Salute and Identify

[wisper 61]

This is a topic discussed in the past.

The best thread imo was by -=PA=-Mikhail.

Now with the alpha release of sa, it became more urgent.

Suggestion: After greeting (F1) by BOTH PARTIES, the names should appear over their heads when in line of sight.

Elaboration: I am friendly and F1 someone. He/she responds in kind and then we split. I meet doppelganger. We shouldn't go through the same actions just to id each other. Plus, if I get betrayed, I would like to know by whom. In general, it would be much easier to be able to id who u track/trade/help, AFTER INITIAL INTRODUCTION and for as long as both parties are alive, (once anybody dies identification desplay resets). Imo this wil promote "friendliness," or at least, make the life of friendly players easier :)

[Aussie Bogan 350]

Your not really expecting people to comply with this???

 

Hitting E-Q waving your head side to side most peeps use.

 

AS for me it's more like "Get on the fucking ground NOW NOW NOW!!!!!!!"    So entertaining they shit themselves in the process ;)

 

So i always bring a spare pair of shorts;)

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

Saluting someone is asking to get shot since you have a slower reaction time. I'm all for more animations though so heck, why not?

 

Just the animation part though. 

Edited December 26, 2013 by Diggydug

[The_Man 393]

Your not really expecting people to comply with this???

 

Hitting E-Q waving your head side to side most peeps use.

 

AS for me it's more like "Get on the fucking ground NOW NOW NOW!!!!!!!"    So entertaining they shit themselves in the process ;)

 

So i always bring a spare pair of shorts;)

 

If anyone tells me to get on the ground and starts yelling then I am going to open fire on them in game. That is such a hostile way to approach a situation. 

[Korsbaek 1778]

I have discussed this with myself and I've come to a conclusion.

 

No. In real life you can lie about your name and still sound trustworthy. In DayZ, not waving back will be seen as hostile if this is implemented.

[Aussie Bogan 350]

If anyone tells me to get on the ground and starts yelling then I am going to open fire on them in game. That is such a hostile way to approach a situation. 

 

People like you i just shoot and save my breath ;)

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

If anyone tells me to get on the ground and starts yelling then I am going to open fire on them in game. That is such a hostile way to approach a situation. 

 

I don't know Aussie Bogan all that well...or at all really, but I'm pretty sure he was probably pulling the trigger right after he said "Get d-". He knows it's aggressive and wants you to almost fight back. He's a bad person, I think.

 

 

 

@Narko

People just wouldn't do it. Just like they don't in the mod.

[Korsbaek 1778]

 

People just wouldn't do it. Just like they don't in the mod.

 

Wouldn't do what? I wrote about two things...

[Diggydug (DayZ) 331]

Wouldn't do what? I wrote about two things...

 

Wave back or salute. Any of it.

 

People might lie, I guess. I just tell people to type over direct to confirm their name though.

[The_Man 393]

People like you i just shoot and save my breath ;)

 

Sounds like you probably shoot anyone on sight ;)

[Aussie Bogan 350]

Sounds like you probably shoot anyone on sight ;)

 

 

[The_Man 393]

We all know how that story ends. You can shoot on sight but you will be your own destruction! 

[Aussie Bogan 350]

We all know how that story ends. You can shoot on sight but you will be your own destruction! 

 

"Dayz it's my story" ... Not yours  ;)

[crypticsilence 7]

This is a topic discussed in the past.

The best thread imo was by -=PA=-Mikhail.

Now with the alpha release of sa, it became more urgent.

Suggestion: After greeting (F1) by BOTH PARTIES, the names should appear over their heads when in line of sight.

Elaboration: I am friendly and F1 someone. He/she responds in kind and then we split. I meet doppelganger. We shouldn't go through the same actions just to id each other. Plus, if I get betrayed, I would like to know by whom. In general, it would be much easier to be able to id who u track/trade/help, AFTER INITIAL INTRODUCTION and for as long as both parties are alive, (once anybody dies identification desplay resets). Imo this wil promote "friendliness," or at least, make the life of friendly players easier :)

 

I like this idea completely! :D

 

 

Your not really expecting people to comply with this???

 

Hitting E-Q waving your head side to side most peeps use.

 

AS for me it's more like "Get on the fucking ground NOW NOW NOW!!!!!!!"    So entertaining they shit themselves in the process ;)

 

So i always bring a spare pair of shorts;)

 

I've so far seen all friendly players use the gestures, such as salute. So, I think you just have to stop being a bandit to appreciate it! xD

[Aussie Bogan 350]

 

 stop being a bandit to appreciate it! xD

 

[crypticsilence 7]

I have discussed this with myself and I've come to a conclusion.

 

No. In real life you can lie about your name and still sound trustworthy. In DayZ, not waving back will be seen as hostile if this is implemented.

 

Interesting point.

[crypticsilence 7]

 

I don't have to, but then don't knock his idea. :P

[Mr.magical 8]

How about no. Just exchange names if you want to be friendly. This game doesn't need magical names appearing above heads. If you want to wave and be friendly, cool go for it. If you want someones name, ask them. Names shouldn't appear, you should get the player to give them your name and trust that they are telling the truth, or that they are trying to deceive you with a false name.

Edited December 26, 2013 by Mr.magical

[Aussie Bogan 350]

I don't have to, but then don't knock his idea. :P

 

Knocking this idea????

 

People such as yourself and people in general... Need to learn when playing dayz there is no....

 

 

         <<<<<<<<<< The sooner people learn that dayz, is a game you can play how you want.. (regardless of what care bears say) the better

Edited December 26, 2013 by Aussie Bogan

[crypticsilence 7]

Knocking this idea????

 

People such as yourself and people in general... Need to learn when playing dayz there is no....

 

 

    <<<<<<<<<< The sooner people learn that dayz, is a game you can play how you want.. (regardless of what care bears say)

 

Not really sure what you're on about, but you obviously aren't understanding what I'm saying.

[crypticsilence 7]

How about no. Just exchange names if you want to be friendly. This game doesn't need magical names appearing above heads. If you want to wave and be friendly, cool go for it. If you want someones name, ask them. Names shouldn't appear, you should get the player to give them your name and trust that they are telling the truth, or that they are trying to deceive you with a false name.

 

Yeah, I've changed my view to this way.

[Aussie Bogan 350]

Not really sure what you're on about, but you obviously aren't understanding what I'm saying.

 

[desryachri 95]

So.. F1 111111 click click click click click

[wisper 61]

The whole idea of introducing and name tagging is not about the mechanics of doing it. I suggested the F1 salute, cause it's as simple as the push of a button. The main point is to have the name appear afterwards, when in your sights, so that u don't shoot a friendly by mistake and to be able to recognize who is a double headed snake when u get shot in the back.

Is it realistic? No.

Is respawning realistic? Not either, but since nobody pays $30.00 for just one go in the game, we might as well be able to know who we like in the field :)

Look at it this way though: If it disturbs u so much, all u got to do is be a "lone wolf" who never introduces him/herself. No name tags of other players will appear then and your name will remain in obscurity forever muhaha!

[SalamanderAnder (DayZ) 1747]

I think it's easier to simply ask the person you see to type in the chat. That gives you their name.