Sigh....Character wiped AGAIN

[crazykage 1063]

This time it happened after a server restart. I backed out to tilte screen (and there I see my guy, with all his stuff...), I pick another server, and BOOM! on the coast with nothing.

 

I hadn't even finished outfitting the guy yet! Didn't even have a gun! Had been playing him for several hours, and now its back to square one, before I had even FINISHED square one.

 

Whats more, is that when I quit the server and got back to the title screen, I see that my default character has changed to a black guy in blue jeans and a white t-shirt.

 

Not only did my character data get wiped, but my default too?

 

Im starting to think that there is no point in playing right now. Character data wipes, empty servers (or full ones with massive desynch issues and constant zombie grunts and soda cans over global comms).

 

I know; alpha. Believe me I know.

 

but....gerrrrr...

[crazykage 1063]

I mean, I cant even go hunting for bugs and glitches and other issues, because I cant seem to find myself enough basic gear to survive to do it...

[FatKangaroo 72]

Yeah I know it's annoying, but I don't think this rant is needed. There's many threads just like this, we know. 

[blacklabel79 949]

can we have a "i give you my desinfectant spray" button for such Topics please ?

 

On a serious note. Sometimes ist good to back out for a while and come back in 2-3 months and see what changed ?

Edited January 16, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel

[crazykage 1063]

Amazing. I find it absolutely F-ING AMAZING!

 

I make a well thought out thread proposing an idea and a fun way to implement some experimentation, and what happens? It gets attacked by fucking trolls with less than 30 posts in this forum within MINUTES.

 

I make another thread about a legitimate game issue, which IS a rehashing of a known issue, ill admit, but should still be brought to attention, and I get people trying to shut it down because "Ive already seen this thread somewhere".

 

So what I am learning here, is that unless I am complaining about KoSers, Bragging about KoSing, or talking about combat logging, ghosters, or server hoppers, I will either:

 

A: get attacked by trolls

B: get attacked by people complaining that they have seen this thread before. Wah. Don't read it then.

[Greaves 131]

I've had mine wiped several times on 1 day, everytime just as i got weapons. It's to be expected.

 

Luckely, my mates usually have some spare weapons, so i'm kitted out pretty fast again.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Greaves

[kichilron 8550]

Whats more, is that when I quit the server and got back to the title screen, I see that my default character has changed to a black guy in blue jeans and a white t-shirt.

 

Not only did my character data get wiped, but my default too?

 

 

When did you change your default character? You realise changing it can delete your current one?

[Winterfressh 1]

Stop crying, and making useless topics. It takes max 2 hours to fully gear up so its not a big deal atm.

[crazykage 1063]

I didn't change the defaults.

 

I logged in, played for about an hour. The server shut down (no message received for "x" seconds), so I backed out to title screen.

 

There, I see my character, as he just was, clothing, axe, backpack, helmet, etc.

 

I pick another server, and log in. Fresh spawn on the coast. Out of frustration, I imeadiately quit back to title screen, and there I see a NEW default character.

 

My old default was a white guy, beige shirt, blue jeans. THIS guy is black, white t-shirt, blue jeans.

[blacklabel79 949]

 

I hadn't even finished outfitting the guy yet! Didn't even have a gun! Had been playing him for several hours, and now its back to square one, before I had even FINISHED square one.

 

 

So you state you KNOW ist Alpha and still rant ? I mean..urgh. I lost chars more than i like but i also understand it happens. And it will continue to happen...for at least...some time. Better hang back and relax.

 

What sometimes happens is if you had gear and Change Servers and then you start at the coast. DONT DO AYNTHING. dont even walk one meter. Log off and join another Server. Chances are you have your old char back. Happend several times to me.

Edited January 16, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel

[crazykage 1063]

Nice one winter. Way to throw out the "cry" card, and label me as immature.

 

You, with a grand total of 6 posts.

 

I am talking about an issue with the game. I have made constructive threads, proposed ideas, engaged in useful discussion.

 

If you have a problem with what I have to say, then why don't YOU make some constructive ideas or suggestions.

[Tizzle 90]

I don't get as mad about character resets as I used to. Now I just view them as a chance to experience DayZ all over again. It's all about perspective with stuff like this. Don't let it get the best of ya!

[ratiasu@hotmail.co.jp 122]

Your other post didn't get "attacked". It just wasn't a popular idea. Plus, there isn't a lot we can say about this, is there? I've had it plenty of times as well, and I alt-f4 the moment I see an orange chain.

[PhillyT 554]

Death comes quickly on Chernerus.  YOu just have to move on. First few times it is very disappointing.  I changed the way I played instead of freaking out.

 

I no longer obsess about getting piles of ammo.  If I have 50 - 60 5.56 rounds I am good.  I will most likely either die or get reset before I ever use it all anyway.  Have a good time at every phase and don't get attached!

[crazykage 1063]

Blacklable, you may be right, I need to chill a bit. It IS alpha and all.

 

I just cant help feeling a little frustrated. I want to play this thing. Whats more, I EVEN want to test some things, do a little experimentation. But im finding it difficult to even do that, because in game, I get killed by bandits (which is fine, nothing against them) bugs, or character wipes. And I cant be constructive HERE, because I get instantly derailed by trolls, or people who whine about having seen this before (seriously, why do you CARE?).

 

Cant be constructive in the forums.

 

Cant be constructive OR have fun in game.

[albinorhino 174]

To be fair I have more fun on the coast as a fresh spawn than up north.

Just last night me and a friend took out a geared squad of 4 with our Mosins up at the NE airfield. After the fight was over, the echo of gunfire had faded into the distant and the smoke had cleared we both asked that important question, "Now what?"

So we both decided on a double murder pact. Aimed our rifles at each other and pulled the trigger at the same time.

One quick respawn and 10 minute sprint later and we were both at Kamychava (Kamychovo for chavs) squawking abuse at all the other fresh spawns and fist fighting zombies like pros.

Don't become attached to your gear. It will only lead to a broken heart or rage when you die...

Edited January 16, 2014 by Unholy_Kyono

[crazykage 1063]

and one other thing. Minor little detail I should just go ahead and ask about:

 

Why the HELL doesn't the quote feature work? I see other people quoting other posts, but it doesn't work for me. The button just opens the text window, and I type, and post, and no quote.

[blacklabel79 949]

 

Blacklable, you may be right, I need to chill a bit. It IS alpha and all.

 

Only way not to go insane ;)

 

I was MAD! the first few but if you get too attached you might not play AT ALL due to the fear of loosing your stuff.  Its better to deal with it and Keep running in Shorts. :blush:

[crazykage 1063]

Also, just to be clear, losing my gear isn't what is frustrating me. I've had a 3 day old character die from bandits, and another one get lost to clipping through the 2nd story wall of an office building. No problem, the adventure begins anew.

 

But lately, I cant even get an "adventure" started, without getting wiped or killed by a bug (bandits are another thing. that, IMO, is a "legitmate" death caused by something that is an intended element of the game).

 

This may not make sense, but I'm not bothered that I lost my fully kitted character, I'm bothered by the fact that I DIDNT. No adventures, no roleplaying, no chance to explore, find bugs to report, test game mechanics, and then discuss them or ways to improve them.

 

And when I do? I get trolls attempting to derail my topics. If the idea isn't popular, that's fine. Its not all about what "I" want. But do I get constructive criticism? No. I get trolls.

[Element47 2481]

first of all, relax.

 

second, stop going on about the postcount. no one cares about postcount. this thread has 8 posts from you where 2 would have sufficed. sometimes less is more.

 

finally: have you reported the changed default to the feedback tracker? have you upvoted the (known) character reset issue in the feedback tracker?

 

 

one last advice: if you cant stand the heat, get the fuck out of the kitchen.

[Boonie 216]

[floj 393]

Dont mean to be rude OP, but you pretty much answered yourself in the first post - it's alpha...

 

Hence the whole point of your post wasn't asking for rational discussion, but just venting your frustration (and about something that's already been covered!) So...chill out, play something else for a few days/weeks whilst we wait for a patch. :)

[Mcleane 24]

If you know its alpha then you should know better than to moan about silly things like this, and just take it in stride if your not willing to help test the game come back when it is finished.