Fraggle (DayZ)

http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31523-problems-with-six-updater-file/#entry304324 Read this. Basically don't update.

Here you go: turns out Sixupdater released a version before it was tested. DayZ Devs are saying to roll back to 1.7.2.1 http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/31523-problems-with-six-updater-file/#entry304324

Well, the horse has already bolted here, now I'm stuck with a black flashing screen when I log in to a game :(

Since the update I've found out running Zeds a bit easier. Still get the odd one that won't quit though.

Firstly, to equip your torch - right click on it and then choose "remove from toolbelt" this puts it in your hand then pressing "L" turns it on and off. Secondly, Not all buildings are enterable (is that a word?). A good way to check is if you can see through the windows. Once you've played for a bit you get used to what types of buildings you can enter or not. If the door is closed, roll ur mouse button to bring up the "open door" option. Enjoy. P.S - Until you at least have a hatchet, your just gonna have to avoid the Zeds. If it's blocking the entrance then just chill for a bit and he'll move on. Patience is your friend.

Yup, same problem here. Thx for posting the vid, hopefully someone has a fix... P.s - If I find a fix I'll let you know. If you beat me to it can you gimme a shout, cheers.

I've not used it before and could do with some advice too, I'm guessing it's pretty straight forward but would be nice to get a few pointers.

I got my head stuck in a tree. Spooky stuff...

I used a smoke grenade the other day to clear a heli site. Works a treat. Every Zed goes and checks it out for a min or so. Does draw a bit of attention but then so does the heli site. Let's you get in and out quickly.

So basically you want to play Arma? It's a Zombie game.

Same here, the screen just slowly flashes black then back to normal. I've done a search, any fixes?

I played Dear Esther and Day Z based in the Outer Hebro...(Scotland) would be great. Although not many villages, and no cities:(

Yup, you get my vote!

I had a few issues after the update. same as you. I realised it was my graphic card settings. I use ATI and had it overclocked. After I turned it off everything was ok.

I've been playing solo for a few weeks now and having loads of fun. One thing you'll have to accept though is that you will die, even after getting good and being really careful, that's just the nature of the game and it's what makes it so tense and also so unique. Many players will shoot on sight but I've also met loads of people who will want to team up, you just have to be really careful when approaching anyone. If your worried about losing your valuables, then your gonna need to get a tent. That way you can build up a secret stash. When you die you can come back and stock up on essentials. Also theres loads of groups to join if you need more security. Enjoy.

Your rig is better than mine and I don't have these issues. Also the game isn't so badly optimised nowadays. I know that's not really helpfull but it might help you narrow it down a bit. Just a thought, do you use Catalyst Control Centre for your graphics card? If so, move the 3d Games setting to performance and/or "use application settings". Also turn "Open GL- triple buffering" on. Also, update your drivers. Good luck. P.s - I just thought, what setting are you using in game under Video options, some of these can have a massive effect on performance. Cick Options/Video Options/advanced settings. The options that have a big performance hit can be: Visibility: This affects how far the game will render the background, lower values equal better performance. Post process effects: Having this set above normal can really slow some rigs down. Antialiasing: Some set-ups hate this. Try messing about with the other options untill you get decent frame rate. Like I say, my rig isn't as good as yours and I've got most settings pretty high so maybe the problem lies elsewhere.

I like the idea of supply crates. I made a post about it a while ago and it got mixed reviews. I'd like to see a Plane fly accross the map (very high) dropping a few crates by parachute. This would make for some interesting gameplay because loads of people would hear the plane and would start looking for the crates. It would add some variation and could lead to some interesting fire fights. I know that the Arma engine supports this because you could have supply drops in game.

If you find a door (one that can be opened) roll your mouse wheel to bring up the "open" option. You can use the mouse wheel like this for many different options.

You could just use Direct comms for your warcry. I'm not sure about adding it in-game though.

I'm not sure about that one, I've got both on retail so not sure about the Steam thing. When you have them installed and you run Arma, does it say Combined operations? If you boot up Arma and click on expansions in the main menu, what does it say? P.s - PM me if you want, it'll save me coming back to this thread.

Err, why isn't it logical that you'd run out of matches? If you loot a body that has been using them then there's a good chance that at some point your going to need some more. I think it's a good idea, forcing people to have to take risks to get some more. Otherwise once your geared up there's no incentive to raid a shop other than for fun.

That's funny. I didn't realise you can rob people like that, I'm gonna give it a go.

Your idea would basically break the whole game mechanic. I know it can be frustrating but the paranoia invoked from not knowing who's frieindly or not is what makes the game. It's the Dc'ing problem that's the issue, not PvP aspect.

In the future more Melee weapons will probably be supported but not at this Alpha stage. As it is the Hatchet is basically a gun with very short range because the Arma 2 engine doesn't support Melee weapons.

Have you got it running properly at all yet? It sounds like you don't have it installed correctly. Do you have Arma Combined Operations installed? I think you have file missing. If you have Combined Operations then try a fresh install.