Which version of DayZ to buy?

[tundravalco 0]

Hi, I've been watching DayZ streams since it came out up until a few months ago so I've lost the current knowledge of the DayZ mods and standalone. I'm just curious as to which is the most popular or recommended version of the game? I think standalone would be the best choice because I would get the bang for my buck with updates and eventually the game will be complete. 

 

Can anyone shed some light on my question?

[d.walker43 196]

At this current moment, the mod is still more advanced with vehicles and such. However, it being a mod, its harder to run and is less stable. It also is no longer being updated with new features, unless you get player-made mods for the mod (mod-caption :P )

 

The standalone is at the moment still a bit behind the mod, but in the end will have tons more features and is much easier to run, has slightly better graphics, and is more stable and secure. It is still being updated weekly by the devs.

 

My personal suggestion is to get the standalone, as it will eventually be far better then the mod. However, after reading what I have said above the choice is obviously yours. :)

[knoCC (DayZ) 211]

You will probably get many different opinions about which to buy. I would recommend you buy the Arma 2 package to get the mod before you buy the standalone. I have been playing the mod for two years and bought the Standalone the first week it came out. A week later, I started playing the mod again. I periodically go back to the Standalone and only can play for about 10 min. before I get bored.

 

The pros of the mod are many including vehicles, different versions, action, etc.

 

The pros of the Standalone are graphics.

 

Once again, my opinion. If you have the $$$ get both. If not, get the Mod package.

 

Get as many opinions as you can and watch YT vids of both to help with your decision. It really comes down to your style of play.

[tundravalco 0]

Thanks for the fast and differing opinions it gave me a bit to think about. I'm going to be playing pretty casually so I think standalone is the choice for me right now because the full version will be out before I know it. However if I really enjoy the game and I'm looking for some more depth I'll get the mod as well. Thanks for your help.

[d.walker43 196]

Thanks for the fast and differing opinions it gave me a bit to think about. I'm going to be playing pretty casually so I think standalone is the choice for me right now because the full version will be out before I know it. However if I really enjoy the game and I'm looking for some more depth I'll get the mod as well. Thanks for your help.

Good to hear, just so you know the standalone is expected to be completed late 2014 to early 2015, so its already getting remotely close.

[a_ruttle 199]

Good to hear, just so you know the standalone is expected to be completed late 2014 to early 2015, so its already getting remotely close.

Where did you hear late 2014/early 2015 from? Sounds like another completely false bit of info made up by someone that will later be used in some inane drivel complaining 'slow' progress being made. It wouldn't be bad going to have it in Beta by then.

[d.walker43 196]

Where did you hear late 2014/early 2015 from? Sounds like another completely false bit of info made up by someone that will later be used in some inane drivel complaining 'slow' progress being made. It wouldn't be bad going to have it in Beta by then.

Its not from a random person, that's what the devs said they are expecting. Assuming beta will only take about a month or so, they said they expect beta by the end of 2014 to early 2015.