Holster for rifles

[Aenlinci 1]

I think it would be cool to create a holster for example Mosin or M4, so that you can carry two weapons to be able to take on different situations:).

[drunkenscotsmanLFG 0]

_{Good idea - instead of carrying a backpack you could carry a pack designed to contain a rifle and a no more than a couple of magazines.}

[ruax 32]

Yes agree... Tho there is the AKS-74u wich is a really good gun just with the iron sight you can deal deadly shots on hundred of meters.. If no sway.. :P Wich you can fit in backpack and have mosin on the back at same time.

[degude 133]

I think it would be cool to create a holster for example Mosin or M4, so that you can carry two weapons to be able to take on different situations:).

 

The "carry two guns" thing is not gonna come into the game, if you want two weapons carry one in your hands one on your back or get a MP.

Holsters seem like a good idea, maybe to protect rifles so they don't get damaged easily and stay dry

[Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036]

The "carry two guns" thing is not gonna come into the game, if you want two weapons carry one in your hands one on your back or get a MP.

Holsters seem like a good idea, maybe to protect rifles so they don't get damaged easily and stay dry

Pretty much but we could possibly sacrifice the backpack for a rifle holster.  One rifle with the sling and one in the holster strapped to your back.  Then still carry a third in your hands.  

[irishroy 1347]

Nope.

 

has been suggested many times already, and my opnion is/was always the same:

 

 

IMO, restricitons and decisions make DayZ unique and keep it interesting in the long run.

You can take an M4/AKM/ + Mosin/B95 and you are geared for CQC-medium-range fights, and for long-range-KillOnSight-Sniping with the Mosin.

Of course it is "cool" to be geared for every occasion and problem. But that "coolness" and "joy" is temporary limited.

It also becomes boring after some time, from my point of view.

 

 

Wouldn't it be more interesting to stick with the Mosin, for example? You could scout and watch cities, and when going in, you need to be more careful and maybe carry a pistol/sawn off shotgun.

 

Or you decide to go with a SKS/M4/AKM, etc. You are decent at med-range, and you can go into cities and also "rule" in CQC-fights. But you have to avoid large open areas, and stick to the woods, etc., because you can not fight back Mosins effient enough with an M4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yoyo

 

 

P.S.

If you want to carry 2 weapons, you can. You receive the disadvantage of running slower, but you have the advantage of having 2 weapons for every range.

Edited December 4, 2014 by irishroy

[Evil Minion 943]

I think it would be cool to create a holster for example Mosin or M4, so that we can finally get rid of that magic slot and make handguns as viable as longarms.

Fixed that for you.

[degude 133]

Fixed that for you.

I don't like the magically-flying-on-the-back-weapons either, but a rope should be enough to tie it to the back, holster should be the premium option. Same for melee weapons. Btw, I think it's ok when they "float/fly" next o a backpack, because backpacks often can fix items at their side, maybe it should be dependant on the type of backpack.

[Evil Minion 943]

Why not add multiple options instead of the magic slot:

• Using a rope/leather strap/etc. to tie an item to your back. This would only work for transport as there should be relatively long animations for this.
• Using a rope/leather strap/etc. with a backpack to add a weapon on its side - better for transport but the animations should be much shorter allowing relatively quick use as well.
• Using a specialized backpack that allows storage longarms that just works like any other backpack and might also allow for another weapon to be carried by the other means.
• Using a gun sling/holster to get the same additional quick-access slot we have right now (can only be combined with the specialized backpack).

The melee slot is not needed - almost everthing it does is marginalizing the smaller weapons and tools. You are perfectly fine storging melee weapons/tool in your backpack. Instead combine the slots to a single one. Some items like the fishing rod or bow might also come as if equipped with a sling.

 

For this to work carrying items in your hands should be less bugged though and persistence has to work (wiping that freshspawns rifle or axe is not cool).

Edited December 6, 2014 by Evil Minion