-=BEARDS=-

[nl 986]

I'd prefer a balance where our beards do grow over time, but we can also choose any style to start with at character creation. If you always start clean shaven then facial hair just becomes another aspect of the game where there is one end goal/best option, and I'd rather have it as an option for customization/personalization than that.

Plus from the standpoint of realism, wouldn't some people have had beards before the apocalypse and simply retained them while surviving?

Well I think the general thought here is that the growth of a beard is an indicator of how long a character is alive, like a badge of honor.

[eno 1049]

Such a simple concept but yet one that would add a degree of value to something other than gear. Thing I ran into in another thread talking about this feature was what is the female character equivalent? Braids? Dreads? Longer hair?

[OnionOfShame 138]

Well I think the general thought here is that the growth of a beard is an indicator of how long a character is alive, like a badge of honor.

I can sort of see that, but the thing is (IMO) surviving a long time in DayZ isn't really an accomplishment because it's not difficult. Most of the people with beards will have just played on empty servers, stayed in low-traffic areas, etc.

The concept of a badge of honor really doesn't work in DayZ. Most systems would always have a way to exploit and work around it. The only way would be to implement some sort of kill-death ratio or level/reputation system, neither of which really fit in a game like DayZ at all.

Edited July 15, 2015 by OnionOfShame

[Azzybaby 5]

Body Part Trophys FTW!!!

[Zachy/RippahZach 4]

Acutally, those beards look kind of badass. It would be cool if they could grow, and you would have to use a knife or a new 'shaver' item (that would be added alongside the beards update) to shave them to a desired height.

[rybec 339]

Dreads?

Ew.

 

And would they really have to add something in for female characters for equality's sake?

[eno 1049]

Ew.

 

And would they really have to add something in for female characters for equality's sake?

Kind of- I mean if the whole concept here is the badge of honour then how do you accomplish the same results with females. I mean- not everyone gets a trophy but when we're talking about how to raise the "value" of a character I think that both should be given "something" to balance them out.

Edited July 17, 2015 by ENO75

[rybec 339]

Kind of- I mean if the whole concept here is the badge of honour then how do you accomplish the same results with females. I mean- not everyone gets a trophy but when we're talking about how to raise the "value" of a character I think that both should be given "something" to balance them out.

Doesn't have to be a badge of honor at all.

[eno 1049]

Doesn't have to be a badge of honor at all.

 

456.

 

Well I think the general thought here is that the growth of a beard is an indicator of how long a character is alive, like a badge of honor.

 

I agree with that concept- and if implemented I think there should be some way of identifying older female characters as well.

Edited July 18, 2015 by ENO75

[freethink 984]

if there are beards then we should also be able to shave. These days when I see someone with a beard I think 'hipster' - I used to hate shaving and still do but the idea that I might be classed amongst those those hipster pricks has me shaving at least twice a week.

[cash81 506]

if there are beards then we should also be able to shave. These days when I see someone with a beard I think 'hipster' - I used to hate shaving and still do but the idea that I might be classed amongst those those hipster pricks has me shaving at least twice a week.

 

as long as you don't ride a bicycle and wear pointy leather shoes with slim fit pants and suspenders, along with buddy holly glasses with no lenses, then you won't be considered a hipster.

[freethink 984]

as long as you don't ride a bicycle and wear pointy leather shoes with slim fit pants and suspenders, along with buddy holly glasses with no lenses, then you won't be considered a hipster.

 

 

I feel like they've ruined beards for the rest of us tbh

[rybec 339]

456.

 

 

I agree with that concept- and if implemented I think there should be some way of identifying older female characters as well.

Can you explain "456" to me? I'm not up to date on fancy terms.

 

Make the females grow facial hair too then. You tell me what signs a female would have that a male wouldn't after being out in the bush for a month. Add it.

[pale1776 375]

Why are people so insistent on forcing the game to be THEIR story instead of your story?

Really, just because the apocalypse happens doesn't mean I lose my beard, tattoos, ability to hold a rifle and use cover (that's a different argument) or anything else that I had before the apocalypse.

What's DayZs motto?

This is DayZ, this is YOUR story.

Well MY story doesn't involve my facial hair and tattoos disappearing with no explanation.

[cash81 506]

Can you explain "456" to me? I'm not up to date on fancy terms.

 

Make the females grow facial hair too then. You tell me what signs a female would have that a male wouldn't after being out in the bush for a month. Add it.

 

red stains all over her pants?

[doctorbadsign 645]

Neck beards and fedoras I say.

[sushimaster 6]

dev said he didn't want beard to be too long.. this kind of offended me...

[pilgrim* 3514]

EITHER or BOTH, but I voted for GROW

 

Hey Also =>   too many crew cuts around  what's with the skinheads the fades and the tightcuts  ??  =>   really, people, what part of the world is this supposed to be ?

 

some kind of dam fragg boot camp

xx

Edited September 1, 2015 by pilgrim

[lrp1984 199]

Why are beards not in yet? This should have been a priority for Q1! The lack of beards is a game killer.

[hrdrok 183]

Why are beards not in yet? This should have been a priority for Q1! The lack of beards is a game killer.

 

Right up there with no Zombies.

[podrivo 0]

I recently started playing Dayz and think beards are a really good idea, and directly linked to a realistic survival game!

Beards should grow over days lived and should be some kind of token of respect for surviving a certain period of time.

As the beard grows, you're able to cut it, mold it and combine it in certain shapes and styles.

Also, beards should be a collectable item from a killed player, and considered as a token.

I really hope to see this rolling out someday! Thanks for creating such an amazing game!