Jason Vandeberg

Awesome man, thank you.

So I used to be pretty hardcore into this game, as a lone wolf. I made a post about being a lone wolf in this game and how much I loved it, but the duping has killed it for me. I have been around since "Game Preview", dealt with KOS players (which honestly helped me learn to be more sneaky and grow as a lone player), and had some awesome friendly encounters. I haven't player since back in May, but I am actually thinking about starting it up this weekend for sure (maybe tomorrow morning). Reading through some of these forum posts, I can tell that I am not the only frustrated one. My question is...I never traveled in big cities unless I have found a short-term companion and always "camped" in the woods at night, but is the duping still to the point where you can't even find a Mosin or a handgun and mags/rounds? This is all I really ever carried on me firearms wise. Thanks. GT: Berg0613

Some say in DayZ that it is a hard life for a lone wolf. I bought the game while in "game preview" on the xbox one and fell into it pretty quick. I used to play with a buddy, but he got bored of it....so I decided to rough it out alone and I loved it. Sure, I had to completely adjust the way I played, but I have no complaints. I seem to have had more..."pleasant" encounters with other players, and it's probably because I come across them in the wilderness as I tend to stay out of the cities unless I really need something. One thing I have noticed is that I never have come in contact with another lone wolf. I know I am not the only one out there, and maybe I have and they use the "oh, I got friends" routine to throw me off even though I am friendly, unless provoked. So if anyone is new to the game and think that lone wolfing it is not possible, it is. You just have to adjust the way you play and understand that YOU WILL DIE and lose your gear, just like anyone else in DayZ. But starting as a lone wolf and learning, the fact of dying and losing your gear will be a constant until you figure out how to survive just a little longer each time you respawn. A few things I have learned as a lone wolf... 1. Do not horde. Two weapons is plenty. A couple of mags is also plenty. You're going to die eventually, no need to be weighed down. 2. Do not go into the cities during day light unless it is absolutely necessary. Loot cities at night if you need to. 3. Trust no one. But no reason to be hostile towards every player you see. I once came across a group of 4 players twice on the same server a few days apart and they remembered me and traded items. Hostility with groups becomes a killer in this game, trading can save your life. 4. Pay attention to your surroundings. No one is watching your six and no one has your back. Always keep your head on a swivel when re-filling that water bottle or canteen... Lastly...5. Always, always take your time scoping out an area before proceeding. Staying in a tree line for 5 extra minutes to get a lay out and checking for other players can be the difference of living and dying. But don't over-do it either. I learned that the hard way... Any other tips from the more experienced players? I am not experienced by any means, and I am still learning as well.