YeBittenDog 106 Posted January 22, 2014 I've noticed that after a while, everyone who "gears up" ends up looking like uniformed military. Everyone ends up dressing nearly the same as they "upgrade" their equipment for more space. My simple suggestion would be that, players be able to customize and perhaps combine gear to look like they are more of a part of the dirty, torn, apocalyptic aesthetic set by Day Z. A game so close to Arma really needs to stand apart visually. We don't want the game to just become another military game. Adding textures to military (as well as ALL other) clothing to make them look rough, patchy, dirty, and sewn together with other clothes would be a great way to add that Day Z flavor in the way the players look. Being able to layer clothing? Scarves and Hoods? Or perhaps a way to wear traditional military styled clothing in a different way. Open shirt or sleeves rolled up. Torn off? There are a lot of possibilities to add a new flavor to the game. Slight blood stains, tears, unraveling seams. A tarnished zombie apocalypse garb. Just something to think about. I'm loving the game, huge supporter, and looking forward to its future. Keep up the amazing work devs! * attached some examples 87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savini 587 Posted January 22, 2014 I enjoy these thoughts you are having. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 22, 2014 Yeah I always enjoyed the thrown together outfits in stalker. I have always liked the thrown together mercenary look made up of military/civilian clothing for my characters, is that 1st pic Eli?, the 3rd actually looks like its from stalker. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electi 149 Posted January 22, 2014 Google - webls magical trevor 1, (first movie,it is begins about cows but the main reason i wrote it it is the place where cow was in the end....it is dayZ survivior heaven) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Combine (DayZ) 247 Posted January 22, 2014 There'll be more clothing, not just military stuff. Fear not, eventually (simply due to loot table), there'll be much more. And probably also likewise equipment. So not everyone who's geared up will look the same. I can imagine some more rag-tag / PMC stuff, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YeBittenDog 106 Posted January 22, 2014 Yeah I always enjoyed the thrown together outfits in stalker. I have always liked the thrown together mercenary look made up of military/civilian clothing for my characters, is that 1st pic Eli?, the 3rd actually looks like its from stalker. The first is Eli. Second is Tom Hardy in the new Mad Max movie. Third is a concept art for Bill in The Last of Us game. My point exactly. A thrown together mixture of clothing is the key to that post apoc garb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 22, 2014 Nice I knew they were making a MadMax game didn't know they were doing a new movies. Maybe they could have mel play some really crazy hermit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chompster 171 Posted January 22, 2014 Still very early in development so of course there are going to be few choices i clothing and the best clothing at the moment is military gear as they have the most slots.The further they get, the more they will add and i'm sure they'll add a ton more civilian/apocalyptic clothing worth taking. But yeah i agree, the less military stuff the better. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 23, 2014 I dont think its as much as they need less military clothing, they just need a equal amount civilian and military clothing that is desirable. I like the Czech gasmask I had plans to buy one before I saw it in dayZ anyway(Check out Cheaper than dirt.com) but I hope they add some different gasmasks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodex 15 Posted January 23, 2014 In the least I'd like to see the default outfits look a little bit like you're somebody who is just going out to the shop. Finding military gear and the likes isn't unbelievable, but at least a little dirt on the starting t-shirt would be better. Or something more like the standard DayZ mod outfit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 23, 2014 The stranded mod outfit was a mix of civ/mili it was a PMC skin as well as the Hero skin. It would look a bit better and feel a bit more desperate if you started out with your outfit dirty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roshi (DayZ) 397 Posted January 23, 2014 I like the idea of modifying clothing to fit your needs and to make you invest in your kit. So that you don't automatically ditch your outfit as soon as you come across a military jacket. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidcactus 719 Posted January 23, 2014 It's a good idea.. or military clothing should just be pretty much damaged or badly damaged etc most times you find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YeBittenDog 106 Posted January 23, 2014 Great ideas everyone. I agree with the fact that military gear is something prevelant in an apocalyptic scenario and most people will have some form of it on. It's just not having EVERYTHING you wear be military. Having options between the two. Should I keep my tarnished hoody or switch to a military raincoat? Maybe "slot size" should be something that is standard on clothing? There are a number of ways to approach the issue and I'm sure the devs are going to make it awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishroy 1347 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) ou yeah, Roy the trapper :3 Talking about apocalyptic: Sorry for eventually derailing the thread a bit ;) Edited January 23, 2014 by irishroy 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImmunePower 26 Posted January 23, 2014 Definitely. This needs to happen! It will create a better post-apocalyptic feel. Running around with military armor, vest and clothing deprives from the civilian survival aspect. It makes me, personally, feel like some infantry man from Call of Duty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ymath 30 Posted January 23, 2014 Agreed 100%.As much as I love extra gear space I hate looking like a bandit out for a fight, would love some alternatives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 23, 2014 Definitely. This needs to happen! It will create a better post-apocalyptic feel. Running around with military armor, vest and clothing deprives from the civilian survival aspect. It makes me, personally, feel like some infantry man from Call of Duty. DayZ Survior Clothes.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 2.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 3.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 4.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 5.jpg lol Dude what is that 4th one from it looks like Stalker set in the 1920's. It would be cool to get some biker clothes something like Max's like Roy posted,seeing a bunch of guys with moto helmets at the moment is funny with apoc biker gear you might have second thoughts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishroy 1347 Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Definitely. This needs to happen! It will create a better post-apocalyptic feel. Running around with military armor, vest and clothing deprives from the civilian survival aspect. It makes me, personally, feel like some infantry man from Call of Duty. DayZ Survior Clothes.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 2.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 3.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 4.jpg DayZ Survior Clothes 5.jpgwhere did you get the 4th picture(specialist, wanderer) from? lol Dude what is that 4th one from it looks like Stalker set in the 1920's. It would be cool to get some biker clothes something like Max's like Roy posted,seeing a bunch of guys with moto helmets at the moment is funny with apoc biker gear you might have second thoughtsMadMax-style isn't thaat far away, TBH.Because they're mostly made out of leather and scrap metal. and there's enough old metal and also leather(upcoming deer, hunting backpack) in DayZ Edited January 23, 2014 by irishroy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vector636 30 Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah it would be cool to make clothing from leather, maybe with some football/Hockey gear to get that proper MadMax look. Here are some DIY armor and weapons(can you spot the HMG)http://www.pinterest.com/windkew/diy-weapons-armor/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grandpa (DayZ) 21 Posted January 24, 2014 My suggestion was making all clothing with the same exact number of slots. all pants x-slots all shirts x-slots all jackets x-slots.. all depending on the quality of the clothing would be the number of slots. for example pristine shorts 6 slots, pristine jeans 6 slots, pristine military pants 6 slots... damaged shorts 3 slots damaged jeans 3 or 4 slots etc that way youll see ppl with random clothing all depending on pristine. otherwise everyone will be looking for same clothing and everyone will look alike. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canned Muffins 82 Posted January 24, 2014 Fallout has some of the best wasteland outfits I have seen: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AP_Norris 1018 Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't mind a tomahawk, would be a very handy tool/ weapon and be able to act as a hammer aswell.Not sure how often you would see them over thar though, I'm sure there's a few like me that are kind of interested and may buy that sort of stuff.Also long knee length duster jackets, cargo jacket sort of things like the fallout trader outfit above, steam-punky looking goggles, leather bomber cap, anything old and interesting. Edited January 24, 2014 by AP_Norris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
merlointhesky 20 Posted January 24, 2014 one thing I noticed is that all of the clothes we find so far are man clothing. I think the ladies should get something too, not just a girly version of the same stuff.Not sure how long has been since the outbreak of zombies, but we already find some "normal" clothes around, why not a skirt? or a dress? Plus you could ridicule people by forcing them to wear a skirt and bra? Or having to wear girl clothing because you have found nothing better. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
