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Yeah, the latest patch spawns you with nothing but some painkillers, a bandage, and a flashlight. It's so brutal. I love it.

My friends and I all respawned last night and had to make our way to Cherno with just those supplies. It took us about an hour, all fumbling in the dark in the middle of nowhere to finally meet up.
 
1.7.1 Changelog:
Developer's Note:
* Requires ArmA2 Beta.
* Raytracing doesn't work so well inside some buildings at the moment so interiors will ignore raytracing
* Infected sprinting animation not included yet
* On respawn, your flashlight spawns in your BACKPACK. I did this because nothing would have said NOOB more than all the new players running around in the day with torches with no idea what the fuck to do.

* [FIXED] Wire Spools, Toolboxes, hedgehog (tank trap) kits not spawning
* [FIXED] Bodies still being deleted too quickly sometimes
* [FIXED] No backpacks or medical boxes spawning
* [FIXED] "No Speaker..." debug report spam
* [FIXED] Infected spawning too close to players (minimum 30m now)
* [FIXED] Infected not spawning inside buildings any more
* [FIXED] General Server Script Errors (big thanks to Dwarden for fixing these!)
* [FIXED] Loot/Infected spawning time delay desync'ing with server
* [NEW] Infected can't attack through walls
* [NEW] Infected can't see through objects any more
* [NEW] Infected visibility increased (but limited by LOS)
* [NEW] Infected attack range increased (but limited by LOS)
* [NEW] Infected can cause greater damage when they hit you
* [NEW] You can hide from an infected chasing you
* [NEW] Optimized server cleanup routine
* [NEW] Player body exists for five seconds after disconnect (UNCONFIRMED IF WORKING)
* [NEW] Infected see based on eye direction, not on body direction as before
* [NEW] 30Rnd_545x39_AK added to loot table
* [NEW] More infected attack animations
* [NEW] More infected feeding animations
* [NEW] Replaced monkey infected crawing run animation
* [NEW] Heartbeat when cursor on a player with very low humanity (heart beats faster the lower it is)
* [NEW] Humanity GUI indicator removed
* [NEW] New Infected and Action sound effects (more AWESOME stuff by Michael Manning)
* [NEW] Initial version of double-barreled shotgun added (by Artyom)
* [FIXED] CZ550 spawning far too often in farms
* [FIXED] Winchester decreased spawnrate (% given to double barrel shotty)
* [NEW] Recombine shotgun rounds between 2 and 8 rounds
* [NEW] Recombine 45ACP rounds between M1911 and Revolver rounds
* [FIXED] Tent placement is completely screwed (now can place anywhere except in building)
* [FIXED] Items for Eating and Drinking not removed instantly (allowed some duping)
* [NEW] DayZ: Now with additional cruelty! Spawn with only a bandage, painkillers, and a torch.
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Hotfix 1.7.1.1:
Developer's Note:
* Performance issues were associated with loot cleanup not working. This has been fixed.
* Each time you start a new character, you will get the gender selection dialog.
* INFECTED AND LOOT RESPAWN IS STILL QUITE BUGGED. NEEDS ALOT OF WORK. BUT IT SHOULD BE MANAGEABLE NOW.

Changelog:
* [FIXED] Server item cleanup error (thanks Dwarden for identifying)
* [FIXED] Server weighted random object error (thanks Dwarden for identifying)
* [REVERT] 5 second delay for disconnecting (will need to wait till new method developed)
* [REVERT] Disabling of interior raycasting (will mean some buildings you will be invisible/can't be hit in for the moment as they don't have view LODs)
* [REVERT] Infected sight based on head not body direction (infected glace around alot, this meant that they had super view directions. Now locked at body direction)
* [FIXED] Area not checked for existing infected before spawning new ones ("blind faith" that it had not made a mistake didn't work)
* [FIXED] Crippling performance issues caused by loot items never being cleaned up (loot now cleaned up)
* [FIXED] Tent pitching (Who the hell codes tent location checks TWICE before pitching? Oh apparently I do)
* [NEW] Marakov spawn rate increased
* [NEW] Small chance Mararov ammo will spawn on an infected
* [FIXED] Converting magazines didn't work if you had MORE than one of that magazine type (now works as intended)
* [NEW] Tweaked audibility and visibility values for kneel walking
* [REVERT] Secret nerf of prone (you noticed)
* [NEW] Can select gender for each new character
* [FIXED] Toolboxes aren't spawning (classname error in loot table)
* [NEW] Small tweaks to AI zombie routines to improve performance
* [REVERT] New spawn timer mechanism (back to the old one for now)
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MavericK96 said:
It's because, right now, there are ZERO repercussions for PKing. Before at least there was a bandit skin so you could kind of tell who was a PKer, but they got rid of that (dumb move IMO) so now it's just a bunch of ultra-paranoid people who shoot first.
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I agree. This latest patch at least adds the heartbeat to bandits when crosshairs are on them.

evilsofa said:
The way to punish PKing is by making zombies more numerous, more sensitive to gunshots, and tougher. That's why they're there in the first place - to suppress PKing.
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Latest update also increased zombie sensitivity, thankfully.
 
Oh hey, so you start with a flashlight now? That's nice. Does it have limited battery or is it unlimited?

No weapons is kinda lame, but actually that's really nice for noobs starting out, so they can't just run around and get griefed by people PKing for no reason. Plus, if you are careful, you won't draw aggro from zombies anyway, so you really don't need the starting gun too much. Looks like they increased spawn rate of weapons so it should balance out.
 
I found a new server mod its kind of like cops and robbers but simulated and role playing its hilarious. there is nothing like drug searching somebody and then executing them hahahahha
 
dremic said:
I found a new server mod its kind of like cops and robbers but simulated and role playing its hilarious. there is nothing like drug searching somebody and then executing them hahahahha
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You're probably thinking of the "<map name> Life" RPG servers. Been around for awhile.

For example there's Chernarus Life, Zargabad Life, etc.

I tried playing them for awhile, but the main issue was that a great deal of the admins were power-tripping assholes. Made the game not fun when they would just be police, shoot you for no reason and steal your shit. And of course if you complained or tried to outrun them, they'd just kick/ban you.
 
Battery life is unlimited, at least at this time. I know the ACE realism mod had some equipment which required batteries such as the rangefinders. Would be interesting if DayZ required batteries that would run out after a certain time.
 
castun said:
Battery life is unlimited, at least at this time. I know the ACE realism mod had some equipment which required batteries such as the rangefinders. Would be interesting if DayZ required batteries that would run out after a certain time.
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I dunno, the game is hard enough without having to worry about pitch-black darkness all the time, lol. Especially since the new beta patches (now required for DayZ) have changed the tone mapping so darkness is even darker now.

Maybe if batteries could stack in the inventory and were fairly common...otherwise, meh.
 
I like that its even tougher now, I'm not against the new spawn inventory but I think the zombies have been dialled up to 11 now and just way too sensitive, there's really no need for both of them changes in tandem, it's already a complete nightmare dealing with them.

Part of the issues is more to do with zombie density and the respawn rate though, the endless gunfights where shots pull new spawned zombies creating infinite waves is worse than ever and sometimes you get a crazy number of zombs in some areas making navigating them, well basically impossible, so maybe with that fixed things will level out.
 
PrincessFrosty said:
I like that its even tougher now, I'm not against the new spawn inventory but I think the zombies have been dialled up to 11 now and just way too sensitive, there's really no need for both of them changes in tandem, it's already a complete nightmare dealing with them.

Part of the issues is more to do with zombie density and the respawn rate though, the endless gunfights where shots pull new spawned zombies creating infinite waves is worse than ever and sometimes you get a crazy number of zombs in some areas making navigating them, well basically impossible, so maybe with that fixed things will level out.
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Yeah, that was my initial complaint with them upping the difficulty of zombie encounters in this patch. Sad to hear that it actually does make the problem worse.
 
MavericK96 said:
I don't think there was one recently. Might have been on Amazon or some other site.

Summer Sale will probably have something, though.
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i saw it on sale at some place , amazon or whatever other digital download store , but im waiting for steam since i dont want to deal with updates .
 
Yeah, maybe it was Amazon I'm thinking of. Might also keep an eye on GreenManGaming, they have games on there that usually give Steam keys too.
 
GMG only really does Steam keys for games that require Steam. A2 / OA is not one of them.

But really, there is no reason to necessarily wait to get the game on Steam other than easy patching and whatnot (not like official patches come out all that often and you have to manually install beta patches anyway). It's not a Steamworks game and the overlay doesn't even really work that well in the game (kinda makes the UI go wonky sometimes).
 
MavericK96 said:
You're probably thinking of the "<map name> Life" RPG servers. Been around for awhile.

For example there's Chernarus Life, Zargabad Life, etc.

I tried playing them for awhile, but the main issue was that a great deal of the admins were power-tripping assholes. Made the game not fun when they would just be police, shoot you for no reason and steal your shit. And of course if you complained or tried to outrun them, they'd just kick/ban you.
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yup thats what im talking about. I've actually found some regulated servers.. no shooting unarmed civilians or you get banned. its moderated which makes it more fun
 
Pending Hotfix: Build 1.7.1.2
Changelog:
* [NEW] Tone Mapping to enhance nightlighting conditions
* [FIXED] Generic Loot not spawning (such as food etc...)
* [FIXED] Animals stand still and HURR DURRR (they now walk around)
* [FIXED] New blood values not being saved when a player eats (they do now)
* [FIXED] Duplicate players not being removed (should now be removed on login)
* [NEW] Melee Weapon introduced: Hatchet (can only drop through right click in gear menu)
* [NEW] Maximum animals increased
* [NEW] Melee Weapon introduced: Crowbar (can only drop through right click in gear menu)

Melee weapons! WOOT!
 
It kinda sucks now....

I want to explore, find stuff, and kill some zombies as needed but watching them spawn in front of me and/or trying to crawl around everywhere to get stuff gets old really fast.
 
Bigbacon said:
It kinda sucks now....

I want to explore, find stuff, and kill some zombies as needed but watching them spawn in front of me and/or trying to crawl around everywhere to get stuff gets old really fast.
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Isn't that kinda how the mod was all along?
 
Bigbacon said:
It kinda sucks now....

I want to explore, find stuff, and kill some zombies as needed but watching them spawn in front of me and/or trying to crawl around everywhere to get stuff gets old really fast.
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I hear ya but the Zeds are easier to evade now as well if you can break their LOS.
 
RPC66 said:
Pending Hotfix: Build 1.7.1.2
Changelog:
* [NEW] Tone Mapping to enhance nightlighting conditions
* [FIXED] Generic Loot not spawning (such as food etc...)
* [FIXED] Animals stand still and HURR DURRR (they now walk around)
* [FIXED] New blood values not being saved when a player eats (they do now)
* [FIXED] Duplicate players not being removed (should now be removed on login)
* [NEW] Melee Weapon introduced: Hatchet (can only drop through right click in gear menu)
* [NEW] Maximum animals increased
* [NEW] Melee Weapon introduced: Crowbar (can only drop through right click in gear menu)

Melee weapons! WOOT!
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I hear it might roll out on this Thursday.
 
I hope there are some cool melee animations. All other attempts at melee in the ArmA engine have been...well...pretty awful. :p
 
Laffles said:
Gonna repost this because I got paged: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rQXrHW4ouw&feature=g-upl

and also, me and a few of my US friends go on the search for an ATV, hilarity ensues :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwat4rcLOBo&feature=plcp
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Why are you transmitting constantly in the first one? If that's DC you know the infected can hear that, right?

Also, can I ask for a screenshot of your settings (both in-game and in the arma2OA.cfg in your documents folder), please? You seem to be one of the people without the alpha over foliage, and foliage grow-in as you look at it, and that's something that really bothers me. Can't get rid of it no matter how hard I try or what I change. You using nVidia or ATI?
 
Jellylesg said:
Why are you transmitting constantly in the first one? If that's DC you know the infected can hear that, right?

Also, can I ask for a screenshot of your settings (both in-game and in the arma2OA.cfg in your documents folder), please? You seem to be one of the people without the alpha over foliage, and foliage grow-in as you look at it, and that's something that really bothers me. Can't get rid of it no matter how hard I try or what I change. You using nVidia or ATI?
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Are you talking about the whitish aura on grass and trees?

If so, I remember I had the same problem before, but I can't remember what I had to do in order to fix it. I think it may have been something simple like trying to force settings in the nvidia control panel.

Here's a screenshot of the problem:
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Jellylesg said:
Why are you transmitting constantly in the first one? If that's DC you know the infected can hear that, right?

Also, can I ask for a screenshot of your settings (both in-game and in the arma2OA.cfg in your documents folder), please? You seem to be one of the people without the alpha over foliage, and foliage grow-in as you look at it, and that's something that really bothers me. Can't get rid of it no matter how hard I try or what I change. You using nVidia or ATI?
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Skype wouldn't work for some odd reason at the time, so they just used direct. I couldn't talk at all as it was 4am and my gf was asleep.

I'm using a gtx670 asus direct 2gb, not on my pc right now so can't post a screen, I can say though that the draw distance/popin had always been iffy with aram2's engine, I think the glow has something to do with AA being enabled.

I see past any visual problems with this game, which is odd for me, because usually if I can't get a constant 60fps/have any visual issues, I sneer at said game and maybe won't even play it.
 
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