DayZ Needs a Tank

[Lady Kyrah 1110]

Hello my name is iCentari i have been playing DayZ since the Mod has came out off and on. I love the concept of the game, the survival, exploring Ect. I think the game is lacking some real world things but that's to be expected to improve in the future of the game. Off the top my head I could think of a lot of things DayZ could have but one thing that's been on my mind for awhile is a TANK. but this is were the Critizm comes in "its too OP and your unstoppable!", Not Really, The M113 comes in two Versions a Medical one and a Gunner. Its Perfect because its not overpowered at all just as much damage as a Huey(Actually less since its got one gun) but makes up because its armored. This is a very basic Tank and i think it would be an amazing thing to have in DayZ.

So please if possible unban the M113's, unsure if they would even work on my Namalsk server, if they were unbanned. but hey if there's gonna be a Tank/Apc in DayZ this is it.

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My Server: 50.23.131.238:3289

Now OP how about you explain us WHY dayZ needs a tank? Because you haven't explained your reasoning, if there was anything else than the cool factor obviously.

[PracticalTactical 164]

I would suggest a BTR-40 because it has wheels and the driver/passengers are somewhat exposed which would enable people without massive amounts of heavy machineguns or RPG's to stop the vehicle. It could still stand up to allot of stuff though, completely bulletproof for small arms. You just need to aim at the open areas in order to kill the driver.

Also, the wheels although very durable can be shot out if enough lead is put into them. The BTR-40 is actually already in the game aswell!

Edited February 11, 2013 by PracticalTactical

[Private Evans 1303]

hmmm...my first thought was HELL NO WAY..but then... finding and using an armoured vehicle is much more realistic than finding repairing and flying a helicopter...an amoured personnel carrier would have a real small radius of action and with fuel and ammo being more rare in the Sa it seems ok for me...keep in mind that we will be able to craft molotov coctails and that the russians even stopped german tanks using them in ww2...

[scoffield77@gmail.com 192]

107 can pen a m113 easily. hell... if your rain enough 7.62x51 on it it will damage it.

anyway.. The game does need to go more militaristic and stay civilian at the same time witch is tricky. Squad vs Squad or PvP is a big part of the game, and tactical advantages is a big deal... and should be expanded upon more than just AK vs M16 I'd personally like to see a the M136 returned and Armor in the game.. Mortars and Browning M2s on the An2.

Add some dept to the battles instead of just picking people off with long range high cal rifles. Speaking of, I think armor would be good for the very reason that there is such an exploit on snipers and battle rifles. Mobile cover would make other guns more useful in the field.

Edited February 11, 2013 by Bullfrog

[mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416]

But you have to open the hatch to use the gun on this apc, that makes you very easy to kill.

Your definition must be different to mine.

I'm not likely to stand my ground in the hopes of taking out a gunner.

That's a surefire way to get yourself squished.

You don't have to use the gun to cause havoc with an armoured vehicle. The LMG is just the icing on the cake.

EDIT: PvP and clan battles will occur whether or not there are tanks and APCs rolling around.

Adding them just turns any normal survivors into bugs on the windshield. Moving targets at best.

Edited February 11, 2013 by Chabowski

[Michaelvoodoo25 3120]

A tank? Really?

I have to wonder if most players have played Arma 2 as they actually own it. After playing Arma 2 for a while it becomes apparent why a "tank" would not be a great idea, use what ever variation you want, but you know and I know it will end up at some server admins camp before any of us see it.

Everyone asked for Hummers and we have them now, what are we going to want after a tank? A Hovercraft?

[declan223@gmail.com 271]

Hey, you want it for your server? Get Rmod.

[radivmoe 47]

no.

[declan223@gmail.com 271]

Well that's about as good as it probably going to get. I, myself for one would really like the UH 1Y added in, yet that is unlikely, so I (at least try to) install Rmod on my server.

[landfish 62]

I think we should be able to craft home-made explosives in the SA for use against this tank. I bet a couple of grenade or powerful pipe-bombs should be enough to disable this tank, it is after all not that powerful. A couple of perfectly shot bullets to its main gun should be enough to destroy/disable the only weapon it has available. The devs should give this a try, if it's overpowered, then remove it, it's not the end of the world. People should give things a try before judging it.

[B00tsy (DayZ) 19]

Lets just add the whole Russian army and get it over with.

[ZomboWTF 527]

wow, NO, go play wasteland ffs

[shadowjack 254]

A tank? Really?

I have to wonder if most players have played Arma 2 as they actually own it. After playing Arma 2 for a while it becomes apparent why a "tank" would not be a great idea, use what ever variation you want, but you know and I know it will end up at some server admins camp before any of us see it.

Everyone asked for Hummers and we have them now, what are we going to want after a tank? A Hovercraft?

An Ohio class nuke sub please.

Serriously ...We need less military not more.

[Clumzy (DayZ) 377]

did you even look at the tank i suggested its got a 240 on top, not a cannon.

That doesn't matter. Everything I said still applies. At least with helicopters there are reasons why a civilian could fly one. And why do you want it to be more military? How about fighter jets next?

[Michaelvoodoo25 3120]

I want a predator drone, Never runs out of fuel and I can carry it in my Pockets. and If i use a controller to play DayZ with it comes with free missiles.

oh and a remote control car where i can attach bombs to them.

[Private Evans 1303]

That doesn't matter. Everything I said still applies. At least with helicopters there are reasons why a civilian could fly one. And why do you want it to be more military? How about fighter jets next?

honestly in RL ( in such kind of scenario) it would be much more realistic to find armoured personnel carriers than an anti vehicle monster sniper...also a lot more people would be able to drive such a thing than to fly a helicopter...this includes armed forces members ( or ex) but also civilians ...the question is how the game could or should handle these things ( military equipment) in a realistic way....

[beatSTV 631]

if you put it in your have to nerf the armour all the way down so that 7.62 did decent damage to it. so it was more like a slightly heavier armoured car as opposed to a tank. i've played servers that have vodiks in but only the medical ones that worked well because the armour was nerfed but they still offered some protection. my two cents

[aksuduud 64]

M113 is not a tank, yes i had to point this out.

According to sites, the M113 can possibly be penetrated by AP 7.62 on the sides at point blank range. Sounds very OP to me as it would require a rocket launcher or a .50 to take it out.

[mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416]

It's all but confirmed that we're going to be able to customise and cannibalise vehicles in SA.

Players will likely be able to add armour, cages and mounted guns to pretty much any vehicle from the sounds of things.

I'd much prefer to see folks rig up their own home-made tank/APC instead of using militaria.

[radivmoe 47]

It's all but confirmed that we're going to be able to customise and cannibalise vehicles in SA.

Players will likely be able to add armour, cages and mounted guns to pretty much any vehicle from the sounds of things.

I'd much prefer to see folks rig up their own home-made tank/APC instead of using militaria.

indeed

[Michaelvoodoo25 3120]

Agreed, fluffy dice inc.

[Heiduk 265]

DayZ does not need armor, period.

That being said, I'll play devil's advocate. What exactly makes APCs or even real tanks any more objectionable than the abundance of helos we already have?

Also, fun fact, ARMA doesn't model bullet penetration so with enough patience you can destroy any vehicle, including an M113, with a Makarov.

[mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416]

Try reading the topic if you want to find out why people object.

They've already written it down for you.

Flying a chopper means you run a risk.

Driving a tank means you don't have to care anymore. :P

Edited February 11, 2013 by Chabowski

[dobrowney 55]

I would not add tanks .. But maybe the APC

[thehero 119]

It's all but confirmed that we're going to be able to customise and cannibalise vehicles in SA.

Players will likely be able to add armour, cages and mounted guns to pretty much any vehicle from the sounds of things.

I'd much prefer to see folks rig up their own home-made tank/APC instead of using militaria.

Gotta agree with this much more rewarding as well