The surviving photographer

[notdahangoverguy 19]

So, tearing myself away from the more serious posts I'd like to try something random and fun (well, to me).

I love taking photographs, and I have been taking them a lot lately, subconsciously whilst on a small hike around Ireland I have been simultaneously taking photographs AND thinking of another idea I could throw on here for you guys.

I know this idea could and considering SOME of the tards who immediately say ''NO!'' or ''GAY!'' this is just a small thing compared to my ''end-game'' proposal :P

A camera to me has and always will be important to me whilst travelling around, taking photographs and letting others take them, it shows where I have been and who I have met, this idea didn't spring to mind until I recently found someone's camera on a small hike. I checked it out to see where they have come from to determine where they would be next so I could hand it in.

so I thought 'hay' cameras in DayZ could be not only fun (taking images of specific moments, maybe camps you've found and raided, or even killed your first cow) however, learning from what I did and eventually found the owners of the camera, and knowing Rocket has very subtly included certain detective features of knowing the presence of players.

e.g zombies that spawn in a small town, knowing you are far enough for them NOT to spawn indicates a player other than you has triggered them to spawn. also, dead zombies, players and animals are also my example of subtle indicators of players being there as he included the action to 'hide' the body.

Let's say, you find a camera (as fresh spawn) you can take images of the people you meet, like the guys you skype with or strangers you stumbled across. Images of you in Cherno then your gang/squad make a camp..you take a snap of that too).

Someone kills you, they have ALL that information. Where your camp is, even the funny shits and giggles. IF your camp is till active or something valuable like cars or even a heli location it could be possible for the 'finder' of the camera to flick through your images.

I think for it to work in fairness and not have a 5TB memory card inside, maybe have a space of 15 pictures with a really nice effect.

I KNOW people will say 'well, I have a PRNT SCRN button hangover!' ...I know this, but one mans tool is another mans weapon.

Observe this as a piece of fun, or merely a tool for important information. I also know Rocket is paying attention to important stuff, and not shitty little things like a camera..it's an idea for shits 'n' giggles my fronds! It could be a nice little toy.

Thanks, and keep surviving!

[Texas Red 8]

I support this idea. Would be really nice to take some pictures of stuff that you find.

[Colditz 54]

I love this idea, would be sad to kill someone and see pics of him with his friends chilling at a fire, just trying to survive... It might be hard to implement but I'm all for it.

[Tranzsforma 11]

Really nice idea I think.

I love this idea, would be sad to kill someone and see pics of him with his friends chilling at a fire, just trying to survive... It might be hard to implement but I'm all for it.

You could also take photos of people you've killed, or a photo when you're about to bleed out looking up at a fuckload of Zs

[EndlessNight 103]

Would be awesome, people would stop killing so much and focus on taking the best pictures, since everyone wants to have a competition!

[alienprodigy 1]

An innovative way to use the screenshot function.

Being an professional photographer and and lover of dayz myself, I personally would love to see such an feature implemented into the standalone version of the game. It would allow players do document their journey through the game and share the experience with others.

Also I would LOVE to be able to snap a pic of an unsuspecting survivor from a distance simply to show how easy it would have been to kill them :)

My question would be however, would you be able to view these photos in game? or only outside of the game, Maybe a addition to the current Dayz Gallery Forum could be considered?

Also, considering this is a Realism game, one would have to consider that most digital cameras have a limited battery life. This issue could be solved by adding batteries into the standalone game, for use in things such as NVG's, rangefinders, Flashlights and cameras?

The use of film cameras would be virtually useless considering the chemicals needed to develop them.

[alienprodigy 1]

Also, Rocket has mentioned that in Standalone there will be a way to leave notes for other players, why not include a way to add a picture to the note?

[TheDesigner 1197]

*picks up camera*

*starts scrolling through pictures*

Crotch shot, next.

Another crotch shot, next.

Dead body, next.

Close up of dead bodies face, next.

Goat, next.

Dead goat, next.

Creepy-dead-goat-close up, next.

Bond fire party, next.

More crotch shots, next.

Close up of female's cleavage, next.

And so on...

[notdahangoverguy 19]

An innovative way to use the screenshot function.

Being an professional photographer and and lover of dayz myself, I personally would love to see such an feature implemented into the standalone version of the game. It would allow players do document their journey through the game and share the experience with others.

Also I would LOVE to be able to snap a pic of an unsuspecting survivor from a distance simply to show how easy it would have been to kill them :)

My question would be however, would you be able to view these photos in game? or only outside of the game, Maybe a addition to the current Dayz Gallery Forum could be considered?

Also, considering this is a Realism game, one would have to consider that most digital cameras have a limited battery life. This issue could be solved by adding batteries into the standalone game, for use in things such as NVG's, rangefinders, Flashlights and cameras?

The use of film cameras would be virtually useless considering the chemicals needed to develop them.

I was thinking firstly, maybe the JPG/PNG could save onto your computer OR if this standalone is going to be on steam then save onto your steam images however, just having them in the game to me seems more immersive I think.

I like that you questioned the battery life, to me I thought about digital vs. film and it was a question on how far you're willing to take realism over gameplay.

let's say digital, you could have an enormous amount of memory, and if you didn't you can simply delete your images and keep using it. for some reason that did not appeal to me.

Now, with film you have this camera, maybe a disposable one with 15 shots available, you can't retake the shots and you cant delete them. Perhaps a Polaroid with a built photo printer. It can be possible to find Polaroid print outs so it gives you a reason to hold onto the camera rather than it ''taking up space''

[notdahangoverguy 19]

*picks up camera*

*starts scrolling through pictures*

Crotch shot, next.

Another crotch shot, next.

Dead body, next.

Close up of dead bodies face, next.

Goat, next.

Dead goat, next.

Creepy-dead-goat-close up, next.

Bond fire party, next.

More crotch shots, next.

Close up of female's cleavage, next.

And so on...

I LOVE THIS MANG! <3

[indominator 95]

i think its a decent idea, but if its just to take pictures or record something, maybe when the real survivor forum you can put some in there or in your clan page, but meanwhile, if its just to take images i would recomend using print screen or recording stuff.

well and maybe a function to see random stuff.. dunno, also this could be easier to report hackers, lol really dunno but theres more interesting stuff, i myself like cameras but i dont take them everywhere and i would never use to record my daily life, maybe for a save function, or something else.

If it had nothing to help me survive the hell cherno is, than i wouldnt even pick it up... maybe if the flash light could be DIYed to become like a flashbang or something similar....

[notdahangoverguy 19]

i think its a decent idea, but if its just to take pictures or record something, maybe when the real survivor forum you can put some in there or in your clan page, but meanwhile, if its just to take images i would recomend using print screen or recording stuff.

well and maybe a function to see random stuff.. dunno, also this could be easier to report hackers, lol really dunno but theres more interesting stuff, i myself like cameras but i dont take them everywhere and i would never use to record my daily life, maybe for a save function, or something else.

If it had nothing to help me survive the hell cherno is, than i wouldnt even pick it up... maybe if the flash light could be DIYed to become like a flashbang or something similar....

I know what you mean matey, like I said...this post is for shits and giggles, a camera as I am suggesting is completely useless in this environment, I'm merely pointing out that as mundane and useless a camera may seem, it can be used as a navigational/tracking device (if it was someone elses and you found it) or its for the LOLS adn you also pointed out the use as a flashbang, which I like.

Thanks for the more useful comment matey, I'm beginning to witness idiots commenting stupid replies to what seems to actually be a good idea.