My few suggestions

[kranic3 6]

I've been playing DayZ for quite some time now and I LOVE the realism of the game. These are just a few ideas I had for future updates:

1) No ammo count: I think I would fit in better with the game if we got rid of the ammo count at the top of the screen. needing to open your gear to see how many rounds you have left. This could really add to the suspense if you are not mentally keeping trap of the shots you are firing, and it fits in better with the realism of the game.

2) Intro Video: I enjoy that each character starts on the beach, and i think it would be very interesting if there was an intro video made. something that advertises for the game, and explains why you are starting there.

maybe there is an evacuation, you are on a plane/boat, something goes wrong (maybe pilot turns infected) and you crash, wash up on shore. you pass out in the ocean, and wake up on a beach, the camera pans around you the zooms up to your character and the game starts right there.

just an idea, could work well when the game becomes standalone

3)No indicator on map: Im not sure what is happening yet with the map in future updates but I would like it better if you did not show up on the map (unless perhaps if you are carrying a GPS. again, just for realism. Realism is one aspect of this game that separates it from so many others and I think it is the area that should be built on.

4) Firecrackers: I really enjoy the idea of being able to throw a bottle or can to make a noise the zombies will check out. maybe having something (rare) like firecrackers that serve the same purpose just on a larger scale. much louder, ergo they draw zombies from further distances.

5) Power?: This one might be a little too much but it is something that i have been thinking about. A few of the devices used in the game (flash lights and GPS) require power. maybe having the find replacement batteries (only after very long periods of use) or a solar panel to charge them?

6) 'Construction': The concept of the barbed wire and sand bags are good but they cover. It would be interesting to be able to build fences. something to build around a permanent camp if that is how you chose to play.

opinions?

[ImCptCrunch 17]

1) Love it

2)Eh, an intro video wouldn't really add too much to the gameplay, but who knows.

3)This already is ion the game, just depends what server you are on.

4)I like this, but maybe if it was implement in a way that isn't shoving firecrackers into bottles it would be better lol.

5)Love it

6) Already being talked about for Standalone.

[sheriffhd 61]

1) No ammo count: There was a post a guy had made about a game which had you take out the mag to see how many bullets were left, also making sure you count your shots as well, I like this idea and it would make gun play more of a challenge, although to balence it out they should speed at the rate which it takes to bring up the gear menu as it is currently rather slow. Hoping in the stand alone it will be a bit quicker.

2) Intro Video: The only video that will work is one that you get when you first load the game, Always having a video playing before each life starts would just piss me off, wont lie i go to watch a video on youtube and am forced to watch an advert I get annoyed half the time end up saying fuck it ill watch another video instead. It isnt something that will add to the game.

3)No indicator on map: My guess is that you are on the Noob servers, The map system in the alpha is brilliant, because you dont actually know where you are unless you get some landmarks or can find a road sign you are pretty much running blind.

4) Firecrackers: Grenade? Smoke Grenades, Flairs. Its just something else to add to the list. Its not a bad idea, nor is it a good one.

5) Power?: It will certainly add something to the game, personally it wouldnt effect me as i never use my torch and ive never had GPS so wouldnt matter for me.

6) 'Construction': This is something that they are planning on putting in the standalone if im not mistaken. Personally id say that nothing more than Tents (the medical tents size not camping tents) and dear stands

[silkyskills 59]

1. no ammo count is a rubbish idea.

2. don't like it.

3. stop playing noob servers.

4. sounds ok.

5. yes make sense, generators for street lights and maybe other things also something worth thinking about.

6. fence building would be easy to spot and get shot to pieces.

[colekern 1364]

I love the intro video idea. I mean, I LOVE IT.