So...Thinking about renting a Private Hive server, but I have a few questions.

[nazacuckoo 4]

1. Can you choose which gear all the players spawn with? (For example, can I have players spawn with a map and a tent if I want?) And is it easy to do this, or is it hard to set up?

2. Am I able to spawn in items/vehicles of my choice as an admin? I was thinking of spawning us in a helicopter so we can get around the server easily, and some guns and stuff. Can I do this?

3. Can I choose where certain items spawn, and the chance of them spawning in that location? Or is that beyond my power as an admin?

4. Can I disable certain zombie spawns? Lets say I wanted to clear Balota airstrip of zombie, and make sure they don't spawn there again, could I do that?

5. What is the minimum amount of player slots you can get on a PH server? I want this to be as cheap as possible.

6. As an admin, can I change my skin if I want? (As in, change my skin to bandit or hero without having to gain/lose the humanity?)

7. Lets say I can spawn in items, can I spawn some guns for my friends?

8. Can I whitelist a server? So only me and my friends can go on the server?

9. Can I disable PVP in certain areas?

Notice: It may seem like I'm trying to cheat on this server, but I'm planning to have it open to only me and my friends, so don't worry about getting screwed over by over-powered admins,

because, frankly, you probably won't find this server. And, thanks in advance to whoever answers these questions.

Edited May 25, 2013 by nazacuckoo

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Here is a guide to help you.

http://dayzmod.com/f...s +for +dummies

Edited May 25, 2013 by Steak and Potatoes

[PK Richie 507]

1 - yes, it's easy

2 - yes, place any allowed type of vehicle anywhere in any qantities

3 - It's possible but tricky

4 - Not that i know of, might be possible

5 - Depends on the host

6 - yes

7 - yes, you can add items to their inventory or fill their cars or give them ammo crates

8 - yes, again very easily

9 - Never tried, might be possible

[nazacuckoo 4]

1 - yes, it's easy

2 - yes, place any allowed type of vehicle anywhere in any qantities

3 - It's possible but tricky

4 - Not that i know of, might be possible

5 - Depends on the host

6 - yes

7 - yes, you can add items to their inventory or fill their cars or give them ammo crates

8 - yes, again very easily

9 - Never tried, might be possible

Nice. I hate to admit it, but I'm no computer genius.

Can I do these things easily by...Lets say, just typing something into chat like on a minecraft server?

Or do I have to go messing around with files? And can I spawn in these things/change my skin regardless of the host?

[PK Richie 507]

Nice. I hate to admit it, but I'm no computer genius.

Can I do these things easily by...Lets say, just typing something into chat like on a minecraft server?

Or do I have to go messing around with files? And can I spawn in these things/change my skin regardless of the host?

How easy it is depends on who you host with, dayz.st have a really simple to use control panel but lately they have had some issues and customers that have left, personally i found them ok

Survivalservers.com have an ok control panel, I wasn't keen on them but others seem to like them.

Dayzpriv.com i've never used but they seem to be popular, very new to the scene.

other hosts ? plenty of them to choose from

Almost every change is done via the database, you could learn that and then do away with any control panel :)

If you get stuck just ask for help, loads of people will help you and the link Steak replied with is a treasure trove of great advice, read it 3 or 4 times.

Good luck :)

[BretTheGod 0]

1. Can you choose which gear all the players spawn with? (For example, can I have players spawn with a map and a tent if I want?) And is it easy to do this, or is it hard to set up?

2. Am I able to spawn in items/vehicles of my choice as an admin? I was thinking of spawning us in a helicopter so we can get around the server easily, and some guns and stuff. Can I do this?

3. Can I choose where certain items spawn, and the chance of them spawning in that location? Or is that beyond my power as an admin?

4. Can I disable certain zombie spawns? Lets say I wanted to clear Balota airstrip of zombie, and make sure they don't spawn there again, could I do that?

5. What is the minimum amount of player slots you can get on a PH server? I want this to be as cheap as possible.

6. As an admin, can I change my skin if I want? (As in, change my skin to bandit or hero without having to gain/lose the humanity?)

7. Lets say I can spawn in items, can I spawn some guns for my friends?

8. Can I whitelist a server? So only me and my friends can go on the server?

9. Can I disable PVP in certain areas?

Notice: It may seem like I'm trying to cheat on this server, but I'm planning to have it open to only me and my friends, so don't worry about getting screwed over by over-powered admins,

because, frankly, you probably won't find this server. And, thanks in advance to whoever answers these questions.

Everybody answered every question but 9-

There are Addams out there to add I'm safe zones so there is a way to make non pvp areas. I have not tried this so not sure how well it works

[nazacuckoo 4]

How easy it is depends on who you host with, dayz.st have a really simple to use control panel but lately they have had some issues and customers that have left, personally i found them ok

Survivalservers.com have an ok control panel, I wasn't keen on them but others seem to like them.

Dayzpriv.com i've never used but they seem to be popular, very new to the scene.

other hosts ? plenty of them to choose from

Almost every change is done via the database, you could learn that and then do away with any control panel :)

If you get stuck just ask for help, loads of people will help you and the link Steak replied with is a treasure trove of great advice, read it 3 or 4 times.

Good luck :)

Yeah, I'm finding it pretty hard to understand that guide. Maybe I'll try read it again once I get a server. I also think I'll rent from DayZ.st because they seem to have the best prices.

[PK Richie 507]

Yeah, I'm finding it pretty hard to understand that guide. Maybe I'll try read it again once I get a server. I also think I'll rent from DayZ.st because they seem to have the best prices.

if you get stuck just ask or you can always send me the dayz.st panel login info (via PM), obviously that is your choice :) I'll understand if you didn't want to but i've used them before so i do have experience.

[nazacuckoo 4]

if you get stuck just ask or you can always send me the dayz.st panel login info (via PM), obviously that is your choice :) I'll understand if you didn't want to but i've used them before so i do have experience.

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind if I ever get screwed over too much.

[PK Richie 507]

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind if I ever get screwed over too much.

If you make a mess of it dayz.st have an option to reinstall the mod or roll back to an earlier install (max 2 days)

If you're totally lost just shoot me a message.

[vampire12 1]

Take a look here before you rent a server. allgameserver.com/gameservers/rent-dayz-server/

[SaraMichelle 62]

Go with dayzpriv.com they are great, and if you need help, or taught how to use dayzpriv.com just pm me, and we can chat!