OrangeYouGlad
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RIP slopeslider.
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DayZ - zombie apocalypse online FFA permadeath survival Arma II mod
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RIP slopeslider.
Jim E. Rossler
Banned
I SHALL FIND A WAY
AS LONG AS I LIVE ON THIS EARTH
I SHALL FIND A WAY
I WILL SET A MACRO TO OPEN TASK MANAGER AND END TASK ARMA20A.EXE ARE YOU SURE SELECT YES
childplease
Banned
I believe you slope sempai.
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
It's a public server, whether someone minds or not, play on it. US38.
Jim E. Rossler
Banned
I will END YOU one of these days kohai
Not good enough.
I don't even care about disconnecting. They really aren't a big issue and really, you can open menu and abort almost as quickly. I just don't want someone ghosting me. It's the cheapest bullshit and a MUCH bigger issue.
You might want to use mumble if you're going to be on US38. Especially if you don't want to get your shit pushed in.
They really need to just institute a system where by if you log into a different server from the one you logged out of you wont be in the same exact location but some random, safe, location within say like 2km radius.
This would stop ghosting and server hopping for loot, two of the worst issues in the game right now. Sure its inconvenient but its rather necessary. Plus the situation in the game is a lot different from where it was just a month ago, so finding a server to get on to regularly is not an issue. Introducing more options for permanent, server specific, player create structures and modifications would also make the introduction of such a system even less problematic since players would have an even greater reason to stick to one server than they do now.
Do you need to be actively chatty to avoid getting instagibbed or just be present in Mumble (in-game name = Mumble name I assume)?
Or will I most likely be instagibbed whether I'm in Mumble or not (nature of the game)?
EDIT: I don't own the game yet, but regaring ghosting/farming, would it be beneficial to use the MMO approach of log out times? 15-30 seconds to actively log out. If you disconnect your character exists for 30 - 60 seconds in the game world (and you can get killed)?
It might stop some of the combat logouts I have read about at least.
Our base is still fairly secure. Wizard, mirk and broken probably have a great idea of how to protect it further with sniper locations. Wire fencing needs to get set back up in some parts, but the map I made and posted in secret a week or so ago is a decent guide.
Also hop on mumble to join those knaves and n'er-do-wells. Quote this for the info.
Just listening and being aware of where other GAFers are is good enough, because then you can at least warn them if you are going to be in the area. But its always fun to chat with others, you can easily set a hotkey to mute Mumble if youre in a situation where you need silences to concentrate.
No, you really just need to be aware of other players and yourself. The worst thing ever is when you ask if one of us is in a specific location, nobody responds, and an innocent get's killed because they didn't pipe up.
Just be aware that the mumble conversations can get pretty wild and off-topic. I'm a pretty big offender of it and I'm going to stop being so off-topic from now on. Don't get confused, general chit chat is fine but it can get pretty bad and LOUD.
That would probably be the easiest fix.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
Is there any kind of comparison out there for people who went the Arma2 Free + Arrowhead vs Arma2CO DayZ route? I hear the graphics are crap, but I'm interested in knowing specifically how crap they are.
I know it's the difference of like $12, but still.
I know it's the difference of like $12, but still.
Cheers. Just need to downgrade my beta number to join the server now..
We are upgrading to Arma Beta Patch 95208 today.
Ahh ok. Will hold off then (wasn't letting me go from 1.62 > 1.61 either way)
Busta SMurk
Member
yeah I haven't played in a couple weeks myself, and last night I wanted to get on, so I updated everything to the newest version. Not paying attention to GAF's beta, I installed the latest beta patch. So... same boat as you.
I really want to get some time in this weekend though. Maybe I'll leave my little corner in TeamSpeak and come join the GAF's Mumble.
legacyzero
Banned
Do we have an arsenal and storage there? Because I don't have shit. Legacyzero is ready to kill.
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
Word.
Photolysis
Banned
Something definitely needs to be done, as I had some prick spawn inside a room I'd just cleared and got shot in the back.
Managed to ALT-F4 out which I normally never do (and which is itself a problem) so at least he didn't get any loot, but it needs to stop.
I personally have a small arsenal on my person, but I won't be on until Wednesday-ish.
Just ran into two guys not too long ago. I approached them and tried to be friendly, but from their actions, I thought they were gonna kill me. So I took off, and one seemed to be flanking me through the woods. If it was any of you guys, I just wanted to be friends! Lost track of you two.
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
Mumble!
legacyzero
Banned
What the hell... I guess all Rocket truly wants out of this game is deathmatch with zombies. Every single update just seems to perpetuate this kind of gameplay. Real shame, game had a lot of promise.
I think that may have happened to me earlier today.( Back to the drawing board.
I've seen an "apache" on the gaf server regularly. Is that you?
Ps. Get on mumble!
Gah, getting on it.
ultrazilla
Gold Member
I will make it a point to play almost exclusively on the NEOGAF server.
I am "Ultrazilla" in Dayz as well.
I'll also get on Mumble when playing.
So sick of getting a ton of good loot only to hear a loud gunshot and see the hourglass.
I still think Rocket needs to revert back to bandit skins or something to benefit honest survivors.
I am "Ultrazilla" in Dayz as well.
I'll also get on Mumble when playing.
So sick of getting a ton of good loot only to hear a loud gunshot and see the hourglass.
I still think Rocket needs to revert back to bandit skins or something to benefit honest survivors.
legacyzero
Banned
I was a FULL supporter of Bandit skins. I hated that they were removed.I will make it a point to play almost exclusively on the NEOGAF server.
I am "Ultrazilla" in Dayz as well.
I'll also get on Mumble when playing.
So sick of getting a ton of good loot only to hear a loud gunshot and see the hourglass.
I still think Rocket needs to revert back to bandit skins or something to benefit honest survivors.
No password for GAF server it sometimes temporarily locks if too many people are attempting to connect at onces to prevent lag and other issues. Quote this post to see the Mumble info.
Hi guys, I just recently started playing (okay, I've played once and how I died was breaking my leg while sprinting over the train tracks...what's up with that??) and I have a quick question. For some reason the game shows the name of the window's user account rather than a gaming handle/tag. Is there a way to fix this up?
Go to profile on the main menu and create a new one with whatever name you want
OrangeYouGlad
Banned
Nope. You should hear people speak right away.
I think he meant the DayZ channel in mumble.
The server was extremely laggy for me so I couldn't stay in the Mumble long.
On the other hand, got back almost everything I had last run in about an hour. The military tents in Stary Sober are amazing sometimes. This time they spawned several AKM and M16A2s, tons of ammo for each. Also a PDW, G17, M9, Revolver and Remington 870. Decided to take the PDW due to its universal ammo and stuffed the M9 in my backpack, and took an M16A2.
I am now ready for my crashed helicopter voyage. Still need to find a Coyote Backpack and NVG's.
On the other hand, got back almost everything I had last run in about an hour. The military tents in Stary Sober are amazing sometimes. This time they spawned several AKM and M16A2s, tons of ammo for each. Also a PDW, G17, M9, Revolver and Remington 870. Decided to take the PDW due to its universal ammo and stuffed the M9 in my backpack, and took an M16A2.
I am now ready for my crashed helicopter voyage. Still need to find a Coyote Backpack and NVG's.
Nice haul! How are the iron sights on the M16? Havent found one yet
They're alright, accurate enough I suppose.
Me and my friend found two of this weapon: http://dayzdb.com/database/l85a2-aws
We tried them out against a group of other players yesterday and I have to say... they suck. The thermal is nice, but even if you're just behind a bush you can't be seen in the thermal scope. And when you are using the thermal you can't see if you hit the guy you're shooting at. It also only has nightvision scope or thermal, so you can't see if you're actually hitting your target during daytime if you want to use the scope. As a result we both died. It feels shitty when a regular AK is easier to kill people with than one of the rarest weapons in the game.
Verdict: It's a cool gun to have, but sadly useless in a real firefight (during daytime).
(We were playing on a veteran server with crosshairs disabled)
I'll stick to a proper sniper rifles from now on.
We tried them out against a group of other players yesterday and I have to say... they suck. The thermal is nice, but even if you're just behind a bush you can't be seen in the thermal scope. And when you are using the thermal you can't see if you hit the guy you're shooting at. It also only has nightvision scope or thermal, so you can't see if you're actually hitting your target during daytime if you want to use the scope. As a result we both died. It feels shitty when a regular AK is easier to kill people with than one of the rarest weapons in the game.
Verdict: It's a cool gun to have, but sadly useless in a real firefight (during daytime).
(We were playing on a veteran server with crosshairs disabled)
I'll stick to a proper sniper rifles from now on.
