Snow/Blizzard and it's effects on gameplay

[knoCC (DayZ) 211]

I was outside shoveling and was thinking about snow in DayZ.

 

I searched for the topic (which I know has been discussed), but found that there wasn't any scenarios like the ones I am about to present.

 

If there could be parts of Chernarus if not all of the map that would have snow on occasion, this could drastically change gameplay. For example, warmer clothing would be needed. You would also be less likely to be running around because this would affect your body temperature, hunger,etc.

 

Which brings me to extreme weather like blizzards. So, you would either hole up somewhere like a house or building , or have an established retreat somewhere in the wilderness. I'm picturing a bunker-like camp with a fire and a tarp. Walking or running would be difficult as would visibility. Which brings me to the good stuff. If you had the appropriate clothing to withstand the elements compared to someone rolling in standard dress, you could journey in or out of town, shielded by the wind and snow to scavenge/raid camps or buildings without being heard. All white snowsuits could be an option.

 

This would open up a whole new type of gameplay as well as paranoia when bad weather was upon the land. You would have to make a decision whether to grab that extra clothing or leave it behind because of the little space you had left. It would still be possible to frolic in the snow without warm gear, but you would be most likely to die quickly. Radios could play a part in weather forecasts or some type of warning that severe weather could be coming.

 

When the blizzard had gone through, snowmobiles could play a significant role for travel, but like vehicles, use at your own risk because everyone would be able to hear you coming or going. For the sneaky types, footprints in the snow would be your enemy.

 

I would love to have any type of snow related functions in the game and would like to hear some other thoughts about what and what not could be feasible.

[Daemonkid 493]

Well, since Bohemia owns VBS3...

DO IT. DO IT NOW.

[over9000nukez 199]

that would be awesome.

id also like to see the namalsk map be added, with the snow all around the middle of the map, so unless you have warm cloths of a vehicle, you have to go around the snow mountain
 

[knoCC (DayZ) 211]

Wow! Thanks for posting that, it was beautiful.

[stolenbanjos 110]

It'd be cool if the Northern portion of the map was always snowy/risk of snow storm. More snow gear too like snowshoes, arctic camo'd clothing, etc...