The_Man 393 Posted July 19, 2012 Hello, this is my first thread. I have been playing this game for maybe 30+ hours. So far, I've enjoyed it. I have been using a tactic that I'm almost sure works but I want to confirm it with others to see if I'm delirious. When approach a building that spawns zombies I usually approach it straight on until I see them spawn. 80-90% of the time they are headed in my direction. They continue this path consistently and sometimes deviate from it at less than 180 degrees. After they take a couple meters of distance, I change my direction horizontally and then try to get behind them or go in at a different angle. Essentially I make them walk away from the building. This has almost always worked for me rather than walking straight to the building or something else. Any others experience this or try it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caviano 287 Posted July 19, 2012 Sounds.... fucking.... flawless.... good holy fucking god... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Man 393 Posted July 19, 2012 Sounds.... fucking.... flawless.... good holy fucking god...Is this sarcasm? I'm really new and I don't know if this an obvious thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KField86 237 Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) I do something similar to this yes, and it's worked for me as well. Usually I do this when I'm running without my group, or if I'm in a situation where I don't have any bandages at that moment and can't afford to start bleeding. Other times, I'm more concerned with getting in a town, getting what I need and getting OUT as fast as possible, because if there are other survivors in the area, my presence will most likely be detected by either visual confirmation at range, or by the sound of gunfire if I have to deal with a zombie. So in certain situations, I like to just run in, lead the zombies inside, drop them quickly with my 1911, and then grab what I need and bail. Other times, I take it low and slow because I can't afford to be hit & bleed. You really have to choose wisely based on the situation. Remember, that every time you approach a town slow, and are crawling/creeping around, if anyone happens to be near by and sees you, they'll have so many shot opportunities because of the slow movement. Always remember that.And yes, that seemed like sarcasm on that other posters part. But don't worry, he's probably just another person who thinks because he knows how to play the game, makes him somehow better than anyone else at video games. If I'm wrong, I apologize... but it's still laughable none the less. OP: There is a new players section just for these kind of questions, and people who aren't dicks will generally help you. The trend lately has been nothing but idiots flaming new-comers because they are desperately seeking for some form of approval and self-worth. Don't let it bother you. Edited July 19, 2012 by KField86 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caviano 287 Posted July 19, 2012 Is this sarcasm? I'm really new and I don't know if this an obvious thing to do.Not sarcasm, I'm serious, I'm gunna try this now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Man 393 Posted July 19, 2012 Okay, well, It works best with barns or deer stands where they spawn inside or around it. I haven't tried it with much else (cities and other areas such as airfields). It works best when you see them coming towards you and you go prone, roll or skid to the right or left then just get past them from a 45-90 degree angle. If a bandit or psycho survivor isn't murdering my ass then it works 80% of the time 100% of the time. Thanks for the beans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted July 19, 2012 I vote sarcasm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaycat 10 Posted July 19, 2012 But why would you do this when you could just shoot all of them in the feet forcing them into a hilarious crawl train... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Man 393 Posted July 19, 2012 But why would you do this when you could just shoot all of them in the feet forcing them into a hilarious crawl train...Considering that many new players don't know how to deal with zombies...I think it was relevant to post this. I only do this when I have no weapon and need to get into a barn. Well even if it was sarcasm then whatever...It is noobs like me that raise the average time alive and I'm trying to help. Sorry if this is Dayz 101 but you gotta start somewhere! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
