This is a mixture of wants and needs :)
1. There is currently no reason for most survivors to go across the map (or at least past NWAF) For example many players: spawn. go to tents. get weapons and gear. head back to coast. kill new spawns. die. repeat.
As it stands, Players can just go to Rify or Berizino barrack for gear and server hop.
I would recommend having some incentive for going to towns like Zabolotye as an example.
2. Access control list to base. Maybe a mechanic like selecting Xbox friends list for permission to enter?
3. Natural disasters? Earthquake, tornadoes, tsunami, etc.
4. Incentive for making friends and reduce KOS. For example, players earn “surprise items” in inventory after meeting and not killing new players. This only works for unique players you would encounter.
For example, I meet random player. Do not kill or give him assistance, 5 minutes later I get a magazine, food, water auto fills, bandage, etc. or some other reward.
5. Xbox Party to in game chat.
6. Select my character on game start.
7. Map with markers that only friends can see.
8. Ladders don’t work on tall buildings, maybe use rope to climb. For example a player needs 4 rope to scale buildings so they don’t get shot on ladders. Sneak attack.
9. Give the tools a better purpose. What is screwdriver and pick axe for? What can I do with epoxy?
10. A nurse/ doctor / scout / messenger / intelligence character that can’t kill or be killed by another survivor, can’t own gun or melee weapon. This character would need more food and water and can move fast. Squads would use her for spying or communication or healing or truce.
11. A camera mode for browsing map outside of actual game itself. Content creators would really like this.
12. Players can create custom shirts and pants to replace arm bands. A clothes editor?
13. Video camera or alarms for base intrusions.
14. Frame drop.
15. Drones? But are very rare items to find.
16. Dig a hole to hide in fields. A fox hole.
17. Currency for trading or hostages. Reduces KOS.
18. Scavenger hunt mode would be freaking awesome in a map this size.
19. Camo clothes and tactical shirts need to match environment better. They stand out.
20. Skateboard or bike?
just some ideas.
I love Dayz. Best game of all time because I can do whatever I want whenever I want without stupid killer circles or other objectives. That being said this HIGHLY depends on persistence to keep my stuff otherwise there is no incentive to build, store or stash items.
thank you.