Ovation 52 Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Because this is a hot topic, I have created a list of things Rocket has said over on reddit for anyone who has missed this infomationFrom what i gather the only things noticeable at launch will benew UI (looting system)smoothing animationsall buildings enterableclothing systemserver pops 200-400+This is all mentioned as things already in progress with the first build.oh and of course no hacking.Reddit comments from rocket: http://www.reddit.co...fter=t1_c783gyvSmoother Animations:Regarding the controls, most of the unresponsive and "clunky" feel of the control comes from the need to transition with animations. Our animator has a brief to go through and trim, even remove, transitions if they result in a more responsive gameplay feel. So I guess what I am saying is, this is more a content issue than an engine issue so much. A good example is the grenade throw, which makes you want to punch the screen with how long it takes.UI improvement:Every single UI element, from the options screens, to the menu, to cursors, to the gear screens... has been redesigned from the ground up.Population Cap: (MMO)Hmm no, not really. We've pushed forward much more with entire architectural changes to meet the needs of current functionality, rather than adding "cool new shit" (CNS). The CNS can come later next year, the house on the foundation we build now. DayZ is moving from a FPS architecture to a fully fledged MMO architecture, supporting something like 100-300 players on a server that would currently support 40-50 players.The standalone is going to be better, and bolder, than most people expect I think. But it is streamlined. It is the foundation for at least another year of CNS.Boots are part of the clothing system. currently the followwing clothing systems exist for standalone:Headwear (e.g. motorcycle helmet)Vision / FaceTorso (jacket, hoodie etc..)Vest (anti-stab etc...)Trousers (e.g. cargo pants)Footwear (e.g. boots, trainers, sneakers)I believe footwear, like in "the road", will be one of the most important items in the game.This is all things he has said over the last month still recent, but keep in mind things change.but theres a small update for anyone who did not know these changes :) Edited December 11, 2012 by Ovation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollo (DayZ) 20 Posted December 11, 2012 I doubt a December or January release is likely, realistically i reckon we will see some new media around February and the alpha release somewhere around April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvg 1690 Posted December 11, 2012 He hasn't left yet, We were playing together yesterday.As for the release date stop sending yourselves crazy, if people did this over Half-Life 3 I'd think we'd be dead from paranoia, Just have a little patience as the song goes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maca (DayZ) 769 Posted December 12, 2012 Just have a little patience as the song goes.Did you just quote (Take that).? lolWell i've just came across some video footage of "Rocket & the Dev's" liven it up at a BBQ...The only thing is their incognito. Now on a serious note, for anything worth having we must have patience. Patience in Rocket & the Dev's delivering us one of the most anticipated games of the year (2012 or 2013) who knows. In my own opinion when the standalone is released i think alot of the pressure thats on the dev team will be lifted, we'll see the game progress rapidly. So we all just need to sit back and enjoy the ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klesh 2423 Posted December 12, 2012 He hasn't left yet, We were playing together yesterday.Just have a little patience as the song goes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maca (DayZ) 769 Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Klesk and sorry to LVG for suggesting it might have been "TT". My bad. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffarov37 125 Posted December 12, 2012 Jez give him some time with his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lvg 1690 Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Klesk and sorry to LVG for suggesting it might have been "TT". My bad.I actually had take that in my head while I was typing it so yes you were right. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klesh 2423 Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) I actually had take that in my head while I was typing it so yes you were right.I have never heard of Take That, and in just looking it up on youtube, I'll sing the G'n'R one with the other old folks here while I wait. ;) Edited December 12, 2012 by klesh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted December 12, 2012 G'n'R and Take That in the same sentence, I woke up the morning and thought nothing could surprise me! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted December 12, 2012 Klesh, Don't look up Take That! Save yourself!!!!! You'll have to pour bleach in your ears and gouge your eyes out with broken glass! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mini Maracas 37 Posted December 12, 2012 So why do you think he is back in NewZealand? Did he say that?In one of his tweets 7 hours ago, he said "Enroute to airport... Nz bound!" :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted December 12, 2012 Dear God are people literally stalking Rocket now waiting for him to fart? Just chill-out, have some patience. We all know what type of game you end up with when you rush things to placate your playerbase. I'd like to think most of us here are mature enough to just sit tight and wait for news. Trust me when I say no one is more excited than me to find out when we can get our grubby hands on the SA but endless speculation just drives people bonkers.If you know anything about the devs then you'll know that a period of silence is usually followed by some good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted December 12, 2012 I agree, let him have a well deserved break, once his batteries are charged I'm sure he will throw it all at us!Enjoy your break rocket, have fun, just remember us loonatics are here waiting for you when you get back ( que extended vacation and psychiatric advisors on hand, sick note time) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted December 12, 2012 All im going to say on the matter 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ow1 30 Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Why are people complaining because there is a Dayz "when is the stand alone release" thread on the Dayz forums?Nobody here is ringing his mobile? Nobody here is saying he should not have a holiday? Nobody here is saying he should not eat untill he brings out the stand alone? Edited December 12, 2012 by ow1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rainf 76 Posted December 12, 2012 However they all seem like valid suggestions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ovation 52 Posted December 12, 2012 Heads up, DayZ Tumbler is down.possibly update in progress? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puppetworx 474 Posted December 12, 2012 Plus the DayZ Dev Tumblr is currently down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Nasty 1023 Posted December 12, 2012 tumblr post coming out ASAP? Looks like I wont be sleeping tonight and that F5 gif is hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_MuffinMan 2 Posted December 12, 2012 Tumblr is down, not just that page. http://istumblrdown.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puppetworx 474 Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Tumblr is down, not just that page. http://istumblrdown.com/I thought this was it mang.Maybe our F5ing just DDOS'd tumblr offline....F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5 Edited December 12, 2012 by puppetworx 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avallanche 121 Posted December 12, 2012 I thought this was it mang.Maybe my F5ing just DDOS'd tumblr offline....F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5F5LMAO!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites