kappatango

So. I wanted to be clean. Survive myself and leave others be. Then last night, having survived many hours play I was confronted by a survivor. He typed 'Friendly' so i responded the same. As I hit return, he shot me. Dead. Hours of play over. At first I was pi55ed, Then it dawned on me, THIS is what it would be like. THIS is an apocalypse. My mindset has changed to the extent that if I see you and you don't see me, I will happily let you go. I am not out to ruin anyone's game. I am happy to survive under my own steam and 'live' in this world of hell. trouble is, if I think you have seen me, I will drop you quicker than a cheap whore's knickers. I finally realised that PvP actually MAKES this game what it is. Its easy to avoid the Zeds, its the Players who make the game. I team up with friends and will happily have anyone travel with me but in this world of the living dead, where it is survival of the fittest, I have found a balance. Leave those who are oblivious to my presence, but Kill anyone who is a threat. Lets Survive People. Lets Win this war against the dead!

Nice to see so many who only kill when threatened, Game is great fun with ALL types of players. Who are you going to be?

I am glad I allowed myself to realise this and change the way I play enough to defend myself. I think too many people want an easy life with no PvP without realising that this part of the game, probably sub consciously, is making them have the natural fear of the world they are trying to survive in. Don't quit. Don't become a full bandit - but if you need to kill to live, accept that you do what you have to do. Like I said, I will no kill in cold blood. I will not hunt you down. Pass me by without knowing I am here and you live.

Thats Fair enough Snake ( great name BTW, love MGS :) ) And it is people like you that are NEEDED in this world. You bring that fear and reality that no AI can. I will not server hop either. I will not quit for fear. But there are 3 clear types of player emerging: 1: Base Survivor who minds his own business and never PK's 2: Evolved Survivor who is aware of his surroundings and lives for himself but is not afraid to defend under threat 3: Bandit. Kill no matter what Love this mod....

Never said I have been. They just have reputations. Cheap = need for more custom = quick to drop :P

Kit Kat

Genius. Thank you

I am going to keep a diary of my time on the game. My first experience is posted here Day 2: I am still alive. Safe in my barn, I awaken from the sleep that overcame me. I wait for my friend. He is joining me this evening as we prepare to scour the barren landscape for life, food, drink and safety. In a world where I trust no-one apart from my closest friend, I must simply exist. Its been a while and he has not returned. My temperature is dropping and my stomach yearns to be treated. The decision is made and I start to move around on my own. Fear in my belly where I wish there was food, I slowly emerge from my protection. The Living Dead are everywhere. Their noise, their stench and their aimless wandering is enough to remind me I am alive. I refuse to become one of them. I refuse to be taken to the other side. As I scavenge the land with nothing more than my wits I find another barn. Inside I find an Enfield. While the weapon brings comfort, I would trade a thousand guns for one small measure of fluid to pass my drying lips. My body is telling me I need to replenish the energy I am using. No food. no drink, another barn must be left once more. With no map in my Pack I must use the landscape to evaluate my options. A few towns come and go with no reward and I am beginning to tire. In the distance I see a survivor being hunted by the hoard. I long to help him, but in a selfish decision I remain unseen. I watch as he runs. And then they pounce. They tear him apart all the while I am feeling helpless but relieved its not me. The monsters move on and I take my chance on his pack. The sight of his mangled torso will never be forgotten, but he no longer needs his gear in this world for he has moved on. Nothing. I fear this survivor was new to these lands and his loss was not my gain. My body reminds me of the need to be fed and watered. Moving up to the top of the nearest hill, I look around for where to move next. As I scan the road I see a town. A Church. Surely there is safety there and with it a moment to reflect. Still my friend is not with me. I am alone and in need of resources. As I slowly enter the town each building disappoints. Empty cans and tins show traces of life moved on. I have no time to dwell on the desire for company, I just pray they are safe. I turn a corner to move towards the holy building and suddenly my time has come. Face to face with the undead I have no choice but to run. They grow in number as I weave though the town. I chance a look over my shoulder. 3. Its too many. I must reduce the number if I am to survive. Another look. 2. Is now the moment? I time the turn and flick my finger across the trigger of the Enfield. 1 Zed dropped and 1 more to go. Again I release the bullet and he is gone. But wait. This cannot be. I am bitten and wounded. Trying to control the panic that is rising I reach into my pack and dress my wound. WHAM. Another hit. The shock was enough to light up my deepest primeval reactions. Another shot and he is gone. I have lost blood, but managed to stem the flow of life from my body. I was fast to react, the physical damage was controlled, the mental pain will be with me for ever-more. I make my way into the church and at last. Provision from on high as I uncover a drink, some beans and a replacement bandage. Again I am smiled upon as a glint in the corner leads me to a handgun, fully loaded. I collapse in the corner and want to wake up from this nightmare. I remember the world we have left behind and long for the 9-5 grind that now seems like paradise. I look at the time. Its been 3 hours. Still no sign of my buddy so I decide to rest up. As I look out of the window, I see a downed chopper in the field. Zeds are everywhere. I will need to wait for assistance before venturing to the site. My body replenished but in a wave of emotion the tiredness kicks in. I must sleep. Another night to survive and this is not the end. Indeed, there is no end to this disease that has swallowed our world. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Will be back on this evening and may update :)

Just a bit of fun old man. 38, happily married and 4 kids, some games just hit the spot.

A view from a 38 year old guy...... To quote Dylan Thomas and 'Under Milk Wood' : 'To begin at the beginning' So, why? well for me, the beginning of DayZ is REALLY just that. Its is only the start of an amazing experience. I bought Arma just for DayZ. I also told (asked) 2 friends to get it, as I knew they would like the challenge I saw in the game reviews. First night was hell. I dont know if you have seen the real Life Action start to DayZ on YT (Google: My First Experience Playing DayZ - Live Action) but it summed up my first night. The I took stock and researched. I 'learnt' how to survive. I dont NEED a gun on spawn. what I NEED to do is find one. I have never player killed. Why should I? We are all out to survive. Fact is that me and a buddy have spent the last 2 nights 'Living' in this world. Scavenging buildings, working together and trying to survive. Finest moments already saw me run and attract 2 Z's that were chasing him down - they then followed me while he bandaged himself up. We had no weapons. We had no easy out, but we did have each other. We saw another player being chased down, so we took out The Zeds fro a distance and moved on. Not even a word to our compatriot. This game, in part, is what you make it. If you want to run to the nearest city and loot, good luck to you. Just dont come here and moan that 'the game sucks'. We choose to roam the map. Find the barns and watch each others back. We choose not to kill other survivors. Has this cost us our lives? Yes, at times. We have been slain at the hands of other human players, but with our conscience clear. Maybe this is naive. But to me, its about the ability to survive and work through the hard times. I have passed out through lack of food and drink. I have lost the chase to Z's and died at the ravaging hands of the living dead. But, in all the horror I have also Lived. I have survived and just existed. I have crawled for what seem like hours through fields to find delight in a single can of food. I have ditched the empty MP5, which I have searched for 2 hours for ammo, in favour of the life-saving weapon with slugs included. I have made decisions based on survival, not a whim, or gaming glory or pride. Yes its a game, but it is also an experience, If you are not getting your fill of promise from reviews, then you are are more than likely holding YOURSELF back and not immersing yourself in the world and concept of the game. This is not an FPS, this is pure, simple, primeval survival. I for one love every second of my time on the servers, Kappa

Bye. Close the door on your way out :)

I would stay away from cities and try to find the big Barns. They have Z's there, but less chance of running into Bandits.

Great post Warrior. Sounds like we play the same way. I am on most evenings, so maybe one day in this crazy death infested world, our paths may cross. Kappa

Is it not PING related like the lobby? The higher your Ping, it goes Orange, then eventually RED..?

Cheers Monster. I am totally immersed in this mod. I play under the same tag, so if we ever meet up, then I would pay you the same respect. Kappa

Quick Question: If I find a small bag on the ground, why can I not look in it and find lots of stuff?? I middle click the mouse button, but only seem to find one, maybe 2 items of low value..... Any guidance on this appreciated! Kappa

It really does get better. 1: go here: http://dayzdb.com/map A great guide to where things can be found. 2: Dont run everywhere. Stealth is the key 3: Be wary of other Survivors, it can be dog eat dog. 4. Ping of 9999? I get this but normally when you join the lobby, it shows your 'True' ping. I think that is a default value set when it cant trace you properly. This game is immense when you LEARN how to play it. It is not like anything you will have played before. Its about pure survival. Kappa

THE GAME NEEDS PLAYERS LIKE YOU :)

Currently me and my mate communicate on OOVOO. We found in game chat gave others a heads up we were in the area and then we got killed. I would love to meet up with other survivors who want to form a group and stick through thick and thin, just my experience so far of others is 'Bandit' territory I'm afraid. There has been no chance to converse, they shoot first and ask questions later, which is a shame, but to be expected in a post apocalyptic zombie infestation. Most live by 'Kill or be Killed', I tend to prefer the 'Survive and let others be' philosophy. Kappa

I fond a better map is: http://dayzdb.com/map

How the hell can I be nearly 40 years old and totally addicted to this MOD. I bought Arma JUST for this. Me and a buddy are 'living' every night on the servers, Sometimes getting killed by other survivors, sometimes by Zombies. but nevertheless, the challenge to survive is immense. Love it. Kappa

Good to hear. Hardcore Gamer here disillusioned by new releases. Love the Rainbow 6 series (Tactical shooters) and hate Run and Gun COD. Always thought Zombie DLC/Add ons were the stuff of bandwagons, this one broke the mould though.. Amazingly simple, stupidly addictive. First computer was Commodore Vic20, C64, Amiga 500, PS1, PS2, Xbox, 360 and now PC. I have arrived in a gaming heaven with this find. Kappa