So what is this game basicly?

[Chandler (DayZ) 14]

Sounds like you're missing the beta patch.

Either manually download and install beta patch from http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php

or obtain a loader utility such as Six Launcher http://www.six-updater.net/p/download.html or Dayzcommander http://www.dayzcommander.com/ and have it take care of things like that for you.

Be sure to read the New Player stickies-- it covers just about all the questions you've been asking.

[atlantis_risen 14]

I've been playing games since 1988. I've owned almost every console that has ever existed (I was spoiled) and have a huge collection of PC games as well.

This game has given me an experience that I have never before felt in any other game ever, period. It's a post apocalyptic world in which you live to survive and surviving is the game. The realism in this game is so amazing and intense that the immersion was instant for me.

Yes you may die, in fact, I can guarantee that you will; However, dying will teach you life lessons in the game like no other. Every time I have died in this game I can pinpoint the reason as to why I died, what I did wrong, being too careless or aggressive etc etc..

The battles in the game are also like something I have never experienced before. I have played many FPS but unlike this game, in other FPS', you die and you just come right back, it's no big deal. You can run head into danger like some super hero, die and respawn and do it again, no biggie. In this game you actually fear for your life in battle because the death is permanent and the resulting effects and emotions are amazing.

I highly recommend this game to anyone and everyone. Also note, that this game teaches you real life application.

Almost everything done in this game can be related to real life skills. You will learn combat tactics, sneaky maneuvers, the importance of rationing supplies. You'll learn how to read a map properly, always being aware of your surroundings. You'll learn how to navigate through the world using the sun, shadows and the stars when you don't have a map and compass.

I could go on and on, the point is.... Just play it ;p.

I could have written this myself...perfect.