Crossbow Quiver

[Kajin 25]

The crossbow is probably one of the worst weapons I've ever used. Which is odd, because it should easily be one of the best starting weapons for newer players. One of the myriad things wrong with it is the fact that crossbow bolts take up vital inventory space that could be going to the storage of beans and soda or bloodbags and morphine.

An obvious step in the right direction would be to add a backpack slot specifically for use by a Quiver for the storage of bolts. This would make the crossbow a slightly more desirable weapon.

[JarethJams 87]

Even if there was a quiver people would still pass it up.

[Kajin 25]

I just think it sucks that the only silent low-tier weapon is completely useless. A quiver would help to alleviate ONE of the problems that's wrong with it, making it a slightly more viable choice of weapon. What's the point of including a crossbow if it's such a shitty weapon that no one will ever use it?

[mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416]

Pretty sure I read (Probably on here somewhere) Rocket is definitely implementing a quiver, and another style of crossbow, Whether it's going to be added to the mod or kept until standalone I don't know, but It'll be in there.

I quite like the crossbow,works really well against Zeds from stealth, but you kinda need a PDW as a sidearm for when shit hits the fan because the crossbow is useless against players, especially anyone who knows you're there.

[CerebralZombie (DayZ) 151]

They just need to have more crossbows in DayZ. Realistically the amount of zombies shows that the outbreak is long gone with few remaining zombies showing that that outbreak has already swept the area and moved on. With that, the amount of good weaponry would be very, very low. Also with the level the zombies are at right now, (With how difficult they actually are.) we need more weapons like crossbows and making hand guns rare plus other weapons above that would be super rare. Zombies would be harder to fight off, (Not that we even have to shoot a zombie) and battling other players would actually take some skill. The game will get much better when the standalone comes along, and maybe even more customizable in a lot of the factors, but we can only wait n' see.

I would love to see a nice crossbow in game, but as mentioned it would just get passed on in a flash with the spawn rates of other better weapons so high.

[Kaffarov37 125]

I would use it, if they added a RDS scope on its top rail.

[jetao2008@hotmail.com 175]

I agree with you. I just think the crossbow is awesome, i would use it if i had a quiver or some sort of way to store the bolts more efficiently.

I would love some new sights too!

[lemmiwinks (DayZ) 48]

i'm thinking a compound bow would have been better?!

[birdman 108]

i'm thinking a compound bow would have been better?!

Only if Rambo is my starting skin.

EDIT: Chuck Norris.

Edited September 26, 2012 by thebirdolux

[SmashT 10907]

Quiver, improved crossbow and a bow are already planned I believe.

[DemonGroover 8836]

I want to use the crossbow so badly, but until quivers are implemented, and possibly a sight for the crossbow then i will keep leaving it behind with a sigh.

[Forgewolf 70]

Quiver, improved crossbow and a bow are already planned I believe.

: )... And hopefully.. They will be a bit more common than say a pistol or what not.. It's Russia! And a Russia Forest Terrain.. there has to be more hunting equipment.. than military equipment lying around anyways. If the Crossbows Bolts were reusable and you could carry like a MAX of 50.. that'd be awesome.

*Shots Zombie in the head. Goes to the Zombie.. Picks up bolt*

I think each Bolt should have three uses.. so 50 bolts would be actually 150 shots if you managed to pick each one up.

[lemmiwinks (DayZ) 48]

Only if Rambo is my starting skin.

EDIT: Chuck Norris.

woohoo!