An Alternative Gesture to the Salute?

[judge@manx.net 41]

I feel that the salute, whilst effective at communicating someone’s (true?) intentions, is a bit bland. I would like the option to map some different gestures to the salute key.

For instance, I usually travel without a weapon in my hands. It’s saved my skin on a number of occasions, as most people won’t risk opening fire - and possibly aggro’ing local zeds - if they don’t see me as a threat.

A more appropriate submissive gesture (hands out, palms up) would be universally recognisable as a sign that you are not hostile, as it would be easier to establish that you’re not armed.

[private_joker 24]

inb4 middle finger

-Joker

[JarethJams 87]

theres already a surrender key

[magicool 115]

theres already a surrender key

.

you can put your hands behind your head

[judge@manx.net 41]

Apologies; I hadn't come across that before - I did search.

Just found this thread..

http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/35582-spread-the-word-surrender-key/

[enforcer1975 1111]

If you lower your weapon, lean forward very low and tap the salute key a couple of times that the guys only moves his right hand about 10-20 cm you have a new gesture.

[DemonGroover 8836]

We need a "Do Moon" key.

[Mos1ey 6301]

Hands out, palms up? Sounds like you're getting ready to do the Macarena.

I think a waving animation or something would be better.

[hatfieldcw 184]

Waving is good. The salute or vault dance don't do very well as a friendly greeting. I mapped the surrender key, but can't remember having used it in-game. In a game where seeing someone through a rifle scope or seeing them a half-kilometer down the street is the usual way to meet them, some good, expressive emotes could go a long way. Emotes I have wished for:

Waving, both as a greeting and to get someone's attention.

Pointing at something, or indicating a direction

Beckoning

Digitus Impudicus

Feign death

Handshake

Revolver twirl

Maybe not the revolver twirl, but some expressive character animations are definitely in order.

[sheriffhd 61]

I like doing the chicken wing :D (keep tapping salute :D)

[Riem 164]

Insufferable taunts. The kind that would get you instantly shot.