How long does it take for a body to despawn ? (Official server)

[killer12]

^
I ran back to the place of my death in about 20min+ and couldnt find my body but I can still hear the flies ?

Ps. I killed a guy earlier and his body is still there (More than 30min)

[killer12]

Originally posted by Mad Mike:

What happens if somebody chopped you up and ate you? What stays?

There was nothing left + it was a secluded area so thats very unlikely.
Edit: I forgot to mention I wasnt shot I died due to dehydration.

[SmashT]

1 hour.

[killer12]

Originally posted by SmashT:

1 hour.

I see tnx for info.
I guess it was a bug or Im just super unlucky.

[ribeye007]

Originally posted by SmashT:

1 hour.

where is this stated longest i have seen is 20 minutes

[us271934-Слава Україн]

I keep seeing references around the internet to the despawn of many items being linked to proximity to active players. In spite of what the server files say there appears to be additional layers of influence in this mechanic. I can easily see that the devs don't want to reveal 100% of every mechanic since some people just look at it as a challenge to exploit.
In general what appears to happen is if no players are around the despawn happens more quickly, if other players are close by then despawn takes longer. If items are all the way ruined that seems to also have an influence to quicken the despawn.

[killer12]

Originally posted by us271934:

I keep seeing references around the internet to the despawn of many items being linked to proximity to active players. In spite of what the server files say there appears to be additional layers of influence in this mechanic. I can easily see that the devs don't want to reveal 100% of every mechanic since some people just look at it as a challenge to exploit.
In general what appears to happen is if no players are around the despawn happens more quickly, if other players are close by then despawn takes longer. If items are all the way ruined that seems to also have an influence to quicken the despawn.

This actually makes sense and explains a lot.

[SmashT]

Originally posted by ribeye007:

Originally posted by SmashT:

1 hour.

where is this stated longest i have seen is 20 minutes

<var name="CleanupLifetimeDeadPlayer" type="0" value="3600"/>
https://github.com/BohemiaInteractive/DayZ-Central-Economy/blob/master/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/globals.xml

[SmashT]

Originally posted by us271934:

I keep seeing references around the internet to the despawn of many items being linked to proximity to active players. In spite of what the server files say there appears to be additional layers of influence in this mechanic. I can easily see that the devs don't want to reveal 100% of every mechanic since some people just look at it as a challenge to exploit.
In general what appears to happen is if no players are around the despawn happens more quickly, if other players are close by then despawn takes longer. If items are all the way ruined that seems to also have an influence to quicken the despawn.

Most of this stuff is configurable by server admins in globals, CE wont remove the item if there is a player nearby for example, that's CleanupAvoidance (in metres), it's just not very well documented.

[us271934-Слава Україн]

Originally posted by SmashT:

Originally posted by us271934:

I keep seeing references around the internet to the despawn of many items being linked to proximity to active players. In spite of what the server files say there appears to be additional layers of influence in this mechanic. I can easily see that the devs don't want to reveal 100% of every mechanic since some people just look at it as a challenge to exploit.
In general what appears to happen is if no players are around the despawn happens more quickly, if other players are close by then despawn takes longer. If items are all the way ruined that seems to also have an influence to quicken the despawn.

Most of this stuff is configurable by server admins in globals, CE wont remove the item if there is a player nearby for example, that's CleanupAvoidance (in metres), it's just not very well documented.

That's a pretty top notch understatement and thanks for the clarification lol
I've been in this file and likely lost focus when I read CleanupAvoidance. You know, flashbacks to when you were yelling at the kids to pick up their rooms. The therapy helped but obviously I'll need a few more sessions.

I know the value units of measure vary for whatever is being controlled (time, distance,quantity, etc.) but I'm betting the type may also be specific for each line. The "0" on this line may mean something different than the "0" for TimeLogin or maybe mean nothing at all.

[killer12]

Originally posted by SmashT:

Originally posted by us271934:

I keep seeing references around the internet to the despawn of many items being linked to proximity to active players. In spite of what the server files say there appears to be additional layers of influence in this mechanic. I can easily see that the devs don't want to reveal 100% of every mechanic since some people just look at it as a challenge to exploit.
In general what appears to happen is if no players are around the despawn happens more quickly, if other players are close by then despawn takes longer. If items are all the way ruined that seems to also have an influence to quicken the despawn.

Most of this stuff is configurable by server admins in globals, CE wont remove the item if there is a player nearby for example, that's CleanupAvoidance (in metres), it's just not very well documented.

Now I really wonder whats it all configured to on the official servers.

Originally posted by us271934:

Originally posted by SmashT:

Most of this stuff is configurable by server admins in globals, CE wont remove the item if there is a player nearby for example, that's CleanupAvoidance (in metres), it's just not very well documented.

That's a pretty top notch understatement and thanks for the clarification lol
I've been in this file and likely lost focus when I read CleanupAvoidance. You know, flashbacks to when you were yelling at the kids to pick up their rooms. The therapy helped but obviously I'll need a few more sessions.

LMFAO.

[F4B14N0]

In Namalsk this time is 900 seconds...

[Reitak]

Originally posted by SmashT:

Originally posted by ribeye007:

where is this stated longest i have seen is 20 minutes

<var name="CleanupLifetimeDeadPlayer" type="0" value="3600"/>
https://github.com/BohemiaInteractive/DayZ-Central-Economy/blob/master/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/globals.xml

i have own dedic server, i have 3600 here, but i am sure, is much less, becuase my friend died in base and i was there after 20-30 min and his body wasnt here

looks like not fixed https://feedback.bistudio.com/T145488

[adamschristopher62]

it should be 1 hr in game time only as we sometimes have lives in rl