Spawn-a-Gotchi

[Demonica 311]

So, I spawn, feed and clothe my character and all that happy crap, and eventually also kill a couple of zedskidoodles along the way.

Then I get bored and I want to, say, check out the interwebz. So I park my happy widdle avatar where ever (mostly upstairs now that zombies respawn and they still can't climb stairs), and I go and watch a movie on netflix, or do whatever. (like, you know, actually accomplish something productive ^^)

 

Every once in a while I check in on my DayZ-Gotchi. I feed it, water it, and maybe hunt / scavenge for some more food, then park it again.

 

I can do this all day or until the server quits, but I find it a fun way to still be "in-game" but in kind of a waiting mode until the next patch comes out.

 

Sure, when I want action, I just go on high-pops and engage and all, but for the quieter, more "RL" busy days, it seems cool to just check in with your char and feed it ^^

 

Is anybunny else as screwed up as me?

Edited March 20, 2014 by Demonica

[frosti 2165]

Zombies can walk up and down stairs now

[hozzdutch 49]

Zombies can walk up and down stairs now

This. It's happened to me a few times. Better find somewhere better to hide!

[Demonica 311]

Well, I've been in the police station, the big green and red houses with double doors, and the small, low yield green houses and I've been parked in all of them for at least one and up to 2 hours as of this morning - I alt-tabbed, which caused the game to keep going, of course, and I must have had at least 4 Zeds under me.

 

I'm alive and well with not a single scratch.

 

Is there only a certain building where they do climb stairs?

 

And it would be rather crippling, if they glitch through walls AND climb stairs.

 

One I can handle, but two bugs at a time? That's what I call a "NOPE!"

[frosti 2165]

 

 

Is there only a certain building where they do climb stairs?

 

military jail building

[crazyandlazy 376]

And it would be rather crippling, if they glitch through walls AND climb stairs.

 

One I can handle, but two bugs at a time? That's what I call a "NOPE!"

 

Stop complaining. I had no trouble logging out safely. Even with the new prototype zombies.

[acoastalhero 46]

military jail building

Also lots of the residential buildings, the pub, those three story buildings and the first floor of the school.

[Demonica 311]

@Crazy, I'm not really complaining. I love the game with all it's alpha-ness. I just need a while to adjust, is all. Please don't put me into the category of complainers and whiners.

 

I said it would be crippling, but I have not have seen problems with the buildings I am staying in when I log out or hang out for a while.

Edited March 20, 2014 by Demonica

[Window Licker 504]

I'm calling the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Avatars, Yeah that's right the SPCA is coming for your ass, you are clearly mistreating your avatar, abandoning it in dangerous area where known predators including other avatars may hurt it, you are keeping it cooped up in a tiny box and not giving it any exercise, I bet you just let it shit where ever there is space. 

 

Your failure to even identify if for what it is an AVATAR and referring it instead as a DayZ-gotchi show your lack of compassion for it.

 

I bet you piss on the water spigots, you make me sick!!

[Demonica 311]

LOL, unfortunately I do not urinate on wells, since there is no option / need for peeing / pooping (and thank GOD for that!)

 

I know, I am a horrible person, but I will not leave my char unarmed, and I check in regularly. I am an light green in energized and hydrated, and I am healthy. I intend to keep it that way.

 

And oh no!!! Not the Prevention Police!!! I intended to make warm skin-blankets out of my avatars if they do die a unforeseen death! How am I supposed to keep warm without my ava-skin???

 

Gawd, this thread is so de-railed...

 

Oh mighty OrLoK,

give this thread a chance, I call upon you to let this one live as it provides much amusement to some of us!

 

And @WindowLicker: I see a bright future for our future conversations ^^

Edited March 20, 2014 by Demonica

[CGNoodlePot (DayZ) 149]

OMG I just realized you are right. DayZ is another version of Tamagotchi!

 

I remember being so addicted to that simple device!

[Demonica 311]

Yeah, just call it Zomb-A-Gotchi. There ya go.

 

You're welcome :P

[makomachine 263]

I am too scared to do this more than a very quick break. One of my early deaths was after I was 'all kitted up' for the first time. Went and made my lunch, parked in a room upstairs in a building where loot doesn't spawn. Laying on the floor even. Came back from lunch to a 'you are dead' screen. Ooooohhhh the anger I felt at that moment - grieving my first pristine ACOG that had never been used - and having nobody I could point to but....me.... Haunts me to this day.... :)

[Demonica 311]

Mako, just hang out in one of those green no-loot-spawning buildings, low yield farmhouse or whateva ya call it. I have been going ever since 5.30 a.m., and it's now almost ten o' clock. I am fine by just checking in every 45 minutes or so.

 

And no, I can't wait until somebody calls my gameplay boring, stupid, cheating or cowardly. When you have stuff to do but you're home all day, I don't see any problem with it.

 

Choose a medium pop server, get your char up and running as far as food and water goes, and every half hour take a look see and replenish what you need.

 

Once rain starts making you sick, you might have to hang in one building for about 20-30 minutes. So I just decided to get used it earlier ^^

[makomachine 263]

 Once rain starts making you sick, you might have to hang in one building for about 20-30 minutes. So I just decided to get used it earlier ^^

I may give this a whirl after my next character wipe/death. I agree that there will come a point where shelter for longer periods will be needed. You are testing it in the extreme - I like it, just a bit cowardly with all my precious!!! :)

[Demonica 311]

Rule #1, dude: Don't get attached to your gear ;-)

(Actually I am really scared of succumbing to the Z's now. If I have no weapon as a fresh spawn, I would have to run all the time, barely ever able to pick up any loot. Survivalist, yes. Suicidal? NOPE!)

 

I have to keep this char alive for a while yet, and that's what I'm planning on doing.

Edited March 20, 2014 by Demonica