Solo Hive

[Razmataz (DayZ) 5]

For the standalone I want a quick play button which makes me connect to a random server. All connected servers should only be accessible via said quick play button, meaning it would be impossible to arrange a meeting with your friends/clan on a server of that hive.

The purpose is to create a server population in which everybody is equal, everyone's a stranger washed up on shore trying to survive. No cliques who are hoarding high end weapons and equipment, who communicate over a distance of miles magically without a radio, who don't engage in in-game communication because they use 3rd party tools and keep to themselves. For whom death is just a minor inconvenience because they have to run all the way back to their stash, instead of really starting from zero.

As a result you might meet less bambies on classic servers because they'd be more likely to choose quick play, but you'd still be able to team up with your friends if you want. You'd probably prefer to play on the solo hive as well when none of them are online.

(As an addition to this idea, what do you think about a name generator? Once you spawn on the coast you are given a name that you keep until you die. If everyone on the server is anonymous anyway, there's no need for your self-chosen name.

The name you're given could indicate where you're from (which language you speak) if you get assigned a classic english, russian, or italian name.)

Edit: Changed the title

Edited December 5, 2012 by Razmataz

[sonicrainbrony 136]

Well I GUESS... I don't think this would do any horrible harm to the game. Opinions, opinions.

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I like this idea. IMO it wouldn't even have to remain separated from the main hive, because neither hive spawn will give you any discernible advantage in the other.

(unless your clan fully gears you up, then sends you off on your own :wacko:)

Not sure about the random name thing. I think for smooth gameplay you still need to be in control of how you identify yourself, even if it's just for immersion purposes.