Wayze 549 Posted November 17, 2013 Just a quick idea. You could implement some trees with moss on one side. This side would have to face the west (not quite sure about the location of chernarus) so players could navigate without compass. Wouldn't be hard to implement, just a quick texture and some random trees in random forests with this moss... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korsbaek 1778 Posted November 17, 2013 Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes. This is the good kind of realism! I really like the idea :beans: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneboys 7988 Posted November 17, 2013 North.Where the sun don't shine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted November 17, 2013 North.Where the sun don't shine.Yup, I think in the norhern hemisphere moss etc. grows on the north side of trees where it's cooler/damper etc. I like the idea though, would be a good quick way of getting your bearings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayze 549 Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Yup, I think in the norhern hemisphere moss etc. grows on the north side of trees where it's cooler/damper etc. I like the idea though, would be a good quick way of getting your bearings.In Germany it is the west side, because the wind/rain is coming from the west. As the moss is growing where the most rain hits the tree, it is the west side of the tree.Not sure how it works in Chernarus, but it depends on the specific location, sun is just one factor, because it evaporates the water. In many cases though, not a single side of the tree is hit by enough light to show significant effects. Edited November 17, 2013 by Wayze 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wild_man 4442 Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) here is science answer ;) http://www.forteantimes.com/strangedays/mythbusters/2911/moss_growth.html Edited November 17, 2013 by KoS 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statik (DayZ) 2695 Posted November 17, 2013 This is not completely accurate. It could be cool to have it on some trees, but moss in fact will grow all the way around a tree, on south side, etc, etc. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korsbaek 1778 Posted November 17, 2013 This is not completely accurate. It could be cool to have it on some trees, but moss in fact will grow all the way around a tree, on south side, etc, etc. Don't ruin our illusion :( 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted November 17, 2013 In Germany it is the west side, because the wind/rain is coming from the west. As the moss is growing where the most rain hits the tree, it is the west side of the tree.Not sure how it works in Chernarus, but it depends on the specific location, sun is just one factor, because it evaporates the water. In many cases though, not a single side of the tree is hit by enough light to show significant effects. North west to be exact but... here is science answer ;) http://www.forteantimes.com/strangedays/mythbusters/2911/moss_growth.html ...so far this can be only used in certain conditions and is not always realiable, but generally you can expect moss to grow around the north side of trees. It is wise to use other sources for verification ( compass, map etc. when available ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayze 549 Posted November 17, 2013 North west to be exact but... ...so far this can be only used in certain conditions and is not always realiable, but generally you can expect moss to grow around the north side of trees. It is wise to use other sources for verification ( compass, map etc. when available )To be exact, I don't think you can be exact... ... why would someone look at moss if he has a compass?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Element47 2480 Posted November 17, 2013 as long as the shadows are projected correctly, you dont need moss, just a stick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayze 549 Posted November 17, 2013 as long as the shadows are projected correctly, you dont need moss, just a stick... And time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted November 17, 2013 To be exact, I don't think you can be exact... ... why would someone look at moss if he has a compass?! People who forget they have a compass because they try to get gps with their iphone in the middle of the woods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinapple900 8 Posted November 17, 2013 Good! GTFO of my backpack, compass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NagsterTheGangster 388 Posted November 18, 2013 Yeah, adds ambiance too. Little things that make the game better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frytek 130 Posted November 18, 2013 Tried that in the forest. That shit grows equally on every side. Or maybe I cant see what is hidden frrom me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enforcer1975 1111 Posted November 18, 2013 Tried that in the forest. That shit grows equally on every side. Or maybe I cant see what is hidden frrom me... If it's damp enough that shit grows everywhere not just on the right side. I think it only works on the edges, small groups of trees or single trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP_Norris 1018 Posted November 18, 2013 If it's damp enough that shit grows everywhere not just on the right side. I think it only works on the edges, small groups of trees or single trees.That shit grows better than our lawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inception. 9443 Posted January 31, 2014 Yup, I think in the norhern hemisphere moss etc. grows on the north side of trees where it's cooler/damper etc. I like the idea though, would be a good quick way of getting your bearings. This was Fraggle's last post until he...went away. :( 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death_Dealer 3155 Posted February 1, 2014 This was Fraggle's last post until he...went away. :( let's not talk about it.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hosty 647 Posted February 2, 2014 let's not talk about it.. So what happened to him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayze 549 Posted February 2, 2014 This was Fraggle's last post until he...went away. :(I feel honored. He was always good to me. And that he postet his last words in my thread makes me really proud of myself. Fraggles :( 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
