SKS vs. Fireaxe (or...You'll never take me alive!)

[savini 587]

[EDIT: I forgot to mention. The story is a bit long, but it provides a better context to the video below.]

 

I spawned near Elektro. Near the docks on the south west side of town. I went about my way, stopping at all the usual spots I check when I'm in the area. I had found a taloon bag and a splitter axe fairly quickly. I figured I'd stock up on food and drink and get out of town. Along the way I ran into another player. We had about the same amount of gear, so we stopped and chatted for a moment. He said he had just gone through Elektro and there wasn't a whole lot left. I thanked him and said I'd rummage around a bit anyhow. We waved and parted ways.

 

The town was pretty barren, as my fellow survivor had said. I grabbed a few cans of soda and was able to switch out my splitter axe for a fireaxe. I was just about done in Elektro, with just the northern fire station left on my list. I ran inside and had a look around. Nothing much left, except a better compass than the one I was carrying. I finished up rummaging through the tower and started making my way back downstairs.

 

As I stepped down the last set of stairs I looked towards the door and that's when my heart skipped a beat. I looked up just in time to see a man, armed with an SKS and carrying plenty more than myself. We stopped at the same time, seemingly noticing each other simultaneously. His rifle already at the ready, I quickly hopped back upstairs.

 

I call down saying "Hey, take it easy. I don't have any weapons...well my axe, but that's it". My heart races as I try to think of a way out of this situation.

 

"Put your hands up" the man says from below. I start to think about tales I've heard...terrible deeds done to those foolish enough to be taken hostage. I slowly pull my axe around, over my shoulder. I say back "Ok...my hands are up" as I clutch my axe tighter. I consider jumping out the window and making a break for the ladder. (This is where the video starts) A few seconds go by, which in my mind felt more like minutes. I call down again, "I'm just trying to get out of here." Constantly pacing in case I need to make a sudden dash.

 

A few more seconds tick away. I feel like a mouse, trapped in a corner. I decide I've had enough and make my way downstairs. For a moment I think he must've gone about his way and I can leave peacefully. As I take the last few steps he comes running back in, gun up and all. How sneaky...he waited until he heard me coming down the stairs. At this point instinct kicks in. I charge the man, trying desperately to dodge each projectile the man sends my way. It feels like every second is taking forever. Each round zips past my body in slow motion. I shut my eyes and swing wildly.

 

The momentum of the axe is suddenly halted, and I can hear the mans skull crack as the blade of the axe digs its way deeper into his cranium. The cavity left behind by the axe looks like a narrowing chasm. He lets loose a couple more rounds as his body shuts down, his hands and fingers twitching as his muscles spasm before going completely limp. In a fit of rage I strike the man a few more times. I take the mans bag and weapon. My trip through Elektro turned out to be more fruitful than I had anticipated. He dared to think he could take me hostage...he thought he had the advantage. His mistake was not taking control of the situation, and letting me get too close. Later as I looked through the bag I notice a 'clown' mask. "Hmph" I toss it aside.

 

 

Morale of the story: Never let your guard down, and never underestimate the danger of an 'ungeared' fresh spawn. Also, don't corner a man with an axe and a determination to survive.

Edited March 14, 2014 by Rhodes

[ijjiAngry 13]

Haha nicely written man. Such a bad player facing you though.

[Zalvager 51]

How the hell didn't he hit you? Was he even aiming?

[BadAsh (DayZ) 1513]

I have myself found the axe to be the most powerful weapon in close encounters still, despite all the fancy guns they are introducing.

[bon_joevi 9]

When you scroll wheel to access inventory and don't see a option to hide the body it means they're still alive. You should have swung a few more times.

[dontoraneko 260]

Haha, splendid! I got victim to an axebattler while i was fighting it out with another player about whose NEA-prisionloot it is. After i thought i won, and wanted to loot the player, a freshspawn sneaked to me and axed me. I could see he had only the axe. Lucky guy got my sks!^^

[savini 587]

I have no idea how he missed. I thought for sure I was a dead man. I think it was a combination of my dumb luck, and his arrogance. I think that he thought he had control of the situation, and that since he had the gun he could overpower me.

 

Also, if I didn't kill him then I'm glad. Hopefully he woke up stripped of his gear and crawling around in a bloody mess looking for help. Maybe that'll teach him not to try and mess with fresh spawns. I refuse to be taken prisoner.