daedalus-95 0 Posted July 9, 2012 Hello!I bought Arma2: CO just so I can play DayZ, and I am really enjoying it so far, I just thought of being able to drink from the ocean, or any water source? Like, going into the water and pressing enter to drink or whatever. Maybe it's a silly idea, I don't know, Opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWilt 157 Posted July 9, 2012 Well, I don't see a problem with drinking from a pond or such.But have you ever tried to drink straight from the ocean? It's not that good for your body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Igor (DayZ) 96 Posted July 9, 2012 Try it in real life and see if it's realistic at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claytonaj 12 Posted July 9, 2012 "Water, water, everywhere,And all the boards did shrink;Water, water, everywhere,Nor any drop to drink." Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Seems aposite. (And if anyone's wondering/or gives a shit, it is 'Rime' not 'Rhyme' :) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1lkm8n 61 Posted July 9, 2012 Hello!I bought Arma2: CO just so I can play DayZ' date=' and I am really enjoying it so far, I just thought of being able to drink from the ocean, or any water source? Like, going into the water and pressing enter to drink or whatever. Maybe it's a silly idea, I don't know, Opinions?[/quote']Um I'm gonna say no to this one. One pint of ocean water ingested will cause u to go into kidney failure due to the high concentration of salt. So drinking from the ocean = bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daedalus-95 0 Posted July 9, 2012 Try it in real life and see if it's realistic at all...But we're not in a zombie apocalypse in real life are we..If there was a real zombie apocalypse, and you had no water to drink from apart from the ocean, a smart person would drink from the ocean wouldn't he/she in order to survive?But well, this is only a suggestion I thought of while playing the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dallas 5195 Posted July 9, 2012 In earlier builds we were able to, but salt water really isn't that great for you.There are lots of water scources incountry though, lakes and wells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWilt 157 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually, here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarloNord 29 Posted July 9, 2012 Try it in real life and see if it's realistic at all...But we're not in a zombie apocalypse in real life are we..If there was a real zombie apocalypse' date=' and you had no water to drink from apart from the ocean, a smart person would drink from the ocean wouldn't he/she in order to survive?But well, this is only a suggestion I thought of while playing the game[/quote']... You don't think there's a reason EVERY human on earth drinks freshwater? Freshwater = Plausible, Saltwater = Death/kidney failure/ massive amounts of puking. [EDIT] Not to mention salt absorbs moisture, which is the reason you'd drink in the first place, moisture... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZedsDeadBaby 2287 Posted July 9, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyponatremia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1lkm8n 61 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.That would be feasible but you would need a large amount of ocean water just to fill your canteen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitey 10 Posted July 9, 2012 Drinking from the ocean is unhealthy. Try to find inland ponds or wells. Most of the time a well is behind a church. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red62 9 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.bottles/cans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claytonaj 12 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.You would need to re-condense the water into another container (i.e. distillation, not just boiling alone), unless you can drink steam? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashHawk4 44 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.You would need to re-condense the water into another container (i.e. distillation, not just boiling alone), unless you can drink steam?Yes, as I am a steam engine.But for you puny humans, I have to point out that yes, salt water is actually worse for you than not drinking at all. just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claytonaj 12 Posted July 9, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyponatremiaI think you mean hypernatraemia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypernatremia:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWilt 157 Posted July 9, 2012 Oh right. Been a while since I've had to deal with salt water.Forgot about the re-condensing process. Guess that idea's out the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m1lkm8n 61 Posted July 9, 2012 Let's end this discussion now. While u may be able to set up a bucket of ocean water on top of a fire then use a plastic tarp to catch the steam( once the water evaporates it leaves behind the salt) that runs down the tarp once condensed it's not gonna be very efficient. The best bet is to boil water from a lake of find a fast moving stream to drink from. (lol I watch a lot of survivor man) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfstriked 143 Posted July 9, 2012 In the same way you cannot eat lean meat only and survive(rabbit starvation)you cannot drink sea water and survive.Ever eat a salty meal and the your drinking water like crazy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brewdog 0 Posted July 9, 2012 I am a Navy Vet, lets just say this you well need a distiller to drink ocean/sea water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frodevil 15 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.You aren't very smart, are you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWilt 157 Posted July 9, 2012 Actually' date=' here's an idea.What if we had a way to boil the water from the ocean? So we [i']could drink from the ocean, but it would require wood, matches, and maybe a bucket or something.You aren't very smart, are you?Refer back to this post, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfstriked 143 Posted July 9, 2012 Boiling water with a setup to catch the steam is perfectly good idea.Its called distillation and leaves behind everything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashHawk4 44 Posted July 9, 2012 I am a Navy Vet' date=' lets just say this you well need a distiller to drink ocean/sea water.[/quote']Going for a commission myself, and let's just say you can drink ocean water whenever the hell you want...you're just gonna have a bad time :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
