@dayz dev team; locking servers connected to hive need to be stopped

[phEus808 29]

After this post on reddit popped up and is the most upvoted post right now there (more than 400 upvotes above the second top submission), I did some research on my own and found even more servers being locked and connected to the hive.

I'm posting this because I think most of the community getting cheated on by those who lock their server and are free to loot everything without being disturbed by anyone else. I also think these guys have to be punished if they do not follow the specifications given out by the dayz dev team on how to run their servers.

See this post

Can I host a server for my clan?

Yes, you can. We encourage clans to set up a server to act as their home.

What you cannot do, however, is to restrict the server to your clan only. The gameplay of DayZ involves conflict between survivors as well as zombies, and restricting a server to a single clan would take away this aspect of the gameplay. It would also allow the clan to farm gear without risking interference from other players, which would give them an unfair advantage.

Will hosting a DayZ server give me any special privileges?

No, not really. I'm sorry, but hosting a DayZ server only means that you host a DayZ server.

While there might be times when you want to test servers or just play with your friends, most servers I found are locked and filled with friends or clan members.

I think this server (Image) is a good example of how to run a server if you just want to test something or play with your friends.

Most of those locked servers are connected to the hive and people playing on it. (Complete image album)

Maybe there are some guys just checking out their new acquired server. Well, I can't really tell. (Image)

But this clan-play only on locked servers has to stop.

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