topdogey 0 Posted January 29, 2014 From what I've seen, most people with a decked out M4 and Ballistics Helmet hanging around area's where they really have no reason to be is a clear sign that he's probably not looking for a friend. I tend to trust those in helmets less than say a nice beret, but that's just me. And I can't remember what the mod was for DayZ Mod, but there was one where if you put your cross-hairs over a player you would hear a heart-beat. The faster it was, the more people they killed. The system didn't judge whether it was a bandit, hero or new spawn, the more you killed, the faster your heart-beat. I think something as vague as that is perfect for the standalone, because you don't base your entire decision on the heart rate when you look at them, its also what they may wear or how they might act that determines your final decision on whether to take a shot or not. All the heart rate is is just one more small piece of information to help your final decision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce of Wayne 81 Posted January 29, 2014 All black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty_ 48 Posted January 29, 2014 Masks, tactical helmets, and camo clothing make people look like a threat, and someone who will kill on sight. That is why I wear a beanie and maybe some pink sneaks. Makes me look more friendly ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimey Rick 3417 Posted January 29, 2014 This has been "suggested" and talked about in the forums but I haven't seen any real topics about this so far. Anyways... I think it would be great if the community could make up a certain dress code for people who want to help people. Now we berets and all these different clothes so there could be a way to dress up and people would see you without taking you as a threat. When ever I have "end game gear" I take everyone with a gun as a threat, but if there was a guy with the certain clothing I could go and talk to him, and if I'm a new spawn I always avoid people who have gas masks and M4's. But if I saw a guy wearing let's say a blue beret and a respirator maybe? I would know that he just wants to help me, I could go to him and ask for supplies. Sorry this text is pretty chaotic because I wrote it at the same time I was thinking these things. Ideas? // listens intently to unanimously voted hero uniform //// wears hero uniform //// begins killing sheep // Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sYs 133 Posted January 29, 2014 http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/165426-we-need-some-way-to-identify-heros-and-bandits/ use search. read trought that topic. no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whyherro123 2283 Posted January 29, 2014 Whatever you don't don't cover your face, it makes you look far more antagonistic than you would otherwise. There are several studies on the effects of "humanity" in combat, and soldiers interviewed stated that they hard a much harder time opening fire if they could see the face of their enemy. When the face is covered, you pretty much become "inhuman", and thusly, only an enemy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayAlive (DayZ) 169 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't trust anyone regardless of what they're wearing. Edited January 29, 2014 by StayAlive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickenbacker 190 Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Orange raincoats or bright blue shirts make people more likely to talk to you. KoSers are still going to shoot you, but by wearing non-military clothes, I've managed to get out of more than half my encounters with other people alive. Oh yeah, and if you want to get shot on sight by EVERYONE, just wear a Payday mask. Edited January 30, 2014 by Rickenbacker 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Element47 2481 Posted January 30, 2014 we need tophats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrappleX 354 Posted January 30, 2014 Plaid. Any kind of plaid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libertine 351 Posted January 30, 2014 Anything camo because that is the best way to hide from zombies who's vision is based on human sight and so is the sight of human KOS'ers, smart people using camo are generally nicer and level headed than ignorant people, also empathy is learned and is why the poor give more of a % of their income to others. My theory anyway, tyvm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blurhitz 244 Posted January 30, 2014 White clothing seems to remind of peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illville502 44 Posted January 30, 2014 Even if a official uniform was ever agreed upon in DayZ bandits would just switch up tactics and blend in. Hell even a bambi is lethal so forget about a dress code! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) We held up a man with a payday mask in seleno last night. ( 3PPOFF ) with my friend in his back. he never knew he was there to beginn with. He seemed rather "new" or did play it well. I politely asked for his mask and his stabvest and then we let him go. No need to kill a man with a mask right there...he was alone anyways, no visible firearm and dident pose a threat. Edited January 30, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libertine 351 Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) If have to dress like that not to be kos'ed by other non-bandits while up high in Cherno protecting other survivors, well, i'll just keep on getting killed then. Edited January 30, 2014 by Thane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etherimp 1323 Posted January 30, 2014 As mentioned earlier in this thread, it has a lot to do with human psychology and body language. 1. No masks.. Masks are designed to obscure the face. Obscuring your face means another person (player) cannot connect to you on a personal level. It also indicates a desire to remain anonymous. 2. No Ballistics helmet. Ballistic Helmet screams "PVP".. Players who are gearing up for PVP are more likely to shoot you. Whether this is 100% true or not isn't important. Other players will assume this about you, and if you're attempting to communicate to others that you are friendly, then there are much better choices of headgear, though they don't offer the protection. Baseball caps, Beanies, and other head gear (or no head gear at all) is more likely to communicate to others that you're not a threat to them. 3. Stay away from green camos.. It's possible to camo yourself without being full green camo. Instead of Olive/Camo, go with Browns and Tans.. It's also camo, but not nearly as commonly used by your standard KOS players who wear 100% military gear. Preferably though, civilian looking cloths convey the best possible message, even if the civilian cloths are somewhat camo'd.. Do you trust someone more in Brown Hunter Pants and a Brown Hoodie or Tan Tactical shirt, with a Baseball cap on.. Or someone with TTSKO and a Ballistics Helmet? Pretty obvious. 4. Mosin is less threatening than an M4. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Iam 50/50 about the Respirator masks. I like to wear em because they kinda look "badass". Eventho we try to play it friendly ( or as i like to call it "neutral/gentleman survivor" ), its the actions/stance/voice of the other Person that tells you more than clothing. Edited January 30, 2014 by {Core}BlackLabel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Combine (DayZ) 247 Posted January 30, 2014 I do think the "full military gear / camo = PVPer / Bandit / KOSer" point is a bit ... lacking. It is not wrong, don't get me wrong. YES, in many cases it would be true. But that's simply because military gear is currently the best there is. It's realistic, but due to the still somewhat limited range of items in general, you don't see much more. However, don't forget that the best protection is suitable for many players. You also get to live longer or take less damage with military gear against zombies, don't forget it. And some could simply use it as actual uniform. Correct me if I'm wrong but the military clothing should also offer the most slots. Or does any clothing item for the chest have 6 items? I only know the tac shirts have 4. Does the raincoat have 6? Even if, you kinda stand out then... and from a realistic standpoint you wouldn't want to wear those brigt colors in general if you had a better alternative. Zombies would still have human vision too, so ... What I want to say is: The chance that the average fully geared player you meet could be "trigger happy" is there, sure. If people are too attached to their gear / KOSers, that can happen. But it might as well be the most friendly player you can encounter. There's big and / or known friendly groups that roleplay as soldiers, PMCs or likewise. They'd pick that kind of clothing as uniform, too. And likewise, the nice looking guy in civilian clothing with a Mosin or similar could shoot you on sight. He might just be gearing up. It's hard to tell in the end, really. In the end, I advise people to mind the actions, not just the looks. If you don't want to shoot at anything right away, stay away from other players or get to a safe spot and start communicating. If you get nothing in return, it might just be your average KOSer. At least that's what I / we do. After a maximum of three clear attempts of communication we assume hostile if nothing comes back. Nothing verbal or any neutral / nice gesture anyway. And no, that doesn't mean a short "Hey, hey, hey - OH fuck hostile terminate, terminate!" within 1-2 seconds. Give people a chance to reply but also briefly consider. If it doesn't work, go into combat stance or try to back away. This obviously works best if people are aware of each other, but not in a direct line of sight, right in their faces and aiming guns at each other while yelling anything at each other. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulfirez 901 Posted January 30, 2014 Clothing tells you nothing of a player you cant tell a hero or a bandit by what they are wearing. Some one might just think the pay day mask is cool someone might be role playing with the gas mask on cause its an air born virus that turned the population into zeds. The gear that carrys the most loot is well mill gear so as a survivour you want to be able to carry your gear its camo so makes you harder to spot that helps yes to shoot people or avoid being shot by people. Even when they add more clothing options in ( i know they will) there cloths will not tell you if there bandit or hero it will tell you whats the best stuff they have found it might tell you what they think looks cool or what ever. Grow some nuts and find out who or what ya dealing with before pulling the trigger is it a more dangerous way to play yes, yes it is but its alot more fun the challenge is HUGE. What a person does makes them a bandit or hero and while there is no hero or bandit skin ( which i would never want ) cloths tell you squat in relation to there intentions.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted January 30, 2014 Grow some nuts and find out who or what ya dealing with before pulling the trigger is it a more dangerous way to play yes, yes it is but its alot more fun the challenge is HUGE. beans for you sire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barrett_killz 229 Posted January 30, 2014 like guys saying before is not so much what you need to wear to say 'I am good guy' is what you DONT WEAR what send loud clear message ;) don't wear nothing on the face no payday mas/burlap sack or even motorcycle helmet and NO SUN GLASSES human psychology is design to don't trust what is not possible for seeing especially human face and the eyes ;) DEFINITE 100% NO MASKS if you trying to send message of honesty and trust worthy also is not what you wearing as important as body language don't aim gun don't come too close in personal space have open stance is saying 'don't fear nothing I am no threat for you' :thumbsup: :) ALSO ATTITUDE IS BIG PART be relax and calm this making other guys relax and feeling calm don't be nrvous don't show fear and most time guys you meet react to you like mirror ;) And wait till you get shot while you're not aiming your gun? Really bro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doctorbadsign 645 Posted January 30, 2014 Deciding upon a certain dress code for people who are friendly is all very well until the trolls find out what the dress code is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faramon 66 Posted January 30, 2014 I go with the UN beret and then plain green tac gear plus black assault vest ... it announce me perfectly .. I'm not bad but I am probably not good ... >__> ... though i would like to have more nice interactions xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
