OrangeYouGlad
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What was your blood at? If you were low and a zombie hit you, it would make sense if you collapsed from the attack.
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DayZ - zombie apocalypse online FFA permadeath survival Arma II mod
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What was your blood at? If you were low and a zombie hit you, it would make sense if you collapsed from the attack.
Labombadog
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A few pages back there is a map that shows where the spawn points are at.
They are mostly at the south side shore I believe.
Despite our fuckup in finding each other at Rogovo, I was actually there. I still don't know how we completely missed each other. The very next town I ended up in was Stary Sobor so it couldn't have been any other town but Rogovo.
I lost some ammo out of this, but in return I found a ton of steaks! I won't have to worry about low blood for a long time.
I lost some ammo out of this, but in return I found a ton of steaks! I won't have to worry about low blood for a long time.
blahblah...blah
Member
I think I give up. I've reinstalled the games on my C drive, reinstalled BattlEye a dozen times, and still no joy. If we get a GAF server, please disable BattlEye as we know none of us is going to cheat and it stops me from joining.
OrangeYouGlad
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I'm working until 8 PM-ish and it's my girlfriends birthday, so I might not be on until 10 EST.
blahblah...blah
Member
Ooo, some progress, now I just freeze on Receiving Data!
Thats normal. Servers are backed up due to overwhelming access attempt so it might take a while, but you should get through eventually.
GAF, I am probably getting a half-shitty prebuilt computer soon (money-issues.)
Would these half-crap specs be enough to run the game and mods acceptably?
Intel Core i5 2320 3,3 GHz
Nvidia GeForce 510 1GB (Yeah, low end on-board card. Bah, but what to do when it's tight?)
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Just need to know.
Would these half-crap specs be enough to run the game and mods acceptably?
Intel Core i5 2320 3,3 GHz
Nvidia GeForce 510 1GB (Yeah, low end on-board card. Bah, but what to do when it's tight?)
8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz
Just need to know.
If we get a server, it shouldnt be password protected, because it would kill the core concept of the game. Its based on trust issue and without allowing everyone to join, You lose random ingredient.
It would basically become happy group loot-fest in long run.
For this game you really do not want to use an on-board video card if you can avoid it. I'd hazard a guess that your framerate, even on the lowest settings, might be awful.
Yeah, I've figured after hours of Googling. But as of right now there is no other option, sadly enough.
blahblah...blah
Member
Okay, but I still think BattlEye is more trouble than it's worth.
blahblah...blah
Member
It tends to hang on receiving data for ~3 and then gives me the same BattlEye reason for being kicked. Getting better each time I try a new method, at least.
It was low something like 7,000. I may have been hit from behind either one would explain it really.
You way want to trade off some specs with your CPU and RAM if you really don't have another option. Drop your CPU down a bit and use that money to buy a decent gfx card, may be a good idea. At least then you could most likely get some medium settings with a reasonable frame rate.Yeah, I've figured after hours of Googling. But as of right now there is no other option, sadly enough.
blahblah...blah
Member
Now it sticks on 'requesting character data from server', with a red chain link, and in the bottom left 'no message received for x seconds'. But I could here voices, see FV in the player list, etc. It's going to work soon, I can feel it
I'll also be working until 8, and then between trying to get a run in and dinner, should be on around 10, too.
Just don't go below 4gb of RAM!
You could probably just downgrade the CPU a couple revisions and keep the 8gb of RAM, it's pretty cheap.Foliorum Viridum
Banned
4 hours down. Enjoying it a lot.
The server I was in mostly had like 90 zombies and I found no loot, but hey, it was fun exploring!
I'm sure I'll get some epic stories in the coming weeks.
It felt a LOT like STALKER.
The server I was in mostly had like 90 zombies and I found no loot, but hey, it was fun exploring!
I'm sure I'll get some epic stories in the coming weeks.
It felt a LOT like STALKER.
Its less about location of servers and more about clicking on all the full servers until a spot opens for you to get in. Well in my case it is. Would love a GAF server.
blahblah...blah
Member
Holy shit, I actually got to play for about 10 seconds. I spawned on what looked like a beach (but it's pitch fucking black so it could as well have been pretty much anything), I looked around for a bit, and then the red chain link of death kicked me to the server browser (again blaming BattlEye)
BUT I GOT IN!
BUT I GOT IN!
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I'm about to hop on, what server is everyone on? FR1?
Its probably your VPN connection throwing up flags in BattlEye. Is it in another country, can you try another location?
Krappadizzle
Member
A few tips for newbies looking at this page as opposed to reading the pages.
Tips:
-When first spawning within seconds of happening in the lower right hand of the screen text will pop up saying your location. This is probably the most important info you can have when starting. Reference a map via a printout or in my case a second screen with a map on it. Look for a town or city close by. Generally Cherno or Elecktro.
-You can switch chat channels with the < and > keys on your Kb. Direct Comms is the channel you use for proximity based Comms which can be activated holding down the CAPS key. Though DC doesn't always work so keep that in mind.
-Be wary of using global chat to try and find a group. Bandits can and do monitor that channel for easy prey. Best bet is to find someone in global chat who is willing to give you there steam name and do private chat that way or set up a Team Speak set up.
- When you do make it to a town or city be weary of just strolling in. Zombies are a threat as well as other players. Slow and cautious is the key. Straight sprinting is too loud and not really a good idea. Get in a crouch position and move that way. If you double tap the Shift key you will stay in the slower movement mode and you can then use shit to speed up. Double tap shift switches the movement speed modes. Keep that in mind.
-When in a city make your way to the nearest school/Warehouse/Barn/convenience store. That is usually where weapons are spawned though not always. Still be weary of other players. When you have weapons be sure to stock up on Blood bags and other medical supplies. An Alice Pack is highly recommended as it can hold a lot more provisions than your starting pack.
-Before leaving a town make sure your caring at least 2 cans of food and 2 cans of soda or water. You don't want to be out away from
cities and die from lack of food or water.
-You can not give yourself a blood transfusion only another player can. 1 blood bag will fill your blood to max and keep you healthy. You can refill your own blood via food though. It does take a LOT longer to do.
-Night time is safer to travel in as Zeds/Bandits have a harder time seeing you but that also swings both ways. Flares are great for helping you see but they can give your position away as well. Never stand directly next to a flare. It will give you away every time.
-Pistols are quiter than rifles. Be aware of that when fighting zombies. Your shots can be heard by other players and zombies alike.
- If you get over-run by zombies and assume you will if your shooting in a city. Run to the closet building you can. Preferably a building with open spaces and 2 exits in case you need to leave quick. A zombie slows to a shuffling pace when they are entering and are inside of a building. The game becomes a shooting gallery at this point. Be cognizant of your ammo though. I've run into issues where I've had 20 zombies after me and I've gotten into a building with only the entrance I came in as an exit and ran out of ammo and couldn't leave and died.
These tips should definitely help a new player.
Tips:
-When first spawning within seconds of happening in the lower right hand of the screen text will pop up saying your location. This is probably the most important info you can have when starting. Reference a map via a printout or in my case a second screen with a map on it. Look for a town or city close by. Generally Cherno or Elecktro.
-You can switch chat channels with the < and > keys on your Kb. Direct Comms is the channel you use for proximity based Comms which can be activated holding down the CAPS key. Though DC doesn't always work so keep that in mind.
-Be wary of using global chat to try and find a group. Bandits can and do monitor that channel for easy prey. Best bet is to find someone in global chat who is willing to give you there steam name and do private chat that way or set up a Team Speak set up.
- When you do make it to a town or city be weary of just strolling in. Zombies are a threat as well as other players. Slow and cautious is the key. Straight sprinting is too loud and not really a good idea. Get in a crouch position and move that way. If you double tap the Shift key you will stay in the slower movement mode and you can then use shit to speed up. Double tap shift switches the movement speed modes. Keep that in mind.
-When in a city make your way to the nearest school/Warehouse/Barn/convenience store. That is usually where weapons are spawned though not always. Still be weary of other players. When you have weapons be sure to stock up on Blood bags and other medical supplies. An Alice Pack is highly recommended as it can hold a lot more provisions than your starting pack.
-Before leaving a town make sure your caring at least 2 cans of food and 2 cans of soda or water. You don't want to be out away from
cities and die from lack of food or water.
-You can not give yourself a blood transfusion only another player can. 1 blood bag will fill your blood to max and keep you healthy. You can refill your own blood via food though. It does take a LOT longer to do.
-Night time is safer to travel in as Zeds/Bandits have a harder time seeing you but that also swings both ways. Flares are great for helping you see but they can give your position away as well. Never stand directly next to a flare. It will give you away every time.
-Pistols are quiter than rifles. Be aware of that when fighting zombies. Your shots can be heard by other players and zombies alike.
- If you get over-run by zombies and assume you will if your shooting in a city. Run to the closet building you can. Preferably a building with open spaces and 2 exits in case you need to leave quick. A zombie slows to a shuffling pace when they are entering and are inside of a building. The game becomes a shooting gallery at this point. Be cognizant of your ammo though. I've run into issues where I've had 20 zombies after me and I've gotten into a building with only the entrance I came in as an exit and ran out of ammo and couldn't leave and died.
These tips should definitely help a new player.
IMACOMPUTA
Member
is direct communication proximity chat? or what?
EDIT: God dammit, the post above me... SORRY!
EDIT: God dammit, the post above me...
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Thanks, will try and get a game soon.
Edit: Great tips there, should be on first page for new guys.
Edit: Great tips there, should be on first page for new guys.
Still forgot to try whether proximity voice chat works for me..oh well, I'll look in to it when I can play again on Thrusday.
Had a short few hour session with a bunch of gaffers tonight (13 of us yelling at the connection screens on mumble at one point), most of the time was spent trying to get together.
Had a short few hour session with a bunch of gaffers tonight (13 of us yelling at the connection screens on mumble at one point), most of the time was spent trying to get together.
shadyspace
Banned
Any streams going on?
also you can set gamma to max to gain night vision though this will ruin the experience
Krappadizzle
Member
Yeah I hope people read those tips it'll save on a lot of heartache. Maybe OP can edit that in?
His set is better than mine but I ran the Arma2 cherno map only, I think the tutorial level and got like 30fps with a shittier rig.
I got an Intel Core2Quad 2.33 with a Geforce Galaxy/Nvidia 9600gt along with 6gb ram....lol. I'm trying to build an Intel i5 rig . Leta hope for the best.
Setting HDR lighting to high or very high in video options also helps a bit. I don't really have that much trouble seeing at night unless it's a thick forest or there's a thunderstorm with rain.
Bandits are players who kill other players. You spawn as a survivor and if you kill other survivors you lose humanity, lose enough humanity and you skin changes to a bandit skin.
Also what deathcube said, it's kill or be killed. Cant be bothered losing you gear to some guy you see down the road? Dont wait to find out if he's friendly or not, shoot him first and steal his shit.
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It doesn't ruin it at all. It's annoying as hell but a necessary part of the game.
And yes, it happens a lot! Trust no one
Confidence Man
Member
1.5.6 is out.
Was looting some wares in an empty shed and I kept leaning to look out the door and see if the Zeds were nearing closer. A guy was nearing closer, it said 'Bandit' under him. I shot and killed him with my newly found shotgun. He spoke in on screen chat and said 'I was a friendly, but whatever'. I wouldn't have shot him if it didn't say Bandit - but then on the other hand, he could've been lying. Trust no one. Eat steaks.
Greifing is what the game is about really, people are doing anything to survive, and that includes killing anyone they see to steal supplies. Don't trust anyone unless you know them or have talked to them outside of the game (eg: you know them on GAF and arranged to play).
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Wrong thread. Oops!
Although, ironically I was posting about DayZ. Giant Bomb are doing a stream of it in 20 mins for premium members
Although, ironically I was posting about DayZ. Giant Bomb are doing a stream of it in 20 mins for premium members
Some gaffers may also not be all too friendly...
PrematureQuiche
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Did you mean to post in the GB thread? :lol
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