Ultimate New Player Guide?

[Shinjetsu 20]

Hi guys, first post. Made an account to basically combine everything I've learned about Day Z, including those dreaded client errors. I think I've had them all.

Ok, so - errors first.

Error compiling pixel shader: You need to go into Steam, force remove of Arma2: OA and close Steam. Open Steam (right click and "run as administrator") - redownload/install and you should be fine. Don't forget to run the Beta too.

Wait for host: You need to delete Battleye associated with Arma2: OA and delete Day Z itself. (Don't worry you'll get it back) Go to - C:Program Files(x86) or whatever. Then Steam, SteamApps, Common, Arma2 Operation Arrowhead, then @dayZ. Delete everything in this folder. Then go to Expansion, BattlEye and uninstall BattlEye.

Ok, then open DayZ Commander and go to install/update and redownload DayZ latest patch. Start up Arma2: OA FROM YOUR DESKTOP OR ICON

This will then reinstall BattlEye.

Being kicked for server restriction #40, #44 or #45

You'll need to be able to see hidden files. Forgotten how to do this but it should be easy enough. Go to C: Users then your username for the computer. Then AppData, Local, Arma2 OA and BattlEye - delete this .dll.

You'll generate this file again upon logging on.

Ok - the guide.

Shinjetsu's Totally Awesome Newbie Guide

You'll want to find an official server (click the option to hide unofficial in DayZ Commander) and one with 1 - 5 players and a good ping.

Ok, so you spawn. Argh! WTF IS THIS HUD? Look at the bottom right. Quickly. This is where you are. Remember it. Then go to http://dayzdb.com/map#4.127.091 and decide where to go. Ready? Excellent. If you spawn really far from Cherno or Elektro, then you're likely to die unless you're a vet. If you're a veteran player, why are you reading this? I can't teach you anything. Go away.

DON'T MOVE YET

Firstly, press G. You will have a really Amiga game looking inventory. You will have Painkillers, bandages, a backpack and a flashlight. Firstly remember you may open your backpack to put things in. I didn't learn this ability for a while. Your standard backpack has 8 slots. Its useful for food, drink, medical supplies and ammo. Anything else, don't bother. Certain things if you right click will have an option. Never use the flashlight, ever. I'm not even going to tell you the hotkey because its not going to be needed. Ok, so your next job is to move. Sounds simple right? Most of your time out in the open will be spent sprinting. W is run forward, but double tap it and you'll sprint. Useful for outrunning zombies. A,S and D are generic movement keys from there. Numpad Enter is to go 3rd person. Useful to give yourself a panoramic view. Alt toggles mouselook, meaning you can run and look over your shoulder. Give it a try. Get used to this, because when Zeds are after you, its vital. Then we have Z (prone) X (crouch) and c (stand) - the shift key allows you to walk while crouching, so give that a try. V is for "vaulting" basically jumping over stuff. Don't bother vaulting unless you think you need to. Its a bit unpredictable sometimes if you'll break a leg (I did)

Right, well you can move, you can use the inventory and you know where you are.

You'll notice on the right there are some indicators. One is thirst. One is Hunger, One is Blood and the other is temperature. If you can't decipher from the icons then please find the nearest sharp knife and stab it into your eyes, because they clearly aren't being used for purpose. You'll notice that the hunger and thirst bars deplete while you run. Don't worry - these are like petrol gauges. You can survive when they're blinking. Just. You'll want to find some beans/sardines/pasta and coca cola/pepsi/mountain dew. Don't make this your immediate concern however. You've got a good hour or so to find that stuff. You'll find them mostly in residential areas on your way to a large city. The blood one however is important. See below. The others that are the eye icon and the ear icon are the levels of visibility and noise. Don't make much noise. 2 is.....acceptable around Zombies. Anything above 2 and you're asking for trouble. Same with vision. Although some Zombies are superpowered and have seen me from 200m away when i had 2 visibility. Anyway;

ATTENTION

You are likely to see Zombies. Right mouse button zooms slightly. Walk around the edge of built up areas in a crouch. Pay attention to the surroundings and their pattern/path. You can make it! If not....well.....see below.

If you are bleeding, get yourself to safety. You've encountered a Zed. You'll notice a + sign is in the blood icon. Don't stop. Run. Zigzag. Find trees. Hills. Anything. Don't run in straight lines. Press Alt and look around as you run. Only when you stop hearing them is it a good idea to apply bandages. Now, hopefully you did this quick enough to avoid dropping below 9000 (roughly 3/4 of the bar) If not, you'd best press ESC and try again. You're too far from a town and if you're playing in a group, you're likely to hinder your team mates. Its ok, you'll find them again (if you were lucky enough to meet them before a big city)

Loot

Middle mouse button or Enter. You're likely to find allsorts. Best loot is tools and guns. Common stuff is food/drink. You'll want a hatchet. If you get one, and no primary weapon then right click it in inventory. Remove from toolbelt and you will have a zombie one shot kill weapon. Reload it first with "R". (weird I know)

Do not engage zombies. I repeat.

DO NOT ENGAGE

There. That was simple. You're best running away and hiding. The hatchet can get you out of a squeeze with left mouse button as attack, but you should be stealthing with shift, x and going prone around zombie areas.

Shinjetsu's Big City Guide

Ok, so you're moderately armed. You have food and drink (hopefully) - now its time to do a speed raid of a big city. This is a one shot deal, so get it right. You'll want to spend time scouting the area to find the least zombie infested path. Remember, right mouse button. And do NOT engage if you can help it. Don't use any gun you find in a city for gods sake. AK47's and 5 mags at a time do NOT spawn so even if you do get super lucky, the mag will be gone quicker than painkillers in Michael Jacksons medicine cabinet. What you get here will be your "expedition" gear. Because you'll need stuff to move with. Don't forget, if you're low on space, you need to select your backpack and "open bag" in the inventory screen. Save this for food and ammo.

CHECKLIST - rated /10 for importance

HUNTING KNIFE - this will be your food source - 9

WATER BOTTLE - this will be your....drink...source - 6 (if you find drink then its less important)

MATCHES - 6

HATCHET - 6

WEAPON - 10

AMMO - 10

You cannot leave without a weapon of some description. If you're holding your hatchet, you may pick it up again after picking up a primary - it goes into your toolbelt again. You will want enough sidearm (pistol) ammo to hold off an average zombie attack (3/4 zombies) so we're talking 2/3 mags. You shouldn't have shot anything yet. I hope you haven't. Your primary is for killing other players if you cross them. Lets get that out of the way now.

TRUST NOBODY

They want your stuff. They'll say "Friendly" in side chat or by pressing "/" to type it. Do not believe them. If there are no zombies around, shoot the hell out of them. It avoids them potentially doing it to you. If there are Zombies around. Run. This person wants your stuff. Make it to a safe distance and consider logging off for a while. I have a story about a particularly patient sniper, but I'll save it.

Once you have the above items, its time to leave. Optional extras can include - map, watch, toolbox and crowbar (crowbar is crap)

Thats all for now folks. I'm aware I've probably missed some vital stuff, but I'm sure you'll fill it in for me below.

Shin

[Geneva 11]

Nice work, especially about the using backpack and free look over shoulder. As a 3 week dayz vet those were the hardest to figure out. I would rate the map as an essential though, so good for planning safest routes to cities.

Thanks!

[Shinjetsu 20]

I couldn't find a map for a while so I used the web map - basically looked for landmarks and shapes in the coastal structure, rather than potentially die for the privilege of having a map in game..

[Shinjetsu 20]

Just a quick bump, hopefully more people will read it!

[Gernon 1]

great guide

[PurpleRaven 0]

awesome thanks

[soul337 2]

useful knowledge about the hatchet

[Sula 1205]

What does this mean? What is the error you see please?

Error compiling pixel shader: You need to go into Steam, force remove of Arma2: OA and close Steam. Open Steam (right click and "run as administrator") - redownload/install and you should be fine. Don't forget to run the Beta too.

[Tmull 20]

Wait..so you instruct people to kill-on-sight, which is dumb and generally counter productive for new spawns...but then neglect to mention the need for morphine? I rarely bother with blood bags as a lone wolf, but I would never leave a big city without hitting up a hospital and getting at least two morphine shots. more important than most the gear you mention.

Also, hatchets are best weapon now.

Cheers,

Tmull

[Shinjetsu 20]

KOS is the best strategy for a new player, instructing otherwise is just wrong. I'm still a new player, and I get killed on sight, so my advice is to not trust anybody. They want your stuff. The only help you'll ever get as a new spawn is generally from other new spawns, who usually wait until you're both geared up before they take your stuff.

I don't bother with Morphine initially, as any firefight I've been in, they go for headshots. Its useful to remind also that bloodbags < cooked meat. Just spam cooked meat if you're low on blood.

So, morphine is more important than a hunting knife or water bottle? Pretty sure I could survive in the woods without morphine.

[Shinjetsu 20]

What does this mean? What is the error you see please?

Its when you start ARMA 2 - OA, some error I forget, you'll know if you see it.

[DemonGroover 8836]

Nice one,

A couple of things i disagree with - the KOS for a start. I would urge newbies to at least try and be friendly. It can be painful i know but there are some good people out there.

I would also urge new players not to instantly reach for the DayzDb loot map - exploring and finding out what is what and where is a process all newbies should experience. Nothin beats those first few spawns when i first started playing and i knew absolutely nothing. It was what got me hooked.

[Mr Nasty 1023]

Nice. Hope this helps some people.

Edit: 666th post

Edited February 13, 2013 by Mr Nasty

[DemonGroover 8836]

Nice. Hope this helps some people.

Edit: 666th post

My favourite number. Well done.

PS: Dont reply, you'll spoil it

[OrLoK 16183]

Most bible-believing Christian believe that the numbers '666' directly correspond to 'the number of the beast' and the anti-Christ as described in Revelation 13:17-18.

The King James translation reads;

'And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the

number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is - six

hundred threescore and six.'

The fact of the matter is everything we've believed about the number 666 is all wrong. Here are the facts:

1. The number 666 is proven translation error.
   
2. The correct number is 616.
   
3. All previously held theories associating the numbers 666 to any political or religious figure to the anti-Christ must be rejected and discarded because it is factually
   inaccurate.
   

DISCOVERY OF EVIDENCE

In May 2005, scholars at Oxford University using the latest advanced imaging techniques reexamined a 1,700 year old previously difficult to read papyrus and discovered that the fragment reads '616', not 666.

This papyrus fragment is the earliest known record of the Book of Revelation. The fragment was taken from the Oxyrhynchus site and is Papyrus #115 or P115. The fragment clearly identifies the number of the beast

as 616.

Reference sources:

• "A new Oxyrhynchus Papyrus of Revelation": P115 (P. Oxy. 4499)
  
• "Concerning the Text of the Apocalypse", vol. 2, p. 364; Herman C. Hoskier.
  
• David C. Parker, Dept of Theology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK.}
  

Dr. Paul Lewes in his book, 'A Key to Christian Origins' (1932) wrote: "The figure 616 is given in one of the two best manuscripts, C (Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus, Paris), by the Latin version of Tyconius (DCXVI,

ed. Souter in the Journal of Theology, SE, April 1913)

Professor David C. Parker, Professor of New Testament Textual Criticism and Paleography at the University of Birmingham, states on record that "616, although less memorable than 666, is the original".

Now that we have the truth in our hands, we should accept the truth for what it is. Every teacher of bible of prophecy should review the evidence for themselves and take the appropriate steps in making these truths

available to their flock.

During my seminar years I recalling studying the works of Irenaeus (202 AD), a great church father. Bishop Irenaeus was a student of Polycarp, who in turn was a direct disciple of Saint John the Evangelist.

Irenaeus played a key role in the formation of early church doctrine. He

reported several scribal errors of the number 666. (See: "Book V, Chapter

XXX.". Adversus Haereses).

There are other reliable sources such as 3rd century manuscripts of Revelation which clearly read 616. {Reference: Grout, James. "Nero as the Antichrist". Encyclopaedia Romana. Retrieved

2008-06-13.}

Now that you have a knowledge of the truth, it's up to you to become a faithful steward of it. Will you continue to believing the error just to protect sacred religious cows? Or will you embrace the Light of truth

God is giving us in order to understanding His plan for the end-time

generations. The choice is yours.

I cut and paste like middle management.

Edited February 13, 2013 by orlok

[DemonGroover 8836]

Yeah but what about MY reference.

The Omen, 1976

[Shinjetsu 20]

Nice one,

A couple of things i disagree with - the KOS for a start. I would urge newbies to at least try and be friendly. It can be painful i know but there are some good people out there.

I would also urge new players not to instantly reach for the DayzDb loot map - exploring and finding out what is what and where is a process all newbies should experience. Nothin beats those first few spawns when i first started playing and i knew absolutely nothing. It was what got me hooked.

I see your point, but you'll 9/10 end up getting flattened. I avoid others unless I know them in real life.

[Shinjetsu 20]

Case and point - not an hour ago, I was at Balota airfield - fresh spawn. Had nothing. Private hive so I had the M9 SD and a crossbow. I'd just been talking to a helicoper and its crew who needed blood. I waited for them to leave, advising them I was friendly. As the guy who'd been scouting got in the chopper, fire rang through my headphones. It was close. I ran into the first hangar. The helicopter crew asked me on side chat why I'd fired. I told them it wasn't me. They flew off.

I was running arount the airfield, got a few mags for the M9 from some dead bodies and hunted for something a bit better. A guy come running over, shouts friendly. I lowered my weapon (I was a fresh spawn, he had no real reason to kill me)

Killed me.

This is why you shoot on sight. The helicopter crew couldn't see me. I just waited for them to leave. But the second I was seen by someone, they killed me. Claimed "friendly"

So, anyway, I hunted that son of a bitch down and teabagged his corpse.

[rtorbs 0]

Great guide..... Shame kos seems to be the main mentality..... On my second only ever spawn I found both hunting knife and hatchet very early but was killed by another player for pretty much nothing tbh.... he was better equipped. Now I'm currently running around with nothing but toilet roll in my pockets.....

[JeffDetroit 717]

RTorbs: "Toilet roll in your pockets..."

You know, if you throw the toilet roll hard enough at the zombie's head, it is a one shot kill!

[Guest]

It's good but change it so new players are friendly, or at least try... I for one will assist any bambi (more kidnapp) take them north and the drop them off with good gear. If a new player shoots at me i run him down....

[Rickzurk 0]

Good tip if your unarmed and you see a player in cherno/elektro RUN or HIDE !!!

head to a Supermarket , firestation or a pub to hopefully find a gun , then if your brave make contact or if your desperate shoot them in the back

(im not saying Bandit just do what u gotta do to survive) . :murder: :bandit: :facepalm: