YZ250 248 Posted December 22, 2013 I had asked this a few times and would like an answer if possible. With not much of a back Story when did the Apocalypse happen, are we living through the begining of it or did it happen 2 to 3 months ago as an example. To me it cant be both, I mean if we have overgrown Trees everything rusted as suggested and of some indication already in the SA, this would say it could have happened some Months ago. How have we survived when we start playing up until that point of time, we have nothing but a Torch, did we survive for Months with just a Torch ? If the Apocalypse happened Months ago I cant get my head around that Food would be so easily available along with Weapons laying about. Clothes would be in every Room you entered but aren't . It's not a Game breaker or anything , loving the Alpha, but asa Roleplayer with an imagination it would be interesting to hear from Rocket to what period they are looking at . Post Apocalyptic or your at the Outset, it cant be both I think. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIC 1050 Posted December 22, 2013 I agree. A back story would provide it's base on the game. Perhaps this could be found with notes in homes and such along with listening to a certain frequency on the radio(such as a disease control center) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linfosoma 38 Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Something somewhat similar I've been wondering: Are "we" native to Chernarus or did we arrive from another location hoping to find a new chance in this locale?The fact that you start at the coast seems to suggest that pretty much everyone in the game is an outsider, and that the local population has been wiped out already, in a way, this makes sense since Chernarus is somewhat desolate, so it's probably much better than a large city. I know Im reading way too much into it, but I enjoy the roleplaying aspects of it too :) EDIT: TIC321, I love that idea. Edited December 22, 2013 by linfosoma 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statik (DayZ) 2695 Posted December 22, 2013 I believe all that we know, is that we are in the beginning of the apocalypse, and the zombies aren't undead, they are sick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crend 1 Posted December 22, 2013 I believe all that we know, is that we are in the beginning of the apocalypse, and the zombies aren't undead, they are sick.Then they arent zombies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zreks 14 Posted December 22, 2013 I believe all that we know, is that we are in the beginning of the apocalypse, and the zombies aren't undead, they are sick. that would explain why there are no rotten bodies everywhere you go all over the floor, and loot still not taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 Why does there have to be a set back story ? Isn't it suppose to be "your story" ? Think that's why dean hasn't provided an actual back story because he wants us to make our own story, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linfosoma 38 Posted December 22, 2013 Why does there have to be a set back story ? Isn't it suppose to be "your story" ? Think that's why dean hasn't provided an actual back story because he wants us to make our own story, A backstory wouldn't prevent you from creating your own, it would basically act as a setup. Rocket makes the world, we fill it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) A backstory wouldn't prevent you from creating your own, it would basically act as a setup. Rocket makes the world, we fill it in. The setup is that there was a zombie apocalypse and your a survivor ...from then on ..its our story to make and tell. Theres no need for anything more than him telling us its a zombie apocalypse and he cant really as its not like your in a single player game playing as one character that has one back story. In DayZ we are all different people and will all have different back stories. Edited December 22, 2013 by Massicor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr-Shade 83 Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) Personally, im not awfully fussed about the back story.... But there is something i would LOVE to know.... If this was a "real" ( real in-game ) apocalypse, then why in the name of god is EVERY BODIES BEDS STRIPPED goddammit <_< You cant honestly tell me everyone stopped their panicking to strip their beds.... Edited December 22, 2013 by Dr-Shade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenbreakfast 231 Posted December 22, 2013 I always imagine it must have happened 6 months to a year ago. Obviously there was a massive battle and then some kind of viral thing happened and everything got fucked. Usually while I'm running I make up the story for my character's life. Best character was a UN virologist who had been out on a boat for a while- torn to bits in a pine forest in broad daylight. One was a reporter who had been holed up in an apartment building- sniped. The longest running character was one I figured was from the ARMA2 story mode- still operational. I might write who I am on paper and carry it around so that bandits can know they killed the father of 15 handless children who was just out trying to find some hooks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetspot 11 Posted December 22, 2013 just inspected a box of cereal and the due by date was for 2017.... give us any clues? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZ250 248 Posted December 22, 2013 If you re read the Post what i was trying to get across, maybe not that well, is WHEN did it happen, it had to be a month or so ago, or its happening as we speak so to say. The environments would be totally different, so my Post is aimed at the look of the environment NOT a back story as much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 Personally, im not awfully fussed about the back story.... But there is something i would LOVE to know.... If this was a "real" ( real in-game ) apocalypse, then why in the name of god is EVERY BODIES BEDS STRIPPED goddammit <_< You cant honestly tell me everyone stopped their panicking to strip their beds.... Check the washing machines everyone knows that incase of a zombie apocalypse your suppose to wash your bed covers and put the quilt and pillows in the bin. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) just inspected a box of cereal and the due by date was for 2017.... give us any clues? Find out what the average shelve life of a box of cereal is and you may have your answer :D Edited December 22, 2013 by Massicor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wetspot 11 Posted December 22, 2013 Find out what the average shelve life of a box of cereal is and you may have your answer :D Just looked it up, dont have any cereal boxes around the house. Apparently 6-8 months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 (edited) If you re read the Post what i was trying to get across, maybe not that well, is WHEN did it happen, it had to be a month or so ago, or its happening as we speak so to say. The environments would be totally different, so my Post is aimed at the look of the environment NOT a back story as much This is why you cant read to much into this kind of things ....the map and environment don't actually fit a zombie apocalypse does it ? absolutely destroyed cars all over the place and shit ? did everyone go into a panic and decide to destroy there cars ? i don't think so :P Edited December 22, 2013 by Massicor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan__mc__@hotmail.co.uk 131 Posted December 22, 2013 Just looked it up, dont have any cereal boxes around the house. Apparently 6-8 months Seems like a good time frame :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statik (DayZ) 2695 Posted December 22, 2013 Then they arent zombies?Not really. That's just been the only real name for them, as they really look exactly like a zombie. that would explain why there are no rotten bodies everywhere you go all over the floor, and loot still not taken.Pretty much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZ250 248 Posted December 22, 2013 This is why you cant read to much into this kind of things ....the map and environment don't actually fit a zombie apocalypse does it ? absolutely destroyed cars all over the place and shit ? did everyone go into a panic and decide to destroy there cars ? i don't think so :P I disagree they have Modelers working on the Game adding many things Buildings interiors and exteriors , many things that werent there in the Mod. So it shouldnt be hard to tell us to what criteria they are Modelling to, which in turn would answer my initial question. In regards to the Vehicles currently we only are seeing the destroyed ones, after release of the Game you will see many non destroyed Vehicles waiting for your taking. But your point is valid, sooo much is still carried over from the Initial Arma 2 Map Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zogvarn 118 Posted December 22, 2013 The "zombies" are actually infected as per the mod. Rocket posted a long time ago how it was an infectious outbreak of some kind that lead to our current situation. But he kept the details close to his chest for obvious reasons. As for our characters themselves, iirc we are shipwreck survivors that washed up on Chernarus shore. If there was any more told/hinted at from the early days of the mod I dont remember sorry. Maybe another vet could chime in if I missed something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leviski 2152 Posted December 22, 2013 DayZ where the rules are made up and everyone is a loser in one way or another! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZ250 248 Posted December 22, 2013 The "zombies" are actually infected as per the mod. Rocket posted a long time ago how it was an infectious outbreak of some kind that lead to our current situation. But he kept the details close to his chest for obvious reasons. As for our characters themselves, iirc we are shipwreck survivors that washed up on Chernarus shore. If there was any more told/hinted at from the early days of the mod I dont remember sorry. Maybe another vet could chime in if I missed something? Nothing like it, and I been around for a fairly long time here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King of kong 1117 Posted December 22, 2013 Story is yours to make....my story was a form of avian flu causing people to go insane and violent and kill people. Overran the Chernarussian Army and my character was a unemployed chernarussian guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YZ250 248 Posted December 22, 2013 Story is yours to make....my story was a form of avian flu causing people to go insane and violent and kill people. Overran the Chernarussian Army and my character was a unemployed chernarussian guy We arent discussing the Story, please read the thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
