Playergroups for teams

[laser50 (DayZ) 0]

Since groups are already a function in ArmA 2, this shouldn't be too hard.

I'd love to see a way to create a group with your friends, since everybody is usually lonely or takes hours to find each other, why not add groups, and in what way reward players somehow of grouping up together. (With the group markers to show location, you know.)

And I am sure this idea has already been placed, or better said than I just tried to. But It's an idea i'd like.

[Mos1ey 6301]

No.

[laser50 (DayZ) 0]

No.

Well, that's a great answer. Instead of being lazy and "cool" with your no, at least explain why there would be a big no about this?

I'm fine with others disliking the idea, but at least have the balls to say why.

[birdman 108]

Well, that's a great answer. Instead of being lazy and "cool" with your no, at least explain why there would be a big no about this?

I'm fine with others disliking the idea, but at least have the balls to say why.

Any type of marker on the map should be discouraged. The only marker I would ok is marking your current location (as if with a pencil) if you currently have a map in your inventory. If you lose the map you lose the markers. But whatever the case, makers should be static. On a different level the Army's next evolution of WIN-T may have GPS trackers for each soldier that can be tracked by a team leader. The map they use will be like a tablet.

However, these things are not realistic in the world we play in. So real time tracking of other players, friend or foe, is too powerful. Better would be the option for your character to shout or signal if lost, not track them on your iPad.

[mr_chabowski@live.co.uk 2416]

Get rid of death messages, map markers, unit waypoints, crosshairs, and anything else that detracts from authenticity.

If it were up to me, you wouldn't even be able to see who's on your server. It's all taking away from the survival aspect of DayZ.

I can see why the "friendly" markers would be beneficial, but communication within a group can compensate for them.

[3rdparty 229]

Well, that's a great answer. Instead of being lazy and "cool" with your no, at least explain why there would be a big no about this?

I'm fine with others disliking the idea, but at least have the balls to say why.

this game isnt supposed to be giving you a helping hand anywhere.

[nabehobby 13]

first, reality doesn't have a pop up in front of you saying you're buddies with someone.

second, I'm pretty sure Rocket confirmed clans.

[starwarsfan@gmx.de 450]

There should be grouping mechanics but no group spawning or seeing group members on the map. That'd just give bandit groups a huge advantage, grouping itself is already a big advantage no need to further that with benifits like that.

Something like shared humanity within a group would be nice. If you let your buddies kill other people you're just as bad as they are.