Two questions from a new player

[crazykorv 0]

Hi everyone. Is it possible to view health levels (thirst, hunger and blood level) or is the only information messages and color brightness.

 

So far i've only joined ragular servers, but i cant seem to get 3rd person view even though i change the setting?

[DemonGroover 8836]

The levels arent able to be shown, only the messages and what you see in the Inventory screen.

 

3rd person should be available on Regular servers (try enter on your number pad).

[Judopunch 523]

Hello,

 

Currently only having 'health' status means you are doing well in the food and drink department. Color of screen for blood, and im not sure for energy.

 

Hit your enter key to go to third person, in non-hardcore servers.

[cheRubyy 10]

1. no thats not possible. you can only get information by the messages in the below left corner and when pressing tab (color yellow, orange, red).

more information: 

AND http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Status_Effects

 

2. then you are doing sth wrong. check control assignments under "view" the first entry. by default it's set to "enter". joing a regular server and try again.

Edited January 28, 2014 by cheRubyy

[TEST_SUBJECT_83 465]

No, the colors and words are all we get, but after awhile you'll be used to it.

 

If your new, I would give hardcore mode a try and see how you like it.

Hardcore only means First Person Perspective Only, which means no one can look around walls.

So don't be intimated by the word "hardcore".

Anyways, Im not telling you how to play or telling you something is better for you than the other.

Im just saying before you start relying on 3rd person give 1st a try, IMO it makes DayZ 10 times more immersive and realistic...trust me.

Edited January 28, 2014 by TEST_SUBJECT_83

[crazykorv 0]

Thx for the quick replys guys. See you out there :-)

[deebz1234 243]

also try googling...it often yields the answers quicker than posting redundant questions on the forums.

 

also the search function up top.

 

specifically this question has been answered minimum 1000 times

[Berezombie 13]

This will help you a lot with symptoms/status effects:

 

http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/159492-great-guide-for-new-players-tells-you-what-each-symptom-means-and-how-to-cure/