Tips on being a successful DayZ player?

[JesusWatchesAnime 2]

Hey guys, recently I've been getting annoyed at dying a lot, I know I need to improve in a lot of areas in DayZ, such as being more cautious, loot cycling better, establishing a base only I know about, etc. I would really appreciate any constructive posts!

[OrLoK 16185]

Hello there

I wouldn't bother with a base. They restrict you and eventually will be found and plundered.

When you log off make sure you have everything you need on your person. Don't leave stuff you cant do without in vehicles etc.

Just a couple from me, I'm sure the unwashed masses will have plenty of tips for you.

Rgds

LoK

[Bigal123 14]

Hey I know alot about DayZ and I am about to get on, do you want me to show you how to play well?

I can show you how to respond to different situations etc.

Add me on skype if intrested: RuneKeep

[DirtyCry 118]

Everything you do needs a plan. Crossing a street? look left and right, always have fallback plan, know the last and the next coverpostion.

Do never fell save, you have to know whatsgoning 360° everytime.

Think about the game everytime. Be never supprised, have always control over the situation.

Do the profiler stuff: What would your enemy do? Whats are possible trap postions. From where can who see you?

[haywardgb 129]

I put together a tips and advice section on my server page here:

http://dayzmod.com/f...r/#entry1144907

Doesn't cover bandit strategy because there really isn't one, other than "Trust nobody" , "watch your back" and "If it isn't with you when you log off, it probably wont be there when you log back on" ... ;)

Edited February 15, 2013 by nomadichayward

[terminal_boy 860]

Keep an eye on Side Chat to try and figure out where the other players are and be somewhere else.

Trust no-one.

Assume you are being hunted at every moment.

Pick the path which gives the least chance of your being seen and the greatest chance of your seeing others.

Never travel in straight lines.

Spend at least 5 minutes scanning the surrounding tree lines before crossing open areas.

Stay below ridge lines.

[Raider (DayZ) 47]

Shoot first, ask questions later. Literally.

[mzltv 2281]

Completely avoiding people you encounter is sometimes better than trying to interact with them.

Edited February 15, 2013 by mzltv

[Target Practice (DayZ) 1335]

1. Trust no-one - assume everyone and everything will kill you the first chance they get. A fresh spawn with a hatchet can and will kill a well-meaning veteran with an M16A4 if the vet lets his guard down.

2. Think ahead - Always make sure you've got your next 2-3 meals and drinks on your person. That way if you hit a run of bad luck while looting, you'll have a little bit of leeway before you have to start taking risks to stay alive. Sure, you don't have a broken leg right now, but if you get one, it might be a long, long crawl to the nearest hospital, so it's better to keep basic medical supplies on your person.

3. Travel light - Don't bog yourself down with stuff you don't need right now like engine parts and tons of ammo. One clip and a spare should be more than sufficient to keep you alive if the worst happens, and you can start looking for vehicle parts once you've actually found a vehicle.

4. Know your surroundings - The forest North of Msta is a very, very different environment to the forest surrounding the Northwest Airfield. Know where you can press ahead and travel quickly and where you need to take your time and be careful. Assume EVERY town/city has people inside it and snipers watching it.

5. Know your enemy - Approaching an area known for snipers? Think like a sniper - if you were trying to hide somewhere where you'd be hard to see but have a good view, where would you go? How about scavengers? Which routes into and out of the town look safest but with lootable buildings on the way? If you can see a good way in, chances are, others can see it too.

[JesusWatchesAnime 2]

Thank you guys so much for all of the replies, much appreciated everyone! =D

[Bigal123 14]

Hey my bad. Try adding me JesusWatchesAnime.

Skype: RuneKeep