Guest Posted December 28, 2013 Hello, I was just wondering, can we make fires yet? I've got matches, firewood and stones but no option or crafting ability. Could someone please explain how we make fire (I feel like a caveman :P ) Thanks D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Max Planck 7174 Posted December 28, 2013 Cooking & Gathering Resources Target Delivery: Early 2014 This is a system that was not completed prior to the alpha launch so is half-done. Additional work will be done and pushed when we can. This will include gas cookers (already ingame) and the creation of fireplaces. We will be allowing players to gather resources from the world, such as firewood, stones, etc... This will then be utilized by the existing crafting system.------------------------------------------------------- That's all anyone knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DefoneESP 17 Posted December 28, 2013 yea not working yet, i would guess it will be out soon tho as the components are already in game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 28, 2013 Cooking & Gathering Resources Target Delivery: Early 2014 This is a system that was not completed prior to the alpha launch so is half-done. Additional work will be done and pushed when we can. This will include gas cookers (already ingame) and the creation of fireplaces. We will be allowing players to gather resources from the world, such as firewood, stones, etc... This will then be utilized by the existing crafting system.------------------------------------------------------- That's all anyone knows. Thanks Max, you've really stepped up to the mark and it's appreciated :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgc 92 Posted April 3, 2014 Crafting a fireplace?What's next, crafting tied shoelaces?I wouldn't mind building a fireplace if there was some creativity and skill to it, but this sounds an awful lot like another time sink.Please tell me I'm wrong and it won't be what it sounds like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenbreakfast 231 Posted April 3, 2014 this sounds an awful lot like another time sink. What other time sinks are there? Aside from the fact that the entire game could be called a time sink. Of course if you want to survive you'll need fire for warmth and cooking, and to do so you'll have to get the materials to build a fire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgc 92 Posted April 3, 2014 What other time sinks are there? Aside from the fact that the entire game could be called a time sink. Of course if you want to survive you'll need fire for warmth and cooking, and to do so you'll have to get the materials to build a fire.""What other time sinks are there?""Finding the right gear, predominantly. ""Of course if you want to survive you'll need fire for warmth and cooking, and to do so you'll have to get the materials to build a fire.""I have matches. Those and a forest should cover it imo. In fact, the forest itself should cover it. Matches just make it a hell of a lot easier.If you want the deluxe indoor model complete with chimney, stone cutting (i mean shaping, not mining) and physics based construction could be on the menu. Now there's a time sink worth sinking time in to. Seriously you guys, crafting has been done. Be original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svenbreakfast 231 Posted April 3, 2014 Don't get your reasoning. It will take no time at all, provided you have an axe/matches, to build a fire. When you're cold or hungry, the necessity for an axe or matches may drive you into a town, leading to a player contact or fight with zombies. Needing things is the engine that drives this game. People don't gather at the NW airfield because they are aviation enthusiasts. They go there because they have needs. If getting the right gear is a time sink, I think probably the entire game is a time sink. It's a survival/scavenging game with elements of bot monsters and other players who have needs. Of course all some people need is to hunt down other players, which could also be called a time sink. Personally my best fights have come because I needed something and shit got complicated when I tried to get it. Regardless, this feature has been part of DayZ since before the stand alone was even dreamed of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgc 92 Posted April 3, 2014 Don't get your reasoning. It will take no time at all, provided you have an axe/matches, to build a fire. When you're cold or hungry, the necessity for an axe or matches may drive you into a town, leading to a player contact or fight with zombies. Needing things is the engine that drives this game. People don't gather at the NW airfield because they are aviation enthusiasts. They go there because they have needs. If getting the right gear is a time sink, I think probably the entire game is a time sink. It's a survival/scavenging game with elements of bot monsters and other players who have needs. Of course all some people need is to hunt down other players, which could also be called a time sink. Personally my best fights have come because I needed something and shit got complicated when I tried to get it. Regardless, this feature has been part of DayZ since before the stand alone was even dreamed of. ""It will take no time at all, provided you have an axe/matches, to build a fire.""Good, I was worried I would have to go find 12 stones and 5 logs.So I can just pick up dead stuff from the forest floor or so? ""People don't gather at the NW airfield because they are aviation enthusiasts""Ikr? ""the entire game is a time sink""Of course it is, but will it's features be worth my time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
