Can't tear clothes for rags

[Mookie (original) 799]

For the life of me I just can't tear clothing (shirts, etc, the usual things) into rags on .58 stable. Just doesn't give me the option...

 

Also can't find any bandages, so am relying on a couple of untied bandanas in the event of any untowardness.

 

Having not seen this phenomenon reported elsewhere, wondering if it's just me.

[blackberrygoo 1416]

You must now use a sharp object to tear things into rags ... And bandages themselves seem to be rare !

[tux (DayZ) 325]

Stone knives can still be crafted in no time. It is an essential 1-slot item that can replace many larger items. As Grapefruit kush said, almost all sharp objects (including stone knives) can be used to tear the less durable clothing items in the game.

[Etherious 907]

Stone knives can still be crafted in no time. It is an essential 1-slot item that can replace many larger items. As Grapefruit kush said, almost all sharp objects (including stone knives) can be used to tear the less durable clothing items in the game.

Too bad stone knives are buggy right now (for me). x3

Edited August 27, 2015 by DJ SGTHornet

[q.S Sachiel 470]

Certain objects also require being in hands before the appropriate contextual cue is given for an action...

I can't think of an example at the moment, but pretty sure it's accurate.

 

Medkits still 4-slots.. silly.

[holyoak 126]

even a 5 year old can tear up his shirt! :| but noooooooo lets change this one!

[blacklabel79 949]

even a 5 year old can tear up his shirt! :| but noooooooo lets change this one!

 

Just craft a stoneknife on the beach. even a 4 year old can do that.

Edited August 27, 2015 by {Core}BlackLabel

[Bororm 1156]

The only nice part about the change is you get more bandages out of it.

 

A friend suggested that it should be you get less bandages for tearing it without a knife, and I kinda like that idea even if it doesn't really make sense.

[aasand 92]

To have to use a knife to tear up a shirt is just unnecessary. This is done easily without one IRL. No need to make it more clunky.

[lrp1984 199]

The need for a knife to tear a t-shirt or shirt doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Although it's amazing how that black and red t-shirt turns white after it's torn up..

[Syphonz 64]

I could see a knife being required for something like a quilted jacket, or a rainjacket. 

 

 

But a knife isn't necessary for a plain T-Shirt.

[blacklabel79 949]

Yeah i agree...shirts shouldent need a knife to beign transformed into rags.For everything else its a nice addition.

[liquidcactus 719]

You must now use a sharp object to tear things into rags ... And bandages themselves seem to be rare !

Oh my Golly, i had no idea i thought it was glitched or something cause i havent been playing much 

 

but oi listen,

 

thanx Kush

[Tatanko 5591]

Although it's amazing how that black and red t-shirt turns white after it's torn up..

shirts shouldent need a knife to beign transformed into rags.For everything else its a nice addition.

Both of those points are valid criticism, but adding different colored rags for each piece of clothing and requiring different methods of tearing each item apart is unnecessary complexity for both the players and the development team. This is one instance where practicality has to trump realism.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Tatanko

[BleedoutBill 1636]

Too bad stone knives are buggy right now (for me). x3

First I've heard of this. I would suggest that you submit a bug report, if you haven't already.

[Etherious 907]

First I've heard of this. I would suggest that you submit a bug report, if you haven't already.

There is already a bug report.  :D

[tux (DayZ) 325]

Both of those points are valid criticism, but adding different colored rags for each piece of clothing and requiring different methods of tearing each item apart is unnecessary complexity for both the players and the development team. This is one instance where practicality has to trump realism.

 

This. Plus, until you can actually see where someone has used a bandage on themselves / someone else (which may never even be implemented, or may be coming with the QoL changes coming in the next few patches), there's no reason to have any color bandages, as you'll only see them in your inventory anyway. 

 

Also, how would combining different colored rags work?

 

Hopefully more coloring options are added (you can already dye armbands different colors using plant material). Maybe some sort of headband would be cool. Having the option to be able to create armbands out of materials other than the raincoats would be neat too.

[holyoak 126]

Just craft a stoneknife on the beach. even a 4 year old can do that.

wow u are mean

[BCBasher 2465]

Too bad stone knives are buggy right now (for me). x3

 

Just relog after you open your first can with it until a permanent fix gets put in.

[KandyCid 30]

a tshirt now gives 4 rags, unless im forgetting, it gave one in .57 and in .58 using a knife it gives more!

Edited August 28, 2015 by KandyCid

[BeefBacon 1185]

Nothing like staring at the ground and reading "I have not found a thing" for 20 minutes while bleeding all over that pristine t-shirt you're wearing. Finding stones really shouldn't be that difficult.

 

I'm fine with needing a sharp object to tear other items (hoodies for example) into rags.

[Etherious 907]

Just relog after you open your first can with it until a permanent fix gets put in.

Yea, that does work for the food can. :D However, I still see two stones even though there is only one. ;_; Oh, well, I am not really playing DayZ anyways. Destiny is taking up all my game time. :P

[q.S Sachiel 470]

ah yeah, kinda OT but as to my last point: now need to put magazines / weapons in hand to eject cartriges afaik.