Why is rain deadly in this game ?!

[KajFlo]

So i walk around, fully clothed, in light rain for 10 minutes. Then im "drenched" and i go into a house. 3min later im cold. I cant start a fire because of the rain outside.
3min later...now im "freezing"...its still raining.

So basically, my character will die within the next 15 minutes because he walked in light rain for 10 minutes...whats wrong with this game ?

A few patches before you did overheat after walking 10 meters and now you die if you walk around in rain for longer then a few minutes.

Seriously, why cant they make the survival aspect feel a bit more realistic ?!

[Demonic Warboss]

Oprindeligt skrevet af The HopelessGamer™:

Oprindeligt skrevet af theresejesu:

Server configuration recognizes the time of year (either set by the owner or using real-world data) and simulates weather conditions such as wind, ambient temperature, and precipitation. This means that the weather in Chernarus will change automatically throughout the calendar year.

http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Weather

Well that makes sense. And the owner cannot do ♥♥♥♥ to the weather. Thats controlled by the game devs. So in the usa its summer. So the devs clearly havent set that up very well. Because im dying of hypothermia in summer....

Chernarus is in Czech republic i believe.

[The HopelessGamer™]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Demonic Warboss:

Oprindeligt skrevet af The HopelessGamer™:

Well that makes sense. And the owner cannot do ♥♥♥♥ to the weather. Thats controlled by the game devs. So in the usa its summer. So the devs clearly havent set that up very well. Because im dying of hypothermia in summer....

But Chernarus is in Czech republic i believe.

Isnt it summer over there atm?

[theresejesu]

Oprindeligt skrevet af The HopelessGamer™:

Oprindeligt skrevet af theresejesu:

Server configuration recognizes the time of year (either set by the owner or using real-world data) and simulates weather conditions such as wind, ambient temperature, and precipitation. This means that the weather in Chernarus will change automatically throughout the calendar year.

http://dayz.gamepedia.com/Weather

Well that makes sense. And the owner cannot do ♥♥♥♥ to the weather. Thats controlled by the game devs. So in the usa its summer. So the devs clearly havent set that up very well. Because im dying of hypothermia in summer....

I don't think it's based on the weather in the US. ;)

[KajFlo]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sgt Elias:

You see your breathe in game it is cold, you don't it's temperate, dress and act accordingly....really common sense, but appears to be above 'gamers' skill sets.

Pretty sure this is not true at all.

Also i have now heard way to many claims that it is, or is not set to real temperatur in CZ...need a dev to give a reliable answer !

[The HopelessGamer™]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sgt Elias:

You see your breathe in game it is cold, you don't it's temperate, dress and act accordingly....really common sense, but appears to be above 'gamers' skill sets.

Mate i can wear thick snow jackets in this game and it makes no difference. Only thing is a raincoat that some how blockd the cold from the rain...

[Sqeezor]

Snowjacket are wind and coldproof...not waterproof.

Here the values of clothes:

https://m.imgur.com/r/dayz/VrDoCn5

[Ðëprávèd•Mïšçréånt]

Oprindeligt skrevet af KajFlo:

So i walk around, fully clothed, in light rain for 10 minutes. Then im "drenched" and i go into a house. 3min later im cold. I cant start a fire because of the rain outside.
3min later...now im "freezing"...its still raining.

So basically, my character will die within the next 15 minutes because he walked in light rain for 10 minutes...whats wrong with this game ?

A few patches before you did overheat after walking 10 meters and now you die if you walk around in rain for longer then a few minutes.

Seriously, why cant they make the survival aspect feel a bit more realistic ?!

Your math on the events are correct.

Hypothermia does kill, as I have been involved in the new zealand search and rescue it really is a killer.
There is a reason why we have rain coats IRL and other apparel to keep warm.
This is because when your body tempreture drops below 36.6 degrees you get cold, sick, you then go into thermal shock, then within say 30 mins you die.

That is reality.

If you do not believe me go spend a night in the new zeland bush in winter in wet weather without
the right equipment,
You will die.

This has been a public service announcement.

[theresejesu]

Oprindeligt skrevet af KajFlo:

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sgt Elias:

You see your breathe in game it is cold, you don't it's temperate, dress and act accordingly....really common sense, but appears to be above 'gamers' skill sets.

Pretty sure this is not true at all.

Also i have now heard way to many claims that it is, or is not set to real temperatur in CZ...need a dev to give a reliable answer !

They told us this was happening over a year ago.

And remember, they can also change things to test whatever they want to test.

[Sqeezor]

As I understand this, the weather / climate in DayZ is based on an average year in CZ. This means that the weather information is stored in a table and depending on the date on the server, these weather data are loaded.
This is not the current weather data of CZ but it is records.
In CZ it is now also summer in July and it is relatively hot / hot -> it is warmer in the summer than in Switzerland, but it has also the reason because Switzerland has the mountains and on average much higher than CZ.
The winters are colder and rugged than in Switzerland, but without the many snow.
(I work with a colleague who comes from CZ).

[theresejesu]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sqeezor:

As I understand this, the weather / climate in DayZ is based on an average year in CZ. This means that the weather information is stored in a table and depending on the date on the server, these weather data are loaded.
This is not the current weather data of CZ but it is records.
In CZ it is now also summer in July and it is relatively hot / hot -> it is warmer in the summer than in Switzerland, but it has also the reason because Switzerland has the mountains and on average much higher than CZ.
The winters are colder and rugged than in Switzerland, but without the many snow.
(I work with a colleague who comes from CZ).

The current weather there right now is actually pretty mild, not hot at all.

[Sqeezor]

aktuell 14 day(z)

http://www.viamoro.com/Europe/Czech-Republic/weather/14DaysForecast/?language=German

or english ^^ :
http://www.viamoro.com/Europe/Czech-Republic/weather/14DaysForecast/

[Ðëprávèd•Mïšçréånt]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sqeezor:

As I understand this, the weather / climate in DayZ is based on an average year in CZ. This means that the weather information is stored in a table and depending on the date on the server, these weather data are loaded.
This is not the current weather data of CZ but it is records.
In CZ it is now also summer in July and it is relatively hot / hot -> it is warmer in the summer than in Switzerland, but it has also the reason because Switzerland has the mountains and on average much higher than CZ.
The winters are colder and rugged than in Switzerland, but without the many snow.
(I work with a colleague who comes from CZ).

Even in 10 degrees celsius when you are in drenched wet clothes is more than enough to kill you in about an hour IRL.

Obviously moving around keeps you warm, but you stop, you freeze you die.
This is a real life thing.

[Sqeezor]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Deus_Drone:

Even in 10 degrees celsius when you are in drenched wet clothes is more than enough to kill you in about an hour IRL.

Obviously moving around keeps you warm, but you stop, you freeze you die.
This is a real life thing.

Yes this is absolutely correct. Cold is a danger, dampness is quite another.

Water has a much better thermal conductivity than air, so it is also more efficient.
A swimmer in the cold water can only stand the cold because he is exerting himself and the muscles keep the warmth from within, even if the skin is very cold. It becomes dangerous when the muscles are no longer in "work" and cool, then it goes down very quickly with the body temperature.

[Ðëprávèd•Mïšçréånt]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Sqeezor:

Oprindeligt skrevet af Deus_Drone:

Even in 10 degrees celsius when you are in drenched wet clothes is more than enough to kill you in about an hour IRL.

Obviously moving around keeps you warm, but you stop, you freeze you die.
This is a real life thing.

Yes this is absolutely correct. Cold is a danger, dampness is quite another.

Water has a much better thermal conductivity than air, so it is also more efficient.
A swimmer in the cold water can only stand the cold because he is exerting himself and the muscles keep the warmth from within, even if the skin is very cold. It becomes dangerous when the muscles are no longer in "work" and cool, then it goes down very quickly with the body temperature.

It is funny how many people do not understand this.

Though I believe it is due to most gamers living a sheltered existence and not having experienced such things first hand.

Thankfully I have so I know this aint BS.

Cold kills that is life.

[KajFlo]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Deus_Drone:

Even in 10 degrees celsius when you are in drenched wet clothes is more than enough to kill you in about an hour IRL.

A hour ? No...
Maybe if there is a chilling wind and you just stand there for one hour.

You all make a very common mistake.
Humans dont die that easily...first thing you learn in some professions.

But if it meakes you feel all warm and fuzzy to claim you know the "real deal" and are such hardcore survivalists and DayZ nerds...please keep going.

Goodbye.