Chiefmon 93 Posted July 6, 2012 New Items:-Walkie Talkies/Radio- A player could get a pair of walkies to share with a friend. They could be tuned to a custom channel, much like real talkies so that players could split up and be able to communicate without the immersion breaking use of Skype. Once two talkies are in synch, a player could drop one in a room and go hide on a hill with a sniper, calling for help through the talkie. The game would make the sound source at the dropped talkie so the player could set up an ambush. Players would have to turn the talkie off when in zombie infested territory to avoid the extra noise, but would also be deprived of communication. This could set up the beautiful scenario in which two players split up and they suddenly lose contact. One of them would be horrified at what could have happened. Did his partner die, and can no longer communicate, or did he just turn it off? Then a new voice comes over the talkie: "We got that noob." Bandits killed his friend then taunted him through the radio. Even better, the bandits could take the other player hostage, only turning him lose if they come in for negotiation. Radios would work in the same way, only that they would be much longer distance and stationary. Imagine, a few players riding in a vehicle when the radio picks up a signal from a radio station. Some others are trapped in the station with dwindling supplies and a horde of zombies outside. Or maybe a couple of players could play music files over the radio until someone gets tired of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" and shoots up the station.-Blankets/Sheets- Comes in different colors. When in use, the player is slowed. It can be used as a makeshift camouflage and will slowly increase the player's body temperature. Can be used to avoid infection and to stave off cold. Using during the day time could cause heatstroke. *see heatstroke entry* Using the blanket on a doorway or window will block it. It would not stop bullets or anyone from entering but would effectively block the sight of passing zombies and bandits. Sheets do the same except warm less efficiently and weigh less.-Siphon Pump- Allows players to siphon fuel from vehicles. A viable alternative to approaching a gas station. Also allows for exciting moments when a friend is distracting an enemy group while you drain their tanks so you both can get away safely.-Climbing Gear- *SEE TREE CLIMBING ENTRY* Allows players to climb trees much faster than normal-Plants- *SEE HERBAL THERAPY ENTRY*Traps:-Tripwire- Each unit is 4m long. Players that run through it will fall and take a small amount of damage. Walking will allow one to bypass the tripwire. Zombies will always trip. Can be set up across doorways or on open ground. Anyone who looks directly at it will be given a prompt to disarm. Excellent for defending buildings. Can combine with grenades for a Grenade Trap.-Beartrap- Heavy, will break the bones of anyone unfortunate enough to step on it. East to spot, although hard to see in tall grass. Caught players can free themselves by pulling the release latch and crawling away. Will pop the tire of any vehicle that runs it over.-Mines- Anti-vehicle and anti-personal, incredibly rare and deadly. If something steps or drives over it, it will explode, doing massive damage. Disarm-able, but risky to do so, I recommend having a realistic little disarmament mini-game. Nothing too hard, just so that people will panic if they are disarming during a firefight or zombie horde. If they fail, then BOOM!-Grenade Trap- If a player looks at a tripwire with a grenade in their inventory, they will be given the option to set up a grenade trap. It works the same as a tripwire trap, only that it will arm the grenade when tripped. Walking players will not trigger it, but a running player will be in trouble.Concepts:-Traps- Well, I think it could be a good tool for the sneakier players.-Tree Climbing- Think about it, panicking and sprinting for the treeline while being chased by a horde of zombies. Hiding in the tree, taking potshots at the growing group. Zombies can't climb, but you'd be a sitting duck for anyone with a gun. Bandits could also light the tree on fire and watch the player squirm as they weigh their options.-Heatstroke- We have penalties for low body temperature, so why not high? Sprinting in a ghilie suit on a hot summer day cross country should make them pass out pretty quickly.-Herbal Therapy- This is a big one, but how about making herbal medicine? Some plants would be good for painkillers, some would help fight infection. Use real plants so that smart players would have the advantage. Have some deadly ones mixed in like Hemlock. That way, a smart player will be using St. John's Wort and the idiots will be nibbling on Hemlock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiefmon 93 Posted July 6, 2012 COMPLETELY SHAMELESS BUMP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfstriked 143 Posted July 7, 2012 ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HEAT STROKE OPTION!Finding berry bushes spread around for a very small health boost?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiefmon 93 Posted July 8, 2012 ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HEAT STROKE OPTION!Finding berry bushes spread around for a very small health boost??Can't tell if sarcasm or genuine enthusiasm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chambers (DayZ) 27 Posted July 8, 2012 I'm imagining a scene with 3 survivors- one guy has foolishly found himself stuck in a building on a supply run in a town, has aggro'd a ton of zeds and they are coming through the door, a bandit somewhere outside has pinned him down inside the building and is waiting for him to come out, and is running out of ammo.He's yelling for help on his walkie-talkie to his overwatch, but he keeps passing out from heatstroke in his ghilie suit, and can't get a clear shot.The guy in the building calls on his walkie-talkie to the third man, but he's 2km away, blissfully unaware of what's happening because he's on a different channel, having a wonderful time on a nice sunny day just picking berries and forgetting about the apocalypse, listening to somebody transmitting 'Electric Avenue'.Good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashHawk4 44 Posted July 8, 2012 I'm imagining a scene with 3 survivors- one guy has foolishly found himself stuck in a building on a supply run in a town' date=' has aggro'd a ton of zeds and they are coming through the door, a bandit has pinned him down somewhere outside and is waiting for him to come out, and is running out of ammo.He's yelling for help on his walkie-talkie to his overwatch, but he keeps passing out from heatstroke in his ghilie suit, and can't get a clear shot.The guy in the building calls on his walkie-talkie to the third man, but he's 2km away, blissfully unaware of what's happening because he's on a different channel, having a wonderful time on a nice sunny day just picking berries and forgetting about the apocalypse, listening to somebody transmitting 'Electric Avenue'.Good times.[/quote']Happened to me last Thursday. Man, Jimmy and Bill were pissed that I was eating berries while the zombies were eating their faces. I assume.Because they're dead and I'm not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfstriked 143 Posted July 8, 2012 ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE HEAT STROKE OPTION!Finding berry bushes spread around for a very small health boost??Can't tell if sarcasm or genuine enthusiasm...Genuine enthusiasm.;) I like the temperature in dayz but for some reason nothing bad ever happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chiefmon 93 Posted July 11, 2012 I'm imagining a scene with 3 survivors- one guy has foolishly found himself stuck in a building on a supply run in a town, has aggro'd a ton of zeds and they are coming through the door, a bandit somewhere outside has pinned him down inside the building and is waiting for him to come out, and is running out of ammo.He's yelling for help on his walkie-talkie to his overwatch, but he keeps passing out from heatstroke in his ghilie suit, and can't get a clear shot.The guy in the building calls on his walkie-talkie to the third man, but he's 2km away, blissfully unaware of what's happening because he's on a different channel, having a wonderful time on a nice sunny day just picking berries and forgetting about the apocalypse, listening to somebody transmitting 'Electric Avenue'.Good times.This is EXACTLY what I want to happen. It would be amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DemonGroover 8836 Posted July 11, 2012 What about the need for fresh socks? Try running around the wilderness for 5 days without a change of socks and/or shoes your feet become one big mushroom - trench foot i think it is called. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
