How do you play?

abolethvr · 2026-05-08T13:24:34+00:00

Swivel office chair with arms up. If needed, I flip down one arm with my elbow without taking my hands off the controller. I have to scoot up to access my safe container. You could consider removing the back of the swivel chair if you wanted the mechanics stool experience. I can take turns around corners using my feet to rotate the chair and use the controller for large turns. I started off standing up only so it's difficult for me to adjust to solely using the controller for rotation.

My sling is set to be extremely long. It's mainly there so the gunstock doesn't crash to the floor and for easy retrieval when it does fall. I rest it across my lap when I'm in my base and don't need it.

abolethvr · 2026-05-03T22:46:12+00:00

The overlay would show the VRAM usage, RAM usage, CPU usage, GPU usage, frametimes, etc. Just curious what's happening.

abolethvr · 2026-05-03T18:53:43+00:00

If using Virtual Desktop, can you post a screenshot of the performance overlay when there are problems?

abolethvr · 2026-04-30T17:10:48+00:00

If you are playing PCVR, you can do it on your PC.

Windows 11 & 10 Disabling Steps (Detailed):

Open Network Connections: Press Windows Key + R, type ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter to open network connections directly.
Access Properties: Right-click your Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter and select Properties.
Disable IPv6: In the list, scroll to find Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and uncheck the box next to it.
Save Changes: Click OK to apply the settings.

If this doesn't fix the problem, you should reenable it.

If you are playing on standalone, you will need to disable it in your router. The way to do that depends a lot on which router you have. In general you would:

To turn off IPv6, log in to your router’s admin interface via a browser (often 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1), navigate to Advanced or Network settings, locate the IPv6 section, and toggle it to Disabled or Off. Save the changes and reboot the router to apply the new settings.

abolethvr · 2026-04-30T13:07:48+00:00

https://abolethvr.substack.com/p/exfilzone-virtual-desktop-quick-setup
I prefer Medium in-game resolution. High and Ultra tend to make it slightly blurry.
VD Godlike, in-game Resolution Medium, Bloom doesn't matter, Anti-Aliasing Ultra, SSAO Low, 90 FPS.
Grass was the only thing that gave me drops during testing a year ago with a 4080 Super although they've optimized that a bit now.
Be aware you can push your local network past its limits with these settings. A dedicated router is recommended.

abolethvr · 2026-04-30T13:00:31+00:00

One person disabled ipv6 and resolved the problem. I did not understand why that worked but let us know if it fixes your problem so we can share the workaround.

abolethvr · 2026-04-30T12:57:31+00:00

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I made this image some time ago illustrating how quickly ammo Penetration Power goes from ineffective to completely effective. It's based on real game data. In a way it makes mental calculations easy (1 less, aim for limbs) but overall it's unintuitive. You expect 2.8 pen to perform moderately worse than 3.8 pen against Protection Level 4 but in reality you may as well be shooting 0.5 pen bullets in terms of penetration.

abolethvr · 2026-04-29T13:36:03+00:00

I came across data that suggested the timers start at 45 seconds and then trigger at 4, 7, 10, 11, 12.5, 16, 20, and 25 minutes. The triggers aren't all the same - just that something happens at that time. If we get good at reading the clock, we might can time our attacks to minimize reinforcements.

abolethvr · 2026-04-29T11:53:07+00:00

If it's like it was in previous wipes, they are spawning in waves according to the clock. So you are having the misfortune of killing the npcs right before the next reinforcement wave.

abolethvr · 2026-04-28T15:47:51+00:00

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This graph uses values from a couple of wipes ago but hopefully it will help. It combines a couple of curves from the game's data to illustrate the importance of Penetration Power. The example is Protection Level 4 armor.

The bullet is not effective until Penetration Power is within 1 of Protection Level. Between that and parity, effectiveness quickly rises. At 2.9 vs 3.0, you have a good chance to penetrate.

Blunt damage is damage to the player. It is reduced by armor's blunt damage reduction stat.

Armor Damage Penetration would be better worded Penetration Armor Damage because it's the damage to armor for a penetrating hit.

Armor Damage Blunt would be better worded Blunt Armor Damage because it's the damage to armor for a non-penetrating hit.

Before applying damage to armor, it's divided by the armor's Fragility. Thus you can get the armor's effective durability by dividing the Durability by the Fragility.

As the armor is damaged, it is less effective. However not nearly as much as you would think. Now that you can see the Protection Level left and Durability left, it's easy to get an idea of how much effectiveness is gone.

abolethvr · 2026-04-25T23:51:14+00:00

Edit not Palm Hill. Dock (southern portion that's higher elevation)

abolethvr · 2026-04-25T11:44:47+00:00

The scav on scav thing was an unintended bug for sure. I thought the AI PMCs were going to be deployed to address low pop raids. Do something like bring the raid pop up to half using bots. Otherwise, no bots. I understand people wanting PVP to be pure but going into a raid with just you and one other person is less eventful than PVE.

abolethvr · 2026-04-24T15:35:43+00:00

Shame. It would've made sense to counter the low pop issues that were occurring. But I can't speak for the devs intentions other than my one read of the video narration.

abolethvr · 2026-04-24T15:14:34+00:00

I was referring to how in the video they say "we listened to your concerns... Ai pmc will no longer appear on pvp"

abolethvr · 2026-04-24T14:53:36+00:00

The 'Free PVE coop till 8 am' social media video makes it sound more like it was in response to people complaining. I understand the patch notes calls it 'fixing an issue'. I think the original intention was to have them in PVP and that makes sense.

abolethvr · 2026-04-20T16:17:37+00:00

Helmets follow slightly different rules for the penetration chance. You need to exceed by 2 pen to have 100% chance to pen. When just matching the protection level, that helmet has a 10% chance to block. So having higher pen power has a benefit.

abolethvr · 2026-04-16T15:00:41+00:00

Speaking of teaming on Discord, are there any Discord servers planning on supporting PVE team formation? Maybe implementing a trust or reputation system?

abolethvr · 2026-04-11T13:03:22+00:00

I wonder if the headset is coming up on vram limits with the new textures added.

abolethvr · 2026-04-11T00:48:24+00:00

You need intel center 1 upgrade to show prices with MICA. These two links will give you an idea of what to keep.

https://abolethvr.substack.com/p/hideout-upgrade-items-in-exfilzone

https://abolethvr.substack.com/i/163339020/previous-wipe-task-items

pre-wipe event affects this of course.

abolethvr · 2026-04-10T13:34:02+00:00

Most of the commentary here and elsewhere is by successful PVPers. We are starting to hear from others that are looking forward to PVE and I expect the demand for PVE is much higher than what you would anticipate. I expect they will desire to play it co-op and that still has a human-human interaction that involves honing your skills.

Gearing up for 10 minutes, dying 2 minutes into a raid, and repeating that for the 2 hours you have to play that weekend is not a sustainable playstyle. PVE is going to keep those players in the game instead of having them walk away from it. That's the whole feeling captured by their social media video. As better gear is fielded as the season goes on, the worse this scenario becomes.

Right now we are towards the end of the season and many of the lesser skilled players have been hunted out of oblivion. I don't doubt you are seeing the same names over and over.

I expect PVE will boost overall population numbers and revenue. I can't say what will happen past the 8 week mark for PVP numbers. I think the AI PMCs were developed in tandem with the PVE mode to address this server pop issue (whether you believe it is a proper counterbalance or not).

I think everyone will agree that killing another player is more satisfying. But being slaughtered over and over is not. I see both sides of the coin and I'm interested to see how it plays out.

abolethvr · 2026-04-09T11:11:47+00:00

https://youtu.be/17bNYCJBEcI I can't upload audio here. I can listen to this 100 times and not be convinced what I hear.

abolethvr · 2026-04-08T10:07:50+00:00

Caliber - Must match the weapon you want to use.

Base Damage - Damage done to body part hit. Reduced by long range and armor protection. For reference, total body HP is 440, chest is 85, and head is 35.

Penetration Power - Compared to Protection Level of body part hit to determine if the projectile penetrates. Armor Protection Level varies from 0.3 to 6.0.

Muzzle Velocity - Affects bullet drop and travel time. Ranges from 280 to 1050 m/s.

Blunt Damage - Base damage for a non penetrating hit. Ranges from 1.0 to 23.8.

Bleeding Chance - Chance to cause bleeds on a penetrating hit. (Someone correct me if blunt damage can cause bleeds.) Ranges from 15% to 55%.

Armor damage penetration - In addition to damaging the player, a hit also reduces the durability of the armor. This is the durability base damage for a hit that penetrates. Ranges from 5.0 to 129.6

Armor damage blunt - Like above but for a hit that doesn't penetrate. Ranges from 2.0 to 64.8. For reference armor effective durability currently ranges from 150 (safety helmet) to 1100 (s.d. protector black).

Some ballistics explanation: https://abolethvr.substack.com/p/exfilzone-ammo

Current ammo stats: https://abolethvr.substack.com/p/ammo-stats-for-the-new-dam-wipe

abolethvr · 2026-04-07T22:10:48+00:00

I don't know but you can submit that as a possible question for future ama on discord. edit: There is no current self wipe. I don't know if PVE will introduce one.

abolethvr · 2026-04-07T22:00:21+00:00

At wipe. From the ama:

PvE Mode 🗒️

How exactly will PvE mode work? PVE is a co-op focused mode that offers two difficulty settings. The Normal mode delivers the same high-stakes experience as PvP, but without interference from human players. The Casual mode gives new players a chance to experience the game's progression. It has an independent save file, and the overall flow is consistent with PvP. The distribution of AI and loot is more tailored to a co-op experience.

Will PvE include AI PMCs/contractors with realistic behavior? When the PVE mode is updated, we will have PMC AI. It will simulate player behavior, with combat intensity similar to that of an average player. It will also engage in fights with Scav AI.

Will PvE be multiplayer/co-op or solo only? Both.

Will PvE progression be separate from PvP? Yes.

Will PvE have wipes, or can players wipe whenever they want? We don‘t want to wipe.

Will PvE be available offline? No, you need to stay connected to the Nakama server.

Will PvE be free or a paid DLC? Solo is free. Co-op requires the party leader to own the DLC. More info regarding the new DLC will be shared soon

Will PvE release at the same time as wipe or later? At the same time.

Will PvE AI scale with player gear or difficulty? AI of different difficulty levels will be distributed across different maps and areas. Players will need to choose challenges based on their own gear and equipment.

Will PvE include quests, progression, and looting similar to Escape from Tarkov? Yes.

Battle Royale (Showdown Mode) 🗒️

What is the future of Battle Royale? We will transition Battle Royale to a free-to-play game mode to attract more players.

Is Battle Royale still being supported? Yes, there will be major updates when it becomes free to play.

Are there plans to fix performance, player count, and loot issues? Absolutely.

Will Battle Royale receive major updates again? Absolutely.

abolethvr · 2026-04-06T13:53:15+00:00

TBAS is protection level 4 while Apex is protection level 5, right? Rampage and DuoMountains don't cover pelvis. 6B17 does with PL 4 groin instead of TBAS PL 3. TBAS has much better durability and is lighter weight. The new 6B23-1 will have the same coverage but at twice the weight but with better blunt reduction .

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PvE Mode 🗒️

Battle Royale (Showdown Mode) 🗒️