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When I head "endgame," I think of there being an end to the game, or an endingish scenario. I enjoy DayZ as it is. Even if you have all of the best "endgame" gear and bases, you can still get shot in the back, have your tents run over, and have your vehicles blown, up setting you back to square one. If I wanted a game that had an endgame, I would look to countless other titles. I currently play DayZ because it breaks the mold and is different.

Personally i disagree with this, that would imply that some players could get shot, and bandage up faster than someone else, that destroys the balance of the game. I believe that instead of making yourself bandage quicker the more you do it, they should just speed up and smooth out the current bandage a little bit more, for everyone. The option to put your seatbelt on in vehicles would be awesome, get less damaged during crashes or something.

Days+ is great and far more in line then most of these other private hives on how I think the game should be. Unfortunately today's typical Dayz gamer comes from a long history of being spoon fed everything and the inevitable main stream for Dayz mod will be the servers which dump everything all over the map making everything easy and accessible. I'm not talking about the majority of you people here on the forum, I'm more specifically talking about the million+ players that don't visit the forum and simply join the server with the most cars, or the most loot. It is my opinion that the private hives are a double edged sword. They were a great marketing tool in making the game playable by deleting the hackers, and gauging interest in various aspects of the game. While at the same time they are destroying the long term viability of the game by simply flooding as much of everything as they can into the server to see who can cram the most people onto the map. I think ultimately the private hives are destroying the game, and I think Rocket saw this issue early on when he showed some resistance to them. Unfortunately because of the nature of Arma, there really was nothing that could be done, hence he gave in. Reminds me of the old saying, "give an inch, take a mile.". I loved the plus and redux mods, unfortunately there just is never enough people playing them to justify winning the 20 or people over to them that I play with. To me this game had an incredible atmosphere to it before we were dealing with 80+ vehicles on the map and pissing contest to see who can pack more people into the server before it crashes. When I log in now, I feel like I'm logging into what i call expendable gameplay. It has completely ruined what Dayz was for me and I'd rather just go log into something like BF 3 for the type of expendable gameplay these private server are steering this game into. I'm still waiting for standalone though in the hopes the developers will not cave in to what the private servers are doing to the game. I do not hold high hopes though after the behavior I have seen across the board thus far. I think the private hives will be the tool with which BIS and Steam use to leverage rocket into catering the COD/BF3 crowd which wants everything with little to no effort.

I forget who said it before (And I credit you sir or madam) But personally I would also like to see the medical system like in Metal gear solid 3 where there were steps to fixing injuries. Maybe a new bag like item that would be a military First aid kit (It would have everything neccessary for this and you could store medical items in it. More melee weapons would be a big plus. maybe the ability for passengers to fire weapons from vehicles as well (all depending on the vehicle Like Handguns if you are on the backseat of a dirtbike (Also hoping for 2 seater motorcycles) and larger weapons in the case of being in military vehicles. Other than that all i want is anything but something like WarZ god that was a total waste of money Im glad steam atleast gave me a refund to my steam wallet for it.

DayZ to me is Horror Survival first and foremost. Zombies need to be more of a threat but we'll be seeing that I'm sure. The tension of PvP is good too as long as it isn't looked at as the end all be all of the game. The servers that have 100's of vehicles and all these guns kind of lost what DayZ is. I guess it's good to have the option, just not my play style and don't think it's really what was envisioned for the game.

This is how I think you should play the game. Don't agree? I don't care. This is a suggestion not an order if you think it's wrong then think so but keep it to yourself. After spawning a lot of Bambi's rush for cities. Don't. Stick to the country and pick up any food you can. When you find a weapon get it and then you should go to the cities. The food is simply encase you need it. If you find something more important then replace it but always keep that extra space filled with food. Keep yourself above all others. If you see a bambi in trouble then let it go. If he makes it he makes it but don't endanger yourself. If you are low on supplies and happen to see another player running about don't hesitate to kill them; It's them, or you. I am not saying to kill every player you come across just when you need to or feel in danger. Fight for your survival and your comfort only. If someone nearby has a gun stronger than yours go ahead and kill them. They might use that weapon to kill you but if you kill them and take it then you are safe. If you come in contact with a bandit go ahead and kill it, it doesn't matter. Hold ups: Don't try to hold someone up. If you want what they have then take it. If someone holds you up, go for trying to live because chances are you will die so at least try to live. If they let you go and are dumb enough to leave you with a weapon.. Hunt down and kill them. Camps: Keep a camp in the woods, your tent under a tree where you will remember it, and if you have a vehicle keep it a little ways from your camp so they don't get your vehicle and supplies. Vehicles: If you find a helicopter, destroy it. Unless you have a crew then you won't really need it. Off road vehicles are good to have, mainly light ones. (Quads, Dirt Bikes, maybe a truck.) Military Jeeps are another good thing to have. If you have the space always keep spare parts and keep them in your camp. If you find a beat up vehicle that just manages to run, bring it back for repairs. Weapons: Your weapon choice depends on play style. I tend to keep military machine guns, shot guns, and snipers (The 50. Cal and DMR are my favorites.) But this is just my suggestions. If you want to know anything else feel free to message me. I will respond to anyone so long as it isn't hate mail. Comments are fine but no rude criteria. I don't want to hear about how YOU think the game should be played or what about this is stupid. I am perfectly fine playing under this strategy.

The great thing about this mod is the fact that the server owners can do what they please. Want no gear they are out there want dm style with zombies? You got it! All friendly love fests!? Step in and feel the loving! I admin on a slightly carebear server. We have like 100 vehicles (just added a couple of air vehicles this weekend.) you do start with a set if nvg, a block 2 mags, and a map. The nvgs were my idea since it seems we are nighttime when everyone else is daytime. The map is to help new players to team up. Do I spend all day playing here? No! But it is fun, our community is growing and civil. (seems like douches don't like entire servers hunting them) Our local bandits are up front and completely feared. (they love that) Side chat is never a battle ground! Sure the bandits mind feck people over it, but we rarely get the " come at me bro" jerks. Personally my favorite servers are ones with mature communities. Who don't whine when killed, or flex their awesome fps skills verbally. I don't care what style it is 1 vehicle or 1000. Side note here best server I've played was a role playing server. Everyone was respectful as long as you didn't go out of character. (edit) a confused drunk if you are reading this reopen your server! :)

New server looking for active players and clans to call us home. Features - 24/7 Daylight - Hatchet and map start, defend yourself without being OP to start. - 100+ Vehicles, Enough that if you look hard enough you can find a ride, not too many that this becomes world war cars. - Active Admins and Anti-Hack, admins continuously checking logs and cutting edge anti-hack software. - Database backed up every 10 minutes, so any massive hacker attack is easily undone. - Bandit Friendly, if you just want to kill other survivors we wont stop you. Weapons Changes AS50 ---> LRR M107 ---> SVD M1014 ---> Saiga12K Mk_48 ---> Pecheneg M4A1_AIM_SD_camo ---> G36K FN_FAL_ANPVS4 ---> AK_107_pso In The Works - New website Server Info Forum http://shibdayz.freeforums.orgCome give us a try!

I found a vehicle, I loaded all my stuff in it, parked it in the woods......how long will it stay with me? Is it like a tent? Will it be there after a server restart or death? Thanks -OneNIneSe7en

Lol I barely find cars at all! But either way I don't really think it needs to change. Maybe your playing on servers which purposely have more vehicles.

I hope standalone won't be exactly like this, zombies right now need some work. The problem with high powered guns was they were too easy to find. I always thought Russia (near chernarus) would be the best place the survive because of all the high end Militery loot. Another thing is that dayz became popular with no balance, it was about realism. I don't want this forum to turn into a nerf this or buff that or this is stupidly OP complaint forum. Rocket is unique by not trying to make a balanced game, to balance it would make it loose what makes it unique. I love that feeling you get when an as50 or m-107 bullet misses me by a few inches. The anti material rifles take out heli's if they aren't careful and blows up cars if they are smart in using them. The chernarus map needs to be increased in size and more Militery vehicles with guns but you have limited amunition. Right now it feels like a video game map with vehicle spawns. It should feel like a zombie apocalypse in a militerised area were the Militery fell and there guns and vehicles are left to be taken by those who survived.

Yeah, I agree with a lot of that. I'm not sure I like the direction the mod is heading tbh. Sure, there are different kinds of servers for different tastes so you can pick one you like, but having too many options isn't always the best thing. It seems more and more servers feature a ridiculous number of vehicles, custom loadouts with guns, 24h daylight etc, basically straying too far from the original concept. People are getting so used to vehicles they don't even want to play without one anymore. I understand why, but it is precisely the reason why they shouldn't be abundant. They effectively make the map much smaller. I hope Rocket has a clear vision for the Standalone. I guess one thing we can count on is that he won't be making it "accessible" for the sake of it. Removing the starting gun was an unpopular choice back then, but he still did it without being afraid of losing players. I have faith he will do similar for the Standalone and capture the survival atmosphere of the original mod with all the goodies and features of the new engine architecture.

Fatal is a DayZ server which also hosts the Fatal Clan. Anyone can join this server and even make their own clans unique to the Fatal Server! Although the server hosts our Fatal Clan, you are welcome to join without being a part of the clan itself. Our clan members do not get any perks above other regular members. The server is almost purely vanilla besides the increased vehicle spawns, the server was created for a place where our clan can call home. The server is restarted every 6 hours, starting at 8am, so currently we are a 24/7 day time server, if you would like to change this post below. The more people you get requesting night too, the more likely it is to happen. If you require any more information send me a PM or reply here, also leave suggestions/comments/feedback. Fatalgaming.org -- Rules -- The server has rules of which everyone must follow including admins: - No hacking, hackers will be banned without warning - No racism, this could offend some users and will not be tolerated - No abuse, swearing is okay, but our members come here for fun, not to be abused. Some abuse is allowed when performing hostages, robberies, etc. - Speak english in both voice chat and text chat - Do not spam side chat with either voice or text The IP to connect to: 64.120.44.76:2302 Currently: ONLINE -- Some of our server features -- - DayZ Anti-Hax - Active Admins - BattleEye Bans - 100+ Vehicle spawns - 50 slots - Lag free and 24/7 3rd Person - ON Crosshair - ON Nameplates - ON Side Chat - ON Hope to see you online, please visit our website: Fatalgaming.org

I agree about the cars, though I think if the repair system was made more complex (i.e. non-generic parts) and fuel was rarer, then I think you could have as many vehicles as you want. As for weapons, I think the vanilla Day Z numbers are good... just the rarity of certain weapons needs to be adjusted and the variety increased (as is being doing with 1.7.5). In modded Day Z, getting three solid weapons per heli-crash is common, and sort of ruins the fun. I've been playing on a server where donators get to pick their loadouts, basically pay-to-win... which is silly. And, as a personal aside, I feel that most modded servers aren't really Day Z at all... they've betrayed what Day Z is by overwhelmingly focusing on PvP rather than survival over others.

this server is still a bit in testing. we have tested most of all the vehicles but missed one or 2 i think we got them now. please come join us on the server!!

Rmod isn't really that great it unblocks banned vehicles weapons but that all get's dull after a while so I suggest you put up a new map non-chernarus of course but there are other alternatives such as day z 2017 and day z plus which only recently just got added to commander.

After reading this thread in the morning, I played DayZ + with 3 friends. We are all playing Namalsk most of the time and DayZ + didn't feel any different from the normal one. We found our automatic weapons with ease in the firestations, a backpack for everyone in a supermarket etc. Loot was not harder to get. It played like DayZ without the fear of heavy military snipers while in cherno / elektro. We started in Kamenka, went through Balota / Cherno / Elektro and all the way back to Zeleno, NWAF to Berezino and back to Elektro (cars, bikes and boats included). We were in a huge and long firefight over the elektro church and we had our loses to the "stronger" Zs (everyone of us killed about 100 Zs today, they hit harder but are in no way "smarter", so still not really a threat), but overall there was nothing special if you compare it to the normal DayZ. - We played on a 35 playerserver with 20-25 people online the most time, we found a lot of damaged and unused vehicles so it was a fresh server

I agree TBH. I've seen servers where you spawn with night-vision and they have 300 vehicles on the map. At that point I'm not really sure what you'd even do in-game. :S The wonderful thing is that you don't have to play on those servers though. If people enjoy that then leave them too it, I personally prefer the normal amount of vehicles and minimal starting equipment so I play on normal servers.

I actually like the fact that there are lots of cars available on some servers. However, i really wish fuel was rarer and finite - once the fuel depot is empty then bad luck. As for starting with weapons and the like - i suppose some people play DayZ for different reasons. I once joined a server which gave me starting gear including ALL the tools and a DMR. I was a bit put off and confused so i climbed a hill and was promptly sniped. Have you tried the 2017 mod? Might not be your cup of tea, but i love it. No military weapons, hardly any tinned food and all resources are scarce. If you find an Enfield you think you are the king! I havent done it yet, but i hear that when you fix up vehicles they are all beat up as well - no shiny new vehicles to be had.

I have posted this once before, but we removed the password from the server now so I wanted to advertise it correctly. We have over 150 vehicles, friendly administrators, 10+ choppers and additional vehicles not native to The DayZ. Check out more info at www.ultrarascal.com/dayz Server IP: 50.97.82.21:3340 Join us on TeamSpeak as well at phanes.typefrag.com:21285

Introducing "Venom 200+ vehicles DayZChernarus" 5.63.147.180:3255 Hey there survivors, bandits and heroes! Looking for a private hive? Want one with active admins? Lots of vehicles? Come give "Venom 200+ vehicles DayZChernarus" a try. We are equipped for rollbacks, so no need to worry about pesky hackers. Admins only use their powers for legit reasons. We have a pretty standard rule set; No combat logging, no hax obviously, no talking over side chat, no duping... the regular deal. The rules ensure fair play and that anyone who doesn't follow the rules will be punished. So if you're up for a bit of fun in a fair environment, come give us a try! Server: "Venom 200+ vehicles DayZChernarus" Ip: 5.63.147.180:3255

Y U NO HAVE MORE PEOPLE? But, seriously, I love how it's perfectly vanilla, most hive servers are modified with more vehicles or something. No hackers either.

I haven't played those versions, but IMHO if zombies are that much more dangerous, then having more vehicles or better way to secure a building is that much more important (iow no punching or teleporting through walls!). The thing is, I recall old YouTube videos back when I first started playing where a guy would shoot an Enfield in Cherno or get trapped in a church or other building with one exit. I'd watch in horror as they would run out of bullets long before they ran out of zombies. That was before I realized you could kill every zombie in town with an ax.

We've been having a lot of fun on this server lately with events when people are on. Stuff like scavenger hunts and crowbar battles for prizes like guns and vehicles! We encourage everyone, bandit or not, to come and join us. We strive to be a friendly community that supports both sides of the DayZ struggle. Come check us out!

GB-UK PRIVATE HIVE - HOME TO THE DEAD HORSE WITH PARTY HAT CLAN SERVER DETAILS IP - 5.63.147.44 PORT - 2532 Private hives are defiantly the way forward for dayz, However me and my pals have discovered the amount of ADMIN ABUSE on servers nowadays is ridicolous, for example finding the admins camp..... so they ban you, or stealing an admins car.... so they roll back the server to get it back. You just cannot seem to settle in and have fun. This is where me and few friends decided to all chip and and rent a private hive, where we GUARANTEE no admin abuse. Now let me list the server facts belowVETERAN SERVER GMT-5 100 VEHICLES SPAWNED IN GAME ACTIVE ADMINS - TO KEEP HACKERS AT BAY ROLLBACK FEATURE - IF HACKERS COME ALONG WE CAN ROLL BACK THE SERVER MAX PING - 350 EDITED LOADOUTS MORE CRASH SITES ADDED Crashed LADA, Loot type Residential Crashed BMP2, Loot type Military Crashed MH60, Loot type Military Crashed C130J, Loot type Industria Crashed Mi24, Loot type Military Crashed Ural, Loot type Industrial Crashed HMMWV, Loot type Military Crashed T72, Loot type Military Ever joined a server and wouldnt why you got killed in such an unlikely place, chances are the admins were using there admin tools to locate players and shoot them, rest assured that will never happen on this server SO PLEASE JOIN TODAY AND DO ALL YOU CAN TO SURVIVE, WITH PEACE OF MIND KNOWING HACKERS WILL NOT SCREW YOU OVER