Once Dayz release on consoles will pc be second best?

[Blondedash 403]

So, Smorski, let me ask you a question.

Do you agree that the DayZ standalone will pick up exactly where the mod is currently? By this I mean a city-based deathmatch with no incentive NOT to kill that unarmed new spawn?

PC version will easily get rid of this console not so much.

[smore98 225]

So, Smorski, let me ask you a question.

Do you agree that the DayZ standalone will pick up exactly where the mod is currently? By this I mean a city-based deathmatch with no incentive NOT to kill that unarmed new spawn?

Can I tell you for sure how the Standalone will be like, whether it will be a completely new game or will simply follow in the footsteps of its mod predecessor?

All I can assume from now until standalone is that the most popular way to play will transfer.

Or do you want my personal opinion?

...we can wait and see.

Edited April 4, 2013 by The Smorski

[Blondedash 403]

So, Smorski, let me ask you a question.

Do you agree that the DayZ standalone will pick up exactly where the mod is currently? By this I mean a city-based deathmatch with no incentive NOT to kill that unarmed new spawn?

I think the DayZ experience we all had at the beginning is gone forever, and the mere suggestion of console ports is evidence of that.

how the hell are we suppose to know?!

[morgan32 403]

I don't think EA / Activision would get their hands on DayZ anytime soon. Quote from Rocket: "I am making a game that people can enjoy, I don't do it for money" (Not 100% correctly quoted, but along the lines of.)

I doubt Rocket will be selling DayZ to EA / Activision when he knows for sure it will ruin the game. Of course, EA / Activision might offer a hefty sum with their rich asses, hopefully Dean sticks to the right choice.

As for whether DayZ will be better/worse on console, that's all up to how Dean wants it to be. If you look at the game "Terraria", there will be no more updates for it on the computer version (Currently at 1.1) and it was released for Xbox not long ago. The Xbox version got more bosses, more items, etc, so right now I'd call it the superior of those two. This can very well happen to DayZ too, but nobody can say for sure yet.

[p4triot 207]

You people don't get it!! Is just another strategy to get rid of codkiddies, they will play and ruin the console version while we play in peace on the computer version.

Just kidding xD but would be fun, when CoD started going mainstream, I actually noticed an increase of the average inteligence of the counter strike players (not so much though) and I think it was because most of the noobs and casuals gamers went CoD. So if we can keep them playing on a shitsole platform and away from a PC game forever, I will be happy.

[dgeesio 1034]

Noones even seen the next gen machines yet so all this console-phobia may well be unfounded.

Sony * Microsoft both need to up their technology vastly, in terms of power, detail, graphics etc, I'm sure a box that plays a shiner CoD would sell, but the companies know that the lines are blurring with tech these days so it'll have to offer a very powerful gaming side teamed with some multi-media interface also. Plus a straight PC vs Console comparison is pointless due to the way each use their available resources, a console can make more use of components as its dedicated to gaming, even the benefits of a hardwired OS helps.

Even though that doesn't matter because i doubt Dayz will ever take off as a finished product. I'm expecting an 'Alpha' in November, and then another 6-12 months until the standalone has enough content to make it attractive enough for the big console makers to begin to consider it. By which time the PC version will have a 'hardcore' of players but the masses that flooded the mod will have moved on to yet another fad/craze game.

erm basically ps4 is a med to highend pc

8 core cpu

7950m gpu

8 gb ram

they are powerful. also what some need to realize is standalone is being streamlined so all things like 20 buttons to do one thing wont be needed. so things like complex button movements arnt really a issue on a port over. infact the ps4 could handle the game as it is straight almost. they wont remake it it will literally be exactly the same just some adjustments for controller use.

[mitor 176]

No.

/thread.

Edited April 4, 2013 by Mitor

[fubar_in_pittsburgh 409]

A console game superior to the PC version?

Dude, April Fool's Day was Monday.

[gotburner 2]

PC gaming is actually trending up. It may never supersede consoles, but PC gaming is a very strong market and will continue to see a lot of support.

[Blondedash 403]

There ain't nothing a console can do a PC can't and more.

[dgeesio 1034]

There ain't nothing a console can do a PC can't and more.

not about that its about numbers of sales and uses /resources

once console release is done it will sell multiple times more than pc platform .this is what im worried about and will the game then become a console focused on game as that takes main stage.

i love how niave when people post things like rocket loves us cause we on pc and such lol. you really live in a dream land lol.

pure and simple its all about money and consoles generate the highest revunue and will do when this comes out on console. then do you tender to your highest earners first ? of course you do and thats why i asked in the first place.

[badluckburt 974]

How much do you know about Bohemia as a company? I get the feeling you think that it's all about the money for them, they wouldn't be making the games they are if they were.

[Charb 297]

How much do you know about Bohemia as a company? I get the feeling you think that it's all about the money for them, they wouldn't be making the games they are if they were.

We aren't talking about cutting corners or making a bad product to just push it out on the market. We are talking about releasing an existing game onto a different platform. Pretty sure Bohemia likes money, Tho I might be mistaken... Heard from a very reliable source its in one of those SOCIALIST COMMUNIST COUNTRIES !!! ( obviously JK )

I'm trying to think of a prime example and valid fear that would help support the OP. Only thing comes to mind is terraria. Released on Xbox and comes with new boss fight and items. PC version does not. (sure its an older game, but still abandoned)

DayZ when it comes out, will just be a foundation release. Early adopters like us will get it. They will continue to work on it. Finally finishing and having it out of alpha/beta as a completed retail edition. How long they continue to support it AFTER that... is the question. A team of what... 6 people, paid at least 40k (pulling numbers out my ass) is a quarter of a millon dollars for that team to work for a year. How do you continue to support a game without losing money once it has offically been "finished" aside from "minor" updates.

I think it all boils down to sales. depending on how many sales are generated will totally relate to the overall support and CONTINUED development of this game. Then it makes sense for BIS to sell some form of DLC, maps, or even hats?

If BIS starts a new team to work on the console version, good for them. More money in the pockets of a decent company. The fear is we lose suppot some time down the road, and won't get updates or features that will be in the console version because it isn't "profitable" ot continue supporting the PC SA version. It is a valid concern. (Not trying to bash BIS, just re-iterating the base of this convo)

[Dreams_Of_Cheese (DayZ) 71]

I hope not. However, if SA is as hardcore as it sounds it's going to be, I don't see it being to popular to the mainstream console audience.

[Mays (DayZ) 154]

PC > Xbox/PS3

[purepassion 383]

I hope not. However, if SA is as hardcore as it sounds it's going to be, I don't see it being to popular to the mainstream console audience.

That does however not justify it to not release on consoles. The mod with all its twitchiness and hardcore elements has proven there is definitely a market for such focus on "realism" and people are okay to be confronted with challenges. Actually, I was very surprised how many actually liked the concept of Arma very much and sticked to it be it via Wasteland or the regular Coop scenarios.

I want people on the consoles to have the same choice but at the same time, I am not confident wether the consoles will be ready for the challenges.

Controls are not a major problem. In Arma they are but you can already customize DayZ to a gamepad and have most functions working fine. (I haven't tested it as I don't own a gamepad but had feedback about community members doing it via e.g. XPadder or the normal customization)

However, the hardware might be an issue as current-gen consoles will most likely struggle with the demands of DayZ. If those problems can be overcome, I don't see any reason not to bring it to consoles.

Consoles are not infected by casual gamers that will hurt your game. Many of them went through the same stuff you did in DayZ and they enjoyed it :)

This is coming from a life-long PC-only gamer and is not personally adressed towards you :)

[badluckburt 974]

I'm trying to think of a prime example and valid fear that would help support the OP. Only thing comes to mind is terraria. Released on Xbox and comes with new boss fight and items. PC version does not. (sure its an older game, but still abandoned)

I never played that game but the developer / publisher is an ass. This is probably why I don't own a business but if you're sure you won't lose money (meaning the profit you made will cover your expenses) what's the harm in giving a little something back to the people that helped you grow.

I think it all boils down to sales. depending on how many sales are generated will totally relate to the overall support and CONTINUED development of this game. Then it makes sense for BIS to sell some form of DLC, maps, or even hats?

You have a point there. My hope is that they'll continue as long as they're not losing money, I'm not at all opposed to extra maps as DLC even though some people seem to think they should be released for free.

But I don't see them just letting it die, I mean they re-released the original Operation Flashpoint as an Arma-game and the people who had the original could just download that for free.

[badluckburt 974]

PC > Xbox/PS3

Could you try reading the thread next time? If DayZ goes to consoles, it's the next-gen ones, not the current.

Edited April 4, 2013 by BadLuckBurt

[Mays (DayZ) 154]

Could you try reading the thread next time? If DayZ goes to consoles, it's the next-gen ones, not the current.

Let me change my original post.

PC > New Xbox/New PS3