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DayZ - zombie apocalypse online FFA permadeath survival Arma II mod

It's more about just having the ability to get in easier y'know? The servers got hammered today.

Having our own server wouldn't make getting into a game any easier since everything has to go through the Master Character server which is dire need of a MAJOR hw upgrade after all the exposure, they set new concurrent player records every day.
 
Having our own server wouldn't make getting into a game any easier since everything has to go through the Master Character server which is dire need of a MAJOR hw upgrade after all the exposure, they set new concurrent player records every day.

People think that, when you're "waiting for server" you're waiting for the server you're joining. That's not true - you can chat on the server you're joining. In reality, you're waiting for the Master Server, that keeps your location, your status, your inventory, which is massively overran by people trying to get those status, just like you said.

In this case, I think he was referring to the fact that servers are literally full, and having control of a server would make it easy to "make room" for "members" to join a known, stable server with a tolerable ping. A practice which is forbidden by the mod creator. (no kicking or "reserved slots", as mentioned earlier).

Anyway, I believe having those rules are understandable. If I have a server, what prevents me from locking it up, kicking everybody, do the rounds and acquire the best loot possible, log out, log other servers and lay waste? This also mandates you to join servers with strange people and somewhat allows the overall sense of urgency and unknown be kept across the userbase.
 
Thats three times I've logged in today to play and all 3 times any progress I had made previously had not been saved.

They really need to sort out a decent character server.
 
If people still want a GAF server, I'm willing to keep contacting their team/server admin, but everyone just needs to understand that it won't change a damn thing.
 
For all the people complaining about zed numbers. I don't know if you just started but the numbers we are seeing now are the intended numbers meant or the mod. It's not a bug that there are so many zombies. That's supposed to happen, the respawn rate IS a bug though. So if your not too happy with the number of zombies I anticipate you won't all be too pleases. 2 weeks ago we were scoffing at 400-500 zombies knowing that it was a glitch. I've noticed people have come in during these times an think that that's the way it supposed to be. I'm not ragging on anyone as I play with the GAF crew quite a bit. Just wanted people tO be aware.
 
For all the people complaining about zed numbers. I don't know if you just started but the numbers we are seeing now are the intended numbers meant or the mod. It's not a bug that there are so many zombies. That's supposed to happen, the respawn rate IS a bug though. So if your not too happy with the number of zombies I anticipate you won't all be too pleases. 2 weeks ago we were scoffing at 400-500 zombies knowing that it was a glitch. I've noticed people have come in during these times an think that that's the way it supposed to be. I'm not ragging on anyone as I play with the GAF crew quite a bit. Just wanted people tO be aware.

Well, right, but one thing leads to the other. There are too many zombies because they are respawning like crazy so killing them does nothing to keep their numbers down.
 
For all the people complaining about zed numbers. I don't know if you just started but the numbers we are seeing now are the intended numbers meant or the mod. It's not a bug that there are so many zombies. That's supposed to happen, the respawn rate IS a bug though. So if your not too happy with the number of zombies I anticipate you won't all be too pleases. 2 weeks ago we were scoffing at 400-500 zombies knowing that it was a glitch. I've noticed people have come in during these times an think that that's the way it supposed to be. I'm not ragging on anyone as I play with the GAF crew quite a bit. Just wanted people tO be aware.

I think the problem is that the rate is affecting the total number. The original number was about 700-900, with a lot of people causing spawn in the major cities, now it's 1000-1300 even if people are inland.
 
I think the problem is that the rate is affecting the total number. The original number was about 700-900, with a lot of people causing spawn in the major cities, now it's 1000-1300 even if people are inland.

Exactly. When I first started I never saw the number below 500. The previous update the highest I saw was 200. It'll get back to where it was a week ago which was perfect
 
If people still want a GAF server, I'm willing to keep contacting their team/server admin, but everyone just needs to understand that it won't change a damn thing.
Nix have you received a response of any type from them? And how would we regulate a GAF server now, a P/W? It also seems with the influx of new players we'd have to have at least 2. I'm loving the crew I've been playing with but I've also seen our numbers grow exponentially over the weeks. I've read that keeping a server up isn't cheap.
 
Nix have you received a response of any type from them? And how would we regulate a GAF server now, a P/W? It also seems with the influx of new players we'd have to have at least 2. I'm loving the crew I've been playing with but I've also seen our numbers grow exponentially over the weeks. I've read that keeping a server up isn't cheap.

you can't password a server
 
Well, right, but one thing leads to the other. There are too many zombies because they are respawning like crazy so killing them does nothing to keep their numbers down.
I agree with this as well so I hope I didn't come off as being an ass. They respawn entirely too quick that's for sure. I think most people will agree that the amount of zombies is fine. It's the respawn rate which is a bit excessive. It is a pain to clear an area and then have it completely repopulated 5-10 mins. later. There is supposed to be a new patch before the weekend, hopefully this addresses that problem. And the clipping.
 
you can't password a server
I could have sworn I've seen servers that have a KEY icon on them, I was just under the impression that's what it meant to be a P/W'd server. I was also reading somewhere(can't remember if it wa here or official forums) that people would log into a private server and grab all the good stuff at their leasiure and then hop over to a public server and just beat everyone's ass with there awesome weapons.
 
I could have sworn I've seen servers that have a KEY icon on them, I was just under the impression that's what it meant to be a P/W'd server. I was also reading somewhere(can't remember if it wa here or official forums) that people would log into a private server and grab all the good stuff at their leasiure and then hop over to a public server and just beat everyone's ass with there awesome weapons.

I have definitely seen password protected servers. They are usually the ones not totally full.
 
Password severs have been around for as long as I can remember, how else have players been having private scrims?
 
This game is just way too dark. Force the moon to be up every night or something, because this is unplayable on the European servers at this time of the day.

Also, regular servers shouldn't even exist.
 
you CAN password a server but according to dev's rules you can't. You may face problems if they find out.
 
Why would you want to password a server? Half the game is in the interaction with strangers. To have 50 gaffers running around I imagine it would be more team oriented than intended.
 
This game is just way too dark. Force the moon to be up every night or something, because this is unplayable on the European servers at this time of the day.

Also, regular servers shouldn't even exist.

What do you mean by regular servers? Is there anything I should keep an eye on when joining servers?
 
^^
There are regular and hardcore servers. Regular has crosshairs and the names appear over people when your crosshairs are over them, even if they are 100 meters away laying the in the grass. The Hardcore ones have no crosshairs, no names. I maybe missing something else.

I see what you mean now. =)
 
This game is just way too dark. Force the moon to be up every night or something, because this is unplayable on the European servers at this time of the day.

Also, regular servers shouldn't even exist.
What do you mean regular servers shouldn't exist? I know I wish names didn't pop up over a player in the distance. I'm really hoping for some team functionality as in only people on your team can see your name. It's cheap to be able to see someone a good bit away because of their ne floating above their head but it's a pain to trade things with someone when you are in a big group as everyone looks te same almost.
 
Regular = crosshairs on, 3rd person on, you can see the names of survivors from miles away.

Veteran = all that shit is off.

I'd rather general chat would be turned off.
I might have joined a Veteran server today by accident. Do they also have hunger/thirst indicators turned off?
 
Nix have you received a response of any type from them? And how would we regulate a GAF server now, a P/W? It also seems with the influx of new players we'd have to have at least 2. I'm loving the crew I've been playing with but I've also seen our numbers grow exponentially over the weeks. I've read that keeping a server up isn't cheap.

Nothing at all. There would be no regulation outside of kicking/banning idiots. The influx would require 2, but those that actually will stick around would only make up for 1.

The rough cost is around ~$220/month and I'm not sure the interest around here has enough staying power for me to risk paying that with the hopes that some people donate.

I'd rather general chat would be turned off.
I might have joined a Veteran server today by accident. Do they also have hunger/thirst indicators turned off?

At the rate servers are turning on stupid shit, I wouldn't be surprised if this is happening.
 
God damn I just made off with mad loot in Cherno, during the day, by myself. I'm quite pleased that I managed to not die. At 5K blood though, so hopefully later someone is nearby and can help me out.
 
God damn I just made off with mad loot in Cherno, during the day, by myself. I'm quite pleased that I managed to not die. At 5K blood though, so hopefully later someone is nearby and can help me out.

I'll help you with your blood... and your loot.

Edit: Stream stats for the last week:

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Wow that's really conducive to the community...
Well really, it's not that hard to imagine Rocket's inbox overflowing with email from gamers and media. You then also have to take into account he also a real job and a life, so it's not hard to understand why he can't instantly meet the demands from the "community" enjoying this free alpha mod he had gifted everyone...
 
This game is just way too dark. Force the moon to be up every night or something, because this is unplayable on the European servers at this time of the day.

Also, regular servers shouldn't even exist.

Agreed with the night thing. Me and my friend can only play at night mostly and the game is unplayable. Very frustrating.
 
Still waiting for Folis video of our little excursion. I vow never to lose my water bottle again.

400mb because it's 12 minutes long, which means it will be an overnight upload. Shit internet speeds - sorry.

HOWEVER, it's a fucking great vid. You won't be disappointed tomorrow!
 
I love how dark it is at night, so I hope they don't brighten it too much. Use flares, and pick them up after you light one (took me a while to realize I could do that). Makes finding others awesome.
 
I love how dark it is at night, so I hope they don't brighten it too much. Use flares, and pick them up after you light one (took me a while to realize I could do that). Makes finding others awesome.
From what I've seen it's far too dark that it's unrealistic.

Since the game is all about realism it kinda sucks.
 
From what I've seen it's far too dark that it's unrealistic.

Since the game is all about realism it kinda sucks.

Um.. I dunno where you live, but as soon as I walk out my door far enough so that the house light is no longer shining through the windows, I can't see shit outside. Maybe a few feet in front of me, at best, on a cloudy night.

I live in the country so I think it's quite realistic.

Obviously with the moon out you can see more, but that's the case in the game too.
 
<- MrThou

How did you forget the part where you threw a frag at some poor fuckin survivor on the road while a zombie was munching your face, then it ending up that it was ME? =P

It was a fun night, we ended up being recon for Mickey who kept dying before we could reach him. Other bandit/survivors everywhere in Elektro but all we had were shotguns.

Also we ended up dying spectacularly in one of the apartment buildings after you DC'ed. We were going inside and an enormous horde spawned and while we got to a building to choke-point 'em, there were so many we couldn't shoot/reload fast enough before getting overrun.

Ah, so you were generic white dude. :P That wasn't me who survived a long ass time with you after trying to blow your face to bits. That was aj2good4you2. I'm Broken and most of my time was spent near Mickey.

I know we were all holed up in that building when AJ disconnected and then I DCed about fifteen minutes later in that building after I gave Mickey that blood transfusion when he was glitching out. I didn't realize that you guys had died there. My internet went out for a few minutes and by the time I had gotten back on mumble everyone else had just left.


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Yeah, you have to make sure your HDR is set correctly and then you should be able to see pretty well at night when the moon is out and you are in an open area. On overcast nights, you can't see shit in game or in real life, so I think it is pretty realistic. Of course, I'm also a gamma turning up bitch, so don't trust me. :D
 
From what I've seen it's far too dark that it's unrealistic.

Since the game is all about realism it kinda sucks.
Far too dark it's unrealistic? Have you ever been in the forest or at sea with no moon? I have, and barring no moonlight or ambient light from a city, you can't see shit no matter how much your eyes are acclimated. You eyes are definitely more sensitive to light but you don't have night vision. Now maybe that doesnt lead to the most fun of game mechanics but it's hardly far from unrealistic.
 
From what I've seen it's far too dark that it's unrealistic.

Since the game is all about realism it kinda sucks.

Visit Finland's countryside in September on a cloudy night and come tell me it's unrealistic, even after your eyes adjust you still won't see a thing, you won't even see your own legs when you look down.
 
Some of the screenshots I've seen look fantastic, and some of you seem to have dialed down the graphics options by a ton.

This is using mostly Arma II assets, right?
 
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