shreddedrocks 42 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Seems kind of ridiculous.... depending on the circumstances of course.I would be pretty dissapointed if they implemented dogs as friendly to survivors, would they have similar mechanics/gameplay as pet companions or hunter pets in WoW?Enemies of survivors? Would be very hard to kill a dog running at you... especially if they zig-zag like the zombies do now.Honestly I can't really think much regarding what they would put in that would be cool, or how implementing dogs into the game would be something worth waiting for. Right now i'm thinking dirt bikes, HMMWV (as drivable). I have a couple more but i don't want to bore you. Edited August 10, 2012 by shreddedrocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speca 193 Posted August 10, 2012 Maybe a hunting animal or even warning device? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gogster (DayZ) 626 Posted August 10, 2012 Dirt bikes are already available, no HMMWV but there's trucks/4WD's.Dogs are a neat addition I think, have you never seen I Am Legend? Unless you spawn my springer spaniel, who would just flop onto her back - begging for her tummy to be rubbed. Not much use against zombies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxman80 964 Posted August 10, 2012 I agree that theres otehr things that could and should be implemented before dogs, especially "friendly" dogs. Infected dogs/animals would be interesting and add to suspense and gameplay but friendly dogs,.... no theres stacks of things that need to be done ahead of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freezern 21 Posted August 10, 2012 Perhaps Rocket is an avid fan of "I am Legend"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxman80 964 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Dirt bikes are already available, no HMMWV but there's trucks/4WD's.Dogs are a neat addition I think, have you never seen I Am Legend? Unless you spawn my springer spaniel, who would just flop onto her back - begging for her tummy to be rubbed. Not much use against zombies.They would be great if they were just one of many diffrent customs or useful player stratergies so they become varied or rare, but it sounds like they are going to be "essential" or highly desired as they are so useful, so they will undoubtably become 10 a penny like ghili suits, AS50s and choppers are now. Edited August 10, 2012 by Box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoronToTheKore 57 Posted August 10, 2012 There's a reason dogs and humans have such a symbiotic relationship. We work well together. And in the insertnameherepocalypse a trained or friendly dog could do any number of cool things for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta Smoke 01 765 Posted August 10, 2012 There's actually an I Am Legend single player mod for arma 2 free where you have a dog companion. It was fun for 30 mins or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boxman80 964 Posted August 10, 2012 There's a reason dogs and humans have such a symbiotic relationship. We work well together. And in the insertnameherepocalypse a trained or friendly dog could do any number of cool things for you!So can we expect to see any and every survivor of any future appoclypse to have dogs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoronToTheKore 57 Posted August 10, 2012 So can we expect to see any and every survivor of any future appoclypse to have dogs? Well, no, but we don't know how prevelant dogs will be in day z yet, so let's not argue over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SillySil 295 Posted August 10, 2012 Probably just what zombies do except 300% faster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spyder728@hotmail.com 5 Posted August 10, 2012 we need horses too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Play (DayZ) 123 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) So it takes combat to the next level Edited August 10, 2012 by Play 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shreddedrocks 42 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) There's a reason dogs and humans have such a symbiotic relationship. We work well together. And in the insertnameherepocalypse a trained or friendly dog could do any number of cool things for you!How would one be able to control the dog's movements, where it went, attack what ect. ? seems like a tedious process that wouldn't seem worth it. Obviously however when it is implemented there will be ways to control them. If they are friendly.There's actually an I Am Legend single player mod for arma 2 free where you have a dog companion. It was fun for 30 mins or so.I assume dogs would be a rare commodity when they're implemented into DayZ, what would they be for? sending them onto missions to find stuff? attacking zombies/survivors i assume is the main thing. But what's going to happen when a hacker spawns in dozens of dogs chasing after a survivor. Sounds terrible if it were to be put in the hands of a hacker, just like nukes and how hackers insta-kill everyone on a server. Edited August 10, 2012 by shreddedrocks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huey (DayZ) 87 Posted August 10, 2012 Big question is, can i take my dog with me in my Huey!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodOfGrain 191 Posted August 10, 2012 Perhaps a dog will react on people with low humanity? Would be a good idea anyway :)Haven't had a dog yet personally (in RL) but in movies they always bark at the bad guy.At least would us keep in a cineastic tradition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted August 10, 2012 I'm hoping you don't have to use them tbh, I don't understand why either. This is based on my play style as i don't need to use anything but my imagination.Rocket and co. are entitled to do as they wish, however and If things don't work out they will adjust accordingly, I for one would like more threats like wolves and bears but that is my opinion.One thing is for sure, a dog should sustain me like the other animals in game. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK Richie 507 Posted August 10, 2012 Dogs might be fun :) wait and seeWhat i'd like is when the owner dies the dog turns evil and meets other ownerless dogs that hunt in packs :D The more survivors that die the more nasty packs of dogs on the loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MastaOfDisasta 30 Posted August 10, 2012 Perhaps a dog will react on people with low humanity? Would be a good idea anyway :)Haven't had a dog yet personally (in RL) but in movies they always bark at the bad guy.At least would us keep in a cineastic tradition.That would be a good idea actually.BTW Dogs is a great idea for the mod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Play (DayZ) 123 Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Perhaps a dog will react on people with low humanity? Would be a good idea anyway :)Haven't had a dog yet personally (in RL) but in movies they always bark at the bad guy.At least would us keep in a cineastic tradition.We don't know yet what their behaviour will be like but I hope they are NOT friendly! :) Edited August 10, 2012 by Play 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novac3721 15 Posted August 10, 2012 Rare dogs? Dog duping inbound ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shreddedrocks 42 Posted August 10, 2012 Rare dogs? Dog duping inbound ;)this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeoblong@yahoo.com 614 Posted August 10, 2012 There is a video where he (Rocket)talks about them. They will be companion animals who will hunt (notify us) animals and warn us of danger strangers. I can't wait to hear the QQ'ing when someone's dog gets shot and ate in front of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogroll (DayZ) 26 Posted August 10, 2012 They'll just give away our positions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
