Pre-order? Donation?

[EpiCC 0]

Hey everyone. I was just thinking about this last night. I searched around a little and could not find anything about pre-ordering. I believe that this could be a good idea to help the Dev team out. Maybe we could put a portion of the price down or all of it, and maybe we could recieve something for it? Something small obviosuly. Or maybe nothing at all.

See my main point of this was to maybe give the Dev's a boost money-wise. (Not saying they're in a crisis or anything)

Maybe we could get a boost the first time we play? say start out with a gun? Map?

Or maybe we just get some cool in game appearal?

Or maybe Im just an idiot on these forums and im going to get trolled or flamed.

Who knows, If you like it, let me know, if not... okay?

Thanks for reading.

EpiCC

[DemonGroover 8836]

I don't think you should get a gun or a map. Perhaps an in game "Anyone in Cherno" T-shirt?

[h3retic 224]

I would love to have at least simply a solid copy of the vanilla game files on a cd, dvd w.e

too bad things dont seem to go that way

Edited January 8, 2013 by h3retic

[rossums 2190]

Any in game advantage is a totally retarded idea and the complete opposite of what DayZ is about.

You should have no advantages compared to other players whatsoever, cosmetic or otherwise - especially not a weapon.

[EpiCC 0]

I don't think you should get a gun or a map. Perhaps an in game "Anyone in Cherno" T-shirt?

I was thinking more on the cosmetic side too. I do like that idea.

I would love to have at least simply a solid copy of the vanilla game files on a cd, dvd w.e

too bad things dont seem to go that way

Sadly that seems to be how it is now. Everything is digitial. A cool special edition hard box with a big map (like GTA) would be cool

Any in game advantage is a totally retarded idea and the complete opposite of what DayZ is about.

You should have no advantages compared to other players whatsoever, cosmetic or otherwise - especially not a weapon.

I was thinking more of the pistol side like most servers start you with? And whats wrong with cosmetic. Its not like you'd get a guillie or anything. Maybe a bright orange shirt with a target on it just to tease people? or get yourself killed? Dont be a hater.

[h3retic 224]

Any in game advantage is a totally retarded idea and the complete opposite of what DayZ is about.

You should have no advantages compared to other players whatsoever, cosmetic or otherwise - especially not a weapon.

advantage like a cool looking hat isnt really an advantage

and anyways this pre order bonus thing is hard to implement to the character in game because ur key is not linked to one sole profile but to as many as u want to create

[rossums 2190]

I was thinking more of the pistol side like most servers start you with? And whats wrong with cosmetic. Its not like you'd get a guillie or anything. Maybe a bright orange shirt with a target on it just to tease people? or get yourself killed? Dont be a hater.

How does disagreeing with a ridiculous idea make me a 'hater'?

Players should have no advantage whatsoever over other players purely because they bought the game earlier or paid more than others - it's unfair and it's not what DayZ is about.

The whole point is that you are thrust into a world with nothing and have to fight your way up against insurmountable odds versus players, zombies and the environment.

Even the pistol completely ruins the early game, once you have a pistol the game is no challenge at all - this is against the spirit of the game, you're not meant to spawn already kitted out.

Any item that could possibly give any advantage as far as looks and camouflage wouldn't work.

If it had camouflage, it would be unfair.

If it was just a random piece that only special orders got, how would it work in the inventory? Would it take up space? Could other players loot it?

[EpiCC 0]

How does disagreeing with a ridiculous idea make me a 'hater'?

Players should have no advantage whatsoever over other players purely because they bought the game earlier or paid more than others - it's unfair and it's not what DayZ is about.

The whole point is that you are thrust into a world with nothing and have to fight your way up against insurmountable odds versus players, zombies and the environment.

Even the pistol completely ruins the early game, once you have a pistol the game is no challenge at all - this is against the spirit of the game, you're not meant to spawn already kitted out.

Any item that could possibly give any advantage as far as looks and camouflage wouldn't work.

If it had camouflage, it would be unfair.

If it was just a random piece that only special orders got, how would it work in the inventory? Would it take up space? Could other players loot it?

Okay let me get off the INGAME stuff. Gun - I see your point. Unfair. Agreed.

Clothes- Any camo, yes unfair. But a tshirt? Anything? I dont see what itd hurt. But okay. You win.

As far as actually physcial stuff goes, I really like the idea of a hard copy with a big map. This gives you absoutly no advantage. (everyone goes to dayzdb anyway) The map wouldnt have any loot locations, just your typcial map. Maybe laminated so you could use dry erase to plan routes or mark where you put your car.

As for ingame, ill agree I messed up even stating that. But I do like the physical map idea.

[rossums 2190]

Okay let me get off the INGAME stuff. Gun - I see your point. Unfair. Agreed.

Clothes- Any camo, yes unfair. But a tshirt? Anything? I dont see what itd hurt. But okay. You win.

As far as actually physcial stuff goes, I really like the idea of a hard copy with a big map. This gives you absoutly no advantage. (everyone goes to dayzdb anyway) The map wouldnt have any loot locations, just your typcial map. Maybe laminated so you could use dry erase to plan routes or mark where you put your car.

As for ingame, ill agree I messed up even stating that. But I do like the physical map idea.

Bohemia Interactive already sell a physical Chernarus map on their store, they could make a more DayZ themed one, although I like the current one as it stands.

Store link: https://store.bistudio.com/chernarus-map-collection/

[Quartermaine 34]

I thought that purchasing an Alpha/Beta version of a game was preordering?

[Dr-Shade 83]

Too be honest.....

At this point in time, i would actually be happy just being able to hand over my money...

That way i KNOW that when the standalone is released, i already own it, and dont have to piss around working it into my budget.....

I have no issues waiting 2-3 months or longer for a game i've already paid for... I usually order a few months in advance for games on steam anyway :rolleyes:

[BSB Jimmy 360]

an in game shirt would be cool

[morgan32 403]

Instead of in-game t-shirts, why not real life t-shirts? A box with a map, t-shirt, dolls, etc, wouldn't that be fun guys? We could have a tea party.

[mzltv 2281]

It's been confirmed by Rocket that there are no microtransactions (pay for upgrades/specific in-game items) in the DayZ standalone... that's a very WarZ model that they're trying to steer away from.

[h3retic 224]

I thought that purchasing an Alpha/Beta version of a game was preordering?

lawl not even close