I prefer playing at night.

[TimBob 2]

Please lock thread if something like this already exists. I could not find one in my searches. Or if I posted in the wrong place please move.

Short version:

I personally find night easier to play than the day time and was just pondering why people log off at night.

Long version:

Hello I have lurked this forums for a while and I often see threads talking about how night time is difficult. Personally I find night time much more easy to manage than the day time and often seek out servers that are at night. I also find the game play much more exciting. I am wondering why people are so keen on day time and often leave servers that are night; even in a moonlit night.

Generally I find playing at night much easier, more fun and dynamic. Before any mentions it, I do not turn up my gamma at night. Aggravating the infected is much easier to avoid and losing them when they chase you also seems to be simple. Moreover, other players (bandits) are very easy to avoid at night. I have had no trouble with dodging sniper fire at night and generally run into fewer bandits. I may be running into fewer players because the servers are ¾ full, so this must be taken into consideration, especially when talking about how I find it easier.

(I will concede that playing on a no moon server that is overcast is indeed, almost impossible.)

Personally, I think playing at night is more fun. I enjoy the thrill of seeing flares thrown in the distance and wonder; “Who was that?” Also not being able to see the infected in a city very well so risking dropping a chem. light or a flare to illuminate the area so I can see, but who else can see? And who is that fool running around Elektro with their torch on? I find these things add much to the game. If you are someone who logs out night, or avoids night time servers, you are missing out on some really fun experiences that this mod offers. The mood is also enhanced when playing with other people.

A short story now:

My friend and I aggravated a group of infected due to being careless in Cherno. It was dark, and as we started to sprint and weave through the city buildings it started to pour with thick rain. It was really hard to see, but it was so fun, hearing the infected behind, the sound of the rain, the knowing that I was low on blood and one hit could knock me out. When we got out of the town, there was a flash of white and it was day. Someone in the server changed it to day time with no rain (not sure if hack or server admin or server reset). We were both really bummed as the mood of the server at the time was amazing.

I am no expert at this game; in fact, I would say I’m not very good, I have never found NVGs. If I can survive at night, you can too.

Thank you for reading my post.

-Timothy

Edited August 12, 2012 by TimBob

[CerebralZombie (DayZ) 151]

I've grown to enjoy night. My contrast n' brightness isn't to high but I can see better then before now, and I like to have to use flares/chems to light up an area. (They also take up inventory space.) Zombies are easy all in all unless you bump into one. :lol: (I was also wondering. When running at night does the sound you make minimize at night? Sometimes I see the ear on the side only have one bar while running at night?) Also with night time your peripherals don't seem to work, so enemies are harder to see, as you are too. I haven't had a lot of game time with a group at night though...

[sostronk 334]

I used to be really scared of playing at night. Figured Id just get killed and couldn't see anything. Apparently they increased the brightness. Now I find it safer playing at night then during the day.

[Buick72 27]

I love playing at night. Seems to be a bit more scary when you can't see 3 miles away. Just tonight I was running around looking for downed choppers when I spotted a camp fire in the woods not 50 yards away. Lacking NVGs I ran for the hills before I got Deliveranced......

[CerebralZombie (DayZ) 151]

I used to be really scared of playing at night. Figured Id just get killed and couldn't see anything. Apparently they increased the brightness. Now I find it safer playing at night then during the day.

Ah I thought they changed the brightness! It's perfect now. I also agree that night isn't scary any more since playing for two months now.

Edited August 12, 2012 by CerebralZombie

[Dayzo 182]

Being in a forest when it's moonlit/dawn/dusk really creeps me out.

I wish there was a low chance of a zombie or two spawning randomly

within 50-100m of you when in forests and fields, to complete the effect.

[CerebralZombie (DayZ) 151]

Being in a forest when it's moonlit/dawn/dusk really creeps me out.

I wish there was a low chance of a zombie or two spawning randomly

within 50-100m of you when in forests and fields, to complete the effect.

Fully agree, but we will have to wait n' see. There should be some wild animals too coming one day like bears.

[Buick72 27]

Fully agree, but we will have to wait n' see. There should be some wild animals too coming one day like bears.

I was just having a discussion about bears being in the game with some friends. Can you imagine checking a tent you stumble upon, and as you crack open that stolen soda you turn to see a bear barreling down on you.

Looking forward to packs of wild dogs, and or zombies in the woods. So far all I have seen in the woods are Wookies with guns.