FriendlyUnlessFiredUpon 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Hi Guys, im new to the forums, but ive been following the DayZ community for a while, and have been reading through the future content what Rocket wants to add into the game,and it got me thinking when he mentioned dogs,Of all other games i can think of that involve dogs have very badly implemented them, and i really think they would be a very valuable asset in the DayZ world.First off, i dont think everyone should have one, that would defeat the object of the game of starting alone with nothing,I think that they should be randomly spawned, only a few per server and should be found in a crashed truck tied to it or something, it will be hostile to you unless of course you approach it slowly, and of course present it with food, of course being either raw or cooked meat. from here you can cut the leash and take him with you,BUT this is what ive been thinking, instead of just having them follow you , they require food and water, which need to be put in his bowl which you find also at the crash site, this means that you have to sacrifice inventory space for owning this creature and also use valuable water on the dog aswell as it only eating meat from animals as apposed to the tinned variety. They will have their own food and water meter along side our own, but tis is my favourate bit, they also have a loyalty meter, much like us humans have the morality. this works ina sence that if you trust the dogs growl and move away then you get an increase in loyalty, keep him well fed and well watered and he will be much more reliable than if you hardly feed him.Another idea i think would be good is if they acted as an early warning device, growling when within a certain distance to a player who is running, but cannot detect proned players as this would be a completely unfair advantage.If you have anything you think should be done differently, please say as i like to hear peoples ideas.Cheers guys,Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) You will have to feed them and they will be able to track other players and warn you if other players are near too. Apparently this will take time to train them (in the standalone), and no, not everyone will have one, you'll have to go and get one.P.S - Welcome to the forums! Edited August 24, 2012 by Fraggle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cats 83 Posted August 24, 2012 Bowls at crash sites...thats bullshit.Just let the dogs drink out of your water can or a nearby water source (all except the ocean/sea) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FriendlyUnlessFiredUpon 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Bowls at crash sites...thats bullshit.Just let the dogs drink out of your water can or a nearby water source (all except the ocean/sea)The crashsite where we found the dog, because the owner of the dog died....and therefore left his Animal and belongings behind, so no it isnt really bullshit, its more it gives you the essentials for the dog when you find him.read it properly, =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted August 24, 2012 I think Cats was a tad harsh but I also see no need for bowls. You can just give the raw meat to your dog or let him drink from a fresh water source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cats 83 Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) What about letting these dogs roam freely?I mean.The game takes place in a world that has been turned around, and humans etc. have been dead for weeks. (except survivors.)So a dog tied to a truck would have died aswell.And when I'd flee with my dog I wouldnt take his bowl with me, he can eat and drink from the ground.ps. It wasnt meant to be harsh.Just rational thinking. Edited August 24, 2012 by Cats 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FriendlyUnlessFiredUpon 2 Posted August 24, 2012 What about letting these dogs roam freely?I mean.The game takes place in a world that has been turned around, and humans etc. have been dead for weeks. (except survivors.)So a dog tied to a truck would have died aswell.What about letting these dogs roam freely?I mean.The game takes place in a world that has been turned around, and humans etc. have been dead for weeks. (except survivors.)So a dog tied to a truck would have died aswell.But the crashsite could be a "survivor" crashsite, so he had recently crashed the truck and ran and obviously got killed, leaving his dog behind, so the dog has only been there for a matter of hours when you find him. but if left to long yes, you find a dog corpse instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elasticz 35 Posted August 24, 2012 The crashsite where we found the dog, because the owner of the dog died....and therefore left his Animal and belongings behind, so no it isnt really bullshit, its more it gives you the essentials for the dog when you find him.read it properly, =]Don't think that a dog would survive a cash (be at a helicopter or car) if the owner dies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fraggle (DayZ) 15720 Posted August 24, 2012 The dog would just start looking for food and after time would be semi feral. There'd be more chance of finding one in the woods than at a crash site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cats 83 Posted August 24, 2012 Dogs just shouldnt be on one special place. (because a crash will be limited anyhow)So, its better if they just wander around in the world freely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sane Minds 5 Posted August 24, 2012 Make it a scrolling option at water sources to "Call dog to drink."Make it a scrolling option when pointed at dog to "Feed dog (steak, cans, zombie limb)" as well as "Give dog water."Of course throw in all the fun stuff of them attacking you if you randomly or continuously beat them, plus on initial contact. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
