DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) So I've seen quite a few threads now about specific elements of vehicles and vehicle types, and have seen complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Some people want armored vehicles, most don't. There's an awesome thread about trains I think everyone should totally hype up on: http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/168690-itd-be-ludicrous-to-think-there-wont-be-a-functioning-train/?hl=train But anyway, I'm curious to see the community's general consensus (if we come to one) on what our expectations for the vehicle system will be? For example, what type of vehicles do we want/expect. Will there be varieties? Will they be open topped vehicles for susceptibility to small arms fire. Will the system to acquire one be like the original mod or will it be different? Curious to see what you guys think Personally I would like to see very lightly armored vehicles with no doors, roofs, etc, that can be spray painted and customized with tools. For example, you could find a blow torch (weld kit, etc) and add certain items to the vehicle such as armor plating for the front to protect the engine from small arms fire, or to make tire guards, or mount a defense weapon of some sort. I am with the crowd who hopes there are no heavy duty military vehicles of any kind xD Edited January 27, 2014 by DeatHTaX Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 As long as the vehicles don't handle like wheeled Bricks like they did back in the mod everything should be fine.... If you want realism get Dean to add the car physics from both "Assetto Corsa" and "Next Driving Game"..... Guarantee people would want to walk... unless they have a controller or wheel set up. But really that's all im after, vehicles that handle like vehicles... and not moving slabs of concrete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cywehner1234 582 Posted January 27, 2014 I'm hoping for maybe one humvee per map, that would be refreshing. Also, one heli per map. They would be valuable :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 I'm hoping for maybe one humvee per map, that would be refreshing. Also, one heli per map. They would be valuable :) Why the western stuff? i thought this was an ex soviet state...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 Why the western stuff? i thought this was an ex soviet state...... yeah, while it is fair to say you can come up with a bunch of lore type excuses as to why humvees are in Russia, I think we all can agree it'd be cool to see some predominately russian stuff in a game for a change :D i've played enough BF to be sick of the Humvees. But then again, that may require redesigning an entire vehicle from the ground up for the game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frosti 2165 Posted January 27, 2014 Why the western stuff? i thought this was an ex soviet state...... That was invaded..ekhem....freed by USA. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
komadose 190 Posted January 27, 2014 i hope there would be fair amount of vehicles, so it would make the travelling less tedious. vehicles will still be a bad choice to ride into a battle with, since you are then so easily spotted and sniped with a Mosin. basicly lots of crappy civilian vehicles, not so much military vehicles that will act like moving fortresses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovie20@gmail.com 125 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) I'm personally hoping for at handfuls of cars/trucks everywhere with 3 or 4 military vehicles per map (Urals/UAZ/etc). However, most of them requiring maintence or parts from factories. This would make the parts more valuable in addition to making most players fight for those parts to repair vehicles. In my eyes, vehicles are everywhere after a disaster you just need to get them running is the problem. Fixing vehicles should also be more complicated. You should have to find correct types of engine oil, anti-freeze, and various parts (Not saying every part should be replaceable but air filters/oil filters/radiators/tires/windows/fuelpump/etc). Edited January 27, 2014 by mkoval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 yeah, while it is fair to say you can come up with a bunch of lore type excuses as to why humvees are in Russia, I think we all can agree it'd be cool to see some predominately russian stuff in a game for a change :D i've played enough BF to be sick of the Humvees. But then again, that may require redesigning an entire vehicle from the ground up for the game. Not really, just take the models from A2 and make them nice and shiny and add em in... Since there is no back story to a liberation or invasion by NATO forces i don't see why any western equipment should be in..... If DayZ had a back story however............................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 i hope there would be fair amount of vehicles, so it would make the travelling less tedious. vehicles will still be a bad choice to ride into a battle with, since you are then so easily spotted and sniped with a Mosin. basicly lots of crappy civilian vehicles, not so much military vehicles that will act like moving fortresses. Well let's be honest...I don't think 90% of the stuff in this game is designed to be less tedious xD lol so if you're goin for hope based on the amount of tediousness, you're in trouble my friend :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 27, 2014 Humvees are bought by alot of allied Military "Units" our western world pretends to "Support". so no...humvees should be allright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 Humvees are bought by alot of allied Military "Units" our western world pretends to "Support". so no...humvees should be allright. Not in Russia and ex Russian states.... i'll gladly come pay you a personal visit and hand you £20 in cash if you find any Ex Soviet state using US military vehicles...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Allright than how a bout a Intervention force after shit hits the fan ? Maybe chernarussians called for help ? Its not like there is no US troops in bases around russia anymore ;) Edited January 27, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 Allright than how a bout a Intervention force after shit hits the fan ? Maybe chernarussians called for help ? Its not like there is no US troops in bases around russia anymore ;) True point, leads to my thread asking about a Back Story.... because really neither me or you know what happened before DayZ... But for good reading, here are the vehicles we SHOULD find straight off http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_the_Czech_Republic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 Allright than how a bout a Intervention force after shit hits the fan ? Maybe chernarussians called for help ? Its not like there is no US troops in bases around russia anymore ;) Well I think humvees would be acceptable for 2 reasons. ONLY because you can see humvee hulks around Chernaurus, and only if the humvee were an open top desert model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
komadose 190 Posted January 27, 2014 Well let's be honest...I don't think 90% of the stuff in this game is designed to be less tedious xD lol so if you're goin for hope based on the amount of tediousness, you're in trouble my friend :Dyeah i know. i'm just saying that there's so much room for vehicles on this map. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 Well I think humvees would be acceptable for 2 reasons. ONLY because you can see humvee hulks around Chernaurus, and only if the humvee were an open top desert model. I argue about the Husks.... that was all down to the Liberation of Cherneraus in ARMA 2... this technically speaking is a different universe as such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blowmyhorn 20 Posted January 27, 2014 At the very least can we get some Boris-bikes in the next patch...I don't care if they squeak to attract attention, I'll take my chances! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 I argue about the Husks.... that was all down to the Liberation of Cherneraus in ARMA 2... this technically speaking is a different universe as such. Oh i completely agree, but I mean hey, they're already there :P maybe Obama bent over and gave putin a big ol present of a half million humvees :D lol idk Anyway I'd like to see the vehicles be rather fragile and a pain in the ass to upkeep. I think you should have to find some sort of mechanic manual or booklet, or hell, even have respective operator manuals you have to find for the different vehicles before you can fix them up. Let's be honest, doing routine maintenance on a post apoc vehicle isn't as easy as you'd think THEN there's the issue of gasoline.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Korsbaek 1778 Posted January 27, 2014 There should be cars everywhere! In real life cars can easily start after two years without use, but that isn't how it should be in DayZ. Cars shouldn't be hard to maintain as that isn't realistic, but finding the parts to make it work should be hard. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 There should be cars everywhere! In real life cars can easily start after two years without use, but that isn't how it should be in DayZ. Cars shouldn't be hard to maintain as that isn't realistic, but finding the parts to make it work should be hard. Finding the bastard keys to the vehicle you just found... also... hand up who can hotwire?? I certainly can't :P 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted January 27, 2014 There should be cars everywhere! In real life cars can easily start after two years without use, but that isn't how it should be in DayZ. Cars shouldn't be hard to maintain as that isn't realistic, but finding the parts to make it work should be hard. Well I don't know...think about it. In a setting like chernarus, it wouldn't be difficult for the population to pack up their things and high tail it outta there with their family vehicles in a zombie apoc. like that, so you could technically argue for either, I suppose. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miquinei 81 Posted January 27, 2014 Personally, I don't think that vehicles would be such a great idea.. I don't see how on earth they're supposed to drive with this game's engine. No idea what Dean has up his selves but I don't think it's going to be as smooth as people seem to expect it to be. I kinda like running from place to place, it makes everything feel like an adventure. You plan your journey, go through various towns and places and scavenge for food and equipment for the travel. One thing that sucks is that there are only 39 other players on the server and it's not very likely to meet them along the way (say in the middle of the map), but this will be fixed in the future. I don't know, I agree this game needs a bit more features but with vehicles I can see people just driving along the coast running over new spawners. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derpy_Hooves (DayZ) 4521 Posted January 27, 2014 but with vehicles I can see people just driving along the coast running over new spawners. You have no idea how fun that can actually be... for both parties.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Also...Keep in mind that refined fuel degrades over time. After 2-3 Years it shouldent be useable, henche why i think that gasstations should only contain a limited amouth that DOSENT Regenerate. Thus making use of a vehicle even a greater gamble. And one day in the future you be out of fuel alltogether...*good luck Training a deer or a cow* :D Edited January 27, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
