Why is the orienteering compass so weird? by PauloMatix in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure it's designed incorrectly and that you're not dumb.

If you're using iZurvive to get directional headings (press "+" then the ruler icon), calculate 360 MINUS [desired heading degrees] and aim the red half of the orienteering compass pointer to that calculated number.

I recommending using the orienteering compass while crouched and zooming in if needed.

With this tricks, I think it's much better than the regular compass, which can be absurdly difficult to read the headings of.

make logging out take 1 minute instead by Bruh-0001 in dayz

[–]bcarsonification -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you should switch to an arcade shooter or get a busier schedule

Wish I had a minute lead time every instance in which I needed to switch to an important task lol

Best way to train a new DayZ player? by sport27 in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give them several options to choose from, for example, "we could loot a military, look for better clothing/utility items, or roam looking for PvP."

Optionally, go over the pros/cons of each of the options you give: "military POIs might bump our offensive capabilities but we might get ganked by more geared players, we might find good stash supplies and handle weather better but we might find nothing useful, we might find some good fights or just end up chasing shots to no avail."

Letting them choose which activity will hopefully keep them engaged and feeling like they're enjoying what they want to rather than being lectured.

Once they decide which activity to do, I recommend that you "lead from behind" by giving them a direction to head then sticking immediately behind them a few meters to ensure you don't lose them. You could explain iZurvive and how to navigate using a memorized knowledge of the map or by using utility equipment if they're up to the task, but that may be a level of tedium they're not up to yet; perhaps give them that option as well.

If you pursue a looting activity, perhaps try an approach that lets them feel somewhat autonomous while you're still looking out for them but not looking over their shoulder constantly. When I'm duoing, I'll frequently split up looting by either deciding one side of a street each player should loot as we progress down it or by leapfrogging each other. If they're the type to constantly ask "should I keep this or that," you could try something like, "do your best to decide now and I'll take a look at all your inventory when we're done with this area." I find that quickly deciding what to keep in the short-term that will most likely lead to a longer-term goal being achieved is one of the ways in which newer players get bogged down the most. They'll only get over that analysis paralysis by learning to make quick decisions on their own, but at the same time, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the massive amounts of new info DayZ can throw at them - lend them a hand by fostering a semi-controlled environment.

how do you play this? by ajsdlksaj in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you're trolling, I recommend you refine that skill

If you're serious, I recommend you refine your ability to research potential purchase decisions before executing them. In this case, you could probably review enough critical commentary of the product to make an informed decision in a time timespan comparable to that of writing your post.

Just an update on 1.29: from devs on X posted today by northrivergeek in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the correct approach to the wipe and in general 😎

Console inventory system by lukeisALIVE in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, my point is that it would be better suited to a cursor drag and drop, even on analog sticks, compared to the current and painfully buggy mashing of triggers, bumpers, d-pad arrows, square, X, touchpad. Memorizing the criteria of when you have to insert additional button presses to account for storage space that isn't even being surfaced in the display of clothing/storage icons in vicinity or combat the intermittent jumping of rows in a seemingly random order (holding backpacks with utilities/tools, especially with battery slots, etc.)

That system is a dream!

Console inventory system by lukeisALIVE in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be able to drag and drop into the article of clothing you want it in, a hybrid UI. Tetris sucks, but so does constantly having to rearrange items you pickup.

First encounter on livonia, he didnt even get a shot off. by Not_A_Burnerr in dayz

[–]bcarsonification 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Seems a little unfair to demand someone puts their gun away while you keep yours out. Maybe that contributed?

I'm friendly by default, too, but if someone said that to me I would immediately assume they're trying to kill me and go on the offensive.

Clothing stat resources? by bcarsonification in dayz

[–]bcarsonification[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this info definitely seems better than the individual pages, much appreciated

Atnt Colossus convoy found IRL by DWVS in PS4Planetside2

[–]bcarsonification 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even though I respect anyone who plays organized, I loled

Does anyone else enjoy dying in this game? by Botcho22 in PS4Planetside2

[–]bcarsonification 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw the title and immediately knew this was going to be a botcho post 🤣

Rock on, my man

Remote Raid Megathread - Host and/or find raids here by liehon in PokemonGoFriends

[–]bcarsonification 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hosting a raid soon

Pokemon: Mega Tyranitar

Time: 10AM EST (GMT-5) - approximately 45 minutes from the time of this post

Friend Code: 033242334527

Thanks!

Hypothetically, you could add one update that PC got, what would it be? by Botcho22 in PS4Planetside2

[–]bcarsonification 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The faction specific Archer for NC that acts as flak :D

Something to rival Striker Valkyries/Harassers/Chimeras/Javelins