RedPuma 0 Posted June 13, 2013 Now that 1.7.7 is out starting items seem to be a bit unbalanced.What I would suggest:- New (low damage) melee weapon (for example a screwdriver) to give new players at least a small chance to cope with the stronger and harder to loose Z's. Also, who in hell would start out to a zombie apocalypse without at least something to defend themselves.- A chocolate bar and a can of soda to balance the much rarer loot, especially rare food. I know hunting is the only long-term solution to the food-problem but finding a hatchet/hunting knive/box of matches takes much more time now (again because of the stronger Z's and the rarer loot). And who in hell would start out to a zombie apocalypse without at least a chocolate bar in the pocket and something to drinkAntibiotics should NOT be included since this would just encourage hunting new players at the coast to get some of that rare stuff.Those changes would make it much fairer for new-spawned to survive. I have the impression the most difficult part of dayz is just the beginning, once you have made it to some basic loot it gets much much easier. This starting-out-with-nothing-phase just isn't fun. Games (yes, DayZ isn't a simulator) should start out easy and get more difficult over time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dulix11 731 Posted June 13, 2013 No....I get along just fine with a bandage and painkillers, I'm sure theres people who get along with no starting gear at all.New players finding it too hard? Harden the fuck up then. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelonewarrior 886 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Right because spawning with food wouldn't promote starving bandits with on the coast waiting for fresh spawns Edited June 13, 2013 by Regulator Lone Warrior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris529 380 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) eat your own shit, drink your own piss and use your fists as weapons ;)problem solved Edited June 13, 2013 by Chris529 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dancing.Russian.Man 1631 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Who in hell would start out to a zombie apocalypse without at least something to defend themselves.Who the hell magically appears at a shore of a random location?The only "backstory" for DayZ is that you're washed up on the shore, and that's it.You don't GET to have the luxury of having something to defend yourself with.If you can't find a weapon in time, then tough luck. Try again.(That said, you might want to read the links in my signature.) Edited June 13, 2013 by Dancing.Russian.Man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maca (DayZ) 769 Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Nothing in Dayz should ever be easy. Its all about adapting to the ever changing environment that we find ourselves in and overcoming any challenges which may lie ahead of us. That's why i'm having a great time with the new patch.God dawn infected, they're killing me again. Also, who in hell would start out to a zombie apocalypse without at least something to defend themselves. And who in hell would start out to a zombie apocalypse without at least a chocolate bar in the pocket and something to drink. Your character wakes up on the coast line, so it's up to yourself to imagine the circumstances that may have occurred to leave you in this situation. It could have been a fishing/boat trip?Working on an offshore oil rig and the infection spread?Basically you just didn't have time to react and gather what supplies you would need to survive in a zombie apocalypse, unless you've been "prepping" for such an outbreak. Edited June 13, 2013 by Maca Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
