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DayZ - zombie apocalypse online FFA permadeath survival Arma II mod
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childplease
Banned
Be really careful with that enfield. It is an easy way to get swarmed by dozens of zombies.
Phanatic8390
Member
I think I've spent the better part of the last hour just trying to join a server. This is painful
I know, one of the loudest guns in the mod. Not gonna use it unless I have to.
Ohhhhhh this worked thank you!
MickeyKnox
Member
HotHamWater
Member
Krappadizzle
Member
Finally got into a match. Met up with a guy named aPanda. He saved my ass a few times. Then we decided to go tO a hospital as I needed blood then, disconnect. Flash of brilliance marred by tech issues.
Phanatic8390
Member
I keep getting in and getting stuck at the "Waiting for server response"
I hope I can play this thing soon
I hope I can play this thing soon
I would be willing to donate some money to such an endeavor!
PrematureQuiche
Member
Tesseract
Banned
me too. a dedicated gaf server would be rad.
Same thing is happening to me.
Ravensmash
Member
Wow, been reading through this thread and this sounds like a game I've always wanted...
Sucks I only have a A8-3500m with a 6620g, the whole experience sounds incredible - even reading the chat makes me want it!
Hope that if it becomes standalone they optimise it somewhat.
Sucks I only have a A8-3500m with a 6620g, the whole experience sounds incredible - even reading the chat makes me want it!
Hope that if it becomes standalone they optimise it somewhat.
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
It wouldn't guarantee any of us the ability to play though.
Text chat is a good way to talk, but all channels that work are global. Be careful what you say.
The guy who did those "The Dayz Ahead" (CHKillroy) videos also does awesome videos for vanilla Arma II: This shit is like a movie
cr_blah_blah
Member
The vast majority of people playing talk through keyboard chat. I've been wanting to voice chat but haven't come across anyone else really that uses the in-game voice chat.
Chopper raid gameplay by a bunch of bandits.
cr_blah_blah
Member
You can't enter every building. If the door isn't open or there isn't an obvious icon for opening it, it can't be opened. If there is an icon just left-click or click mouse wheel
yeah even tried making a different profile and the same, guess thats me done for the night
bengraven
Member
Sounds kind of difficult in a stressful Mexican standoff situation.
Oh well, it's all I have I suppose.
Using the local chat is actually one of the selling points to me on this game, but I just don't have access to it now.
Watching that guy sneak up on two guys who were talking about him was really awesome.
So I ran into a fellow gaffer, Beast, on my respawn. If you can see this, I'm planning on heading to Pavlovo and eventually end at Pushtoshka, where Fromthefuture and Freakinchair are camping out with a ton of stuff. I took this route last night and it should be easier while the sun is up
Northwestern airfield is creepiest place ever, even during the day. I made there after being the only survivor of a group of 7, with no ammo whatsoever. Managed to make it out with some nice loot as I kept finding bandit and survivor bodies scared everywhere... Kept me on the lookout constantly.
I also managed to break my legs trying to get past a barricated barracks by closing the door on my self. Luckily I didn't die. Would have been embarassing for someone to find my body right next to the door... Some dick left a LMG right in front of the window, I had to try and get it.
I also managed to break my legs trying to get past a barricated barracks by closing the door on my self. Luckily I didn't die. Would have been embarassing for someone to find my body right next to the door... Some dick left a LMG right in front of the window, I had to try and get it.
childplease
Banned
I am beast btw need to change my profile name.
Oh shit haha, at one point I told you "shoot that guy!".
You can try using the salute command to show you're friendly, default bind is "\" or so I think.
Tried that too and no luck. I'll try verifying the game cache on Steam and a fresh install of the mod tomorrow and see if that helps. There's a thread about it on their forums with people also having the same problem.yeah even tried making a different profile and the same, guess thats me done for the night
Finally got on a server.
Both times I never saw another player. Shame really.
My first attempt was pretty much "Where the hell am I and ooo I just noticed one of the buildings from the Chiken's (probably not correctly spelt) stream. I ended up chasing gunshots in the distance. Moving further into what I assumed to be a minor city. I spotted some zombies and thought it would be best not to engage since I couldn't even figure out how to use iron sights at this point. Clearly felt like a newbie couldn't move correctly as everything felt so janky.
I used the forest as cover whilst going round the outskirts of a few houses. I thought I was being quite stealthy when I saw a cloud of dust next to me coming out of a tree. I thought there is no way someone is going to try and pick me off so early in the game! I hardly pose a threat. Another few rounds my way and swear words about bandits was all I could think of while failing to zigzag. Who fails to zigzag seriously? I managed to make it 2 yards before the sniper shot me in the back and broke my legs. I squirmed on the floor too stupid to figure out how to bandage myself. There was a pause. I thought maybe he lost sight of me or just assumed he got me. I looked about and he finishes me, I couldn't even figure out where he was shooting me from.
Second time was more fun. Spawned near a small village ended up taking out a hopper without iron sights with my pistol. I panicked took me 5 shots. It came so close, the bullets didn't really alert it which was odd. I figured it was a stupid zombie.
Anyhow I sneaked into a large Barn further into the village from moving on the outside and sneakily dodging 5 zombies. I find an Enfield and some ammo = me + chuffed.
Whilst I am grabbing my Christmas present I notice that a hopper has come very slow to the front door. It has a clear view of me just sitting with my ass hanging out and it just sits there. I slowly walked the fuck out of the back entrance after turning round pointing my Enfield in its general direction. As I still hadn't figured out iron sights. I felt so powerless at this point.
The second hopper didn't give chase. It was clear I was in a village was retarded zombies. I figured if they can't hear gunshots or see me from 3 metres away as shown by their own actions minutes before. So I considered myself king in this minor village and decided I can do what the hell I want in this stupid village.
Anyhow a nice chap over chat tells me how to use Iron Sights. The hopper comes back into view. Sure enough I line up the shot and "BANG" he drops. Satisfying. Then I hear the screams, everywhere and lots of them. Its like I just woke up everyone from a nightmare.
Cut 5 minutes later I been chased by a mob in the forest. I lost hope about 2 minutes back of trying to dodge between trees .... yea it was a stupid idea. I also regretted insulting the zombies as I can hear them all behind me. I didn't turn round but I knew there was lots of them. I decide to go for stand off as I am in the middle of nowhere. All I can see is forest in every direction. There is no chance of rescue so I turn round and begin frantically unloading my Enfield into the group whilst walking backwards. The are dropping fast but I can't keep them off me and they are getting my good. I manage to use the trees to protect onside of me to avoid damage.
I then have to reload :|
After more crazy shooting I finally get down to 3 zombies and I got 4 shots left. I am bleeding profusely. I manage to take down 1 and miss a shot. I gun down both zombies except the last one is still moving towards me, I thought with the lag I must of missed. "Oh well good run" I don't even bother to pull the trigger again. The zombie staggers forward and collapses. Luckily I manage to bandage myself and I am ok! Score card reads 18 dead zombies, 12 headshots. Out of ammo for my Enfield tho
Skip 15 minutes later I die from a fall of 2 metres up on some scaffolding, breaks my legs and got no bandages or first aid. I bleed out.
Moral of the story
So I can solo a mob of 16 zombies on my own but I get beaten by a 2 metre drop.
Both times I never saw another player. Shame really.
My first attempt was pretty much "Where the hell am I and ooo I just noticed one of the buildings from the Chiken's (probably not correctly spelt) stream. I ended up chasing gunshots in the distance. Moving further into what I assumed to be a minor city. I spotted some zombies and thought it would be best not to engage since I couldn't even figure out how to use iron sights at this point. Clearly felt like a newbie couldn't move correctly as everything felt so janky.
I used the forest as cover whilst going round the outskirts of a few houses. I thought I was being quite stealthy when I saw a cloud of dust next to me coming out of a tree. I thought there is no way someone is going to try and pick me off so early in the game! I hardly pose a threat. Another few rounds my way and swear words about bandits was all I could think of while failing to zigzag. Who fails to zigzag seriously? I managed to make it 2 yards before the sniper shot me in the back and broke my legs. I squirmed on the floor too stupid to figure out how to bandage myself. There was a pause. I thought maybe he lost sight of me or just assumed he got me. I looked about and he finishes me, I couldn't even figure out where he was shooting me from.
Second time was more fun. Spawned near a small village ended up taking out a hopper without iron sights with my pistol. I panicked took me 5 shots. It came so close, the bullets didn't really alert it which was odd. I figured it was a stupid zombie.
Anyhow I sneaked into a large Barn further into the village from moving on the outside and sneakily dodging 5 zombies. I find an Enfield and some ammo = me + chuffed.
Whilst I am grabbing my Christmas present I notice that a hopper has come very slow to the front door. It has a clear view of me just sitting with my ass hanging out and it just sits there. I slowly walked the fuck out of the back entrance after turning round pointing my Enfield in its general direction. As I still hadn't figured out iron sights. I felt so powerless at this point.
The second hopper didn't give chase. It was clear I was in a village was retarded zombies. I figured if they can't hear gunshots or see me from 3 metres away as shown by their own actions minutes before. So I considered myself king in this minor village and decided I can do what the hell I want in this stupid village.
Anyhow a nice chap over chat tells me how to use Iron Sights. The hopper comes back into view. Sure enough I line up the shot and "BANG" he drops. Satisfying. Then I hear the screams, everywhere and lots of them. Its like I just woke up everyone from a nightmare.
Cut 5 minutes later I been chased by a mob in the forest. I lost hope about 2 minutes back of trying to dodge between trees .... yea it was a stupid idea. I also regretted insulting the zombies as I can hear them all behind me. I didn't turn round but I knew there was lots of them. I decide to go for stand off as I am in the middle of nowhere. All I can see is forest in every direction. There is no chance of rescue so I turn round and begin frantically unloading my Enfield into the group whilst walking backwards. The are dropping fast but I can't keep them off me and they are getting my good. I manage to use the trees to protect onside of me to avoid damage.
I then have to reload :|
After more crazy shooting I finally get down to 3 zombies and I got 4 shots left. I am bleeding profusely. I manage to take down 1 and miss a shot. I gun down both zombies except the last one is still moving towards me, I thought with the lag I must of missed. "Oh well good run" I don't even bother to pull the trigger again. The zombie staggers forward and collapses. Luckily I manage to bandage myself and I am ok! Score card reads 18 dead zombies, 12 headshots. Out of ammo for my Enfield tho
Skip 15 minutes later I die from a fall of 2 metres up on some scaffolding, breaks my legs and got no bandages or first aid. I bleed out.
Moral of the story
So I can solo a mob of 16 zombies on my own but I get beaten by a 2 metre drop.
seems like 99% of the buildings is not possible to enter
its now gotten to the state that I am so bored I do not give a shit about the zombies anymore and just run trying to find things in total darkness being blinded by walls of white text
EdibleExplosives
Member
I'm BarryShitpeas, if anyone sees me on.
...I needed a name quick and Charlie Brooker is pretty sexy.
...I needed a name quick and Charlie Brooker is pretty sexy.
Ikuu, Ftf and Freakinchair are on too. We're on FR4 and talking and stuff in mumble, info can be found here - http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399065
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
What's the lowest price Combined Operations has gone for on Steam before?
Thinking about waiting for the next sale to pick it up.
Thinking about waiting for the next sale to pick it up.
If you want to enter buildings that bad try to go south to Cherno or Elektro.
yeah just posted on there, one solution is leaving yourself logging in for a few hours till you die of thirst.
Any decent solutions let me know.
See if Arma X is on sale in your region, costs 30eur here and it has everything released so far related to Arma I and II (has the AII dlc (some better textures/models for DayZ) and a Operation Flashpoint remake too).
MickeyKnox
Member
Krappadizzle
Member
I'd donate for a Server too. Hell, I'd donate monthly if it kept me a spot.
MickeyKnox
Member
Count me down for a server donation if it comes to it
Eaten By A Grue
Member
Conceptor your stories are awesome, keep them up.
childplease
Banned
Still heading north concept. It is now pitch black and I am running through a dense forest blinding running past trees. Really hope there are no zombies in the woods because if so I am done for not even my newly found uzi will save me.