J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I want to get DayZ but dunno whether to get the existing mod or the pre-alpha version that needs a lot of work being in a early build? Also what Arma2 version do I need to run DayZ mod? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,609 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I do love the mod but you need Arma 2 and operation arrowhead. I think combined ops has them both and it's quite cheap now. Due to crappy evening time internet recently I've only played about 4 hours of the standalone but I like it a lot and hope to get some playing time this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanimo 45 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hi, my name is Dylan still play the mod mostly but that because the bugs just piss me of because it some stupid thing that even i could fix like coz u cant open or close doors because that menu has not been activated the choice is the but u cant use it that just bugs me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnfitbillyboy 505 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Hi, my name is Dylan still play the mod mostly but that because the bugs just piss me of because it some stupid thing that even i could fix like coz u cant open or close doors because that menu has not been activated the choice is the but u cant use it that just bugs meMy guess is it's too late at night for this young man to make sense, or at least a lil bit more sense than this. J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I haven't played the Standalone myself, but I browse the forums a fair bit and based on that my recommendation would be to get Combined Operations and play the mod for a bit whilst the SA evolves a bit more. As Dylan says, buildings are currently very restricted, there are no vehicles, you can fall randomly unconscious, etc etc. It's just not anywhere near a polished product at the moment. I spend an hour or so playing the mod recently, after a hiatus of about 6 months and it's progressed in leaps and bounds. Last time I played it it was a bit of a mess but excusable. Now it's almost feeling like a well rounded and developed game. Of course it's not perfect, but it's probably much more enjoyable than the SA at the moment. Given that Combined Operations is only 8.49 on Steam, I'd go for that. phil bottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,609 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I haven't played the Standalone myself, but I browse the forums a fair bit and based on that my recommendation would be to get Combined Operations and play the mod for a bit whilst the SA evolves a bit more. As Dylan says, buildings are currently very restricted, there are no vehicles, you can fall randomly unconscious, etc etc. It's just not anywhere near a polished product at the moment. I spend an hour or so playing the mod recently, after a hiatus of about 6 months and it's progressed in leaps and bounds. Last time I played it it was a bit of a mess but excusable. Now it's almost feeling like a well rounded and developed game. Of course it's not perfect, but it's probably much more enjoyable than the SA at the moment. Given that Combined Operations is only 8.49 on Steam, I'd go for that. The Mod is its best right now, Razor and the other mods have put a lot of effort into making it playable.... and I haven't come across a scripter/hacker for at least 6 months Diddums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Thanks for the info guys! I've picked up the Arma 2 collection with the DayZ mod and will leave the £20 alpha until a much later date. Even the producers are recommending people NOT to buy the standalone at present despite selling about 200k copies lol! phil bottle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Has anyone got any hints and tips to help me get started? Even a decent YouTube video or something would be much appreciated! Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanimo 45 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Hi, my name is Dylan if u want i can go on team speak any help you out the the basics J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 669 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Has anyone got any hints and tips to help me get started? Even a decent YouTube video or something would be much appreciated! Thanks all I'd highly recommend FrankieOnPC's DayZ videos. Not only will you learn stuff but he makes the videos as if he is telling a story. J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 Cheers Jordie! DayZ has felt like a bit of a hiking simulator so far but now I am getting more in tune with the basics, it's becoming really intriguing. A couple of quickies: If you leave a server, does your gear get retained if you join another and if you die, do you lose everything? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 669 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Cheers Jordie! DayZ has felt like a bit of a hiking simulator so far but now I am getting more in tune with the basics, it's becoming really intriguing. A couple of quickies: If you leave a server, does your gear get retained if you join another and if you die, do you lose everything? Cheers! If you die, that's it. Time to start over. And yeah you can switch servers and keep gear as far as I'm aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 If you die, that's it. Time to start over. And yeah you can switch servers and keep gear as far as I'm aware of. Thanks. Sounds like I'll have to play pretty damn cautiously then! jordie1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Inception. Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 My friend, you are in for an enjoyable time. J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Aaaaarrggh I am still so tempted to get the alpha but at £20 I gotta be sensible plus it's Steam sale season and I might end up blowing a small fortune and then regretting it when I'm skint for new year! Can't believe the beta is still 12 months away also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spugggz 28 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I assume that this will be like Arma 3, the Beta will be £30 and the full game £40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I assume that this will be like Arma 3, the Beta will be £30 and the full game £40? If you buy the alpha now at £20 on Steam; I think that entitles you to the full game. If you have a dedicated interest in the game, it may be a good investment to get it now while it's cheap(ish) as the full game may retail at a typical £35-40 mark. Problem is, once the beta is out, so is The Division so I can partly see why they are cashing now but if you do get it in alpha state; I don't think you have to pay for anything ever again related to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I bought the Alpha standalone earlier and it's pretty polished compared to the mod but ropey at the same time. Kept losing connection and every time I select a male character, I spawn as a female with a rather large arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison 202 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I spawn as a female with a rather large arse. So it's not too bad then? J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 So it's not too bad then? In theory it should be good but when she runs, the physics aren't quite as perfected as I hoped but then again, this is the alpha. Can't wait to see the beta-bum! Harrison 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,609 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 You have to make the male character as default, took me a few goes to work out lol J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,609 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I've been avoiding the DayZ forums for the past week or so I get to find things out first hand, it's been a blast so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I'm so tempted to buy this now. Thing is, I can't really afford it so I'd have to put it on a credit card. I don't do credit cards :/ BO7H B4RRELS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison 202 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I bought the Standalone J4MES OX4D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,814 Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 I'm so tempted to buy this now. Thing is, I can't really afford it so I'd have to put it on a credit card. I don't do credit cards :/ Have you tried The Money Shop or Wonga? It's pretty good; all you do is borrow £20 and you can pay it off during the year. I think the total to be paid will be something like £27,328.66p but at least you'll have DayZ for Christmas I'd stick to the mod for the time being and if you have a bit of dosh floating around after new year, it's worth a punt even in this state. You're not missing out on too much at present though Diddums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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