Small, meaningless, yet rare items

[IReadTheAgreement 313]

In the mod I remember a prized possession was a Mountain Dew.  It was just the same as every other soda but it was a bit more rare than a Coke or Pepsi.  People would rather hold onto them than drink them just because of that.  Anyone else want certain items in SA that, while meaningless in the big scheme, are rare and hard to find?  If so, ideas?

[hannibaldaplaya 1095]

There are some, already, except they've done it a lot better now.

 

The rare items are mainly COSMETIC, meaning you can wear your rares.

 

For example-

 

THE RIDER'S JACKET.

 

It is a rare, yet super cool leather jacket that will make you look particularly cool.

 

Now, this one is practical, but still pointless as it has no advantages over the normal 1911-

 

THE ENGRAVED 1911.

[Katana67 2907]

One aspect of traditional RPGs that I'd like to see imported to DayZ is the idea of legendary/exceptional items. Not in terms of quality, but just in terms of uniqueness.

 

For example, I'd like to see certain towns have unique items, which could just be as simple as a lore item explaining what happened in a given town. Or it could be somebody's old muzzleloader with "Ol' Bess" carved into the stock.

 

With the pace that they appear to be pumping out items, I don't foresee this type of thing happening for a while though. They still have a lot of generic items to include.

[MagneticToast 102]

Yes, I'd like a lot of items like that. I also miss the pile of junk from the mod. Loot should always spawn, but it shouldn't always be useable loot.

[IReadTheAgreement 313]

One aspect of traditional RPGs that I'd like to see imported to DayZ is the idea of legendary/exceptional items. Not in terms of quality, but just in terms of uniqueness.

 

For example, I'd like to see certain towns have unique items, which could just be as simple as a lore item explaining what happened in a given town. Or it could be somebody's old muzzleloader with "Ol' Bess" carved into the stock.

 

With the pace that they appear to be pumping out items, I don't foresee this type of thing happening for a while though. They still have a lot of generic items to include.

 

Agree 100%.  Maybe this could be more of an extra "after the bugs are worked out in beta" thing.

[Irish. 4886]

In the mod I remember a prized possession was a Mountain Dew.  It was just the same as every other soda but it was a bit more rare than a Coke or Pepsi.  People would rather hold onto them than drink them just because of that.  Anyone else want certain items in SA that, while meaningless in the big scheme, are rare and hard to find?  If so, ideas?

THE MTN DEW WAS CURSED! 

 

Prized possesion?  :huh:

Edited April 26, 2014 by lrish

[Grimey Rick 3417]

There are some, already, except they've done it a lot better now.

 

The rare items are mainly COSMETIC, meaning you can wear your rares.

 

For example-

 

THE RIDER'S JACKET.

 

It is a rare, yet super cool leather jacket that will make you look particularly cool.

 

Now, this one is practical, but still pointless as it has no advantages over the normal 1911-

 

THE ENGRAVED 1911.

 

*lifts skirt above his ankle*

 

[IReadTheAgreement 313]

THE MTN DEW WAS CURSED! 

 

Prized possesion?  :huh:

 

Back when my clan was still actively playing in the mod we'd always hoard mountain dews.  We'd always have one on us and would even store them in our tents.  Different DayZ ideologies I suppose.

[Cap'n (DayZ) 1827]

*lifts skirt above his ankle*

 

 

Lucky bastard.

[NagsterTheGangster 388]

I find that "Beige Cargo Pants" are rare...because im always looking to set my guy up with a pair of fresh-pressed khakis..

 

That and the "Yellow Low-Top Hiking Boots" cuz they look like Timberlands ;)

Edited April 27, 2014 by NagsterTheGangster

[The-MCV- 149]

Green raincoat. Found one after . . . 20 hours?

[Mancomb 131]

I found a bomber jacket the other day; didn't end up taking it because it didn't fit my blackout scheme, but I considered it just because it was such a cool find and it's the only one I've seen thus far. Also, I noticed, Rick, that you've got a pistol flashlight on your 1911; I also have one that I attached to my normal 1911, but I can't get it to work, even with a battery; there doesn't even seem to be an option to turn it on unless I detach it first, and even then it still doesn't work. Am I doing something wrong, or does it just not work with the 1911 for some reason?

 

Also, to answer the OP's question, yes, I think it would be cool to have "collectible" items, as that is what many items I've found tend to be anyways (1911, Mosin w/ PU scope, etc.). I just think it would work much better if we had some place to stash them (I do that a lot in Fallout: New Vegas).

Edited April 26, 2014 by Mancomb

[EvilTigerAce 131]

*lifts skirt above his ankle*

 

 

What if I tell you that my regular account has a m1911 engraved and that my hardcore account has a riders jacket :D

[hannibaldaplaya 1095]

*lifts skirt above his ankle*

 

 

I got one too. :D

[NagsterTheGangster 388]

Oh! i forgot to add the respirator... I dont like the gasmasks much because they're very generic. You can at least wear a few different combos with the respirator on...Plus I dont like looking like a army guy.... More like a survivor....with sick Khakis and Timbalands

[gemellus 77]

I suggested something like this awhile back. Something that is rare and neat but offers no particular edge over more common items. An example would be a military jacket with spetznatz insignia. 

[hotcakes 348]

*lifts skirt above his ankle*

 

 

It's time for loadout posts already?

P.S I didn't make the mags, pls don't kill me.

P.P.S My vest has my 1911 and two mags in it.

Edited April 27, 2014 by hotcakes

[Grimey Rick 3417]

It's time for loadout posts already?

P.S I didn't make the mags, pls don't kill me.

P.P.S My vest has my 1911 and two mags in it.

 

I wasn't showcasing my gear, I was just showing pictures of the sexy engraved 1911... ;0

[LigerRider 82]

P.S I didn't make the mags, pls don't kill me.

You are at an unfair, illegitimate advantage. To my understanding those are hacked, not glitched (right?), it doesn't matter who made em, you should drop em in a bush somewhere. You're obviously using them, ruining the game for anyone who you kill with unlimited ammo. 

 

 

unique items, which could just be as simple as a lore item explaining what happened in a given town. Or it could be somebody's old muzzleloader with "Ol' Bess" carved into the stock.

Like fallout! So many unique versions of simple weapons.

[Etherious 907]

In the mod I remember a prized possession was a Mountain Dew.  It was just the same as every other soda but it was a bit more rare than a Coke or Pepsi.  People would rather hold onto them than drink them just because of that.  Anyone else want certain items in SA that, while meaningless in the big scheme, are rare and hard to find?  If so, ideas?

Yea, I always saved them. Even if I was super thirsty.

[Tricky_Vic 25]

I got one too. :D

Am I part of the party too then?

[hells high 676]

It's time for loadout posts already?

 

WOW COOL GLITCHED MAGS TONY HAWK WELL DONE. Great work keeping them in circulation and exploiting them like a shithead.

 

 

 

There aren't too many useless rare items that I can think of besides the engraved 1911, as it has no advantages over the regular 1911. People keep saying the riders jacket but I find them every where. :s Most of my fresh characters end up running around in them almost immediately.

 

[omgwtfbbq (DayZ) 1069]

I remember back in the mod I drank a can of Mountain Dew at Green Mountain. My character lived for months. I concluded that the two bad omens cancelled each other out to make for awesome luck. 

 

Video: 

 

(way back in the days of my laptop)

Edited April 27, 2014 by omgwtfbbq

[joe_mcentire 2074]

crimean sparkling wine

Edited April 27, 2014 by joe_mcentire

[BadAsh (DayZ) 1513]

There are some, already, except they've done it a lot better now.

 

The rare items are mainly COSMETIC, meaning you can wear your rares.

 

For example-

 

THE RIDER'S JACKET.

 

It is a rare, yet super cool leather jacket that will make you look particularly cool.

 

Besides looking cool the riders jacket is very practical, as it offers a lot of protection. Couple it with a press vest and you practically have full body armour.

 

Regarding the OP there are various book titles that are more rare than others: The Art of War and Call of Cthulhu for example.And while you can read them, they do offer no advantage gamewise.