Starting as a new player in dayz can be really hard.. especially with getting arround the map
I think adding a new normal mode can be really helpful with the option of you having a map and seeing your position
as for the hardcore players of dayz, they will still be the hardcore mod wish is the regular dayz
I know that dayz is supposed to be a hardcore survival game but i don't think there is any bad on welcoming new players to the game with a much simple gameplay to enjoy
I don't know if this will split the community but maybe there will be enough people playing the game on the beta lunch 1.0 so that is when it should be implemented.