November Round-up

[St. Jimmy 1631]

If it launches in 2013 it'll be so broken, they've waited this long, I don't think there is any point in rushing now, you only have one first impression.

Those who turst on first impressions shouldn't even play this until somewhere in the beta. And beta can be a long way ahead.

[korrobravin 96]

Surprised we aren't passed 200 pages after the stream...

 

My take on everything - 

 

Mid December - Early 2014 release.

 

> Server is still having issues (Maybe the Dev server isn't as strong as the Alpha servers are going to be?)

> Still a ton of minor glitches/bugs, but that can be fixed after Alpha is released

 

I don't see them stabilizing the server before December

 

 

I remember dean saying they hadn't merged the optimizations in yet (during the stream), probably just waiting on that?

[sabre05 351]

Surprised we aren't passed 200 pages after the stream...

 

My take on everything - 

 

Mid December - Early 2014 release.

 

> Server is still having issues (Maybe the Dev server isn't as strong as the Alpha servers are going to be?)

> Still a ton of minor glitches/bugs, but that can be fixed after Alpha is released

 

I don't see them stabilizing the server before December

 

Well Dean said himself during the stream that the server optimization for that build hadn't been implemented.

[Mazzar 231]

Those who turst on first impressions shouldn't even play this until somewhere in the beta. And beta can be a long way ahead.

 

But they will. its like saying people shouldn't do drugs or smoke or drink because its bad for you. people will do it.

 

Well Dean said himself during the stream that the server optimization for that build hadn't been implemented.

 

What does that even mean?? Like its been made but not uploaded? how hard is that to do?

Wasnt one of their biggest optimization bugs, the fact car engines or something make noises globally on the server? Is that really a hard fix?

Also, is the stream worth watching? or can i find a TL;DR?

[AnarchyBrownies 1383]

But they will. its like saying people shouldn't do drugs or smoke or drink because its bad for you. people will do it.

 

But that's their problem, not anyone else's. No one will be forcing anyone to buy the game and everyone's been given plenty of warning of how buggy the alpha will be. We're lucky to have early access to the game, but the consequence of that is we're playing something incomplete- FAR from completion- and expectations should be in line with that.

[Gua 16]

Is there a record of Rocket livestreaming DayZ and Q&A on Twitch?

[Siberian (DayZ) 527]

one things desp. clear after todays stream...

 

dayz SA aint coming out this year...

Edited November 24, 2013 by Siberian

[SFRGaming 718]

I missed the stream.....  ;_;

[Dchil 829]

I missed the stream.....  ;_;

Well then you, like me who also missed the stream, are in luck as more than 1 or 2 people are attempting to upload it to youtube right now.

It is just taking them too damn long!

[SFRGaming 718]

Well then you, like me who also missed the stream, are in luck as more than 1 or 2 people are attempting to upload it to youtube right now.

It is just taking them too damn long!

Be sure to notify me when it's up :p

 

 

[TIC 1050]

Last time I heard, an hour ago from now one of the redditors uploaded a video of the stream at 57% (192 minutes remaining). It's safe to say it's around the upper 60's to low 70's range.

 

I'd keep my eye on this for the next couple hours :)

 

https://www.youtube.com/byvelten

[SalamanderAnder (DayZ) 1747]

Ahem.

 

[TIC 1050]

Damn, you're quick Salamander! Was about to post that ;)

 

Edit: Beans to you, great post.

 

Also, ripping clothing for bandages is great, exactly like Project Zomboid. One of the features I liked.

 

I also noticed incredible frame drops, I wonder if it's part of recording?

Edited November 24, 2013 by TIC321

[SalamanderAnder (DayZ) 1747]

I think that might mostly be due to the video recording software. My fraps tends to do that as well.

[TIC 1050]

I think that might mostly be due to the video recording software. My fraps tends to do that as well.

 

Yep, I saw a context saying "Your recording seems to be stuttering"

[ZlobaRUS54 441]

The GOOD:

 

1. The fact that he is so openly showing the gameplay means he's sincere about releasing the Alpha with all the gameplay bugs/missing features.

 

The BAD:

 

2. There is really no ETA attached to fixing performance, could be days, weeks, months, nobody knows. 

[Michaelvoodoo25 3120]

DayZ SA sucks.

 

I'm laughing right now at the ones who go ballistic

[Aceleader51 8]

The Stream for all that missed it.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIktJMpoRCM

 

EDIT: Sound starts at 15:48. The uploader forgot to record sound until then.

Edited November 24, 2013 by Aceleader51

[aVIOLATED+_-monkey 43]

What a sad thing...such hopes

[joe_mcentire 2074]

What a sad thing...such hopes

there there

[joe_mcentire 2074]

to sum things up:

• still a lot to do
• many things are very difficult to implement because it takes so much time/effort
• we all will need to manage our expectations

Edited November 24, 2013 by joe_mcentire

[ZlobaRUS54 441]

I nearly cried with joy when he chambered and fired a single round without a magazine. Such depth, such possibilities!

[joe_mcentire 2074]

• some basic character creation at the moment - hair color may be possible to change seperately
• sport scope: for mosin e.g. can zoom in more
• bipods: have their own animation - benefit when in prone --> weapon resting?!?!
• batteries: they have a charge and will degrade over time (9V; NVGs, red dot systems... will need them)
• group spawning - nothing really done here, a lot of work still to do.
• chivalry-attacks: problem is balance and controls, a lot of work still to do.
• humanity-system: not sure what the answer is, waiting for alpha
• ragdoll: they can do it, but it's dangerous to implement at this point
• splitting: can be used with (almost) all items that come in higher numbers (ammo, rags..)
• reloading: single round can be loaded into gun chambers without a mag attached
• grenades
• sunglasses
• bandanas
• quality of loot: loot at the moment is only pristine (so no jamming of wepons for example)
• food: quality(water - pepsi; apple - chocolate) of food may influence your overall health/character in some way
• ghillie suits: not done any yet, however they shall be worn over your normal clothes
• Payday heist-masks
• ingame radios: support internet radios
• infection: you can infect items and spread the infection to others
• animatons: for some melee, for self bandaging etc.
• support TrackIR: yes
• support Rift: most likely yes (50fps are the goal)...but let's see
• physics: "bullet"-physics at the moment (throwing knives is not possible)
• weapon maintenance: not in alpha, a lot of work still to do.
• zeds: different hitzones cause different amount of damage

  may cause always bleeding or infections in close combat

• restraining: you can now move while being cuffed.

temp. personal findings:

• no visible breath from other players or zeds
• (yet) no animation when tearing clothing into rags
• get rid of the cartoonish "wooosh" sound when punching someone!!
• Dean gets distracted and just doesn't answer some "inconvenient" questions
• i wonder what happens with the blood fountains, i personally hate them
• "you no longer feel full of water" - -> so you can drink too much water with impacts on the player?
• you can't drink at the moment while running
• being a lefti is more or less unintentional at this point

 

feel free to help me

Edited November 24, 2013 by joe_mcentire

[aVIOLATED+_-monkey 43]

I really hate triple A titles, but I hope one of those developers turns a concept like this into a game.

[joe_mcentire 2074]

I really hate triple A titles, but I hope one of those developers turns a concept like this into a game.

it won't help you to be pissed  ;) we're all in the same boat, we just need to wait and see, as painful as it may sound

Edited November 24, 2013 by joe_mcentire