Kuuso on 15/6/2012 at 17:13
Aight, there's lots of cool stuff in the horizon. First of all, the recommended updater is now the SixUpdater, which is a software that updates the game really easily and effortlessly. No hazzle with that stuff anymore. Secondly, the forthcoming patch 1.7.1 will fix some major stuff:
* [FIXED] Infected not spawning inside buildings any more
* [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
There's also new mocap animations for zeds for attacking/running, so I am expecting that you can't directly outrun zombies anymore, but a smart player will have a chance to hide from them. Lastly, server lag is reduced.
I haven't played in a while, but this patch will change that. Love the effort that is put into this!
Ahris on 15/6/2012 at 17:30
I agree that those updates are great. :)
Rocket has also started discussion threads about spawning weaponless and introducing an intuition system for 'sensing' player killers. Personally i'm for spawning without anything at all, i think it would eliminate spawn camping/noob killing as well as give a clear first goal when you spawn (Get food) as well as encourage sneaking and scavenging. :)
Neb on 16/6/2012 at 04:16
I just had my first hour of Day Z.
3am. :erg: I headed straight towards the sound of flies and doubled my equipment before running straight into the trees and up a hill. Trekked through the pitch black until I hit a road and then took out my map to take a stab at where I was (it's too big to hold while playing so it's now pinned up above the monitor.) My guess was correct and I ended up in Msta. Stealthed around but I didn't have a clue which buildings are enterable, and there were a shitload of zombies. Got chased and ran to a large hut. 4 clean headshots. Got Winchester.
Lost in the woods, sun came up, found signpost, now on my way to Shahkovka. Productive first life so far.
Mr.Duck on 16/6/2012 at 07:50
Very nice update.
Gotta get my ass back in gear for more DayZ-ing, w00t!
:D
And, yes Sg3, more ArmA II missions with you ;)
MustardCat on 16/6/2012 at 22:58
Some more stuff that is coming in the next patch:
* [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
Edit: This update is out now.
catbarf on 17/6/2012 at 18:39
Awesome! I especially like that bit about combining .45ACP between the revolver and 1911, it always seemed weird to me that they were considered mutually exclusive, it's a nice touch that helps add a bit of realism.
Ahris on 17/6/2012 at 19:15
Quote Posted by MustardCat
Some more stuff that is coming in the next patch:
* [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
Edit: This update is out now.
This is awesome! It's going to make Day Z so much better! :)
MustardCat on 17/6/2012 at 21:17
Damn they are on top of things, new hotfix that is supposed to come out in a few hours:
Pending Hotfix: Build 1.7.1.1
Current 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)
Edit: even more.
* [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)
Malf on 17/6/2012 at 21:40
I tried playing for the majority of this evening, and every server I joined had no zombies, no players and didn't save character position or inventory.
Others were reporting the same things, yet there's nary a mention of it on the official forums.
MustardCat on 17/6/2012 at 22:03
More for the hotfix:
* [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)
Quote Posted by Malf
I tried playing for the majority of this evening, and every server I joined had no zombies, no players and didn't save character position or inventory.
Others were reporting the same things, yet there's nary a mention of it on the official forums.
You are running arma 2 beta 93825 and dayz 1.7.1? Connecting to 93825 and 1.7.1 servers? I've been playing and haven't had this issue...
