IshFingers 26 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey guys,So after stumbling across some Let's Plays of DayZ I went ahead and bought the game & have thoroughly enjoyed the past week or so, but I seem to have hit a wall.The first 20+ hours were exhilarating! The zombies, the loot, the uncertainty, the threat of death looking around every corner, the actual death looming round every corner, the bugs (f@king ladders!), unexplored terrain, broken legs etc. etc. made for a thoroughly engrossing experience, but my current character has somehow managed to survive to the stage where I've got... Well, pretty much everything. Ok, I could do with a couple more attachments to my gun but for what it's worth it feels like there's little reason.And this leads to the crux of my post: Where do I go from here? Zombies don't pose a threat to me, I've sufficiently geared up (food, meds, guns, ammo etc.) and, granted I've not explored the entire map yet, I feel I need another 'goal'. I don't seem to be coming across many other players - Most servers I've played on have a population of 20-25 and even in the bigger cities/'danger zones' I can count one hand the amount of times I've encountered another player, and even then only twice has there been any meaningful interaction: once axing off zombies chasing some random guy and the other being shot in the back (I think!) looting a fire station.Am I missing something? Is there somewhere I should be heading? What would you recommend I do next? I'm half-tempted to suicide & go through the motions again for what it's worth.PS: I've not got a headset -yet-. Buying the game was something of an impulse buy, but if it adds to the enjoyment of the game I have no problems picking one up. Is it worth it?PPS: Also well-aware there's a lot missing from the game as it stands, but am reading stories of people surviving for days/weeks: What do these guys do to keep entertained? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geckofrog7 1168 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) If you want to help people out, maybe an idea would be http://www.reddit.com/r/RedditRescueForce ?(Don't know, mic might be required though.) Edited February 28, 2014 by Geckofrog7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weedmasta 784 Posted February 28, 2014 Get on servers with more people, human interaction is where the fun is at. Also if you have a buddy or two you can play with, definitely more fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
So Sexy 259 Posted February 28, 2014 It has been said over and over again "dont buy this game yet, if you are not interested in the game development process". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geckofrog7 1168 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) It has been said over and over again "dont buy this game yet, if you are not interested in the game development process".What? He's not complaining, he's just asking if there's anything else left to do in the game at the moment.Be nice. Edited February 28, 2014 by Geckofrog7 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iBane 381 Posted February 28, 2014 Play with friends, try out experimental branch (you can switch back to stable any time), or take a break until some new features come in and play something else for a while. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LILTRACEUR123 0 Posted February 28, 2014 It has been said over and over again "dont buy this game yet, if you are not interested in the game development process".He is not complaining about anything he is just acknowledging that the game is in development. As weedmasta said get on more populated servers and play with friends. Also having a mic makes it even better because if you have to decide if you want to type or shoot someone its going to be easier to just shoot at them and not risk getting killed while you type Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
So Sexy 259 Posted February 28, 2014 Ignore my last post please, Im a bit irritated today.OP just "create" tasks for yourself eg finding a long range scope, equipment of some sort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geckofrog7 1168 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Im a bit irritated today. Edited February 28, 2014 by Geckofrog7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
So Sexy 259 Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) I laughed to tears :D Edited February 28, 2014 by So Sexy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IshFingers 26 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey, thanks for the suggestions.Currently in the process of trying to get a couple of friends on board. Definitely agree company would add to the experience. Also feel getting a headset is inevitable in the near-future, considering your responses.Currently heading North along the coast with the intent to bump into somebody to 'assist' (in my mind, snipe off zombies from a distance whilst other player is stood thinking "wtf?") - alas not seen anybody yet. But I guess I've found something to do :).I can see this game has real potential - I think gamers have been quietly screaming out for something like this for a long time. Here's hoping in 2 years time we've got a real gem on our hands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blissfulkunt 196 Posted February 28, 2014 Hey guys,So after stumbling across some Let's Plays of DayZ I went ahead and bought the game & have thoroughly enjoyed the past week or so, but I seem to have hit a wall.The first 20+ hours were exhilarating! The zombies, the loot, the uncertainty, the threat of death looking around every corner, the actual death looming round every corner, the bugs (f@king ladders!), unexplored terrain, broken legs etc. etc. made for a thoroughly engrossing experience, but my current character has somehow managed to survive to the stage where I've got... Well, pretty much everything. Ok, I could do with a couple more attachments to my gun but for what it's worth it feels like there's little reason.And this leads to the crux of my post: Where do I go from here? Zombies don't pose a threat to me, I've sufficiently geared up (food, meds, guns, ammo etc.) and, granted I've not explored the entire map yet, I feel I need another 'goal'.I don't seem to be coming across many other players - Most servers I've played on have a population of 20-25 and even in the bigger cities/'danger zones' I can count one hand the amount of times I've encountered another player, and even then only twice has there been any meaningful interaction: once axing off zombies chasing some random guy and the other being shot in the back (I think!) looting a fire station.Am I missing something? Is there somewhere I should be heading? What would you recommend I do next? I'm half-tempted to suicide & go through the motions again for what it's worth.PS: I've not got a headset -yet-. Buying the game was something of an impulse buy, but if it adds to the enjoyment of the game I have no problems picking one up. Is it worth it?PPS: Also well-aware there's a lot missing from the game as it stands, but am reading stories of people surviving for days/weeks: What do these guys do to keep entertained?Yes my friend, a mic is a crucial part of this game... Buy one asap!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatanko 5591 Posted February 28, 2014 As others have already said:1. Get a mic.2. Convince some friends to get the game. Those two things will change the game for you a great deal. In the absence of things to accomplish, imagination will become your fun. Interacting with other people (positive or negative) keeps things exciting, and if you haven't seen the whole map there's a lot for you to see. My friends and I spent the better part of a day (like 8 hours) just making a big circle around the map and visiting things we wanted to see (i.e. castles). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Balzac 190 Posted February 28, 2014 okay, so here's what you do: 1) strip down to your undies2) sprint through a large town3) yell "Take Me!"4) repeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
