New player here, doing well up north here, but I'm getting lonely.

[DelMaximum 0]

Hey everyone, long time DayZ mod player and three days into playing standalone, and I'm having a great time so I thought I'd introduce myself. I play as Mars on whatever server I can find that are quiet and in the daylight. I was lucky enough on my fourth or fifth respawn to spawn in Novy Sobor and the rest is history.
Anyway, things are going okay for me. A few close calls with glitches, invisible zombies and other survivors but I've been trucking along now for about two days. I'm wondering how I get hooked up with a crew or clan? I see these videos of people rolling together, but none of my friends play this game. How do I make friends in this hostile, paranoid land?

[XLuckyZeroX 5]

 Well , you can always use : http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/158520-looking-for-a-group-please-post-your-details-here/ .

 

Or , you can do ye' olde' searching for friendlies in game . But I suggest only teaming up with freshspawns who aren't suspicious , and if you're kitted , tell them to always walk in front of you . Never bandage / eat in front of them , they could kill you while you do that . Only do that if you think they can be trusted .

Edited January 4, 2014 by XLuckyZeroX

[teufel937 49]

There are plenty of Hero Groups if you feel like being a good guy, most I met from those groups can be trusted, but always be weary.

[samiam_jr 30]

Hey DelMaximum if you are still looking for a group to run with I am with an awesome clan called AOD and it is recruiting!

AOD is a massive online multi-game clan, we have an awesome Ventrillio server, great forums, our own DayZ server, and 60+ members in DayZ alone! AOD is 15 years old and still going strong.

We help our fellow clan mates both new and old, and any and all play styles are welcome! We don't however attack clan mates, unless it is a clan event or misunderstanding

if you want to learn more or join feel free to add me on steam, ID is AOD_Samiam_Jr

or you can visit AODs website at ClanAOD.net

if anyone else wants to join they are welcomed too.

if you are not interested, I can remove this for you as some see it as thread breaking.

[AJ4211 30]

 

 We don't however attack clan mates, unless it is a clan event or misunderstanding.

 

 

I lol'd, may I ask what would be considered a misunderstanding? I'm picturing *Shots Fired* "My Bad. Thought You Was A Zed"

 

As for OP, I'm kinda in the same boat as you, I've ventured far and wide on my lonesome, and though company seems a nice thought, the betrayal in this game far outweighs any friendships.

Edited January 4, 2014 by AJ4211

[Hetstaine 10852]

 the betrayal in this game far outweighs any friendships.

They are there to be had, and when it happens..hold them to your bosom. It is more precious the the rarest item. It is the rarest item.

[Geus 7]

Hey everyone, long time DayZ mod player and three days into playing standalone, and I'm having a great time so I thought I'd introduce myself. I play as Mars on whatever server I can find that are quiet and in the daylight. I was lucky enough on my fourth or fifth respawn to spawn in Novy Sobor and the rest is history.

Anyway, things are going okay for me. A few close calls with glitches, invisible zombies and other survivors but I've been trucking along now for about two days. I'm wondering how I get hooked up with a crew or clan? I see these videos of people rolling together, but none of my friends play this game. How do I make friends in this hostile, paranoid land?

you can visit us http://www.obsidianfear.com

[AJ4211 30]

They are there to be had, and when it happens..hold them to your bosom. It is more precious the the rarest item. It is the rarest item.

 

That's some pretty deep shit right there.  :beans:

[Kenny Loggin 16]

Hey everyone, long time DayZ mod player and three days into playing standalone, and I'm having a great time so I thought I'd introduce myself. I play as Mars on whatever server I can find that are quiet and in the daylight. I was lucky enough on my fourth or fifth respawn to spawn in Novy Sobor and the rest is history.

Anyway, things are going okay for me. A few close calls with glitches, invisible zombies and other survivors but I've been trucking along now for about two days. I'm wondering how I get hooked up with a crew or clan? I see these videos of people rolling together, but none of my friends play this game. How do I make friends in this hostile, paranoid land?

 

Quick story,

 

My friend and I were in Bolota the other day. He was in the hills with eyes on the field giving me overwatch w/his Mosin. I'm hitting the area for supplies, quick breeze through. My friend see's 2 bambi's runnin about near the low rise barracks. I'm on the side of the jailed officer barracks and creep up to about 50 yards away, behind cover, watching their every move.

 

One gets kilt by a zed, the other flee's and I lose sight of him. By mere coincidence, someone logs in the barrack house with the jail and runs to the low rise barracks. I didn't know he logged in at the time and though he was with the other two guys. I move closer, keeping cover. I pop up from cover, ADS and approach the player. I tell him to stop, put his hands up and interrogate him as to where his friend is. He says he doesn't know what I'm talking about and is alone. I'm two seconds away from pulling the trigger.

 

I ask my friend in the hills for intel, he see's no activity other than us two. All seems clear.

 

Time to make a judgement call. Kill the bambi on valid suspiscion, or take a chance and let him live.

 

I got this gut feeling this guy is telling the truth so we let him live. My spotter comes down from the hills and joins us. Now the interrogation turns passive (we think we're possibly being set up) and he passes all the tests. We help the bambi and it turns out he was telling the truth---he was alone. We swap skype/steam names and he's part of our group now. He's a good player that plays like a team and is in the army in RL.

 

I think why everybody is KOS'ing is because there is a massive pool of new players. People helped each other in the mod and thats a lot of fun. I have no problems with killing, but its always calculated. I would rather help.

 

Below are two tips for making friends in the wasteland thats Chernarus. Try this on low populated servers.

 

1. Easy approach: Go to an area where players spawn fresh and comm with them. High chance for success. Careful as once they get armed, all could change. Make sure to keep them always in front of you. Don't give them much gear, they will take kindness for weakness. Give them like a can of food/water then offer to help them scavenge. On the main road with Skali on the left is a hot spawn. Solni would be good too. I would stay away from Electro as its bandit country now. Haven't been Berezino since the spawn change, but that might be a good place too.

 

2. Not-So-Easy approach: Go to high loot value area's and comm with them. This must be highly calculated. Cover is an absolute must. I would stay away from the apts as its sniper heaven in there. Cover is too difficult. Try Bolota, tent city, etc. Make sure you have an area of cover before you comm if you can.

 

Basically, your scavenging for a group member. Patience, safety and calculation are golden rules.

 

Good luck, your going to need it.

Edited January 4, 2014 by Kenny Loggin

[samiam_jr 30]

I lol'd, may I ask what would be considered a misunderstanding? I'm picturing *Shots Fired* "My Bad. Thought You Was A Zed"

 

As for OP, I'm kinda in the same boat as you, I've ventured far and wide on my lonesome, and though company seems a nice thought, the betrayal in this game far outweighs any friendships.

 

that, and you can check this out http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/160549-video-this-is-what-happens-after-4-days-of-looting-and-no-action/

but it rarely happens.

 

and to kenny who posted right above me with the story, that is awesome. Good Job

Edited January 4, 2014 by Samiam_Jr