CD Key is in use

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Sometimes I am unable to connect to a server due to an "CD key is in use" error.

Also, at times when I log in I am at the other side of the map from when I logged out and sometimes I spawn with top end guns and ghillie suit with many zombies dead and head shots on the debug.

So it appears somebody is playing with my account. And a somewhat embarrassingly, hes playing my account much better than I ever do. Whilst I'm grateful for the cool stuff, I would rather be able to play whenever I want. Also, he must be becoming increasingly frustrated that after logging out with high end gear, he logs back in half dead on the coast with just an hatchet and a tin of Pepsi to his name after I have played. Yes, I'm somewhat awful at this game.

Anyway, could it be that I have the same Arma 2 free cd key as this person, or is it down him using my Operation Arrowhead cd key?

If its the latter than I suppose it serves me right for not purchasing it directly from Bohemia, but from a third party cd key web site who perhaps sell the same key more than once. Either that or my web mail account got hacked, I suppose there are a few possibilities.

Other than simply buying a new cd key, is there any course of action available to me?

Thanks.

[SmashT 10907]

DayZ uses your Operation Arrowhead cd key, I would contact the place your purchased it from.

[Survivor Tyler 77]

Sucks to be you.

You tried to download a hack.

All it did was steal your cd key.

GOOD FIGHT BRAH

[nik21 287]

Did u download shit?

look at the latest news: http://www.battleye.com/

[Survivor Tyler 77]

Did u download shit?

look at the latest news: http://www.battleye.com/

This. Battleeye made a public announcement

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Thanks for the suggestion smash. I have but I am awaiting a reply from them.

As for tyler and Nick, I have not downloaded a hack. Its a shame that you both have such a cynical opinion of your fellow players. I suppose Day z does that to people though, trust no one etc.

Whilst I have no need to defend myself, I find the early game scavenging supplies to be the most enjoyable aspect of this game. Hackers miss out on this, all they do is cheat themselves out of fun.

After more googling I have discovered the follow, which I shall give a try now:

http://forums.bistudio.com/showthread.php?138523-Bad-CD-Key-CD-Key-disabled-No-CD-key-CD-key-in-use

[Survivor Tyler 77]

Let me ask you this.

Where did you buy your Key?

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Gamesrocket, back on the 1st of June.

Edited August 30, 2012 by The Funkey Chicken

[Survivor Tyler 77]

They could have sold your key to another person as well.

But they usually are pretty good.

Hmmm, well i dont know man.

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

I have just managed to log in. I now have some night vision googles, a coyote back pack, gps, range finder and an L85 A2 rifle. And I'm on top of some building.

All that stuff, and not a single drink. This character is actually about to die of thirst. Give me a hatchet and a tin of pepsi any day.

Edited August 30, 2012 by The Funkey Chicken

[Survivor Tyler 77]

i am assuming a hacker has your Key..

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Looks that way. Fortunately it looks like hes only killing bandits, as I still have my hero skin. I'll see what Gamesrocket have to say about it.

[1BKyros 0]

Well my cdkey was stolen like about a week ago and they say you have to download a fake hack to get it stolen which is bs cause i did not download any hack think what you like but i represent a good clan that runs dayz server and we are right against any hacking at all. i brought the game from steam contacted them about the issue in the mean time while i was waiting for them to reply which normally take 3 to 5 days my key got banned but before it got banned when i could get on and use it my player had the best of all gear, shit i never had before so i contacted battle eye not a fuking response and i even asked them to check the logs so they would see the ips dont match but they dont give a shit they should have some kind of duty of care to check that stuff out. then i hear from steam telling me to contact battle eye which i already did cause its not there problem and if i wish to buy the game again i would have to do it under another steam account. So i replyed to steam and asked if they could check to see if they sent the same key to another person aswell because there is no way i buying this game again till they sort this cd key shit out. Still waiting on steam. Lucky i have Guild wars 2 to play and looks like i will have to wait for WARZ and give that a try..but i Do love dazy

Edited September 1, 2012 by 1BKyros

[Survivor Tyler 77]

unless dayz can sort all these problems out.

Who the fuck are you, and how fucking stupid can you be?

Why would ever even put this on DayZ?

I am rather confused why this is their fault.. Hmmm? Care to explain.

[1BKyros 0]

That was all wrong I know dayz can't do anything about my cd key probs cause they can't even fix any graphic issues they have or make it a little harder for people not to cheat. Can you calm down on your muncho man shit to cause I really hate e tuff wankers.

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Tyler, there is no need for profanity filled personal attacks.

Kyros, Lay off the Day Z people, cd keys are not their domain - making a cool mod is.

Anyway back on topic. Gamesrocket chose to ignore me, however the nice people at bohemia interactive have acknowledge the problem with my cd key, they are currently looking into it and will be contacting Gamesrocket on my behalf.

[Survivor Tyler 77]

Tyler, there is no need for profanity filled personal attacks.

Kyros, Lay off the Day Z people, cd keys are not their domain - making a cool mod is.

Anyway back on topic. Gamesrocket chose to ignore me, however the nice people at bohemia interactive have acknowledge the problem with my cd key, they are currently looking into it and will be contacting Gamesrocket on my behalf.

This is wonderful to hear. Best of luck mate.

[The Funkey Chicken 10]

Thanks Tyler.

According to the emails they have sent me, it sounds like others have had this same problem. Not just those who bought their keys from gamesrocket, but also from steam as well.