FAMAS F1 5.56mm <<< Edited to add a poll !!! Please Vote !!! >>>

[Choice777 9]

Hi everyone.

I've recently made a ticket here https://support.dayz...9262&c=t8wlUBDX about adding the Famas to the weapons list in DayZ.

And i've been instructed to make a post in the suggestions to get some feedback so that the Devs can see the community feedback for this idea.

The Famas linked here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAMAS to wikipedia is a 5.56mm bullpup.

Comes in a few variants. The major ones F1, G1 and G2 which are like versions, and a few slight variations like commando, SMG, sniper...

Anyway the cool stuff : 5.56X19mm NATO rounds same as M4 and similar,

fires 1, 3 or unlimited shots via a selector in front of the trigger for 1 or multiple shots or in between positions with is the safety On mode, and a selector on the pat for the unlimited setting with 3 and unlimited.

Also fires various AVand AP 22mm rifle grenades

to 75 and 100m direct mode for anti vehicle grenades and

fires anti personal grenades via a tilting alidade at 45 degrees 120-340m and 74 degree 60-170 m.

It has a sliding metla support ring for grenades on the barrel which is moved back and forward to set the distance to the target. If i remember correctly it has 11? settings and it's multiplied with the angle of the alidade. I kind of skipped that class :D or maybe too tired from all the marching to remember.

Anyway I think it's a fairly cool weapon. more versatile that the Ak, on par with the M4/m4a1 types.

Max range 300m, with scope up to 800m(gets you a precision shooter badge :) )

What do you guys think ?

I'd sure like it in the game. I sort of miss it now that i'm not in the army.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Choice777

[kims4@live.no 29]

I like it.

[Sandwichx 103]

I think the game needs less military weapons at this point.

[grezvany13 56]

My personal answer; no...

And the reason of my answer is actually very simple: DayZ takes place in a post-apocalypse time, at east european or russian location. This means the weapons should fit this time and location.

The FAMAS is a modern weapon, although not widely used around the world (only the French themselfs) and I'm not sure about the durability of the weapon (compared to the AK-family). Not to mention the fact that either the AK or M16/M4 are so simple to use that even an American or Irakees child can use it, and I've never seen one of them shoot a FAMAS.

The change you would find a FAMAS during DayZ would be nihil and if you find one, you rather stick to your trusty M16 or AK.

Oh... and it's French... nuf said...

[Choice777 9]

My personal answer; no...

And the reason of my answer is actually very simple: DayZ takes place in a post-apocalypse time, at east european or russian location. This means the weapons should fit this time and location.

The FAMAS is a modern weapon, although not widely used around the world (only the French themselfs) and I'm not sure about the durability of the weapon (compared to the AK-family). Not to mention the fact that either the AK or M16/M4 are so simple to use that even an American or Irakees child can use it, and I've never seen one of them shoot a FAMAS.

The change you would find a FAMAS during DayZ would be nihil and if you find one, you rather stick to your trusty M16 or AK.

Oh... and it's French... nuf said...

Wait ..What ?

Of course it fits it's location. It's a european weapon, in Eastern part of Europe. It fits the location a lot lot better than the M4/M4A1/M4A3 variants. How did those get there after an apocalipse ? Also it's used by a number of french speaking countryes and former french colonies.

So it's too modern but the M4A1 or M4 aren't ?

They're the same caliber, same age and same time period weapons.

Also the FN Minimi is used in the game, same as real life by the french.

Double barrel shot gun belongs nowhere near any part of Europe.

Winchester 1866 also belongs nowhere near the time lien and geographic location.

Lee Enfield also misplaced time period, but good location.

And you last comment is racist. That's new since the game is taking on the same continent with the french, and it's an international game. If you dont like it , dont use it, just drop it so zombies can pick it up LOL

Edited August 8, 2012 by Choice777

[Delta Smoke 01 765]

The FAMAS has been in use since the 1980's.

[sxcblood 36]

i'd rather have more ww2 weapons and less modern ones in this game

give me a fucking flamethrower so i can have some fun in cherno ktnx?

[blaaarg 8]

Double barrel shot gun belongs nowhere near any part of Europe.

I beg to differ, there is double barrel shotgun everywere in europe. Common in rural area, you can see guys carring em in forest during hunting season.

As a french, i would love to see a Famas in game but as an old ArmA2 player... i think there is things more important atm for dayZ. (& i don't know if this weapon belong to dayZ)

+1 for ww2 weapons, i know for a fact there is still a lot of ww2 weapon in circulation (1911, luger, mauser...) in rural / moutain area, some old farmers keep them as souvenir even if they are fully operational. (and often illegal).

Edited August 8, 2012 by OuicheLorraine

[Choice777 9]

Well if enough people like the Famas, maybe it will be added.

I like it cause it's quite unique and i've used it. So i crave for it. :D

It would be the only one i'd use. Also a standalone silencer that can be attached to various weapons would be realistic.

[ThatGuyCalledReptile 314]

I've shot this gun IRL and it's actually kinda fun.

I've always been a fan of the Bullpup loading system but this would require a lot of tweaks and new models.

+1 for this gun but still.

[ruarz 739]

I agree with more weapon variety, but make military weapons far more rare than their common civilian counterparts.

[Choice777 9]

Up.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Choice777

[Choice777 9]

Ok people.

Sorry that i didn't see the option for adding a poll to the topic.

I've added it now.

Happy voting.

[Choice777 9]

Did i mention all the beans i'm giving away to voters :D ?

[indominator 95]

the more gun options in the game, better, lets face it, in the world theres more than just one gun, and by havinf that galil custom and almost unique you can feel that identiy, that uniqueness, that your char is not just one soldier, but a person, different from the others.

[bigAPE 20]

• I firmly believe that the Chernarus theatre is based in the Georgia/Chechnya region. Nowhere near France.
  
• The FAMAS was first produced in the early 70's and has been the primary long arm of the French Army since the late 70's. It's not a "new" rifle.
  
• Fabrique Nationale (FN) is Belgian company based in Herstal.
  
• The FN Minimi (5.56mm) is found in the game under its US M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) designation. It is also used extensively in the British armed forces under the BAF L108A1 designation. Either of these could account for finding the weapon system in this game. The FN MAG (7.62mm) is also found in the game in its US M240B designations, as well as the FN LWMG in its Mk.48 Mod 0 SOCOM variant.

I would prefer to see time spent on the inventory system than adding more weapons. This isn't a Call of Duty DLC pack.

Edited August 9, 2012 by bigAPE

[Steiyn 6]

I completely agree with BigApe, I want to see more work on the other counterparts that make the game, such as the inventory system and making the zombies more realistic (ironic, eh?)

[Hawk24 94]

Picking up the FAMAS would make your skin pink

Shooting the FAMAS would start a surrender animation

Reloading the FAMAS would cut off your finger due to the retarded design of the charging handle

I like it

Rocket, make it happen!

Edited August 9, 2012 by Hawk24

[Choice777 9]

• I firmly believe that the Chernarus theatre is based in the Georgia/Chechnya region. Nowhere near France.
  
• The FAMAS was first produced in the early 70's and has been the primary long arm of the French Army since the late 70's. It's not a "new" rifle.
  
• Fabrique Nationale (FN) is Belgian company based in Herstal.
  
• The FN Minimi (5.56mm) is found in the game under its US M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) designation. It is also used extensively in the British armed forces under the BAF L108A1 designation. Either of these could account for finding the weapon system in this game. The FN MAG (7.62mm) is also found in the game in its US M240B designations, as well as the FN LWMG in its Mk.48 Mod 0 SOCOM variant.
  

I would prefer to see time spent on the inventory system than adding more weapons. This isn't a Call of Duty DLC pack.

The thing is there's like :

-3 light machine guns ( very similar)

-4 shotguns (similar)

-2 MP5s ( very similar)

-4 AK models (extremely similar)

- 8 (very similar ) !!! M4/M16 weapons which is like way too many.

- 7 sniper rifles ( again more variation than probably needed)

AND only one single bullpup rifle the L85A2 AWS .

I mean It's the only one of it's kind and another bullpup would bee so much to ask ?!?

But 8 M4/M16s and 4 AK aren't too much ?

Come on...who's gonna use all 8 variations of M4/M16 ?

Just a bit of diversity.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Choice777

[koze 113]

yeah u want your famas, then everyone els will be like i want a steyr aug and all theif favorite guns!

[Choice777 9]

Picking up the FAMAS would make your skin pink

Shooting the FAMAS would start a surrender animation

Reloading the FAMAS would cut off your finger due to the retarded design of the charging handle

I like it

Rocket, make it happen!

In real life the charging system is pretty well made and extremely easy to use.

It's not the same as the handle that goes over it. I've used one. It's very handy, i can practicly cock it and hodl it in place with one hand while examinint the interior of the weapon(extractor/ejector assembly).

There's absolutely 0% chance of cutting anything of with this weapon. Not to mention it has a anti-recoil system inside the pat, you can't even cut your eyebrow if you're looking too close into the sights !

[Choice777 9]

yeah u want your famas, then everyone els will be like i want a steyr aug and all theif favorite guns!

No man,

The thing is there's like :

-3 light machine guns ( very similar)

-4 shotguns (similar)

-2 MP5s ( very similar)

-4 AK models (extremely similar)

- 8 (very similar ) !!! M4/M16 weapons which is like way too many.

- 7 sniper rifles ( again more variation than probably needed)

AND only one single bullpup rifle the L85A2 AWS .

I mean It's the only one of it's kind and another bullpup would bee so much to ask ?!?

But 8 M4/M16s and 4 AK aren't too much ?

Come on...who's gonna use all 8 variations of M4/M16 ?

The Famas ads a bit of diversity.

Edited August 9, 2012 by Choice777

[xximrtwoixx 104]

Diversity isn't skins its actually different weapons, thats basically all the famas would be when compared to M4/M16.

We need .22LR rifle and pistol, they would create a different "Slot" in the current weapons as they would be weaker than anything but unlike a shotgun could be semi auto and shoot out to 200m or so.

[Choice777 9]

8 M4/M16s and 4 AKs are normal ?

[The Batman 75]

Adding weapons to the game simply because you like them isn't really justifiable means.

There's already far too many military weapons in the game, if anything we need more civilian weaponry before anything else.

But before that there is a lot of issues that need to be ironed out before adding content should be considered.