Audio Cues and Hands-Up Animation

[drewmaw 56]

I think the major problem in terms of why people kill each other is this:

There's no easy way (there's no way atm) for your character to audibly yell out (not just text - both audio and visual) phrases like:

"Freeze!! Get down on the ground!"

"Put your weapon on the ground!"

"Are you friendly?"

Simple phrases to yell out that have an immediate impact. In real life, you'd be able to do that while not compromising your aim on the individual. However, with a mouse and keyboard, in order to physically type a message, you're comprising your aim heavily, as you're having to take your hand off the gun/mouse! There's need to be a simple communication tree mapped to the top row number keys, such as 1 to bring up the menu, then 1-4 to choose the audible yell-outs. But, I'm not sure that can be done in Arma 2.

I know there's already a built in command system, such "Fallout" or "Regroup" which I've never used, but it doesn't seem like it comes with audible cues, nor is it helpful in DayZ. Just my two cents.

I think an audible system would go a long way in establishing relationships more easily.

And also furthermore, it would be nice if their was a key to lower your weapon, or put your weapon on the ground, or put your hands up! At the very least, putting your hands up, even with the weapon would allow for some quick diffusion of tension.

What do you all think would be better?

[undead_clown 2]

There is a "surrender" emote in the game already, you just have to bind a key to it, not bound to anything by default.

You put your weapon on your back then put your hands behind your head, but it only lasts for about 3 seconds before you pull your gun out again.

[drewmaw 56]

There is a "surrender" emote in the game already' date=' you just have to bind a key to it, not bound to anything by default.

You put your weapon on your back then put your hands behind your head, but it only lasts for about 3 seconds before you pull your gun out again.

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"I surrender... psych!"

Haha, that would get you killed!

[giganteus 1]

I agree. I've been wanting audio cues for a while. I think it would benefit the gameplay and the immersion.

"Get the hell away from me or I'll shoot!" would probably be the one I'd use the most. Well, besides "Friendly?", of course.

[Wüstenfuchs (DayZ) 105]

Everything you asked for is already in the game.

There's no easy way (there's no way atm) for your character to audibly yell out (not just text - both audio and visual)

To talk to people nearby' date=' change to Direct Communication channel (use . key) and use voice chat (CAPS LOCK). People around 80 meters will hear the voice coming from your character (and see your lips moving), the closer they are the louder is it (as in real life).

Currently, direct communication is a bit broken and not fully reliable, so sometimes people don't hear you. The latest beta patch attempts to fix it, but it doesn't. ArmA 2 developers are working hard to fix this. Once Direct Communication is fixed, there is no need for any other methods, you can simply use the voice chat to talk to strangers.

And also furthermore, it would be nice if their was a key to lower your weapon, or put your weapon on the ground, or put your hands up! At the very least, putting your hands up, even with the weapon would allow for some quick diffusion of tension.

- To lower your rifle, press CTRL twice.

- To do the same for pistol, press G to open gear dialog and then close it. Your pistol will remain pointing up as long as you don't move.

- To put your weapon on ground, press G to open gear dialog, select weapon, and click "Drop" button.

- To surrender (hands above head), you need to set key in Options - > Controls -> Surrender (scroll all the way down to see it). If you have no weapons in hand, surrender animation will stay on as long as you don't move, otherwise it stops within a few seconds.