Is changing default character supposed to wipe current?

[Clixx13 0]

I've been on my last character for quite a few days now, over 15 hours in total.  All kitted out, nice weapons and plenty of ammo, awesome gear.  I changed my default character at the menu screen because I figured when I died I wanted to start as a dude instead of a woman.  Welp, that wiped my character even though it says "next time you respawn".  Is this supposed to happen?  If so, WHY does it not say this?  Has anyone changed their default character WITHOUT it wiping their current character?

[frosti 2165]

Random characters wipes happens and it is a known bug. I got random character wipes twice today.

[Dogtag (DayZ) 3]

Right now farting in the wrong key can cause a character wipe. Best not to get too attached to any of them.

[Clixx13 0]

Right, I understand that characters could be wiped at any moment in an alpha.  I'm more asking specifically on the function of the reset default character option, and if it's SUPPOSED to erase your character, or if this is a bug.

[blurhitz 244]

Right, I understand that characters could be wiped at any moment in an alpha.  I'm more asking specifically on the function of the reset default character option, and if it's SUPPOSED to erase your character, or if this is a bug.

 

It's not. It was a coincidence!

[Clixx13 0]

Well, shit.  I logged in within minutes of doing it so it seemed like that's what caused it.  Oh well!

[ninjacalypse 551]

I've been on my last character for quite a few days now, over 15 hours in total.  All kitted out, nice weapons and plenty of ammo, awesome gear.  I changed my default character at the menu screen because I figured when I died I wanted to start as a dude instead of a woman.  Welp, that wiped my character even though it says "next time you respawn".  Is this supposed to happen?  If so, WHY does it not say this?  Has anyone changed their default character WITHOUT it wiping their current character?

 

Changing your default clothing options only takes effect when you respawn.  It doesn't cause your character to be wiped.

 

The #1 reason for people getting character wiped repeatedly is frequent server hopping.  If you're a constant, dirty server hopper then chances are high you may get wiped repeatedly.

 

Other causes of character wipes:

-Server not whitelisted to Public Hive

-Server desync with Public Hive

-Character desync with main database

-Random bugs/glitches

-Corrupted character data

Edited January 18, 2014 by NeedsFoodBadly