Fraggle (DayZ)

I've never used Steam to play DayZ so it won't be an issue for you.

Thread moved to server reporting> If you want to make a proper report you'll need some evidence (screenshots/vids).

In a nutshell, yes. If you get the retail version of OA and then run a clean install with that and Arma 2 then you'll be good to go. Just make sure you've uninstalled everything correctly first so that you don't run into issues with CD-keys from the other versions.

The point with the standalone is that it will effectively be "locked down" making it much harder for hackers and script kiddies to operate. The Arma engine is vulnerable in it's current state, it was designed specifically to allow script injections. In the future this won't be the case.

If all goes to plan the standalone will be introducing rag-doll physics.

I'm not sure. It looks dodgy to me. I thought the GAU-8 was some type of gattling gun. If so it's been hacked in.

I know you've tried almost everything, take a look through this just to double check: http://kodabar.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/how-to-install-dayz-with-arma-2-free.html

<Moved to troubleshooting> What is your current issue? There's a lot of people here that will be able to get you up and running.

I bought Arma 2 three years ago. Do I get a free copy of DayZ too? No, because it's a different game.

Please use the search button and add your opinion to one of the existing hacking threads. With regards to Battleye, you should contact them directly. Thanks.

I've had similar issues on restarts lately. Everything seems to reappear on the next restart though so don't panic. Yet...

This guide should get you up and running: http://kodabar.blogs...rma-2-free.html Welcome to the forums. Edit* - Moved to new player discussion.

Earlier today. Don't worry, I'm still deeply ill-informed and argumentative.

It's normal! If you find the UAZ spawn you can even get some RGO frags.

Yeh, sorry for being pedantic. I see your point, I just happen to think the term "hacker" get's banded around too much. Anyway, nice thread. Back on topic!

I'm not really sure what an AS50 hacker is? Do you mean a duper? Or someone who has just found an AS50?

Wow, you really do have incredibly bad luck. When you find a good server, you shouldn't have this problem. Usually a server that has it's own forum is the way to go for starters. At least then you have a way of contacting the other players on the server.

I don't think you need to worry.

I wish it was...

Err, you didn't buy it, it's free. But I see your point.

Don't worry, servers without the "magic map" are much better. As well as your position they also allow snipers to easily get a range and will expose you if you are hiding. If you can find one, a GPS is the way forward.

The other day I genuinely sat down at my computer to do some work and without thinking just booted up DayZ. Worrying...

I think the visibility on DayZ is capped at just over 1km or so (I may be wrong) to help with lag. Terrain detail just adds more grass and so on and generally makes the game look better.

Lol, wait until you start shouting "friendly" at random people in the street.

I honestly think it helps boost their ego's. Day Z is a challenging game requiring tons of patience and if you want to get good you need to practice. I think some of these kids with their scripts get frustrated that there's been so much hype about DayZ and they just don't "get it". Rather than move on to another game they download some simple scripts and then piss about on a server for half an hour to get their quick fix and "own" the game. They're probably the same kind of people that use cheats in other games because they don't actually understand what makes gaming fun for the rest of us. Also, maybe by copying and pasting some code they genuinely feel like they are hackers.