[Kalnos]

Some dude parked a bus in the middle of Cherno on the server I was on, all hell broke loose trying to steal it. People sniping anyone that went near the bus, fresh spawns trying to loot dead bodies, people trying to snipe the other snipers. Craziness.

Ran into another fresh spawn headed back to Cherno and we talked in direct chat and I found he died going for it as well. This game has a really interesting community.

[Hoo-doo]

Playing this game with friends on skype/mumble/vent might be one of the greatest gaming experiences ever.
Me and a buddy had been playing for our first few hours, and finally got a bit of gear, travelling from town to town.

At the outskirts of a little coastal village we saw another player for the first time. Not knowing what to do, my friend immediately switched from hatchet to his Lee-Enfield and opened fire, not hesitating for a second. We saw the guy run behind a house for cover, he was obviously a new player, although he did carry a firearm and used it to return fire.

Me and my friend, both with murder on our minds, started hauling ass to catch the guy when he stopped shooting. We were not looking to start allegiances here.

halfway during our mad dash to the village center me and my friend accidentally get split up, we don't know where the guy went. I switched to prone and crawled around the wood fence I saw the guy run towards. I caught a bullet from nowhere and was bleeding out slowly, I had no bandages on hand. I call out to my friend, I had no idea where he was at either.
But then, the distant sound of turbine engines, getting louder extremely fast. I look back, and see an unknown chopper passing overhead extremely fast, only for it to turn around and orient itself towards the village. We were spotted.

Not having ever seen a chopper before, let alone any vehicle in working state, I freeze, terrified that I might potentially lose everything I found, and that me and my friend bit off a bit more than we could chew with just our rifles and a small handful of ammunition.
I equip the Lee-Enfield, ready to shoot anything that moves while I hear the chopper landing literally in the village's center.
Heart pumping, bleeding, I try and look for a line of sight on the chopper, I hear gunfire a few streets ahead.

I catch a player running straight towards me, across the street, maybe 50 meters away. In a split reactionary second I squeeze the trigger when my sights align with his head. After a meter or two, I see his body flop to the ground. I got him.
In a cruel plot twist, I realize that I just split the head of my survival buddy who tried to come to my rescue with a bandage. Fuck.

I passed out and died, never to see my assailants or a chopper again. This game is crazy immersive when you really get into it.

[Mr. Luchador]

hahaha

People go nuts playing this game.

Me and my survival friend joined a server yesterday and explored around. We went into the Fire Station in Cherno and there was this guy that was lying prone waiting for people to go up the stairs.

2 Dead Bodies on the floor should have been a clue that he was up to no good. I got shot in the arm and collapsed, my friend went nuts and started to throw smoke grenades at the guy. He caught him trying to come and claim my body and killed him.

We bumped into the guy again a few minutes later as he made a mad dash to try and reclaim his body (which we had looted and hid). He was followed by a load of Zs and started to do circles around us. So... we killed him again.

"NO SECOND CHANCES, FLORIAN!"

[holdbrillanj]

While in the GAF mumble server earlier today, there was apparently a player who was claiming and did sound like he was 14. Apparently his father is a fellow Gaffer as well. The problem is that some conversations and/or comments made by us are not suitable for kids. I'm 40 and have two boys (9 and 12) and do not allow them to talk on Xbox Live, mumble, etc. I understand the kid playing the game but draw the line if he's actively taking part in a chat server populated by adults. It's just not a good idea IMO. I don't want to turn this thread into a parenting debate and I'm not saying the dad is wrong but to seriously re-think whether he wants his kid in a live chat with grown adults. While it obviously would be hard to verify age on the GAF mumble, I'd propose anyone " sounding" pretty young or being under 18 not to use it or even be blocked. I wasn't comfortable having a minor in the server. Apparently others weren't as well. What do the rest of you think?

First of, i just want to point out that i agree that he or any other player of that age. Not specifically because of his age (its just a number, all people at any age are different), but because of how it afflicts the other players on mumble. Clearly the attitude changed for the worse and people were uncomfortable and/or cruel him. If Neogaf truly is an 18+ community like some people on mumble said it's not even a discussion really.

However, how these so called "mature adults" handled the situation was laughable and shocking. Insulting and harassing him until he leaves instead of just asking/telling/explaining/banning (depending on his action) is just puzzling to me.

Ultimately the father, then "mature adults" and last Michael is to blame. He did nothing worse than anyone else have already done. I dare say Michaels so called "childish actions" are mature compared to stuntmans voice clips, aj's teamkilling and mrwizard base revealing on the stream.

[blitzcloud]

While in the GAF mumble server earlier today, there was apparently a player who was claiming and did sound like he was 14. Apparently his father is a fellow Gaffer as well. The problem is that some conversations and/or comments made by us are not suitable for kids. I'm 40 and have two boys (9 and 12) and do not allow them to talk on Xbox Live, mumble, etc. I understand the kid playing the game but draw the line if he's actively taking part in a chat server populated by adults. It's just not a good idea IMO. I don't want to turn this thread into a parenting debate and I'm not saying the dad is wrong but to seriously re-think whether he wants his kid in a live chat with grown adults. While it obviously would be hard to verify age on the GAF mumble, I'd propose anyone " sounding" pretty young or being under 18 not to use it or even be blocked. I wasn't comfortable having a minor in the server. Apparently others weren't as well. What do the rest of you think?

Well, the kid not being in mumble means the kid being killed on sight. Maybe that's why his father suggested him to join the mumble.

I agree that some of our conversations would have not been acceptable if there was a 14y/o kid (depends on the kind of kid). I dont oppose myself the idea of the minor being in mumble, as long as his father doesnt mind him hearing the f- word constantly, and/or sexual innuendo jokes.

But yeah, whoever his father is. This is not the kind of game your son should play... honestly. Not because of the killing and all that stuff... just because there's plenty of more suitable options to stir his imagination. He doesn't need to get into this rotten world of revenge over a taken vehicle.

[big_z]

can you shoot the pilot of a helicopter through the window? i had the opportunity earlier but didnt go for it due the game being kinda picky about what you can shoot through and hit detection.

[Dellrizla]

Hey guys, in a wee bit of a pickle here. I'm stuck in the southernmost barracks of the airstrip with a broken leg, and I can't escape from the bathroom :( Can I please ask a massive favour?

If anyone can spare it, could someone either run some morphine over to me? I'll give you my remington w/ flashlight in return. Or you could just kill me and take all my crap. Don't really want to be stuck in a toilet until I starve to death.

Also, could someone PM me the gaf server. The one in the op is not current, I don't think. Cheers.

[ultrazilla]

First of, i just want to point out that i agree that he or any other player of that age. Not specifically because of his age (its just a number, all people at any age are different), but because of how it afflicts the other players on mumble. Clearly the attitude changed for the worse and people were uncomfortable and/or cruel him. If Neogaf truly is an 18+ community like some people on mumble said it's not even a discussion really. However, how these so called "mature adults" handled the situation was laughable and shocking. Insulting and harassing him until he leaves instead of just asking/telling/explaining/banning (depending on his action) is just puzzling to me. Ultimately the father, then "mature adults" and last Michael is to blame. He did nothing worse than anyone else have already done. I dare say Michaels so called "childish actions" are mature compared to stuntmans voice clips, aj's teamkilling and mrwizard base revealing on the stream.

I'm not going to point fingers about how the situation was handled
when he was playing.

Many felt an under-age/minor shouldn't have been on the GAF mumble
with adults and I agree.

[Mr. Luchador]

Hey guys, in a wee bit of a pickle here. I'm stuck in the southernmost barracks of the airstrip with a broken leg, and I can't escape from the bathroom :( Can I please ask a massive favour? If anyone can spare it, could someone either run some morphine over to me? I'll give you my remington w/ flashlight in return. Or you could just kill me and take all my crap. Don't really want to be stuck in a toilet until I starve to death. Also, could someone PM me the gaf server. The one in the op is not current, I don't think. Cheers.

Unable to separate reality from game here, which is pretty amusing. I hope you're saved, for you sake and your parents. No one deserves to die sitting on the toilet.

[ultrazilla]

Well, the kid not being in mumble means the kid being killed on sight. Maybe that's why his father suggested him to join the mumble. I agree that some of our conversations would have not been acceptable if there was a 14y/o kid (depends on the kind of kid). I dont oppose myself the idea of the minor being in mumble, as long as his father doesnt mind him hearing the f- word constantly, and/or sexual innuendo jokes. But yeah, whoever his father is. This is not the kind of game your son should play... honestly. Not because of the killing and all that stuff... just because there's plenty of more suitable options to stir his imagination. He doesn't need to get into this rotten world of revenge over a taken vehicle.

Knowing a minor is present and still having graphic sexual
conversations/profane language is NEVER a good mix and could even possibly
open up a can of worms IMO. That's an example though and this
wasn't how the situation went down FYI.

I guess that's my parent side talking. :)

[blitzcloud]

Knowing a minor is present and still having graphic sexual conversations/profane language is NEVER a good mix and could even possibly open up a can of worms IMO. That's an example though and this wasn't how the situation went down FYI. I guess that's my parent side talking. :)

That was my parent side talking too. Meant to be something implying that michael should not join the mumble. And probably not even the game. A game like this when I was 14 y/o... I would not understand the whole scope of the game, and I would find the attitude of players so bad that i'd probably be an asshole too in the future in online games.

[Dellrizla]

met a guy in some random server. Said he'd go to the nearest city to look for some morphine for me. Didn't want anything in return... *Weeps*

[gutabo]

I'm not going to point fingers about how the situation was handled when he was playing. Many felt an under-age/minor shouldn't have been on the GAF mumble with adults and I agree.

This. Just common sense.

[EVIL]

I really hate loud weapons. Next time I will look for a crossbow and do everything with that.

I have been killed by zombies countless of times because I was forced to fire a Makarov or winchester in a town. They should make the hatchet into a secondary weapon. At least then I would have the choice of stealth killing zombies instead of opening fire and getting my ass swarmed.

[PjotrStroganov]

I really hate loud weapons. Next time I will look for a crossbow and do everything with that. I have been killed by zombies countless of times because I was forced to fire a Makarov or winchester in a town. They should make the hatchet into a secondary weapon. At least then I would have the choice of stealth killing zombies instead of opening fire and getting my ass swarmed.

Or just be smarter and don't get yourself stuck in a place with one way out.;)

[holdbrillanj]

Many felt an under-age/minor shouldn't have been on the GAF mumble with adults and I agree.

Like i said, i also agree.(But for different reasons)

[paperboywriter]

12k to go for a million. holy hell.

[Dellrizla]

Man, so many bloodthirsty people posting in here, killing new players on sight! I think I am glad that I'm not playing on the GAF server.

Met quite a few friendly people in that same random server, ran into another helpful friendly guy and the guy I mentioned earlier also came back with a morphine for me.

[miknein]

Can't wait for a Steam sale on this game!!!!!!!!

[Diablohead]

Can't wait for a Steam sale on this game!!!!!!!!

20% off already happened in the summer sale, not much more is coming off that as the game is selling like mad still.

[mik83kuu]

20% off already happened in the summer sale, not much more is coming off that as the game is selling like mad still.

Miknein is a joke poster.

[miknein]

Miknein is a joke poster.

Says the dude who once was on TOP10 list of most deaths on the official DayZ website!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Photolysis]

God fucking damn these fucking server hoppers. Just lost my amazing character because of it.

[goonergaz]

ok, hands up - I'm Michaels (bad) dad!

FTR he is nearly 15 and usually plays DayZ with his mates, I don't see a massive problem with this, personally he could be out taking drugs, hanging around on streets or mugging people so I see this as a lesser evil...my son is a good kid with a good heart.

A few nights ago he was helping me play (as I've only played a couple of times) when I bumped into another gafer who needed a blood transfusion. After this we were just chillin on a hill waiting for a bus and my son asked if he could join in and the guys were fine with that.

Eventually that evening (while still waiting for the bus) I had to log off however it seemed like Michael was having fun with the guys and was being taken to a camp to be kitted out...they seemed fine and (in fact) seemed to be enjoying the game with Michael with no problems and he eventually got fully kitted out.

So then the problems start.

I had no intentions that this carry on beyond that - as far as I'm concerned he's got some cool kit and 'hung out with the big boys' for a night and should return to his 'pack'. I'm (obviously) upset that (whoever did it) felt the need to bully him over the stolen bus, he asked who was driving the bus but as no-one answered he couldn't be sure - he wanted replies of "not any of us - kill whoever it is!" - but there you go, if it makes you feel better he shouldn't be playing with big boys (which is what I told him).

He then goes back for more - it seems all is fine and everyone is getting along and then after helping set up the camp everyone turned on him and killed him - then when he tried to return was sniped...I don't understand why he wasn't just asked to leave...but there you go.

So anyway, he's now banned for a while - obviously I don't want him on chats where there will be adult talk - I guess I was wrong to think that people might tone it down a bit - obviously use of the f word is commonplace in todays society - certainly his mates are probably using worse - however he is not allowed to use that language (or rather I don't want to hear it).

So he's back in his box and won't be 'upsetting' anyone else.

[jono51]

Just had my first encounter with a player. Working my way up north and approaching Vybor for the supermarket after hitting all of them prior from kamenka. Anyway, I'm lying in the grass 50m off the road and alt tab out to check a map. I alt-tab back in decide to crouch up to get my bearings and did it at the worst time possible. I saw a truck driving along the road infront and hit the dirt but he stopped and the driver got out. After some firing I end up dead. I kinda wonder if there were more people as the shots sounded different and it was a truck that could hold a few people in the back, but oh well.

Edit: Taking another look at the map, it seems like the dude in the truck was probably heading to the airfield. I probably shouldn't have pushed that far north unitil I had some better gear.

[mik83kuu]

I had no intentions that this carry on beyond that - as far as I'm concerned he's got some cool kit and 'hung out with the big boys' for a night and should return to his 'pack'. I'm (obviously) upset that (whoever did it) felt the need to bully him over the stolen bus, he asked who was driving the bus but as no-one answered he couldn't be sure - he wanted replies of "not any of us - kill whoever it is!" - but there you go, if it makes you feel better he shouldn't be playing with big boys (which is what I told him). He then goes back for more - it seems all is fine and everyone is getting along and then after helping set up the camp everyone turned on him and killed him - then when he tried to return was sniped...I don't understand why he wasn't just asked to leave...but there you go. So anyway, he's now banned for a while - obviously I don't want him on chats where there will be adult talk - I guess I was wrong to think that people might tone it down a bit - obviously use of the f word is commonplace in todays society - certainly his mates are probably using worse - however he is not allowed to use that language (or rather I don't want to hear it). So he's back in his box and won't be 'upsetting' anyone else.

One of the younger "big boys" (still living with his parents, 17 years old or w/e) felt the need assert his big-boy-status among his fellow gaffers and thought being a dick towards the only person younger than him was a cool way to do it. Of course some us thought it wasn't, but he has his fans for sure so I'm not surprised Michael got killed later on.

Myself I wished he would leave on his own before socially disabled people have to take actions to enforce it, but such is the life on the inter-webs I guess...

I quit the mumble group a couple of days ago and don't intend to go back partly due to reasons and personalities similar to what I described above. I do miss the half-a-dozen or so good guys, but some of them don't play much (or at all) anymore anyways so it's not like I'm losing much. It's also a good time to take a break from this game since I think after 900+ hours I've done enough "testing" to last for a while :-)

[cmenden1]

Had probably the best day yesterday. Found 3 downed choppers surrounding the NW airfield, found an AS50, NVG, GPS, British Assault rifle (cant remember the name) but it has thermal sights, a guile suit and ammo for both guns.

Im never going towards civilization again :P

[Jburton]

One of the younger "big boys" (still living with his parents, 17 years old or w/e) felt the need assert his big-boy-status among his fellow gaffers and thought being a dick towards the only person younger than him was a cool way to do it. Of course some us thought it wasn't, but he has his fans for sure so I'm not surprised Michael got killed later on. Myself I wished he would leave on his own before socially disabled people have to take actions to enforce it, but such is the life on the inter-webs I guess... I quit the mumble group a couple of days ago and don't intend to go back partly due to reasons and personalities similar to what I described above. I do miss the half-a-dozen or so good guys, but some of them don't play much (or at all) anymore anyways so it's not like I'm losing much. It's also a good time to take a break from this game since I think after 900+ hours I've done enough "testing" to last for a while :-)

Wow, seems drama from DayZ has entered the real world.

It seems from reading the posts here that this situation could have been handled a lot better by some of the supposed mature players, but reading a number of posts on here it seems they acted like bigger kids than Michael.


I have Arma 2 (bought it on the Steam sale) and have tinkered around enough to know how to get DayZ patched and running, I have just finished an assignment and wanted to jump on the Gaf server and mumble (so I don't get killed for nothing) ........ Seems a click has already formed, think I should skip it.

[zon]

One of the younger "big boys" (still living with his parents, 17 years old or w/e) felt the need assert his big-boy-status among his fellow gaffers and thought being a dick towards the only person younger than him was a cool way to do it. Of course some us thought it wasn't, but he has his fans for sure so I'm not surprised Michael got killed later on.

Who?

[mik83kuu]

Wow, seems drama from DayZ has entered the real world. It seems from reading the posts here that this situation could have been handled a lot better by some of the supposed mature players, but reading a number of posts on here it seems they acted like bigger kids than Michael. I have Arma 2 (bought it on the Steam sale) and have tinkered around enough to know how to get DayZ patched and running, I have just finished an assignment and wanted to jump on the Gaf server and mumble (so I don't get killed for nothing) ........ Seems a click has already formed, think I should skip it.

Well as far as drama goes, it really was the only proper "incident" the gaf mumble group has had. Most of the other time you either have tons of fun or you just join a channel with the people you like and ignore the rest :-)

In fact, some of us might say that your chances of dying go up after you join any of the missions we used to do on mumble. Just the other day one of the new players tried to administer a blood transfusion and shot the dude instead. A minute later I dispose of a hacked grenade someone had found and I end up killing me and a fellow gaffer.

Who?

When a gaffer was masturbating on mumble, no one said who he was either. Now I get to be the asshole and hold information :-D

[PjotrStroganov]

Who?

I think that person has already been revealed in a story commenting the bus heist.

[Atomski]

When a gaffer was masturbating on mumble, no one said who he was either. Now I get to be the asshole and hold information :-D

I should have just said who that was. Now I cant even remember... theres like 2 names that pop into my head for some reason :P.

Also stopped playing dayz a few days hoping 1.7.5 would fix these damned graphic glitches.. still waiting. Guess Im lucky to miss some of this mumble drama though.

[mik83kuu]

I should have just said who that was. Now I cant even remember... theres like 2 names that pop into my head for some reason :P. Also stopped playing dayz a few days hoping 1.7.5 would fix these damned graphic glitches.. still waiting. Guess Im lucky to miss some of this mumble drama though.

Yea I kinda wish for the (g)olden days of DayZ when patches weren't tested in private for weeks before release. A bug that causes people to avoid arguably the best locations in the map should be fixed in a day or two, alpha or not. Also item duping is so fucking ridiculously easy that you will most likely do it by accident or if not, at least you'll benefit from it passively by looting replenishing tents. I fucking love DayZ, but I really hope The War Z's three years of development owns DayZ so hard we actually end up getting a good game out of DayZ in a year or two and a good game from The War Z in the meantime.

[TommyT]

Anyone on the GAF server or specifically our new base? About to log in but want to make sure I'm known to be there or if anyone is there, they're with us or not because I'll shoot on site otherwise.

I ask here because no one is on mumble :\

edit: Camp is somewhat fine. Most tents are pretty empty (not surprising), two are however flattened, and there are LOTS of hidden dead bodies there. I'm guessing from the sniper yesterday - the bodies.

[Pyke Presco]

Well as far as drama goes, it really was the only proper "incident" the gaf mumble group has had. Most of the other time you either have tons of fun or you just join a channel with the people you like and ignore the rest :-) In fact, some of us might say that your chances of dying go up after you join any of the missions we used to do on mumble. Just the other day one of the new players tried to administer a blood transfusion and shot the dude instead. A minute later I dispose of a hacked grenade someone had found and I end up killing me and a fellow gaffer. When a gaffer was masturbating on mumble, no one said who he was either. Now I get to be the asshole and hold information :-D

That was me. If it's any consolation, I immediately got some bandages and then bandaged AND transfused him. The moral of this story? Tell someone you're about to transfuse/bandage/morphine them, so they don't walk away and then you click after the medic options have disappeared and instead shoot them.

[Rhadamanthus]

One of the younger "big boys" (still living with his parents, 17 years old or w/e) felt the need assert his big-boy-status among his fellow gaffers and thought being a dick towards the only person younger than him was a cool way to do it. Of course some us thought it wasn't, but he has his fans for sure so I'm not surprised Michael got killed later on.

Who?

If you are on Mumble a lot you know who he is as he's been the most vocal about his dislike of minors in the Mumble.

P.S. I miss you mik </3

[TommyT]

That was me. If it's any consolation, I immediately got some bandages and then bandaged AND transfused him. The moral of this story? Tell someone you're about to transfuse/bandage/morphine them, so they don't walk away and then you click after the medic options have disappeared and instead shoot them.

use middle mouse (scroll wheel) if you have it.

[Pyke Presco]

use middle mouse (scroll wheel) if you have it.

Yeah, I used the scroll wheel to bring up the selection menu. But then you still have to left click to use the option highlighted, do you not?

EDIT: Why is it night on the GAF server? Should it not be like 8 or 9am?

[mik83kuu]

Yeah, I used the scroll wheel to bring up the selection menu. But then you still have to left click to use the option highlighted, do you not?

Click your scroll wheel, bro.

P.S. I miss you mik </3

I miss you too, Tiffany! I'll be back on Steam one of these days, I'm just having a little PC / Steam problems that I need to sort out.

[Atomski]

Yea I kinda wish for the (g)olden days of DayZ when patches weren't tested in private for weeks before release. A bug that causes people to avoid arguably the best locations in the map should be fixed in a day or two, alpha or not. Also item duping is so fucking ridiculously easy that you will most likely do it by accident or if not, at least you'll benefit from it passively by looting replenishing tents. I fucking love DayZ, but I really hope The War Z's three years of development owns DayZ so hard we actually end up getting a good game out of DayZ in a year or two and a good game from The War Z in the meantime.

I wish I could be excited for The War Z but when I read quests and stuff I just didnt care anymore. Something about how Dayz dosnt have a story or any actual goal is what I love about it. I just do what I want or what I need to survive. I love how people are playing it and making their own stories and such. Matter a fact its crazy how the stories coming out of Dayz are far more interesting than any videogame based story out in a while.. theres actual tension and random events.

All I can do is hope that Dayz goes stand alone in the not so distant future and bugs and cheating are handled better. As long as its a mod these will continue to be an issue.. atleast in my opinion.

Still though.. even with the current jankyness its still fun.

[TommyT]

Yeah, I used the scroll wheel to bring up the selection menu. But then you still have to left click to use the option highlighted, do you not? EDIT: Why is it night on the GAF server? Should it not be like 8 or 9am?

Click your scroll wheel, bro.

Yeah, just click your scroll wheel. Does the same action as left click except you won't fire.

[bigace33]

Hey guys, in a wee bit of a pickle here. I'm stuck in the southernmost barracks of the airstrip with a broken leg, and I can't escape from the bathroom :( Can I please ask a massive favour? If anyone can spare it, could someone either run some morphine over to me? I'll give you my remington w/ flashlight in return. Or you could just kill me and take all my crap. Don't really want to be stuck in a toilet until I starve to death. Also, could someone PM me the gaf server. The one in the op is not current, I don't think. Cheers.

lol Amazing.

[Pyke Presco]

Yeah, just click your scroll wheel. Does the same action as left click except you won't fire.

Oh, well that makes things much safer. No more bullets instead of bandages, I promise!

[mik83kuu]

I wish I could be excited for The War Z but when I read quests and stuff I just didnt care anymore. Something about how Dayz dosnt have a story or any actual goal is what I love about it. I just do what I want or what I need to survive. I love how people are playing it and making their own stories and such. Matter a fact its crazy how the stories coming out of Dayz are far more interesting than any videogame based story out in a while.. theres actual tension and random events. All I can do is hope that Dayz goes stand alone in the not so distant future and bugs and cheating are handled better. As long as its a mod these will continue to be an issue.. atleast in my opinion. Still though.. even with the current jankyness its still fun.

Quests and shit don't bother me that much, but yeah The War Z still has some MMORPG bullshit in there that I hope they'd get away with. I'm super excited about it though since the better it is, the better DayZ will get. It's just a shame that an actual 1.0 version of DayZ as a mod or standalone is so far off in the future :-( And at some point they will have to stop updating the Arma II mod it is now and just focus on the actual game. If there's nothing of similar difficulty and scope by then, I will be a sad bandit.

[Shaundakahl]

Just found a helo crash site with two FN-FALs, one of which is packing a NV scope. Holla! That gels nicely with the silenced PP-19 I have... I love helping people out, but it's dangerous when everyone would rather shoot on sight. I'm also glad that the side channel has been removed. Feels so... desolate out there.

[Rhadamanthus]

I miss you too, Tiffany! I'll be back on Steam one of these days, I'm just having a little PC / Steam problems that I need to sort out.

Who the hell is Tiffany? I'm more of an Ashley. But DayZ isn't much fun when you're using a replacement desktop and even if a zombie is stationary in front of you the FPS is so bad you can't even shoot them. :(

[Revenant]

so is night in arma 2 supposed to be pitchblack? I can see stars in the sky above me but can't see the ground at all. Also flashlight is L right? because I kept pressing that and it wouldn't turn it on.

[EVIL]

ROFL! I entered the supermarket at polana via the back and 2 guys where sitting in the corner, one in standard outfit and the other in ghillie suit, I was thirsty and my food was flashing, so I HAD to enter the store. I also knew that if I would simply enter they would gun me down. so I took my winchester and took shot at the guy with standard outfit, shot him in the head, instantly dead. The dude in the Ghillie suit I shot him in the chest. I saw him lying on the ground and suddenly he disappeared. I ran to a corner (I blasted an ak I found of the other guy and attracted a massive stream of infected, I took aim and continues pumpung lead into the steady stream, and plop! there was ghillie suit man who reappeared right where I was firing and I killed him) I took a look what he had:
Coyote backpack

M4A1 CCO SD
6 STANAG mags, 3 STANAG SD mags
matches, map, gps, compas, watch, toolbox, hunting knife and binoculars
bloodbag, morphine, epi-pen and a bunch of soda's.

There was also a L85A2 AWS, but since I didnt had the STANAG rounds at that time it was useless to me to fend of the zombies. only afterwards when I ran with the m4A1 up the hill that I thought to go back to pick it up. but daylight was already there and I was afraid that there where other guys around.

[Reven]

Hey guys, I just started playing this the other day. I'll be hopping on the GAF server today, as long as it hasn't changed from what is in the OP. Is there any way of communicating with you guys easily without a headset?

[PjotrStroganov]

so is night in arma 2 supposed to be pitchblack? I can see stars in the sky above me but can't see the ground at all. Also flashlight is L right? because I kept pressing that and it wouldn't turn it on.

Remove it from toolbelt to equip it as a weapon. Then press L.

Also, try and up the Gamma, Brightness and HDR.