Indicating you are friendly

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I was thinking one way this could be done is by having your weapon lowered rather then in the shoulder constantly aiming at whatever you're looking at. Once you spot and approach people at any distance it would be easier to gauge their intent.

Pros:You cannot immediately fire without warning. Raising your weapon would give warning that you are hostile

Cons: As far as I can tell in order to raise your weapon you are forced to stand up which is not ideal. It would be handy to have a toggle or some such whereby you can raise your weapon to a firing position in all three stances.

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2xctrl lowers all weapons (doesn't work for pistols). 2xctrl again or primary mouse click raises the weapon

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Yep, I was suggesting it to see if people thought it might be a good convention, indicating you're approachable and/or not an immediate threat. At the moment shouting "FRIENDLY" while both parties have their weapons aimed at each other isn't working very well I don't think.

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Also never found my primary click raised the weapon...must check my bindings - thanks.

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I like how S.T.A.L.K.E.R. did it by using a bolt in your hand to show you wanted to trade. Maybe something along similar lines in DayZ. Would be a help.

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maybe a little off subject ,but i saw a video where the character moves his hands above his head... sorta like a simulated jumping jack (minus the jumping)... anyone know how to do that? for the life of me i can't find that video again either.

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maybe a little off subject ' date='but i saw a video where the character moves his hands above his head... sorta like a simulated jumping jack (minus the jumping)... anyone know how to do that? for the life of me i can't find that video again either.

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You talking about saluting?