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This occurs when connecting to a server running an older version of DayZ ;)

I think it's mostly in place just to make people more aware of who they are approaching. As of right now it means nothing because it's bugged, but in the future it will be nice to see who is worth trying to help/befriend.

Call of Dooty stole guns from real life. Edit: This post me throw up from stupidity

Hey hey, another person who doesn't understand the point of an open alpha!

Server hop, specifically joining servers running an older/newer version of the mod. That might trigger something.

Haha I love reading posts from people who accept the mod for where it is development wise, and still enjoy the thrill of stealing people's stuff! (I'd do the same :P)

The beta patches are backwards compatible, yes :)

Be patient, it will reset. (Assuming you have version 1.7.2.5)

The man above me is correct.

They've worked with the lighting since you've left, night is still dark but not pitch effin' black lol

Another easier said than done moment.

The engine has its quirks, but it isn't THAT bad. Most of the things you mentioned aren't even because of the engine's limitations, just how it was written. And unfortunately, the Source engine doesn't support open world environments to the extent of Arma's engine.

If purchased through steam, try "validating the integrity of your game cache". Right click on Operation Arrowhead in your library, and go to properties. It's in there somewhere.

Be patient, it will reset eventually; assuming you are running 1.7.2.5

Zat was not medicine!

Does it only happen if you are recording?

Try DayZ Commander, there's no flags to annoy you ;P

Try turning the memory to default under video options>advanced, worked for me for the most part!

Haha nice story, this happens to me on occasion as well. It's tough making friends in the zombie apocalypse!

I agree, but keep in mind that when you cannot figure out how to solve something, it gets discouraging. Even though it may not seem like it, I think they are doing their best at trying to resolve issues but meanwhile keeping a slow but steady flow of new content when fixing things gets frustrating.

Easier said than done my friend, easier said than done.

If you purchased through Steam, try "checking the integrity of your game cache". Right click OA in your library, and go to properties, the option is in there. Otherwise, check for an update to your graphics drivers?

Look at it like a critical hit in TF2, it happens.

You're obviously not the only one with those exact feelings. The game has always been stable for me, wish I could do more to help the community members with their problems connecting/playing.

I did, no regrets. Yes the new hotfix has its problems, but I thoroughly enjoy testing & can still enjoy the game.