If DayZ Becomes a new game..

[Deviant (DayZ) 43]

Will the mod for arma 2 still exist?

Will rocket still help develop it, or will the torch be passed on?

Lots of reads, no comments :P

Open for discussion, including you rocket caugh caugh ;P

[Dronin 5]

i dont think rocket can really discuss this at the moment as the answer is unknown and im sure he doesnt want to get into the "politics" of it with us.

This is alpha, your on the train with all of us, lets just give rocket our support for his hard work and see where it leads us

[rocket 16567]

The mod will be pried out of my cold, dead, hands.

And it would be better to stay as a mod than be crapiafied or coupled with a retarded payment model.

[shiromikan 217]

Rocket, do you intend to continue this mod on Arma 3 when it is released? Or do you plan on staying with Arma 2: CO for ease?

- I hope you haven't already answered this question someplace else, I'd feel like an idiot if you have. [i looked, couldn't find.]

[Dronin 5]

its your baby, its good to see that reaction...

i agree for the community it would be better, but if developing it as a paid product or letting us donate allows you to dedicate more time to it, or hire someone who will help then thats all good.

Take it forward however you want, the no bullshit stance is the best way and your stance on the recent (anti-gamer) trend of micro-transactions makes me smile!

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Rocket wrote:

I mean its no secret I have a hardon for both the RV engine, and Bohemia Interactive.

But at the end of the day, this concept will only work as a "product" (hate saying that word) if its done properly. I'm yet to be convinced that any studio could stomach doing the concept properly. By properly I mean actually learning what "emergent gameplay" really is and realizing that most marketing people have no fucking idea what emergent gameplay actually is.

In fact, emergent gameplay is a lot less about the studio, and a lot more about the users. It requires a big leap of faith for a studio and I just don't trust studios to do this because they are mostly based on the antiquated hollywood film model which we all know isn't really working because it is focused on packaged, bite-sized, manufactured experiences that are easily controlled, merchandised, advertised, planned, and executed.

Okay I got a bit off topic.

Also, please take my thoughts with a grain of salt. It is quite possible I have no idea what I am talking about. My experience is based, at least somewhat, on working with some really shitty companies like LucasFucks and Krome Stupidos. Luckily one of those POS is out of business now.

[bobda 11]

The mod will be pried out of my cold' date=' dead, hands.

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That's what I'm talking about!

If you need the funds(donations) I know that I'm down for throwing some monies your way. Just keep up the good work and stick with this attitude.

[DarkHaze 4]

The mod will be pried out of my cold' date=' dead, hands.

And it would be better to stay as a mod than be crapiafied or coupled with a retarded payment model.

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YOU, are the man.

I love you.

[Deviant (DayZ) 43]

Brilliant.

Thank you Rocket. <3

[Nedak 10]

The mod will be pried out of my cold' date=' dead, hands.

And it would be better to stay as a mod than be crapiafied or coupled with a retarded payment model.

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Sooo....wanna make out?

[Chief (DayZ) 4]

wait, you mean this isn't going to turn into one of those games where you can pay with your credit card and unlock gold ak47 rifles and Barret 50 cals for 360 no scopes?

ZOMG THIS GAME SUCKS BECAUSE I DON'T SPAWN WITH A M4M203 WITH QUAD RAILS WITH LASERS AND FLASH LIGHTS ATTACHED!

rocket, thanks for working on this mod that goes against all the 'Left 4 Dead Island of Unlimited Ammo' bull shit that the money makers think zombie games should be.

[alex4050@gmail.com 3]

For the record' date=' the idea of paying for loot makes my skin crawl and want to punch the wall. But a lot of studios prefer that model because it SOUNDS free to the customer. So the customer plays it, then ends up spending more than a monthly fee. But it destroys any sense of balancing and.. .ugh... I can't even talk about it the idea of it makes me so angry.

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I copied this quote from another thread, but I nearly shed a man tear when I read it. Finally someone who *GETS* it! It makes my skin crawl too; It reminds me of when a friend tries to get me involved in a pyramid scheme. Please please please don't ever become a sell-out and lose your purist idealisms. That being said; Start a Kicksticker project and take this mod to the next level. I work in the social media industry cultivating hype and Day Z definitely has the momentum to be huge. I know you probably hate this comparison but Day Z is most accurately measured against Minecraft's early days of mass fandom. You're next step should be creating personality cult for yourself; Luckily for you, you don't have a terrible monotone Swedish accent and just from reading your many replies to fan post's I can tell you're a likable fellow.

Ultimately the spotlight is on you right now, and the key to your success is not only working hard at something you are passionate about; But harnessing the connections and relationships that are your disposal now when people want to be your *friend*.

I was going to continue, but I can imagine how busy you are and also want to go play more.. Toodles; Feel free to PM if you ever need Marketing/Sales/Social Media/Personality Cult advice.