mattdbx@yahoo.com

Whoever takes the trade is welcome to assume so, and do so themselves - the only way to confirm would be to attempt something fishy. They're welcome to try it :)

You sound like quite an angry kid...for no reason. You saw the name, clicked and read, yet you literally contributed nothing to this thread. No one can trust anyone...so I should suck it up and not try to trade? Are you trying to say that no trades should ever occur? Nothing guarantees my snipers won't open fire, but whoever they brought as back-up (if they're not retarded) should be able to cover his body / kill my trader, who will likely have an AS50 visible on his back. Then it's a stalemate, and anything I lose we have more at our camp. Those are my terms, don't like em? I don't care.

If I drop the stuff, then he stalls, it's very possible they're 1. relaying information 2. attempting to stall so that they can grab the item and log outside of the reset timer. or 3. just being sketchy. If it sounds sketchy, don't do it. *shrug* move along.

I can give you up to 6 clips for it

You need to mouse over the tent and click "save old camping tent" to effectively save your gear, even through restarts.

When is it? like what times?

I'm willing to trade any two of the aforementioned items for a ghillie suit. It is simple, how can you trust us? You can't trust anyone in this game, so bring some friends (they will not accompany you into the trading field) and snipers (I'll have 3 snipers of my own). I will walk out onto the field, with no items besides the ones you requested. I will drop the items on the road / in the dirt in a visible place if you do not drop the ghillie suit within 20 seconds, you will be shot. You can kill me, but 1. I don't have anything 2. my snipers will sit there until both bodies disappear, then we will find someone else to make the trade with. Regardless. You will not leave without a proper trade. I will invite you into our skype call, you and only you. my 3 snipers will also be in the call. and placed 400-1000 meters away in a vantage point - good luck trying to find them if you try anything funny. This game doesn't have to be ruthless, angry, brutish and solitary. A trade can work, and trust can be found for mutual benefit.

When does it end?

Which is why I suggested he bring his own backup

You can also pm me to negotiate terms of the trade

You can also PM me to negotiate terms

Exactly. I can scavenge through 40 grocery stores, and NW airfields, and military tents, or I can trade with one person and control the outcome. It seems excessive but in the end there is time saved.

This is the post-apocalypse, if you're turned off by "aggressive" trading tactics (which are the only trading tactics that don't usually end in an angry forum post). Then move on. You don't belong in this game.

It sounds like a lot, but the plan is pretty simple. I don't feel like getting played. They are valuable items, and it's taken valuable time to acquire them.

It's not sending me a registration e-mail

A post like this is refreshing, a new player embracing the culture, instead of a whine post about "ME AND MY FRIEND WERE NOOBS, AND WE WERE KILLED IN COLD BLOOD, EVERYONE ON THIS GAME IS MEAN! WHERE ARE TEH NICE PEOPLE?! THEY SHOULD TAKE PLAYER KILLING OUT OF THE GAME, OR MAKE A PENALTY" I feel like those people should just stick to hello kitty: Island adventure and leave Day Z to those mature enough to handle it.

Whether you're a hardened veteran, or a fresh off the shore newb - everyone can benefit from a couple tips, tricks, and pointers. This post will be dedicated to the giving, and receiving of tips that may change the way you play for the better. Others who have good tips to share are welcome, and those who would like to receive pointers even more so. Hopefully this will be pinned eventually. This is a lawless zone, DO NOT TRUST ANYONE unless you have reason to do so. Other players will, more often than not, kill you at the first opportunity. It doesn't matter if you don't have any gear they need, they will often kill you just for kicks. If someone commands you to "stop", or "stop moving", or "halt" - DO THE EXACT OPPOSITE. They are often just trying to get an easier shot at a target standing still. Serpentine (*run in zig-zags) and head for the closest tree line - DO NOT attempt to take cover behind nearby debris. You will often be a sitting duck while they can advance their position or lure you out with a false sense of security after time has passed. Stick to the tree-line, even when you think you're deep in the middle of nowhere. Never assume that all the other players are somewhere else, or in major cities. You're not, and they may not be either. When you hear shots that are close to you (whiz by, or hit the ground near you) - resist the urge to stop and attempt to pinpoint the direction, or position of the enemy. They already have the jump on you - because 1. You're now confused 2. You're adrenaline starts going 3. They already know where you are - you aren't so lucky. 4. There may be a sniper mil dot on your head the moment you crouch or go prone. I would venture to say 60% of the people who tell you they're "friendly" are not, be on guard, and even if you decide not to engage them - be aware of their actions. Switching weapons, reloading, or even them bringing their gun up to your body or face may be red flags that you need to kill them or be killed. Just because you are nice to someone does not mean they will be nice in return, just because you helped a survivor kill some zombies does not make you BFFs, and there's no indication that he won't turn his gun on you afterwards. Go into every situation prepared - not gear wise. Ready. Go into every residence, market, church, firestation, hangar, or even town EXPECTING players to be armed and ready. Go around every corner like you know there's a player waiting on the other side to ambush you. Go through every door prepared to see someone in the next room. This will make your life a lot easier. The real thing that kills most people aren't the tactical disadvantages, but it's getting comfortable - and not being prepared when shit goes down. Learn the controls newb. Know what your character can do, and how, do not just try to jump into this game and learn as you go - you may be missing something important. No matter how good your gear gets, or what items you aquire...make sure in the back of your mind you remember how easily it can be taken from you - IF YOU GET ATTACHED TO YOUR GEAR: YOU'RE GUNNA HAVE A BAD TIME. All good things must come to an end (probably around 2-4 days IF YOU'RE LUCKY.) Treat everything as temporary, you can get another. Just because you met someone on the forums, does not mean they're trustworthy - people are looking for newbs to set traps for on the forums all the time. If you see a marker on the map entitled "Heli crash site!!", or "Camp site found! lots of loot!" or anything that seems too good to be true? It probably is. Do not investigate unless you have absolutely nothing you don't mind losing. Other people can see markers on your map, do not mark important areas, like where you set up your tent. Others will run up, and you might get done up. Know what the tools do: Flashlight(L): obvious.cmon. Entrenching tool: removes barbed wire, sandbags, and tank traps. Map(M): talks to you and tells Dora the explorer where to go. Tool box: allows you to fix up vehicles, cars, boats, bikes, trucks, and (helicopters), Binoculars( B - : Allow you to scope out an area. Night vision goggles(N): Allow you to perceive things clearly at night without the use of flares, chem-lights, fires, or gamma exploits. Hatchet: allows the cutting of wood for fire. Matches: enable you to make a fire to cook meat on. Hunting knife: allows you to gun meat from animals you kill to cook. Watch(o): allows you to tell what time it is on the server. Compass(k): Allows you to attain your direction. Any others will be apparent. If you die, you body will last (30-40) minutes, if your corpse has not been looted (or hidden by your assailant) you may go back and retrieve your belongings if you make it in time. LEARN THE MAP - it helps to have use a map on the internet, or to have a map open on a second monitor whilst playing. The more you know about the terrain, and geography, the easier you'll find it to do what needs to be done. It is often easier to win 1v1 gunfights in 1st person mode. 3rd person mode can be used to see around corners, and over walls - however - know that your enemy has the same ability. Scope high traffic areas out before you enter them, you may find a sniper on a roof, or a survivor running for dear life through the streets, both are important to be aware of. Learn the sniper spots, and learn how to avoid their effective areas, so that you can avoid them (or sneak up on snipers if that's what you're into (high risky, high reward)) If you "think you might have" seen or heard something - assume you did. Better safe than than standing on that lonely shore once more. Take the high ground whenever the opportunity presents itself, it offers a better vantage point of your surroundings, and anyone who happens to be passing below will likely be looking straight ahead or down a slope, not up it. Freezing up, is the easiest way to get killed in this game, I cannot stress it enough. react fast, and rely on your instincts. Zombies, or Zeds must walk slowly in buildings, and can easily be lost by weaving in and out of tree trunks, shrubbery, or anything else that breaks their line of sight. They will investigate the area, but will lose interest in you fairly quickly. Zombies have about 4500 health, about 3 shots with a pistol - 1 shot for a head-shot instant kill. Players obviously have 12000 health, but one headshot is the end of them too. Learn how much damage guns do, and don't stop unloading into someone until you see their death message, or your murder / bandit kill number rises. They may be playing dead, or simply be unconscious. Learn the ailments and how to alleviate them. For instance, a broken bone - which can be received from gun shot wounds, Mike Tyson-like zombies, falling a distance above waist level, the wind, rain drops, particularly vengeful blades of grass, walking past other players or objects too intimately, or just no reason at all. Can be taken care of with a shot of morphine...because our characters are badass, and they only need a painkilling/sedative to sprint around like marathon runners on shattered bones. Assume everyone on a night server has night vision goggles, don't run around with a flashlight, they can be seen for miles. Don't use flares unless you don't mind being noticed from the moon, and only use chemlights if the situation calls for it. If you get night vision goggles, don't assume you can walk into any major place and loot it because you're the only one. You're not. Helicopter crash sites, and other random spawns are widely sought out - do not assume you're the only one searching, or the only one who's found it. Be prepared to kill, whether it's a player, or 8 zombies that have spawned around the helicopter crash site. Trailing zombies through a town, city, or road will easily get you noticed, not only the movement - but the noise of the zombies will alert other players. Use your weapons sparingly, and tactically, don't put a whole Lee enfeild clip into a walking zombie in the middle of Chernogorsk. Gun fight will put all nearby players on alert. It may scare some, and it may rouse others as to your position. A healthy dose of skepticism will go a long way in this game. Enjoy yourself, play the way that enables you to have the most fun, whether that's getting 5 friends and forming and axe murdering gang, hunting players on the shore, sniping, simply surviving, killing Zeds, or doing crazy things. Don't let anyone tell you the right way to play this game, because that's up to you. My goal is simply to offer tips to those who want them. If you have more tips to add, if I've left important things out, or you've benefited from the tips. Post!

Whether you're a hardened veteran, or a fresh off the shore newb - everyone can benefit from a couple tips, tricks, and pointers. This post will be dedicated to the giving, and receiving of tips that may change the way you play for the better. Others who have good tips to share are welcome, and those who would like to receive pointers even more so. Hopefully this will be pinned eventually. This is a lawless zone, DO NOT TRUST ANYONE unless you have reason to do so. Other players will, more often than not, kill you at the first opportunity. It doesn't matter if you don't have any gear they need, they will often kill you just for kicks. If someone commands you to "stop", or "stop moving", or "halt" - DO THE EXACT OPPOSITE. They are often just trying to get an easier shot at a target standing still. Serpentine (*run in zig-zags) and head for the closest tree line - DO NOT attempt to take cover behind nearby debris. You will often be a sitting duck while they can advance their position or lure you out with a false sense of security after time has passed. Stick to the tree-line, even when you think you're deep in the middle of nowhere. Never assume that all the other players are somewhere else, or in major cities. You're not, and they may not be either. When you hear shots that are close to you (whiz by, or hit the ground near you) - resist the urge to stop and attempt to pinpoint the direction, or position of the enemy. They already have the jump on you - because 1. You're now confused 2. You're adrenaline starts going 3. They already know where you are - you aren't so lucky. 4. There may be a sniper mil dot on your head the moment you crouch or go prone. I would venture to say 60% of the people who tell you they're "friendly" are not, be on guard, and even if you decide not to engage them - be aware of their actions. Switching weapons, reloading, or even them bringing their gun up to your body or face may be red flags that you need to kill them or be killed. Just because you are nice to someone does not mean they will be nice in return, just because you helped a survivor kill some zombies does not make you BFFs, and there's no indication that he won't turn his gun on you afterwards. Go into every situation prepared - not gear wise. Ready. Go into every residence, market, church, firestation, hangar, or even town EXPECTING players to be armed and ready. Go around every corner like you know there's a player waiting on the other side to ambush you. Go through every door prepared to see someone in the next room. This will make your life a lot easier. The real thing that kills most people aren't the tactical disadvantages, but it's getting comfortable - and not being prepared when shit goes down. Learn the controls newb. Know what your character can do, and how, do not just try to jump into this game and learn as you go - you may be missing something important. No matter how good your gear gets, or what items you aquire...make sure in the back of your mind you remember how easily it can be taken from you - IF YOU GET ATTACHED TO YOUR GEAR: YOU'RE GUNNA HAVE A BAD TIME. All good things must come to an end (probably around 2-4 days IF YOU'RE LUCKY.) Treat everything as temporary, you can get another. Just because you met someone on the forums, does not mean they're trustworthy - people are looking for newbs to set traps for on the forums all the time. If you see a marker on the map entitled "Heli crash site!!", or "Camp site found! lots of loot!" or anything that seems too good to be true? It probably is. Do not investigate unless you have absolutely nothing you don't mind losing. Other people can see markers on your map, do not mark important areas, like where you set up your tent. Others will run up, and you might get done up. Know what the tools do: Flashlight(L): obvious.cmon. Entrenching tool: removes barbed wire, sandbags, and tank traps. Map(M): talks to you and tells Dora the explorer where to go. Tool box: allows you to fix up vehicles, cars, boats, bikes, trucks, and (helicopters), Binoculars( B - : Allow you to scope out an area. Night vision goggles(N): Allow you to perceive things clearly at night without the use of flares, chem-lights, fires, or gamma exploits. Hatchet: allows the cutting of wood for fire. Matches: enable you to make a fire to cook meat on. Hunting knife: allows you to gun meat from animals you kill to cook. Watch(o): allows you to tell what time it is on the server. Compass(k): Allows you to attain your direction. Any others will be apparent. If you die, you body will last (30-40) minutes, if your corpse has not been looted (or hidden by your assailant) you may go back and retrieve your belongings if you make it in time. LEARN THE MAP - it helps to have use a map on the internet, or to have a map open on a second monitor whilst playing. The more you know about the terrain, and geography, the easier you'll find it to do what needs to be done. It is often easier to win 1v1 gunfights in 1st person mode. 3rd person mode can be used to see around corners, and over walls - however - know that your enemy has the same ability. Scope high traffic areas out before you enter them, you may find a sniper on a roof, or a survivor running for dear life through the streets, both are important to be aware of. Learn the sniper spots, and learn how to avoid their effective areas, so that you can avoid them (or sneak up on snipers if that's what you're into (high risky, high reward)) If you "think you might have" seen or heard something - assume you did. Better safe than than standing on that lonely shore once more. Take the high ground whenever the opportunity presents itself, it offers a better vantage point of your surroundings, and anyone who happens to be passing below will likely be looking straight ahead or down a slope, not up it. Freezing up, is the easiest way to get killed in this game, I cannot stress it enough. react fast, and rely on your instincts. Zombies, or Zeds must walk slowly in buildings, and can easily be lost by weaving in and out of tree trunks, shrubbery, or anything else that breaks their line of sight. They will investigate the area, but will lose interest in you fairly quickly. Zombies have about 4500 health, about 3 shots with a pistol - 1 shot for a head-shot instant kill. Players obviously have 12000 health, but one headshot is the end of them too. Learn how much damage guns do, and don't stop unloading into someone until you see their death message, or your murder / bandit kill number rises. They may be playing dead, or simply be unconscious. Learn the ailments and how to alleviate them. For instance, a broken bone - which can be received from gun shot wounds, Mike Tyson-like zombies, falling a distance above waist level, the wind, rain drops, particularly vengeful blades of grass, walking past other players or objects too intimately, or just no reason at all. Can be taken care of with a shot of morphine...because our characters are badass, and they only need a painkilling/sedative to sprint around like marathon runners on shattered bones. Assume everyone on a night server has night vision goggles, don't run around with a flashlight, they can be seen for miles. Don't use flares unless you don't mind being noticed from the moon, and only use chemlights if the situation calls for it. If you get night vision goggles, don't assume you can walk into any major place and loot it because you're the only one. You're not. Helicopter crash sites, and other random spawns are widely sought out - do not assume you're the only one searching, or the only one who's found it. Be prepared to kill, whether it's a player, or 8 zombies that have spawned around the helicopter crash site. Trailing zombies through a town, city, or road will easily get you noticed, not only the movement - but the noise of the zombies will alert other players. Use your weapons sparingly, and tactically, don't put a whole Lee enfeild clip into a walking zombie in the middle of Chernogorsk. Gun fight will put all nearby players on alert. It may scare some, and it may rouse others as to your position. A healthy dose of skepticism will go a long way in this game. Enjoy yourself, play the way that enables you to have the most fun, whether that's getting 5 friends and forming and axe murdering gang, hunting players on the shore, sniping, simply surviving, killing Zeds, or doing crazy things. Don't let anyone tell you the right way to play this game, because that's up to you. My goal is simply to offer tips to those who want them. If you have more tips to add, if I've left important things out, or you've benefited from the tips. Post!

Crouch run, and prone are your best friends in major cities, and areas with a high zed count

A good addition

"Penalty for murders"? What are you kidding me? This is a survival game, you choose your own way to do so. Some scavenge for items, some let others scavenge for items then take theirs. PVP is half the fun of the game, it's realistic, it's untrustworthy, ruthless, exhilarating, and sometimes refreshing. Nothing gets the heart beating and the fingers twitching like a good gun fight. As for killing those weaker or less prepared? simple. don't be weaker or less prepared. Eat or be eaten, Kill or be killed, the strong survive, the weak die out. Such are the rules of anarchistic post apocalypse. The faster you learn that, the faster you'll become the hunter instead of the hunted.

I see a lot of threads looking for people to join a team, and that's cool, but I'm looking for something more. I'm looking for fellow addicts that don't mind indulging themselves in this game for hours on end. I want people I can play with at the unholy hours of the night I often play through, and with sleep schedules that are hanging on for dear life. I want to be able to wake up and know that I have people that are also awake and willing to play. I have a couple friends that I play with but they do unthinkable things, like play for an hour then go play WoW, or COD, or browse Reddit (Shudder). Requirements: Must have a working knowledge of the game, must be 16+, I'm not going to say how long you should have played the game, but when I say experienced I mean reliable in a gun-fight, and non-nooby. If you aren't any of those things you will be removed from the enclave of addicts! So. If you're a fellow addict and you don't care about admitting it to yourself, and you want (a) down-to-earth, fun, mature teammate(s) then hit me up on Skype: Mattthornz.

I got my skype picture by searching "fat guy" on google images...so................that's quite a deduction haha

I see a lot of threads looking for people to join a team, and that's cool, but I'm looking for something more. I'm looking for fellow addicts that don't mind indulging themselves in this game for hours on end. I want people I can play with at the unholy hours of the night I often play through, and with sleep schedules that are hanging on for dear life. I want to be able to wake up and know that I have people that are also awake and willing to play. I have a couple friends that I play with but they do unthinkable things, like play for an hour then go play WoW, or COD, or browse Reddit (Shudder). So. If you're a fellow addict and you don't care about admitting it to yourself, and you want a down-to-earth, fun, mature teammate(s) (when I gather more addicts) then hit me up on Skype: Mattthornz.

It is a grand time, join us!