Few noob questions..

[Rifle Eyez 34]

First one is simple - I've been on about 15 different servers now and not one has anybody talking in the chat window on the left? So when/if I run into somebody I don't feel confident in texting ''friendly'' when I havent yet seen anybody talk - just notifications of people dying. Is it a server issue my side or is everyone just quiet? Probably just a setting maybe? Global/Direct options don't change anything...

Secondly, any ideas on the config.bin/weaponscfg error? I don't get it often but was just wondering if it actually ment anything because I just ''okay'd'' it and got on the server..

And thirdly, are the connection issues just because it's a alpha or something my end? My internet will be working flawlessly yet I'll continuously get disconnected no matter what server I go in even during joining i'll get the broken red chain..

And lastly, what are the ideal settings for DayZ graphics wise? Not for asthetics but for gameplay...like turning off post processing, lowering texture detail so players stand out more or something. I can run ''most'' games on Ultra (radeon 7850/i5 760 - beast overclocking combo) for a benchmark but i'm not bothered about looks - just enhancing the gameplay.

Thanks guys! It's good to be a noob at a game again!

[SmashT 10907]

You have to be within range for direct chat, I think it's 40m for voice, 80m for text.

Side chat is global but it's not allowed so you won't find many servers using it.

Direct is to speak to other nearby players within range

Vehcile for anyone in your vehcile.

I'm not sure how you create a group for group chat or if it's even available yet.

/ and down arrow to switch between modes

Someone else will have to answer the others.

Edited August 4, 2012 by smasht_AU

[Daffy Duck 15]

The reason you haven't seen anyone typing is because they have to be within a certain range of you and type in direct chat. Press "." to change to direct communications. There is no more "global chat" (side-chat).

As for ideal graphics settings for gameplay, turn off post processing, I don't know about the rest.

[Rifle Eyez 34]

You have to be within range for direct chat, I think it's 40m for voice, 80m for text.

Side chat is global but it's not allowed so you won't find many servers using it.

Direct is to speak to other nearby players

Vehcile for anyone in your vehcile.

I'm not sure how you create a group for group chat or if it's even available yet.

/ and down arrow to switch between modes

Awesome, have my beans sir. Also has the side chat always been that way? Everytime I watch gameplay videos it's like a endless stream asking to meet up for trades and other trolling opportunities - on mine it just feels dead. At least global chat in that respect would make it feel more like a ''world'' full of players.

[SmashT 10907]

I couldnt tell you when that rule was implemented, some servers still have it enabled regardless though.

Edited August 4, 2012 by smasht_AU

[sausagekingofchicago 4711]

If you have a mic of any kind I recommend using that instead. Saves you time and you wont have to take your hands off your mouse to talk. Even a simple webcam mic would work better than typing "friendly". It's also best to watch anyone you see before calling out to see what they're up, who they may be with, and where they're going. When you do initiate contact watch their reaction. Some players will run for cover so don't automatically assume quick movement means they're hostile.

Don't forget to get them to lower their weapon as an act of friendship. (double tap left ctrl)

[edit: derp: Mic not might]

Edited August 4, 2012 by SausageKingofChicago

[Rifle Eyez 34]

Okay couple more questions that are gonna sound retarded but ..

If you ''log out'', does that essentially save your inventory? heard somebody say it's good to do periodically almost like a ''save game''..+ is there a failsafe way to ''leave'' the game without any bullshit occuring/losing everything? and is there any way to get rid of the ridiculous glitchy sky/horizon if you look at a certain angle? tried changing a few settings but no luck - just took another path. oh and night servers? is there anyway I can avoid them? i guess it's time zoned and I will play more at night but I literally cannot see more than 2ft in front of me in some buildings which is annoying when you have barely any kit..

and one more, when looting towns/buildings i've noticed loot tends to be randomly in front door ways or inside buildings you can open. any other places loot spawns in particular? like randomly in backyards or something? I was in some smaller town and according to a day-z map somebody linked me there was literally 15 dots for loot spawn and I could only find 2 or 3 things

[sundance^ 6]

and one more, when looting towns/buildings i've noticed loot tends to be randomly in front door ways or inside buildings you can open. any other places loot spawns in particular? like randomly in backyards or something? I was in some smaller town and according to a day-z map somebody linked me there was literally 15 dots for loot spawn and I could only find 2 or 3 things

I'm still pretty new myself, but I've found the best thing to do is look at the windows. If it's a house you can go into, the windows will be actual see-through windows. If it's just an asthetic building, the window is just a bmp on the side of the house.

Lots, LOTS of yellow dots on the map are this structure right here:

The loot is under the slanted roof.

A lot of the blue dots are an outhouse sized building:

They're often tacked onto the back side of an unenterable house.

[Shep1972 1]

I was on a server last night that had side chat enabled, this was supposedly a new server which was also running a new anti-hack script. Not sure if that was all BS or what but I can attest that, while it's a pretty blue color, side chat is distracting. Approximately 20 people were on this server and almost all were engaged in chat.

When leaving a game I have found that it is best to wait a minute or two before disconnecting IF you've performed any type of action beforehand. It's irritating to eat your last can of bean while in critical hunger and then realizing at your next log-in that you're still in critical hunger but your food is now gone.

Edited August 4, 2012 by Shep1972

[Rifle Eyez 34]

I was on a server last night that had side chat enabled, this was supposedly a new server which was also running a new anti-hack script. Not sure if that was all BS or what but I can attest that, while it's a pretty blue color, side chat is distracting. Approximately 20 people were on this server and almost all were engaged in chat.

When leaving a game I have found that it is best to wait a minute or two before disconnecting IF you've performed any type of action beforehand. It's irritating to eat your last can of bean while in critical hunger and then realizing at your next log-in that you're still in critical hunger but your food is now gone.

Awesome, thanks man. I'll try it.

I'm currently in the middle of nowhere by myself with 2000 blood, pitch black with heavy ass rain, thunder and lightening and zombie noises all around me + I have 2 shells for my Double Barrel left and some beans when I need water. Fuuuuuuuuuu. I literally cannot see 1 ft in front of me but it's hands down a amazing experience for a alpha...I kinda want to suck forever, games lose their touch once you get the best kit!

EDIT : Made it to a barn using the lightening + quick burst of my flashlight to navigate. I'm now stuck in a pitch black corner slowly dying. Hahah.

Edited August 5, 2012 by showtime

[Shep1972 1]

I'm currently in the middle of nowhere by myself with 2000 blood, pitch black with heavy ass rain, thunder and lightening and zombie noises all around me + I have 2 shells for my Double Barrel left and some beans when I need water. Fuuuuuuuuuu. I literally cannot see 1 ft in front of me but it's hands down a amazing experience for a alpha...I kinda want to suck forever, games lose their touch once you get the best kit!

EDIT : Made it to a barn using the lightening + quick burst of my flashlight to navigate. I'm now stuck in a pitch black corner slowly dying. Hahah.

This is the classic zombie experience we all dream of, how wonderful we have a survival sim that we can count on to deliver the goods. So far i've experience almost every emotion while playing this game, from being ecstatic over finding a can of franks and beans while in critical hunger to having rage face after crawling through brush for 15 minutes only to be sniped as soon as I cleared cover. I'm hooked

[Rifle Eyez 34]

This is the classic zombie experience we all dream of, how wonderful we have a survival sim that we can count on to deliver the goods. So far i've experience almost every emotion while playing this game, from being ecstatic over finding a can of franks and beans while in critical hunger to having rage face after crawling through brush for 15 minutes only to be sniped as soon as I cleared cover. I'm hooked

Haha same, already. Somehow I made it out - Ended up in this military looking place. - 3 big factories surrounded by a fence that had a small gate with a archway over the top like ''KOA EOX'' or something - found 3 pepsis, a ghillie suit!!!, binoculars, a winchester and a ton of ammo and some ammo belts of LMGS and some other bits and pieces. Followed the lines out and came to a little town, currently looting for meat - I have 1300 blood and keep passing out but don't wanna lose this kit! Argh.

[Shep1972 1]

Best of luck to you, I hope you're able to find enough food

[Rifle Eyez 34]

Any advice on finding cooked meat for blood? I'm now on 1100, passing out every 2 minutes. Every single place I find insta spawns like 15 zombies on top of me - even if it's a 3 building farm. Can't risk being hit...

[Shep1972 1]

I don't think it'll help you in the situation you currently find yourself in but here's a rundown. You'll need matches, a knife, and a hatchet. Have you noticed the animals running around? Go up to the next one and bury a bullet or your hatchet into it's skull, gut it, collect the meat, make your way into the woods and open inventory, right click on hatchet and select "collect firewood" or something to that effect, once you collect the wood (takes two inventory slots) find a decent out of the way place to make a fire. Right click on the matches from your inventory and select "make a fireplace", once done back up a bit until you see the unlit campfire (a ring of rocks with your wood pile in the middle), you should now see the gun and ammo icon when looking at firepit...scroll your mouse wheel and select "light fire", then scroll mouse wheel again (after getting green rifle and ammo icon) and select "cook meat". Each meat gives you 800 blood and you typically get 3 to 4 meat from an animal.

What you really need is a blood bag and someone to administer it to you

Edited August 5, 2012 by Shep1972

[Rifle Eyez 34]

I don't think it'll help you in the situation you currently find yourself in but here's a rundown. You'll need matches, a knife, and a hatchet. Have you noticed the animals running around? Go up to the next one and bury a bullet or your hatchet into it's skull, gut it, collect the meat, make your way into the woods and open inventory, right click on hatchet and select "collect firewood" or something to that effect, once you collect the wood (takes two inventory slots) find a decent out of the way place to make a fire. Right click on the matches from your inventory and select "make a fireplace", once done back up a bit until you see the unlit campfire (a ring of rocks with your wood pile in the middle), you should now see the gun and ammo icon when looking at firepit...scroll your mouse wheel and select "light fire", then scroll mouse wheel again (after getting green rifle and ammo icon) and select "cook meat". Each meat gives you 800 blood and you typically get 3 to 4 meat from an animal.

What you really need is a blood bag and someone to administer it to you. I don't have one of those and I'm currently near the NW airfield which is quite a hike back to the coast for a lone wolf player.

I literally don't know where I am - scouting a town with what looks like a huge white church at one end with a large open space behind it. Can you shoot zombies from range without alerting them? I'd take a few down but have a feeling they'd all just run at me from 400 ft away

EDIT : I died. A zombie randomly got aggro'd and him and his buddy ran at me from about 100ft away crouch running. Great. And oh, I spawned in Electro. Fun times.

Edited August 5, 2012 by showtime

[Shep1972 1]

It depends upon the weapon you're currently using, I've read that the report can carry from 80m to 140m for rifles and 40m to 50m with a handgun. I know it's not what you were looking for. You could also look at dayzdb.com/database/weapons for detailed information on each type of weapon