Would you want foldable clothing in DayZ?

[Irish. 4886]

So that you could have a change of clothes on your person without taking up too much inventory space?

 

I was thinking of this idea and wondered what others thought about it and if they have any ideas of their own about how or if it should be implemented. The general idea I had is that clothing could be folded up if empty of items, and then would take up less space if carried. Only certain clothes could be foldable, or some items like coats would still take up at least 2 slots when folded but perhaps we could even have stackable items like basic t-shirts. Stacks of 2-4 that only take up one slot. Would be a great way to carry rags also that you could tear up later when needed. 

 

I'd like to get some community input on what you think before taking a polished idea to the suggestion forum, so please let me know your thoughts and ideas on this. 

 

 

Discuss! 

[Hi Im Brad 57]

i like the idea but until things like weather and cold get implimented theres no need to carry things like raincoats or jackets or wellies

 

but yeah that would be cool because clothes do take up a lot of space

[Wrinkled Sack 15]

I think it would be cool to be able to change from a woodland camo-type outfit to something a little more urban for city work. At least be able to carry 2 outfits in one slot would be helpful I think.

[Irish. 4886]

  On 4/24/2014 at 5:02 PM, Wrinkled Sack said:

I think it would be cool to be able to change from a woodland camo-type outfit to something a little more urban for city work. At least be able to carry 2 outfits in one slot would be helpful I think.

One of the ideas I had was being able to create a "spare clothes" package that takes up 4 slots and you can put any pants, jacket/shirt, and hat inside of it. I think it would be really prudent to be able to change into your night, medic, police, bandit, hero clothing on the fly. And an automatic balance is the fact that you cannot just change shirts if there is gear inside. It would take time to change clothes just like IRL, but at least it would be feasible while carrying gear and not JUST clothes on you.

 

One of the things I personally would do often is put on an Orange Raincoat, Orange Boonie Hat, and Red Track Suit pants to signal to my friend that I am in fact right here next to him.. 5 meters away, Im even waving at him.. good god it cannot be that hard to see me can it? lol ;)

Edited April 24, 2014 by lrish

[akafugitive 244]

  On 4/24/2014 at 4:54 PM, lrish said:

So that you could have a change of clothes on your person without taking up too much inventory space?

 

I was thinking of this idea and wondered what others thought about it and if they have any ideas of their own about how or if it should be implemented. The general idea I had is that clothing could be folded up if empty of items, and then would take up less space if carried. Only certain clothes could be foldable, or some items like coats would still take up at least 2 slots when folded but perhaps we could even have stackable items like basic t-shirts. Stacks of 2-4 that only take up one slot. Would be a great way to carry rags also that you could tear up later when needed. 

 

I'd like to get some community input on what you think before taking a polished idea to the suggestion forum, so please let me know your thoughts and ideas on this. 

 

 

Discuss!

I was thinking about the same thing, you beat me to the post. Using the action menu should allow for fold and unfold. Folded clothing should not allow items to be added to its inventory but fit in yours easier. If rain is going to cause exposure problems, I want to be able to fold up and carry my rain gear to swap out when needed.

[Electi 149]

Not bad but, why i should carry more clothes if there no winter?Or rain does not affect special type of clothes, even if you in a rain coat - you still get dumb, and that's stupid.Because if your pants are ruined it's still good to use, because you have pockets...

Anyway game is too arcade for this moment

[Etherious 907]

  On 4/24/2014 at 4:54 PM, lrish said:

So that you could have a change of clothes on your person without taking up too much inventory space?

 

I was thinking of this idea and wondered what others thought about it and if they have any ideas of their own about how or if it should be implemented. The general idea I had is that clothing could be folded up if empty of items, and then would take up less space if carried. Only certain clothes could be foldable, or some items like coats would still take up at least 2 slots when folded but perhaps we could even have stackable items like basic t-shirts. Stacks of 2-4 that only take up one slot. Would be a great way to carry rags also that you could tear up later when needed. 

 

I'd like to get some community input on what you think before taking a polished idea to the suggestion forum, so please let me know your thoughts and ideas on this. 

 

 

Discuss! 

Good job Irish! Brilliant idea. :D

Edited April 24, 2014 by DJ SGTHornet

[funky_mish 75]

Thank you for the picture, I was struggling to picture folding in my mind :D

[LaughingJack (DayZ) 767]

I want a volume & weight based inventory system. Rocket said in...hm...I think February that the old inventory system will be revisited, so maybe there is a chance...a little one...^^

 

 

I like the trolling from Irish.

Edited April 24, 2014 by LaughingJack

[Jayrod (DayZ) 22]

  On 4/24/2014 at 7:20 PM, LaughingJack said:

I want a volume & weight based inventory system. Rocket said in...hm...I think February that the old inventory system will be revisited, so maybe there is a chance...a little one...^^

 

 

I like the trolling from Irish.

 

That would probably make more sense than what we have now where a hacksaw and screwdriver take up the same amount of space.  I could probably fit five screwdrivers in my pocket but good luck getting a fucking hacksaw in there.

 

In regards to the clothing, to anyone who has done a little camping clothes do tend to take up quite a bit of space even when folded or rolled or whatever.  They don't necessarily take up less space if you are neat about shoving them in your pack.

Edited April 24, 2014 by Jayrod

[Katana67 2907]

Just as long as it requires three easy payments of $29.99

 

[EvilTigerAce 131]

That's an awesome idea.

 

Black clothing for night, camouflage clothing for forests, grey clothing for urban areas...

[Irish. 4886]

  On 4/24/2014 at 7:45 PM, EvilTigerAce said:

That's an awesome idea.

 

Black clothing for night, camouflage clothing for forests, grey clothing for urban areas...

Thats just what I was thinking.. I'd be changin' clothes more than a diva on her farewell tour.

[liquidsnake 275]

I was gonna wait for tents to do this, but hell, this is way better

[byrgesen 1341]

So i voted "wut" and then read your post, which in hindsight wasnt the brightest idea ive had lol.

I actually like it.

 

In terms of coding, it should not be to hard to "replace" a cloth item with a folded cloth item, exactly like a can got replaced by an empty can in the early build of the game.

 

It would be interesting to fold up clothes and lay it in the street and watch some poor sod run to it and then go "wait a minute....." before you either kill him or run after him with an axe while screaming (i prefer the screaming axe tbh)

[Tomo2000uk 33]

What about an iron tho ladies. Would be rude to be surviving with all those creases up in the place.

[Irish. 4886]

  On 4/24/2014 at 10:15 PM, Tomo2000uk said:

What about an iron tho ladies. Would be rude to be surviving with all those creases up in the place.

First they force me to use the restroom now I have to put creases in all my uniforms?!

 

What am I back in the Corps here? lol.. :D

[akafugitive 244]

Even folding down backpacks and some vests would be nice also

[TheScruffyBandit 382]

I can't even be bothered to fold my clothes in real life, you really think I'm going to simulate doing it on a video game? :D

[real meatshield 424]

I think the idea of adding a stuffsack that takes up, say, 4 slots like a protector case, yet has room for a change of clothes, would be simple enough to implement. And the concept fits right in with survival/backpacking as well. Compression Stuffsacks are indispensable when you live out of a backpack,

 

This is what I mean, for those who aren't following along.,,

 

http://www.backcountry.com/granite-gear-round-rock-solid-compression-sack?ti=UExQIENhdDpTdHVmZiAmIENvbXByZXNzaW9uIFNhY2tzOjE6NDpiY3NDYXQ3MTEwMDAzNg

 

Which look like this-

 

Stuff it full in the left, cinch the compression straps and smash it down to the size of the one on the right. These are gold for soft clothing items. No boots or helmets, but most anything else.

[gibonez 3633]

I rater they let us stack shirts and clothing on top of each other to the point it restricts movement.

[Irish. 4886]

  On 4/25/2014 at 2:50 AM, Real Meatshield said:

I think the idea of adding a stuffsack that takes up, say, 4 slots like a protector case, yet has room for a change of clothes, would be simple enough to implement. And the concept fits right in with survival/backpacking as well. Compression Stuffsacks are indispensable when you live out of a backpack,

 

This is what I mean, for those who aren't following along.,,

 

http://www.backcountry.com/granite-gear-round-rock-solid-compression-sack?ti=UExQIENhdDpTdHVmZiAmIENvbXByZXNzaW9uIFNhY2tzOjE6NDpiY3NDYXQ3MTEwMDAzNg

 

Which look like this-

 

Stuff it full in the left, cinch the compression straps and smash it down to the size of the one on the right. These are gold for soft clothing items. No boots or helmets, but most anything else.

Thats exactly what made me think of this.. I have them for my Kelty.

[Tomo2000uk 33]

  On 4/25/2014 at 2:57 AM, gibonez said:

I rater they let us stack shirts and clothing on top of each other to the point it restricts movement.

lol im not playing anymore unless this is in the next patch