Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) I definitely want to see this happen. I find it frustrating when i come across a rare item and it gets trashed in 2 or three hits. Ill give you a good example of one. Came across an Anti Stab Vest and i was so excited because i rarely see them. within 3 zombie attacks my damn vest had reached red. And i know allot of you guys are gonna tell me just to hop servers and that its easy to find but thats not the point. Staying on servers for long times to find rare items needs to be able to be repaired. Whether its a piece of armor or a gun itself. I just feel like there needs to be ways which im sure will be, put in to repair rewards that take a long time to find. So things like screw drivers and wrenches for guns and metal armor like combat vest and ballistic helmet. Latter probably be able to repair vehicles with them as well id assume. Hopefully those cleaning kits are used to restore weapon condition at least thats what allot of us are assuming once the degrade bug is gone. Maybe latter put in a blow torch for crafting and repairing things too. For clothing i would assume something like a rare sewing kit for gear or like needle and thread you can find to craft and repair normal clothing and hats with. Maybe tearing cloth and patching other clothing with them. Stuff like that. Being able to craft your own threads stuff like that. What do you guys think? I know its just alpha right now so everything is just going through wear and tear trial and error right now. But i would like to see things like this for armor and clothing eventually too. Edited January 25, 2014 by Deathlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Kyrah 1110 Posted January 25, 2014 they should make it like some other games have, repairing an item restore it to full condition, but actually lower it's maximum condition. So after a while it simply can't be repaired anymore. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) they should make it like some other games have, repairing an item restore it to full condition, but actually lower it's maximum condition. So after a while it simply can't be repaired anymore.It was just REALLY frustrating finding my first anti stab vest and having to throw the damn thing away after one fight with 3 zombies. And each one only hit me once to lol. At least the item was doing its job but the wear and tear was to much on it for one fight. Edited January 25, 2014 by Deathlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkfish (DayZ) 339 Posted January 25, 2014 Whether and item can be repaired or not should depend on what sort of item it is. A bullet proof vest, for example, that's already been shot up shouldn't be repairable. They're one-use items and once they're broken, it goes in the bin. Other items can be patched though, so I agree with the general idea. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Whether and item can be repaired or not should depend on what sort of item it is. A bullet proof vest, for example, that's already been shot up shouldn't be repairable. They're one-use items and once they're broken, it goes in the bin. Other items can be patched though, so I agree with the general idea.Yeah cause things like glasses, and normal trucker/hunter hats get destroyed WAY WAY to fast if you have to go into melee combat. Also it was an anti stab melee vest. Im pretty sure that could be repaired at least. Edited January 25, 2014 by Deathlove Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkfish (DayZ) 339 Posted January 25, 2014 I imagine that if you stab an anti-stab vest enough, it stops working. *shrugs* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 I imagine that if you stab an anti-stab vest enough, it stops working. *shrugs*Well all items could be repaired even though i agree with you on the bullet proof vest im sure that could be repaired as well by some means. Maybe for those kinds of armor related items a rare synthetic crafting repair material can be applied to restore a small % of the items condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptgriffiths@hotmail.com 21 Posted January 25, 2014 I'd love to survive for ages just sewing my clothes and stuff and having people be able to see that by odd coloured patches on my jeans and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matej (DayZ) 71 Posted January 25, 2014 Mine super rare anti stab vest was ruined after close encounter with another geared guy, when he was dead i found out my clothes and vest was ruined, but I was happy when my char. rerolled with anti stab vest in pristine condition Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 Mine super rare anti stab vest was ruined after close encounter with another geared guy, when he was dead i found out my clothes and vest was ruined, but I was happy when my char. rerolled with anti stab vest in pristine conditionI did notice it does have a habit of saving your other clothing from being degraded which is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 I'd love to survive for ages just sewing my clothes and stuff and having people be able to see that by odd coloured patches on my jeans and stuff.lol could be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CGNoodlePot (DayZ) 149 Posted January 25, 2014 they should make it like some other games have, repairing an item restore it to full condition, but actually lower it's maximum condition. So after a while it simply can't be repaired anymore. This is the best idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 This is the best idea! To be honest i can live with that idea i just want items to last longer. Currently right now the wear and tear is a little unrealistic in some aspects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 DUCT TAPE FTWYUSH! Also wrapping enough duct tap around your hands and wrist to act as a kind of temporary armor padding to protect against zombies biting and infecting you with there teeth when in melee combat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infammo 15 Posted January 25, 2014 YUSH! Also wrapping enough duct tap around your hands and wrist to act as a kind of temporary armor padding to protect against zombies biting and infecting you with there teeth when in melee combat. Technically speaking, covering your anti-stab west with an entire roll of duct tape would create a monster of a vest. At least against enemies like zombies and players with basic slashing implements. Duct Tape is scary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathlove 2286 Posted January 25, 2014 Technically speaking, covering your anti-stab west with an entire roll of duct tape would create a monster of a vest. At least against enemies like zombies and players with basic slashing implements. Duct Tape is scary...Im just angry it took so long to find one vest just to have it destroyed in three hits. I just think the more ppl get on board with these ideas for item repairs and creativity with how things are repaired the more likely we will see it develop in game. And yeah duct tap is VERY underused as an item currently. Duct Tap is VERY versatile and can be used in many MANY many ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slyguy65 499 Posted January 26, 2014 YUSH! Also wrapping enough duct tap around your hands and wrist to act as a kind of temporary armor padding to protect against zombies biting and infecting you with there teeth when in melee combat.NO NO BANDAGES AND RAGS!!!!! BECOME ANTI ZOMBIE MUMMY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
