WarraW 17 Posted July 21, 2012 This is for new players wondering how to get around at night in DayZ!1. First thing starting out you will have a flashlight on your tool belt - you must right click the flashlight; "remove it from tool belt" to equip it. It should show up in your hands and to turn it on press "L". Flashlights (as I've used them) when pointed at a zombies do not attract them. 2. Chemlights provide little light around your character (like in the video) and come in Green, blue, and red. They last for a very long time as compared to flares but like a said provide only 1/10th the light if that.3. Flares! If you use flares you can light up a large portion of area but be aware it will paint the largest "Hey look at me!" sign over your head for players to see for MILES! They last for a couple minutes.4. Heat and Night Vision Scopes/Goggles! If you own either of these I hate you...because I want one...right meow...did I mention I hate you? These items are RARE! But can be invaluable in night time engagements with bandits!5. If you do have chemlights and flares and you're wondering how to equip them press "F" and it should in the top right hand side of your screen show it flipping through your weapon, chemlights, and flares. When you have what you want selected throw it out by clicking the left mouse button *IMPORTANT* make sure you switch back to your weapon by using the "F" key! If you want to pick it up and carry it with you (flares and chemlights) look down at it and "SCROLL" with the mouse wheel till it says on the left side of the screen "pick up flare or chemlight". I'll give you guys a quick video that I hope will help explain any of this further.Please ask any question because I'm here to help survivors survive...and kill bandits...and kill people who shoot first...with a crossbow bolt...to the knee...ok just watch the video. Like please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genghisjohn 3 Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) Personally I wouldn't recommend using any of the above except number 4, especially if you're in a populated area/server. All of the other options make you extremely visible to other players. I know from experience...Just turn your gamma and brightness up all the way until you get NVG's. Personally I like gamma+brightness combo better than NVG's in some situations.Good tips on how to use the equipment though. Edited July 21, 2012 by genghisjohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarraW 17 Posted July 21, 2012 Personally I wouldn't recommend using any of the above except number 4, especially if you're in a populated area/server. All of the other options make you extremely visible to other players. I know from experience...Just turn your gamma and brightness up all the way until you get NVG's. Personally I like gamma+brightness combo better than NVG's in some situations.Good tips on how to use the equipment though.I agree, Also I wanted to state that if you have a flare in a building it lights up the building...just saying...could use that as bait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genghisjohn 3 Posted July 22, 2012 ^I have done that before. I can't say I'm ashamed of it. I don't know why, but putting flares in buildings makes people want to investigate. When I see a flare, I know there's someone there so I avoid it or watch it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
