, I am pretty sure I read a dev post saying it would never happen in DayZ. The reasoning was something about nav mesh and x, y, z coords. I can't remember exactly.

Go into steam, your library, right click on dayz and hit properties. Go over to the local files tab, and hit verify integrity of game cache. Is this the first time you've ever tried to launch DayZ, or was it working before with a previous version? If verifying the cache doesn't do anything, I would suggest re installing DayZ, and also make sure there are no launch options through steam.

If your curious just log in and see dude lol. There is a lot more than a fixed rangefinder in .61. Have fun :)

https://trello.com/b/5yzeFpo2/dayz is probably the best place to easily see what is being experimented on, and what is being worked on for upcoming builds. There are a lot of weapons and clothing incoming, but they are also re doing the player animations and controller, and a whole bunch of map updates which include thicker forests and ivy growing on abandoned buildings. I usually watch the forums for the Status Reports, which happen every two weeks.

You would have yourself a ton of time writing that book of a comment if you had read some status reports or looked into whats coming for DayZ :) they are almost ready to implement a new player controller system that will supposedly fix all of your concerns. My guess is either the next patch or possibly the next patch after that. The only true content i have seen added recently would be a pair of sneakers. There havent been any new weapons in almost a year, that im aware of anyway. No new vehicles either. You could make the argument that predatory wolves are new content, buts that neither here nor there. The menu changes, shadows and lighting systems, dynamic zombie spawns and audio updates are all part of implementing the new engine. I think the Devs are already doing exactly what you're asking..now its your turn to do your part, and read up on the planned changes and patches before posting any more silly comments :)

I dont expect anything like this soon, but I would love to see a built in benchmarking feature, similar to GTA. I know it probably wouldn't even be on the Dev's radar until late beta, maybe even possibly post 1.0. But, I just got a new graphics card (msi 1070) and while I definitely notice an improvement on performance, it would be great to know exactly how much. It would also help to figure out what graphical settings to use for best overall peformance. I like to turn on as much eye candy as possible while staying above 60fps. EDIT: it would also show off the peformance of the shiny new renderer :)

Yeah that is what I have been doing, but it isn't a fair comparison at the moment. Your FPS can vary depending on a lot of factors, which is why I would like a standardized benchmark. Your FPS could vary depending on amount of time a server is up, how many players are logged in, how many players are near you, what you look at (sea vs city), your ping to the server, how much loot is in the area you're running through etc...Benchmarks done on our own give us an idea, but nowhere close to what I would call reproducible or accurate enough to say, "use these settings for this amount of fps on this type of system" There is no point in making a benchmark feature now though, because there is so much change happening and your FPS will vary greatly depending on which build you are playing. Best to wait until it's near a final release and make one for sure. I just hadn't seen a suggestion for this yet, and wanted to make sure I threw in my two cents :)

So I just did a FPS test on a <50 ping, high pop exp server. I ran the coastline of Cherno. My setup is an I7-4790k, MSI 1070 Gaming X 8gb, 16GB of RAM @ 1600, and DayZ installed on a SSD. With every option maxed out graphically, I averaged 56.4 FPS with resolution set at 1080p. I have no launch options. The highest was 121 Fps (right when I was coming into the city), and the lowest dip was 36FPS. It only had two or three quick drops into the 30's, and it was while right in the middle of the city. Most of the time it was mid 40's - 60 fps. This was only running a straight line along the coast, and not moving my head towards the city at all. It is a huge improvement compared to where we were performance wise. Server lag/desync seems a lot less, and there is a lot less choppiness. Good job overall :) EDIT: I am guessing I was using the x32 client, because I haven't quite figured out how to launch the x64 lol. I have just been launching from desktop icon, and I bet that's why. I will re run the test later on x64

This sounds like you just want to be safe from server hoppers while looting high loot areas. I think there are easier ways to do that (like playing on private servers) then literally teleporting people who logout at military bases or an attempt at preventing people from logging out there. Even if they did add in a 'You can't logout here" zone, whats to stop someone from pushing alt F4, or cntrl alt delete, or just simply unplugging their internet or even turning the pc off? It wouldn't work, at all. I suggest staying on private hives to avoid server jumpers. Problem solved without typing a line of code :)

Early Access and Experimental aren't for everyone, and that's okay. You have what I consider legitimate concerns, and for you the game isn't enjoyable at the moment. I hope you keep up with the status reports at least, so you know when the game is ready for everyone :). I personally enjoy watching the game develop through it's up and downs, and I am always looking forward to the new surprises and features. To each their own though, and what is fun and engaging for one, may not be for everyone. You are constructively expressing your viewpoint, which is not whining to me. Hope to see you in Chenarus soon!

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