DayZ at GamesCom

[mattlightfoot 2463]

Never tried DayZ? Try it at GamesCom 2012.

Gamescom 2012 is in Cologne, Germany during the 15th August 2012 through to the 19th August 2012. There will be an open stand in Hall 9 - A-22 – Public, where eager gamers can have the opportunity to play the latest build of DayZ. Entrance to our stand is open to everyone over the age of 16.

Arma 3 and Carrier Command: Gaea Mission will also be available to play at the stand.

For more information visit - http://www.bistudio.com/english/home/news/company/316-visit-gamescom-2012-in-cologne

[Threalty 20]

1.7.3 on GamesCom?

[Tex Hex 5]

I hope i can made my Way through the Masses of People there :D and when i got through them i will give you a Can of German :beans:

[t0pz 173]

Already have a ticket :)

Question: Will there be anything about the standalone?

Edited August 12, 2012 by (NGG) Toby

[Synix 33]

I you guys aren't selling "Freindly in Cherno?" shirts, imma be pissed.

[arkod 9]

Maybe we'll see the first build on the new engine? :o

[WalkerDown (DayZ) 296]

You wouldn't see the DayZ "standalone".. you'll see DayZ mod (this) running on a private server.. and that's all (that's what happened in any other previous conf).

DayZ (the game) has been announced only because of the pressure the devs (but mostly BIS) had recently because of the competitors.. they had no other chances than announce it "asap" to not loose the possible interest (ppl starting give money to other projects...), that's the reason of having a payed alpha (minecraft model) that wasn't planned at the start.

This is a way to maximize the profit... unfortunately it isn't that good for us.. but hey, you can't blame them, they are a software company, they are interested to make a profit not to please us all "for free".

[mattlightfoot 2463]

You wouldn't see the DayZ "standalone".. you'll see DayZ mod (this) running on a private server.. and that's all (that's what happened in any other previous conf).

DayZ (the game) has been announced only because of the pressure the devs (but mostly BIS) had recently because of the competitors.. they had no other chances than announce it "asap" to not loose the possible interest (ppl starting give money to other projects...), that's the reason of having a payed alpha (minecraft model) that wasn't planned at the start.

This is a way to maximize the profit... unfortunately it isn't that good for us.. but hey, you can't blame them, they are a software company, they are interested to make a profit not to please us all "for free".

Your making some massive assertions, the reason we announced when we did was not because of any pressure it is because right from the start we have been honest with the community. At the start of DayZ we thought it would peak at 600 players, it did not. Dean has always been a big fan of the minecraft model because it is a good method of production. Due to you being able to get feedback on any changes you make by a massive audience that also test everything to do with the update.

If anything you can see our short iterations in the early days with an update exceptionally regularly being the grounding for our decision to continue with the minecraft model. As for competition, why would that make us want to announce earlier? As Rocket as said we like competition it will only bring a better final product for the consumers.

Onto the note of maximising profits, when we made the mod we had large amounts of people offering us donations to help us continue development, we didn't take up any of these offers. This was because for us the project isn't about maximising profits, it is to make DayZ the best it can be. As Rocket as also stated in interviews if we wanted money we would go down the free to play route.

However this thread is about our attendance at GamesCom and not a troll thread. Please keep to the original topic

[A Bush killed me 189]

if there is no standalone info at Gamescom that would be a huge disappointment. Also announcing that day z will use the minecraft model and have dogs for the 30 billionth time is tiring. We need some meat and potatoes kind of info at gamescom pls.

Edited August 13, 2012 by A Bush killed me

[-=seany=- 65]

Congrats on the convention slot. Hope to see some nice youtube vids of interviews with Dean. I always love to hear his thoughts.

[aoshi 32]

Maybe we will have engine confirmation =D,same of arma 3 maybe?

[Westford 12]

Congrats on the convention slot. Hope to see some nice youtube vids of interviews with Dean. I always love to hear his thoughts.

Ditto....

Good luck to the presenters, have fun, and look forward to seeing some vids from Gamescom.

[peetgamer 10]

Being killed instant by hackers at gamescon lol.

I wish themwell with DayZ was great idea but unfortunately the hackers took over and for now i realy don't see any future in DyaZ:(

Ive try many servers last sunday 12th but on all at somepoint hackers took over ive try UK-LU-NL-DE all servers had hackers low or high pop its realy sad with DayZ now:(

[santyclaus 12]

Well see you at Gamescom (:

[Azrail (DayZ) 211]

i so can't wait.

now i just need to get hands on a ticket :S

[banshee 6]

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?138687-GamesCom-meet-amp-greet&p=2206410#post2206410

Tier1 will visit the Gamescom with around 20 people from all over europe, joining forces with the SIX staff (SIX Updater, SIX Launcher, Play with SIX).

Because we're all together there, we are going to have a nice beer in cologne on friday evening. If you are intrested in joining up, please send me a PM or sign up in the linked thread.

We'll then organize a location big enough to accomodate everyone. Further information will be passed on thursday, including a cellphone number to contact us.

[Bobcomss 189]

Please to come Euro Game Expo London? :D

[gatortribe 14]

Why do all the good events happen in Europe?

[Azrail (DayZ) 211]

Why do all the good events happen in Europe?

we are srz bznz!

also, i dig your avatar. have beans.

i got my ticket \o/

just sad i don't have a dayz tee yet to show off :(

maybe we get to loot some there D:

i bring my MK48 so better give me the good stuff right away O,,,o

Edited August 13, 2012 by Azrail

[Kniekehlenheinrich 7]

I will be there!!

[Nikman555 0]

Will i be able to get some sort of Gimmick when i wait in line to play DayZ at the gamescom? Cause if so i would do it, if not i wont because i already have DayZ.

[Kniekehlenheinrich 7]

Does anyone know hich band i will Need? Green, Blue, red?

[rndmplyr (DayZ) 29]

I certainly will visit your stand. Are you there at the Media day on Wednesday? Cuz I got a media ticket B)

Does anyone know hich band i will Need? Green, Blue, red?

Lesen, Mensch!

Entrance to our stand is open to everyone over the age of 16.

Last year over 16 was the blue band.

Edited August 13, 2012 by rndmplyr

[Kniekehlenheinrich 7]

Sorry, Kumpel :D

[mazeash@mail.com 73]

Again, as with many alphas/betas people start to consider it a pre-requisite to be involved, it is in fact a privilege. People had similar complaints and grumbles with Minecraft, failing to consider that the WHOLE POINT of letting people play throughout the development cycle, though all the bugs, exploits and hacks is to allow the community to have some input and feel more involved in the process, it helps too that the game will be better for this.

For this "Mod" to secure a booth at a games expo at such an early stage mechanically is very impressive, it's a mod for crying out loud, this is big news in an industry that has suffered on some fronts recently. What Rocket has pioneered here, that which we have already helped to mold, that which will continue to grow is a resounding success.

I for one am proud to be part of it so early in the story.

And on behalf of everyone who has played DayZ (even those who do nothing but compain) THANK YOU.