Sling-Shots?

[Bluetorchtv 4]

What are y'all thoughts on starting the game with a super weak weapon such as a slingshot? Ammo would be able to be gathered almost anywhere and it would make for some lol's without complicating things too much.

The weapon would be very weak of course but still would give you a random chance of knocking another player/zombie unconscious for a short while while you could loot his pack/bail.

Another topic on this level would be adding tranquilizer darts/guns to the game. Allowing bandits to have a somewhat "nicer" alternative to just outright killing players.

Have to say that I love the game in its present state but would also like to see a new small level of choice added (knocking out/robbing blind instead of Killing/having to restart completely).

Edited July 25, 2012 by Bluetorchtv

[zenatsu (DayZ) 96]

the same effect as a macrov(SP). Spawn on shore, shoot people you see.

Because that's how the average players thinks.

So no.

[TyRobot 100]

There is no need to start with any type of weapon. Am I opposed to sling shots? No.

[LastPatriot 12]

Whats next? A golden dildo melee weapon?

[[email protected] 125]

Sling shot, take me back to been 14 all over again.

[puppetworx 474]

I want the ability to slap a zombie or possibly nouggie them.

[Bluetorchtv 4]

I think you all are missing the point I am trying to make.. The slingshot would not be able to kill anyone. Just give a 40% chance to knock a player out and a 70% chance to knock a zombie out. To the same effect IRL if I were to grab a large stick and 'Babe Ruth' it, to the back of your skull. Just a little layer of detail/game play option.

[LastPatriot 12]

I think you all are missing the point I am trying to make.. The slingshot would not be able to kill anyone. Just give a 40% chance to knock a player out and a 70% chance to knock a zombie out. To the same effect IRL if I were to grab a large stick and 'Babe Ruth' it, to the back of your skull. Just a little layer of detail/game play option.

Might just be me but i think its a dumb idea. No offence.

[puppetworx 474]

I know what you are saying. A fence post or brick would be nice to smack zombies off of you temporarily, possibly break their bones or knock them out. That's how shit would go down in real life.

[Itchy (DayZ) 59]

What next pointy sticks that any retard can sharpen from a twig and a rock!!!! :rolleyes:

The line has to be drawn somewhere and sling shots, pointy sticks, rocks, metal bars, sharp cans, glass, etc blah blah.........get my point!! ;)

Edited July 25, 2012 by Itchy

[Bluetorchtv 4]

I know what you are saying. A fence post or brick would be nice to smack zombies off of you temporarily, possibly break their bones or knock them out. That's how shit would go down in real life.

Yes, that is more the point that I am trying to make

Might just be me but i think its a dumb idea. No offence.

None taken, just trying to brainstorm a new layer of game mechanics.

[[email protected] 125]

Everything would be a weapon in real life in this type of situation, shit i would throw my can of coke at the zombie, i would throw basically everything within grasp if i could.

But that can't happen in the game, imaging throwing a stack of copying paper at a zombie, would probably knock him the fuck out, but it's not fee-sable to put into a game.

[cruelntention 8]

...you can always pick up those tin cans, empty whiskey bottles and throw them at zombies. i believe it's 4 hits to the zombie to kill them with it. also a whiskey bottle at a players head will knock them unconsicous. don't believe me, try it out or watch the dayz mythbusters episode 2.

[dirkdeadeye 8]

Whats next? A golden dildo melee weapon?

yes.