Keep the weather, or change it to something bleak?

[Courier (DayZ) 10]

I think part of appeal of a post apocalyptic Chernarus is that it isn't something straight out of a horror movie - no overly foggy landscapes, no full moons at night time with wolves howling in the distance.

That being said, the Eagle Wing DLC for ARMA 2 a while back contained some truly great and bleak weather patterns that immersed you into the world. One is a very blue and frosty morning that has a strong noir touch - at least in my opinion - but the other two are an aftermath of a nuclear strike that I think would go well with DayZ.

Orange, polluted skies; dusty wind, sun hidden behind clouds. Does anyone else think the game could benefit from this kind of atmosphere?

[Deuzerre 64]

Having more varied weather would sure help a bit with the atmosphere. The thing is, it shouldn't be overdone.

Could be worth a try.

As an aside, having some long range sight blocking effects would probably prevent a bit of PvP and reduce the over-efficiency of some long range [cough] weapons.

[Courier (DayZ) 10]

It'd be great if fog wasn't essential to almost every server. Variation is important now. Everything is too regular.

[esaciar 1]

If we want realistic then surely random weather patterns are preferable...even though I do have a penchant for grim, misty sunsets with looming cloud.