Wayze 549 Posted February 6, 2014 In DayZ there is no reward for surviving a very long time. Once you have gear, there is really nothing to do but to interact with other players (for the most people it means killing others). Would you like a reward for staying alive? Do you want DayZ to be about survival? What kind of reward is not discussed here, I just want to find out how people generally think about this. For further information to the topic:http://forums.dayzgame.com/index.php?/topic/170523-why-dayz-is-no-survival-game/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djporternz 644 Posted February 6, 2014 In DayZ there is no reward for surviving a very long time. Once you have gear, there is really nothing to do but to interact with other players (for the most people it means killing others).Surviving is the reward for surviving. The rest you make up as you see fit as you go along. Interaction with other players and the enviroment is all there is. 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byrgesen 1341 Posted February 6, 2014 The reward is not having to find all the loot again :)I can see atm its quite boring to stay alive, but in a year i think it will be most important you stay alive as long as possible.Dont need any other rewards, thank you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudette 435 Posted February 6, 2014 Reward: Live another day, eat another can of beans. That's all I need! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capt. beefsteak 95 Posted February 6, 2014 Someone said beards. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BonesV2 12 Posted February 6, 2014 Beards, as it has been mentioned. Nothing else. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrappleX 354 Posted February 6, 2014 If its beards or other cosmetic features, then yes. If it improves your character in any way, then no. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas 5195 Posted February 6, 2014 I can agree with beards or scars, but as already said, survival is good enough. I think the individual player must discover their own purpose in the game, whether it's for good or bad or just plain one day at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capo 323 Posted February 6, 2014 the reward for surviving is not dying. i mean, really.... once cars and item storage are implemented, there will be more drive to survive, as you can store gear to make your next life easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) I always liked the idea of an indirect 'reward' for surviving, like certain passive abilities being slightly (and I mean slightly) improved until your death. Rocket himself has suggested that such systems might be implemented in the future and I look forward to it, so long as they are balanced. The usual example is cardio. Currently the speed at which you walk, jog, run, or sprint has no effect on your energy or hydration but eventually they probably will, it would be nice if being alive a long time and covering a lot of distance very slightly decreased this or allowed you to run a few metres farther. It wouldn't be enough to give you a real advantage over other players, but would be something you might miss if you had to respawn. Edited February 6, 2014 by DarkwaveDomina 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pillock 850 Posted February 6, 2014 You already get to improve your character in a small way - you make him/her "healthy". I'd just like to see them run with this idea and give the "health" a bit more depth - make you keep fit, warm and strong in order to perform better in whatever you choose to do with the rest of the game. There needs to be some kind of progression, otherwise there is literally nothing to aim at or work towards - and without some sort of goal ahead of you, I think player numbers will fall off a cliff not very long after the game is finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samuri_Bake_Pie 96 Posted February 6, 2014 This isn't an mmo or whatever. No skills. Just no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted February 6, 2014 This isn't an mmo or whatever. No skills. Just noI'm sorry to tell you Rocket has already indicated his enthusiasm for such systems in videos prior to the release of Standalone, if I remember right he was talking about players getting better at things like administering medical aid and repairing items/vehicles at the time when those things are developed more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyscumbagLith 270 Posted February 6, 2014 Do you want a cookie or a trophy? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
excitable1 156 Posted February 6, 2014 your reward IS surviving...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irenicus (DayZ) 289 Posted February 7, 2014 Waaaaay too vague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonah_Hobbes 171 Posted February 7, 2014 The blood of my slain enemies is enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASDF991 8 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) You already get to improve your character in a small way - you make him/her "healthy". I'd just like to see them run with this idea and give the "health" a bit more depth - make you keep fit, warm and strong in order to perform better in whatever you choose to do with the rest of the game. There needs to be some kind of progression, otherwise there is literally nothing to aim at or work towards - and without some sort of goal ahead of you, I think player numbers will fall off a cliff not very long after the game is finished. Wrong, the mod thrived for 2 years and continues to thrive with no progression aspects added. There is no need for it in DayZ, none at all. The biggest mistake they could make in the SA is moving towards progression aspects. Edited February 7, 2014 by ASDF991 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knoCC (DayZ) 211 Posted February 7, 2014 I want my reward to be hearing the Chain Link Fence sound every time I raise my hand in greeting others... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weedz 1105 Posted February 7, 2014 Only viable thing is beards and only if you can cut people's off if you handcuff them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImDeafDontShootMe 8 Posted February 7, 2014 No, I don't think there should be a reward system for this particular survival game. It's a survival game for a reason! I can understand if people don't like to lose all their cherished loot (especially endgame gear) but allow me to remind you, this game is in alpha stage. Once we start getting cars and faster transportation & more storage, I don't think we'll have too much of an issue with this. I just don't like the idea of having a reward system for a game like this. I would definitely support the idea of an achievement however. Especially for those who have survived for a very long time without getting killed. Now that would be a noteworthy achievement to feast your eyes into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeatHTaX 1217 Posted February 7, 2014 Lol yeah link to your thread that you keep reviving every several days after it has been buried -.- smh Anyway, the answer is no, there should be no "here is a shiny nickel for surviving" whatsoever. The only thing I'd say would be an exception is the ability to grow facial hair as a dude. that's a gnarly idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImDeafDontShootMe 8 Posted February 7, 2014 What about battle scars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabel79 949 Posted February 7, 2014 cant vote since i thought survival is the goal...ah silly me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fig0451 85 Posted February 7, 2014 Voted yes; I want a beard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
