Starting gear (no weapons, just gear)

[AsheramK 2]

Alright, I'm sure that it's not just me that has the thought that the start of the game is just really difficult. Now, I don't want to start with weapons because I agree that there'd just be a lot of bloodshed on the coast if you did.

But I think that the other parts of the game, the survival aspect, could need a hand.

My suggestion. Let players start with 1 Water bottle, 1 Watch and Matches

Now, this sounds a bit OP, but hear me out. I also suggest that there'd be an use limit on matches, say... 10 charges before you need to find another set of matches.

I also suggest that there'd be another item created, the lighter. The lighter would have 10 charges, but could be refilled at a gas station.

[Drblodski 53]

Why does everyone have to use "OP" whenever possible. If you mean overpowered just type it in. Keyboard presses on the internet are free you know. Also original poster - type it ffs. Operation procedures ditto. Observation Point - need i say more?

Jeez.

Makes me wanna shoot my self in cherno.

And no to your idea. I believe we should all start with nothing but a broken leg, a bad migraine, and haemorrhoids.

[entomb 0]

I think the starting gear is fine as is, maybe add one bottle of soda with my own suggestion.

I do really love limited uses of matchboxes though! although 10 sounds a bit cheecky, never bought a box of matches with 10 in it, but then again it shouldnt be full!

Lighter should be a very rare spawn and have more uses then 10. especially when filled!

edit; linky for own suggestion http://dayzmod.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=30346

[liquidcactus 719]

hahaha man these forums make me giggle... whenever someone has an idea that someone else doesnt like its always " NO FUCK THAT BAD IDEA "

and what is this friggin OP bs anyways ? i see it everywhere and im not 2 sure what it stands for..

However ! i do agree.. the starting equipment is fucking fine :P water bottle would be nice but i think " 2 much stuff" kinda takes away from the idea of that your um... well... STRANDARD in a SURVIVAL HORROR situation.. its suppose to be hard.. and not to fun... the first stage of the game is the hardest yes.. it should stay that way to make you earn the better items... I havent had a problem starting a fresh life, finding what i need so far but i am a mad cunt so thats kinda standard "OP" (operating procedure) yeah :P.

[Parrin 1]

I've noticed that almost every suggestion on the forums gets shot down by other players just because they themselves don't like the idea, stop being selfish and think about what others want not just yourself..

But yeah, spawning with matches sounds a pretty good idea, or atleast make them spawn more, I often have trouble finding them(Yes, I am searching supermarkets etc) and the only times I easily find them is by killing and looting other players.

Matches are sought after however as you need them to make fire, to cook food, of which you gain from hunting..

[brisos 1]

I'd vote for nothing but a makarov and 1 bullet.