bad_mojo (DayZ) 1204 Posted January 15, 2014 Sun Tzu is haunting me in DayZ? Maybe when I find another copy of his book it'll stop. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razgriz93@gmail.com 228 Posted January 15, 2014 I CANT FIND THAT BOOK.Can I just slam my physical copy on the screen and get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad_mojo (DayZ) 1204 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) I had one, until earlier today I died with it, and then this starts happening on the next life. It took me forever to find it. Edited January 15, 2014 by bad_mojo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadAsh (DayZ) 1513 Posted January 15, 2014 I am rather satisfied with the copy of H.P. Lovecrafts "The Shunned House" I carry in my backpack. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted January 15, 2014 I am rather satisfied with the copy of H.P. Lovecrafts "The Shunned House" I carry in my backpack.Really??? Is that in the game? I need a copy just to stash in my backpack.. That is amazing!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadAsh (DayZ) 1513 Posted January 15, 2014 Really??? Is that in the game? I need a copy just to stash in my backpack.. That is amazing!!!! I had the same feeling when I found it. I usually don't like to waste space in my backpack for books, but that one I just couldn't leave behind. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mege 2 Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Wait, how do you read books? Edited January 15, 2014 by Mege Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadAsh (DayZ) 1513 Posted January 15, 2014 Wait, how do you read books? I also only recently learned how to do that. For some reason there is no "Read" option when right clicking on it. You have to drag it from your inventory to your action bar, then press the number and you are good to go. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted January 15, 2014 I had the same feeling when I found it. I usually don't like to waste space in my backpack for books, but that one I just couldn't leave behind. I love it. I mean if you are not freaked out enough surviving in a zombie apocalypse you'll just have a spot of light reading with HP Lovecraft in your backpack. You'd have to be really hardcore to do that - cheers you've made me chuckle!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etherimp 1323 Posted January 15, 2014 My last "hero" character died with a pristine copy of The Art of War, and a pristine copy of The New Testament. (I am not a religious man, IRL, but I like carrying the bible in game.. go figure.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dchil 829 Posted January 15, 2014 Wait, how do you read books?Like maps, so put it in your hot bar and then select it. On another note i have finally got the chance to read Wurthering Heights as i have never done it before. I hope it is interesting cause i gave up a very valuable slot in my backpack so i could have it. Yes i am literally going to read a book in this game when i get far, far away from Elektro, the place i found it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad_mojo (DayZ) 1204 Posted January 15, 2014 I CANT FIND THAT BOOK.Can I just slam my physical copy on the screen and get it? Here's what it looks like in-game, it'll save you some time reading titles... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulfirez 901 Posted January 15, 2014 My last "hero" character died with a pristine copy of The Art of War, and a pristine copy of The New Testament. (I am not a religious man, IRL, but I like carrying the bible in game.. go figure.)Not strange at all i think it is quite realistic .that you character has found religion during an apoc amazing in real life major disaster how many athesists find religion even if just briefly lol . Now id ask you to walk through the streets calling out i have salvation brother the answer to the plague that has befallen us and when there is no more room in hell the dead shall walk the earth ( yeah i know our zeds are infected rather than the dead type) see how long you live. strangely i did this and lasted over an hour walking in jocks barefoot carrying the king james edition bible calling out this stuff to fully armed guys and didnt get shot. Sadly it was a fresh spawn with what appeared to be nothing that beat me to death in the end lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted January 15, 2014 Not strange at all i think it is quite realistic .that you character has found religion during an apoc amazing in real life major disaster how many athesists find religion even if just briefly lol . Now id ask you to walk through the streets calling out i have salvation brother the answer to the plague that has befallen us and when there is no more room in hell the dead shall walk the earth ( yeah i know our zeds are infected rather than the dead type) see how long you live. strangely i did this and lasted over an hour walking in jocks barefoot carrying the king james edition bible calling out this stuff to fully armed guys and didnt get shot. Sadly it was a fresh spawn with what appeared to be nothing that beat me to death in the end lolgood post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mege 2 Posted January 15, 2014 I also only recently learned how to do that. For some reason there is no "Read" option when right clicking on it. You have to drag it from your inventory to your action bar, then press the number and you are good to go.Thank you, I'll be sure to give it a try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad_mojo (DayZ) 1204 Posted January 16, 2014 Not strange at all i think it is quite realistic .that you character has found religion during an apoc amazing in real life major disaster how many athesists find religion even if just briefly lol . Now id ask you to walk through the streets calling out i have salvation brother the answer to the plague that has befallen us and when there is no more room in hell the dead shall walk the earth ( yeah i know our zeds are infected rather than the dead type) see how long you live. strangely i did this and lasted over an hour walking in jocks barefoot carrying the king james edition bible calling out this stuff to fully armed guys and didnt get shot. Sadly it was a fresh spawn with what appeared to be nothing that beat me to death in the end lol It would be awesome to walk into a church some day and have some guys trying to convert me. We should contact some church people and inform them of this new venue for preaching the word or the lord or whatever they call it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Sinister 167 Posted February 26, 2014 I also only recently learned how to do that. For some reason there is no "Read" option when right clicking on it. You have to drag it from your inventory to your action bar, then press the number and you are good to go.Ahhhhh!, i left the pit and the pendulum behind in a police station. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJSleaze 111 Posted February 26, 2014 I thought this was going to be a thread about how the pro DayZer is like water. Or that if you know the zombies and bandits as you know yourself, you will win 100 battles without fear of losing.I'll dust off my RL copy now. Seriously, you can apply those principles in this game and it will make you a better player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatanko 5591 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) The concept of reading books in this game is fascinating to me. I haven't yet done it myself, but I really, really want to. The hard part is finding one I actually want to read, then finding the time to read it between the game's attempts to kill me :P Any books you guys would recommend I be on the look out for? I see them lying about everywhere I go, but I never think to even look at them let alone pick them up. Also, and I know I'll catch flack for asking, but is there a particular spot (or type of area?) that you guys generally go to get some peace and quiet for reading? I imagine one of the little islands would be great for that. EDIT: I happen to own a copy of Art of War in real life as well. I should break it out! Edited February 26, 2014 by Tatanko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatanko 5591 Posted February 26, 2014 Seriously, you can apply those principles in this game and it will make you a better player.True story. Real life military tactics in general pay off greatly in this game, particularly when you work as a group and everyone is on board with the system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bad_mojo (DayZ) 1204 Posted February 26, 2014 I usually just find a nice grassy field to sit down and read in. It almost makes you forget about the horrors in the world. I also tend to look down while seated just enough so that the horizon is above the book, that way I can keep an eye on my surroundings while reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudette 435 Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) The Art of War is a brilliant read. Made me the gamer I am today. And not just shooters or military games, but both realtime and turn based strategies. It's even applicable to Magic the Gathering. Edited February 26, 2014 by Rudette Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJSleaze 111 Posted February 26, 2014 I was Chinese major at one point in undergrad. This was a long time ago now. I took Classical Chinese- this is sort of like asking a Chinese guy with some basic command of English to take a class on Chaucer. Hardest class ever and I barely escaped with a C. But I got to read parts of "Art of War" in the original, (even if poorly) which is one of the coolest things I can say I've done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
