Can't run DayZ!

[btw001 19]

Hello, this post is aimed towards the developers of DayZ. I have recently bought the standalone DayZ game just to find out my computer can barely run it. Even on the lowest settings I'm getting very low frames per second. Due to this I would like to ask for a refund. I understand it is my fault that my computer sucks and that I probably won't get a refund, but I would really appreciate it.

 

It is a possibility I'm getting low framerate due to the game being an alpha. If so I would like a confirmation.

 

Thanks.

[deevote 21]

Even on the lowest settings? What are your specs..?

[stinkyghost 28]

Hello, this post is aimed towards the developers of DayZ. I have recently bought the standalone DayZ game just to find out my computer can barely run it. Even on the lowest settings I'm getting very low frames per second. Due to this I would like to ask for a refund. I understand it is my fault that my computer sucks and that I probably won't get a refund, but I would really appreciate it.

 

It is a possibility I'm getting low framerate due to the game being an alpha. If so I would like a confirmation.

 

Thanks.

You won't get a refund for a bad computer, even the specs on Steam say what the minimum is so it's your fault.

[kylebeed (DayZ) 12]

You should have read the minimal running specifications, why would they refund you for something that could have been avoided if you had read something. also it is stated on the page of purchasing http://dayzgame.com/buy#.UrnvWPRdWyU at the bottom.

 

In my case at least the standalone is giving me more fps.

 

So I would just buy a new PC if you cant run it :P its worth it.

[shenanigansmc 19]

If your pc does not meet the minimum requirements, then there is a extremely low chance you would get a refund. What are your specs?

[btw001 19]

They do meet the minimum requirements.

 

Processor Intel® Core i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz

RAM: 6GB

System Type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 4000

 

Also, I can't buy a new computer because I just recently bought an Xbox One.

Edited December 25, 2013 by btw001

[matthewbflanagan@gmail.com 36]

My profile picture is a better response than anything I can muster up to respond to this thread.

[shenanigansmc 19]

Just about make it. Either contact the devs (email?) or wait a bit until the game is more optimized or turn down your graphics settings in game or using a guide (cant find the link, but it involves turning down some numbers in documents/dayz/dayz.cfg  (open with a text editor like notepad to edit)

[Crit 46]

They do meet the minimum requirements.

 

Processor Intel® Core i5-3230M CPU @ 2.60GHz

RAM: 6GB

System Type: 64-bit Operating System, x64-based processor

Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 4000

 

Also, I can't buy a new computer because I just recently bought an Xbox One.

They dont! You havent even got a card, a hd 4000 isnt a gfx card just internal!

Sometimes I wish we could do what Canadians do to baby seals to keep pc gaming free from this peasantry!

[RaxUK 61]

I'm running this at ~30 (i will get exact in a minute) on my laptop atm so I don't see why yours is doing any worse.

 

EDIT: should have mentioned I'm running it on an Intel HD Graphics 4600 with a 2.5GHz I5 processor

Edited December 25, 2013 by RaxUK

[SmashT 10907]

Contact Steam Support. https://support.steampowered.com/

Steam refunds aren't that common, however they are handled on a case by case basis so contact their Support anyway and they may or may not do a once off store credit as a gesture of goodwill. 

Edited December 25, 2013 by SmashT

[btw001 19]

They dont! You havent even got a card, a hd 4000 isnt a gfx card just internal!

Sometimes I wish we could do what Canadians do to baby seals to keep pc gaming free from this peasantry!

Just checked. I meet the minimum requirements.

 

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or AMD Radeon HD 3830 or Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 512 MB VRAM 

Edited December 25, 2013 by btw001

[Crit 46]

Where on this page does it mention your chip?

http://support.dayzmod.com/knowledgebase.php?action=displayarticle&id=15

Edit: Interesting, just checked on steam and you are correct who would have thought? Changing my tune on this one! Gi for it and request a refund but also point out the information is wrong! There is no mention of your chip on the dayz support site!

Merry christmas

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

Did you buy it through Steam or Bohemia? If I were in this situation of getting a refund, I'd contact whoever was responsible for the source of my purchase, but I wouldn't expect a refund. You should always be aware of what your hardware is capable of before a purchase.

 

For the future, meeting the minimum requirements often means nothing. You may run it, but it could just as well be choppy and as a result unplayable.

______

 

Realistically, I wouldn't expect a refund. If you don't get one, later on when you can run it it will be further developed and you may be pleasantly surprised. 

[Chips- 58]

You do realize minimum requirements are just that? The bare minimum for the game to run. Not a stable 30fps, not 20, 10 if lucky. You are stressing the CPU to it's limit. Laptops like yours are not designed to run games well.

Edited December 25, 2013 by Chips-

[BlksnshN 127]

I'm well over the recommended specs and still have trouble running this game.  I can't even imagine trying to run it on integrated graphics. 

[btw001 19]

You do realize minimum requirements are just that? The bare minimum for the game to run. Not a stable 30fps, not 20, 10 if lucky. You are stressing the CPU to it's limit. Laptops like yours are not designed to run games well.

It's odd because it can run Minecraft at max settings with 150+ fps.

[Chips- 58]

It's odd because it can run Minecraft at max settings with 150+ fps.

Are you seriously comparing this

 

 

with this

 

 

 

I don't mean to sound like an asshole but come on, you should know better.

 

btw sorry Mocha Loco for stealing your gorgeous pic like this

Edited December 25, 2013 by Chips-

[btw001 19]

Are you seriously comparing this

 

 

with this

 

 

 

I don't mean to sound like an asshole but come on, you should know better.

DayZ looks like shit with lowest settings. Minecraft can look pretty nice on max settings also. So I can run DayZ at lowest settings getting 10 fps while 150 fps on Minecraft with highest settings.

[JESUSARIUS REX (DayZ) 163]

It's odd because it can run Minecraft at max settings with 150+ fps.

Minecraft is a java based game with low res textures and no polygons what so ever. The only thing you need to run it is 6gb of ram...

 

Edit:

 

DayZ looks like shit with lowest settings. Minecraft can look pretty nice on max settings also. So I can run DayZ at lowest settings getting 10 fps while 150 fps on Minecraft with highest settings.

 

It still looks better than minecraft. I have a 550 ti, an $80 usd card, and i can run on mid settings fine... Your logic makes no sense. And minecraft on high simply adds slightly better lighting, which is nothing compared to dayz's lighting,

Edited December 25, 2013 by JESUSARIUS REX

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

That's a beautiful picture and a lovely purple backpack that man is sporting. Thank you.

[Atom Quark 437]

It's odd because it can run Minecraft at max settings with 150+ fps.

Intel P4/NetBurst architecture

or its AMD equivalent (AMD K7)¹ 256 MB GeForce 256 or ATI Rage XL and up.² At least 10 MB for game data

This is minecraft min requirements.

[btw001 19]

Whatever, either way. I'm going to just get a refund through paypal. I can barely run the game and I can't get a new computer and I can't just upgrade my graphics card because I have a laptop.

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

I'm no expert, but Steam may be unhappy with that. I've heard tales of people forcing a refund and Steam reacting quite harshly.

[btw001 19]

I'm no expert, but Steam may be unhappy with that. I've heard tales of people forcing a refund and Steam reacting quite harshly.

Don't honestly care. If my computer is super weak I won't be able to run Steam games.