Stagman70

The main issue I have, and KINDA off topic, is that you can't talk in game chat AND go through your inventory at the same time. I miss the "double tap" game chat feature.

If you kill the Alpha, they will run away, too.

Impulz has stated that they are currently working on expanding controls.

What else works, if there aren't any other options, is to stand with your back against a tree, then they will only attack from the front, which makes it easier to defend.

I'm not gonna complain. I hate them fucking things. Nothing makes my blood curdle like the sound of wolves howling in the right side of my headset.

I right there with ya brother. (I'm 48, full time job, but both kids are grown, but have no PATIENCE for the Mickey Mouse)

I was traveling at dusk, listening to a hunting rifle go off out in the distance for about 20 minutes. I showed up at a hunting camp when the sun was starting to set, and in the main lodge, there were people and the the doors were locked. I put away my shotty, yelled out that I wasn't an ass-hat, and walked out so they could see me through a window. More rifle shots go off. I convinced them that I wasn't a threat (which I'm not) and to let me in (which I could have done anyway because I have a lockpick). We did some "horse trading" and decided to hang out because IT.......GOT.......DARK, which I like BTW, and here's why. One of the dudes wanted to go out and check the cabins again, so he headed out, about 5 seconds later he turned to come back because it was TOO dark, and next thing we knew, gunshots rang out, bullets came zipping through the door, and SCARED THE SHIT OUT OF US. We were all like WTF, and to top THAT off, a zed spawned in upstairs and ran downstairs to the sounds of gunfire. Long story short, we killed the zed, and one of my new-found friends killed the guy that shot at him outside the door. He had a Tundra with about 140 rounds, NVG's, an AK-74, several grenades, and your general mix of food and drink. We think that this guy was probably the one that was doing all the shooting earlier. I told them that the gun I heard earlier wasn't an SVD or an AK variant, so he wasn't using a night scope, so he had to have NVG's......and this guy did (even though they apparently don't work yet? I don't know). Anyway, it's the build-up of anticipation, good OR bad, and the brief adrenaline rush that is so intriguing with this game. The update, even with it's minor flaws, is still the best so far, and is definitely a move in the right direction. If 1.04 is the new metric, then 1.05 should be even better.

I know that if I'm playing on a public server and switch to a private one, I start out as a freshie. Does my PUBLIC SERVER character still exist, so I can play IT at a later date?

That's something else that I had read, too (the servers resetting alot), and that is another issue that I would like to have a little more info on before I commit any time/money to a private server. I have a hard enough time keeping all my crap as it is without a server wiping me out.

One thing I noticed on the private hub was most have like 10 or 20 slots, I'm guessing due to the cost, but what kind of experience can you have with only 10 players on a 225 sq km map? I would like to try out a private server, and maybe even donate to help keep it open if it's a good server. I would like to find one that has mild RP, with your occasional douche-bags sprinkled in to "keep it real". I would like to think that humanity wouldn't de-evolve into what you find on most public servers, with the CoD, BF, and PUBG burnouts running around being complete ass-hats.

Any issues with the private servers, or do they perform well?

The only issue I have with the long queues is this........I logged out last night, want to play TONIGHT, but I can't go to another server if I want to start where I left off. I was fortunate enough to spawn all the way in the NE corner, but I don't want to get stuck all the way south if I choose a different one. There needs to be a clock of some sorts that starts once you log out, and after that time passes, you can log in on a different server in the same spot where you logged out. I understand why they did this, and I have no issue with them stopping the server hopping and ghosting and such, but it IS a little ridiculous.

Take care now. Bye-bye then. Don't know why you felt the need to tell everyone that, but hey, it's your money. #WHATEVS

I was number 30 in a queue of a medium pop server, waited like 15 minutes, was number 3 in the queue, then I lost connection. Went back to that server, was number 50! After about another 15 minutes, I got in, played for about 15 minutes, then lost connection, but so did everyone else because the the server was low pop at that point. Went back in, this time only had to wait about 5 minutes, then had no probs. After the second disconnection, once I got back in, I was short 10 shotgun shells. No matter, though. I have a rifle and pistol with no ammo for them, and ammo for a gun I can't find. That's the way it goes, I suppose.

I want to first say that that's very noble of you. BUT, as long as you find gear on the legit, more power to you. If you have room, TAKE IT. It's the duping and spawn cycling that kills the economy for everyone else. So, as long as you are not being a giant douche, you feel free to grab all that you can grab.

Looks like it's time for you to pick a server and stick with it. I'm a casual player as well. That doesn't mean I can't play the same server.

Chances of me surviving a whole month are probably slim, but a monthly wipe is NOT a viable answer for any problems that might crop up. I am a busy guy, and might get to play maybe an average of 8 hours a week. I would just be getting things going and a wipe would happen? No thanks.

Absolutely

Get an IV starter kit and a saline bag. Has worked for me in the past.

The best way to stop duping is with character locked servers, but the devs say they won't do it and a bunch of whiny snowflakes get all butt-hurt every time you mention it.

Now what? Do projects around the house. Go golfing. Spend time with the family. I haven't played in over 3 months. I guess I'll just wait longer.

"Rouge" is a red powder used to highlight cheeks or lips. Didn't you mean "Rogue"?

I would rather have something come out late and WORK, than something that comes out prematurely and not.

THIS is called GHOSTING, and is just ONE of the reasons for this change. Hear ME out and follow along if you can.......THAT'S CALLED CHEATING.

Won't matter once they wipe everything. I have decided to take a hiatus until BI fixes all this crap. I just hope they get it done soon. I miss playing, but the issues as of late are just too much to take. I think the game was better overall before 1.0.