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You could just try to find a more original sniper spot. If you lie on a hill overlooking Electro or Cherno you deserve an axe in the back of the head. Just because a player get's the jump on you does not mean he is ghosting. Sniper tears are only bettered by hacker tears. Yummy. Edit - your post should be called "Snipers, and why I can't snipe."

* SERVERS: DayZ - Norway 11 (v1.7.2.3/Beta 95248) SOA - Sons of Anarchy [3DP: ON - CH: OFF] dayzmod.com - hosted by [sOA] AND DayZ - Norway 13 (v1.7.2.3/Beta 95248) lulz dayzmod.com Time and timezone: 02:30 (night time) GMT +2 What happend during the incident: Me and my friend managed to kill a guy with a ghillie suit on top of a building in Chernogorsk. When we went over to loot the body, this is what we found: Look at that hacked AS50 with thermal! Anyways, this guy has been ghosting us since we killed him. He tried to loot his body, but we hid it with his weapon and destroyed it. For about 2 and a half hour he has been trying to log onto other servers and log onto the same we were on back again. The strange thing is that we killed him on Norway 13 and switched server when a chopper started going for us (Are choppers even in the game at the moment?) We switched to Norway 11, and somehow he followed us on there and tried to ghost us. He logged on right behind my back some minutes ago. We've had some shady shit going on with the admins for a long time on Norway 11. They've been taking the server down right before we killed them etc, but that is unrelevant in this post. Thanks :)

One character per server, All problems involving server hopping, ghosting and empty server farming... Solved. This would also help build communities within each server which makes they more fun to play on. As for Hackers, the Admins should be monitoring their servers, when they are, hackers aren't really an issue.

Meta-Gaming is not the same thing as Ghosting.

Ghosting is absolutely an exploit and is considered to be cheating by anyone with some sense of integrity. Just because you can do it and you think everyone else is too, doesn't make it ok. It's much more rewarding to earn things legit, no?

I like this idea. It would definitely fix the server hopping and ghosting problems. If it were set up so every player was limited to how many character profiles could be created on different servers then it would allow for legitimate reasons to why one would need to switch servers (eg. servers being full, shutdown or not updated, lack of other players, not wanting or being able to play during the day/night-time, etc). There are good reasons why you should be allowed to switch servers but the people that abuse this aspect of the mod really need to be curbed. I think this would help significantly.

Saying it depends on the admin implies they have a choice to set the rules for their server: they get to choose whether or not ghosting is an exploit or not. Whereas bottom line it is an exploit and anyone who does it is a piece of shit. Sadly, half the admins are equally large pieces of shit so there you have it.

People want to bitch about ghosting, but most of the people do it. If you spawn in on the building with the two blue things on it that has a bridge connected to the sniper building with the 3 yellow pipes, how is it your fault if somebody is there? It is no different than if you spawned on the beach, and got killed by a sniper. And as far as I know, that isn't an exploit..It is just a dick move. If you want to say ghosting as in, people who find somebody, can't get to them, leave the server, join a new, run to their spot, and THEN spawn in behind, okay fine. But where can you draw the line on what is considered ghosting? People just need to be on their toes. I log out on the top of the building with the blue cylinders and when I join the game next, I am in the same spot, but I don't go around looking for people and leaving the server to kill them. And the same can happen to you.

tbh, as long as one of your guys were ghosting, i dont really care, ghosting is the same as cheating, both your friend and the cheater should be banned if the admin is recognized as a cheater that is. lying down in a ghillie in the woods? what kind of cover? just normal big trees and grass? or bushes. what weapon fire did you hear, thermal and AS50 seems to be noob's fit.

not bannable but consider a douchebag move.. if your gunan PVP, at least have the nuts to fight.. "ghosting" in behind someone via another server is seriously LAME....

Well, you got ghosted.. Ghosting is lame and an exploit I would like to think.. I've had to switch servers 4-5 times back to back because of shitty fps, hackers etc.. I don't think that can get you banned.

i wasnt ghosting... and btw your ashit shot.. i was logging in after a game crash and you shot me and my friend killed you with a mk48 and the SECOND you died the server went down and the three of us were unable to reconnect and we still cant. it doesnt come up with banned but it says cannot connect even when there are players on the server. yet my brother can log on on his pc without any problems. so next time you get killed because you cant shoot for shit, man up and stop being a little bitch. thank you fuck off =]<3

Have you EVEN read the server hosting rules? Let me copy of paste them since you obviously have not: http://dayzmod.com/f...-hosting-rules/ Lets go over these: 11. As a server admin you must not: You are not permitted to ban players for killing yourself or clan members. You are not permitted to shutdown your server when your killed. You are not permitted to shutdown your server when you lose a vehicle. You are not permitted to kick or ban for smacktalk. You are not permitted to ban for suspected cheats or exploits of a non-server-disruptive nature, including but not limited to ghosting, unverified cheating, duping and similar, UNLESS you have solid evidence, IE logs. No proof posted anywhere.... just some complaining by your clan. 13. You are permitted to kick or ban for ongoing severe hacking that is affecting players in a server-disruptive way. All kick or ban actions must be reported in the forums under section http://dayzmod.com/f...heat-reporting/ Have you submitted on the cheat reporting forum the information required? If you are found breaking the following rules, your server will more than likely be suspended at most server providers and if it's not suspended it will result in the entire ip range being BLACKLISTED by DayZ support staff. OP - Submit a ticket to community support. These guy who had 'reports' by their clan AND no evidence do not need to have a server of their own that is connected to the HIVE. Personally I would also get some proof on that camp like screen prints or video to prove your point. As for the 'admin' of this server, just because you were TOLD by other people that someone is hacking. UNLESS there is 100% proof then your claims are baseless. I think i loose IQ points every time I read this forum.

Why close it. On one hand you have somebody who has no clue what ghosting is, and another person (Ped) who thinks that Meta Gaming is not allowed. People need to understand what is going on, and what the rules are. Closing the thread does no good.

If implemented I'd suggest making it a vehicle, like a Utility Truck (Repair): - would require multiple generators as well as standard parts and fuel for repair - could only function if the vehicle was immobile/engine off, this works since the towers would be man-portable anyway. -the generators would eat at the trucks fuel supply, forcing you to balance potential movement with duration of jamming. -recolor vehicle to sand color (if necessary) and make engine noise play when the generators are on, keeping the vehicle just as noticeable as an antenna would be -due to generators and additional fuel the truck would have no additional cargo capacity, room for a driver/single passenger only. -it would be considerably slower than similar vehicles due to added weight of jamming equipment, generators, and additional fuel. I think a better solution to ghosting/server hopping to farm should be sought, but as a player driven initiative for it and as a gameplay feature for the end-game and groups this seems like a decent solution imo. It would be difficult to find, and even harder to fully repair and then move given that it would be a massive target in the open. If the jamming items are carriable like an antenna/generator then people will find a way to dupe and spam them over large areas.

Just an example and idea, no guarantees that this will be implemented. While ghosting has indeed been a problem for some I'd like to address this in quite a simple and elegant behaviour. Implementing a new type of object. Portable radiotower (quite tall so it's visible and can be deactivated by other people) Characteristics: - Requires an active 'portable generator' to "power" the radiotower. - Prevents "logins" inside a radius of the broadcast range of this radiotower. - Broadcast range of jamming signal affects the length power draw. * Players attempting to login within the broadcast radius will be told that there is currently an active radiotower broadcasting a jamming signal. * Players is given choice to spawn to spawn at edge of the jamming signal. Portable generator - Requires fuel (can be refueled with jerry can) - Powers a radiotower for up to 6h at minimum range, and 30 to 60min at maximum range . Burning fireplaces works as before but with added function: - Prevents login within 100 to 200m (radius to be balanced) - Displays similar message to player attempting to login, player is given choice to spawn at edge of radius. Secondly. I'd like to start supporting active communities basing out of different servers. Especially those active by helping them setup camps / bases . This would mostly be cosmetic things, but could be such things as camo netting in forests and tents. Pros / cons ?

U can mildly settle your sights on a scoped rifle by holding the right mouse button. Doesnt settle them completely but at long ranges it gives a brief second or two to take your shot before the sights start to move again. Great read, glad you got a fantastic dose of PvP and that you and you m8s took your kills and deaths like men. I hate hearing about Alt+F4ing and Ghosting just to get a piece of shit gear. Good luck out there hope that info on Sniping was helpful. Cheers M8

I never had the misfortune to get sent to debug plains.. Now I get the coast on every log in attempt.. Hense why I stopped trying. Also, people saying this is an attempt to resolve the ghosting etc. I've said it like 20 times but noone seems to be acknowledging my posts when I say - What was wrong with the 5 minute passed out timer that happened when you re-logged into a server too soon? I copped it a few times when my net DC'ed and I had no issues waiting the 5 mins, knowing it was actually eventually going to stop someone who had malitious intent. The only issue with that particular chestnut is that it didn't seem to be forced and was more of an option for server hosts.. Worked a charm on the servers that DID have it though.. Force that along with a 10 second log out timer and i'd say your onto something good.. I could be wrong.

Hi im the Admin of DE 1508, it is a whitelist hive server and we have not the ability to change the configuation or use admin tools becouse all you can do is chace the server.cfg. so this is the configuration mabe there are same inforamtion about how to make the sever a litte bit faster or stuff like that. server.cfg { "difficulty":"veteran", "hostname":"Glitchmob HQ Survive or Die Tryin by PG-Server.de", "motd":[ "Wilkommen,Welcome", "-=Survive or Die Tryin=-", "destructive hacks cheats = GB Bann", "play fair and have same Fun", "ghosting alt+f4 during fights = kick~Bann" ], "motdInterval":3, "passwordAdmin":"Pornopasswort", "passwordRcon":"maxmusterman", "disableVoN":false, "BEPingLimit":200, "thirdPerson":true, "crossHair":false, "friendlyTag":true, "enemyTag":true }

"? Did you comment out the one line? " yes i did like this: { "difficulty":"veteran", "hostname":"Glitchmob HQ Survive or Die Tryin by PG-Server.de", "motd":[ "Wilkommen,Welcome", "-=Survive or Die Tryin=-", "destructive hacks cheats = GB Bann", "play fair and have same Fun", "ghosting alt+f4 during fights = kick~Bann" ], "motdInterval":3, x x "disableVoN":false, "BEPingLimit":200, "thirdPerson":true, "crossHair":false, "friendlyTag":true, "enemyTag":true, "regularCheck" = "{}"; } ("regularCheck = "{}";") also not work

sanctuary server? is that how you call a private hive? nope, only part of it. but imho, the worst part of it - server hoping and ghosting,

Changing you character name is not against the rules? Talking about having stuff on **ANOTHER** server is not proof of duping? Post the logs that he doing something on your server. If not then unban him Since the admin and the people who are supporting them have not read this: 11. As a server admin you must not: You are not permitted to ban players for killing yourself or clan members. You are not permitted to shutdown your server when your killed. You are not permitted to shutdown your server when you lose a vehicle. You are not permitted to kick or ban for smacktalk. You are not permitted to ban for suspected cheats or exploits of a non-server-disruptive nature, including but not limited to ghosting, unverified cheating, duping and similar, UNLESS you have solid evidence, IE logs. This is from the OFFICIAL SERVER HOSTING rules which have been LINKED here. Note a couple of things - 1) You are not permitted to kick or ban for smacktalk. 2) You are not permitted to ban for suspected cheats or exploits of a non-server-disruptive nature, including but not limited to ghosting, unverified cheating, duping and similar, UNLESS you have solid evidence, IE logs. So far there has been nothing but back and forth with NO proof here. OP I would post in Server Reporting and then open a ticket linking that thread and this thread to community support: https://support.dayz...tep=2&deptid=11 Also - in that same post on server hosting rules: 13. You are permitted to kick or ban for ongoing severe hacking that is affecting players in a server-disruptive way. All kick or ban actions must be reported in the forums under section http://dayzmod.com/f...heat-reporting/ Was this ever done? This is the result of NOT following the rules: If you are found breaking the following rules, your server will more than likely be suspended at most server providers and if it's not suspended it will result in the entire ip range being BLACKLISTED by DayZ support staff.

Ghosting is switching servers to get into position of advantage on someone, then logging back into the server. That is what ghosting is in this game.

The reference you link to is a form of cheating called Ghosting on many FPS games where after you die you can spectate a player and using third party voice chat tell other players where the player you are spectating is at. The referenced link has no bearing on DayZ in any way shape or form. Your implying using third party voice applications (which are often bundled with server hosting) is against the rules...is ridiculous. As I said, in this community, Ghosting is a reference to players server hopping for their advantage. Search the forums and enlighten yourself.

I'd pay up to a full game price. However the way servers word would have to be seriously revamped. As cool as the idea that my location and equiment transfer from server to server is, it is also one of the most negative aspects of the game for me. I would pay for a reliable server where your weapons and location save on that server only. No ghosting, duping would have to be fixed as well. Would have to be some kind of official server that I can count on always being there, instead of getting taken down after a month.