Are there dumb questions?

[Amitaya]

This game seems to have quite a history. And I feel a little overwhelmed getting my noob questions answered because I keep finding them asked over and over again over the last decade. That's why I can understand that they seem dumb but they really interest me.

So I'll try to ask them all at once to players who like the game and know how it plays currently.

1. What kind of game is this in general? PvP? PvE? Sandbox? More like a MoBa or more like for example 7 Days to Die?
2. Can I host my own private server and play this only together with one friend?
3. Is there an ingame text chat and/or is this heavily voice chat focused?
4. Is third person just "possible" or fully integrated? I read something about server settings for that. Sounded pretty cool.
4. Is the modding community active after all those years or are mods mostly outdated now?

[withered]

Its a sandbox without any "main quest", scripted endgame... You do what you want to do - while dealing with needs, environment and other people.

Yes, you can host a locked server, although its not as easy thing to do like in different games, "Valheim" for instance. Theres a bit more clicking involved.

There is local text chat - which only displays messages in certain range and global one, for entirety of a map. But - not every server has global option available. To not break immersion for other players.

Third person is default mode in this game. One can switch between those two with a push of a button. But once again different servers have different setups - some are only for third person while others only for first person, without options to change it ingame.

And finally, this game is standing with mods, hand to hand. Its a very, very big part of the game and constantly getting larger. Dayz started as a mod and this characteristic is still very much alive.

[baddoggs]

1: Personally, i consider the Vanilla game, played on official servers to be
a Pretty good PvP shooter with a strong survival element and limited base building.
Community servers however are another thing entirely.
Think every bad copy of every game ever made with guns in it
just about covers it.

2: Yes you can host your own server.

3: Yes there is ingame chat and Voice with limited range.
There are actually small handheld radios you can find that work.

4: Depends on the server some have either some have both.
It's usually stated in the server info, same as stuff like passage of time.

4,2: The modding community is huge and still very active.
Now is actually a good time to get into the game.

5: There are no "dumb questions" as a noob Mate.
Ask away.

[ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ]

Originally posted by Amitaya:

Can I host my own private server and play this only together with one friend?

Originally posted by withered:

Yes, you can host a locked server, although its not as easy thing to do like in different games, "Valheim" for instance. Theres a bit more clicking involved.

Originally posted by baddoggs:

2: Yes you can host your own server.

But I like how they don't tell you that you have to pay to do so.

"Expect to pay a minimum of $50-$60 per month for a basic DayZ dedicated server with limited player slots, but be prepared: prices can reach $200+ per month for high-performance servers with large player capacities and advanced features"

This ain't 7 days to die, V Rising etc where you can host your own server for free.

They should add an offline/solo/co-op mode and let people create their own server for themselves and friend. Charging that much for a server is ridiculous. Gotta buy the game/DLC and pay for your own server?

What happens when they stop working on the game? I don't want to lose access to it just because they didn't add an offline/solo whatever mode for players to enjoy the game without needing them to host their official servers or when all the servers get shut down etc.

Also, about the camera options. The game offers 1st and 3rd person but there are servers which are strictly 1st person or 3rd person (I see 1st person a lot). Avoid those if you want to switch between 1st/3rd person whenever you want.

[turbonutters69]

Originally posted by ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ:

Originally posted by Amitaya:

Can I host my own private server and play this only together with one friend?

Originally posted by withered:

Yes, you can host a locked server, although its not as easy thing to do like in different games, "Valheim" for instance. Theres a bit more clicking involved.

Originally posted by baddoggs:

2: Yes you can host your own server.

But I like how they don't tell you that you have to pay to do so.

"Expect to pay a minimum of $50-$60 per month for a basic DayZ dedicated server with limited player slots, but be prepared: prices can reach $200+ per month for high-performance servers with large player capacities and advanced features"

This ain't 7 days to die, V Rising etc where you can host your own server for free.

They should add an offline/solo/co-op mode and let people create their own server for themselves and friend. Charging that much for a server is ridiculous. Gotta buy the game/DLC and pay for your own server?

What happens when they stop working on the game? I don't want to lose access to it just because they didn't add an offline/solo whatever mode for players to enjoy the game without needing them to host their official servers or when all the servers get shut down etc.

Also, about the camera options. The game offers 1st and 3rd person but there are servers which are strictly 1st person or 3rd person (I see 1st person a lot). Avoid those if you want to switch between 1st/3rd person whenever you want.

You can run a server from your own machine easily if you search how to do it.
There isn't a need to pay anyone to host a small server.

[HolyRustedMetal]

Yeah you can just install the Dayz server from your Steam library and play on it for free, alone or even with a friend or two. For more players than that you'll probably need a separate machine for better performance, but it's still free if you have an extra pc lying around. And even buying the DLC is optional, there's dozens of free maps in the workshop in you don't like the two free official maps.

[Amitaya]

Thanks for the answers! I will try and take a closer look at the self hosting thingy ^,^

[ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ]

Originally posted by turbonutters69:

You can run a server from your own machine easily if you search how to do it.
There isn't a need to pay anyone to host a small server.

I end up saying the info I see (I looked up if you could host your own server but the answers I've found all came to people having to pay. I wish there was a Q and A thread because misinformation is everywhere and I seem to keep looking at the wrong info.

To me, if it was like V Rising/7 Days to die, you just start up a game/server and make it public or not, how many people can join, password etc no need for a separate machine.

Originally posted by HolyRustedMetal:

Yeah you can just install the Dayz server from your Steam library and play on it for free, alone or even with a friend or two. For more players than that you'll probably need a separate machine for better performance, but it's still free if you have an extra pc lying around.

And even buying the DLC is optional, there's dozens of free maps in the workshop in you don't like the two free official maps.

This is confusing. What do you mean "install the DayZ server" ? I have the game installed, where do I get this server thing? a bit more helpful info would be useful. Looking things up can sometimes show you the wrong info.

This info is more for the people who do want to create their own server. I don't plan on doing that unless someone wanted to Co-op and RP some sort of The Walking Dead story.

Edit: as for the Maps. I know the DLC is optional but they tied Halloween Events to it. Do the Community Maps have something like that? spooky gear? and I like to stick with the official Maps.

[withered]

Dayz server is a tool one can download directly from steam (tools category). Theres also a guide on this sites about its usage.

[turbonutters69]

How to Setup a DayZ Server for Windows
Download DayZ server files from Steam library.
Install SteamCMD for server management.
Ensure .NET Framework and Visual C++ Redistributables are installed.
Update Windows and all drivers.
Edit server configuration files (name, player count, admin privileges).
Set up port forwarding on your router (ports 2302-2305).
Launch the server via SteamCMD or a batch file.
Monitor server performance and logs regularly.
How to Setup a DayZ Server for Linux
Use SteamCMD to download DayZ server files.
Install necessary libraries and dependencies.
Update Linux distribution and drivers.
Edit serverDZ.cfg file to customize server settings.
Configure firewall rules for ports 2302-2305.
Start the server using a terminal or script (use screen or tmux for background).
Monitor server performance and logs.
How to Setup a DayZ Server for macOS
Install SteamCMD to download server files.
Install required dependencies via Homebrew or a package manager.
Update macOS and drivers.
Edit server configuration files to set up server parameters.
Set up port forwarding and configure the macOS firewall.
Launch the server through a terminal script.
Monitor server performance and logs using monitoring tools.

[ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ]

Originally posted by withered:

Dayz server is a tool one can download directly from steam (tools category). Theres also a guide on this sites about its usage.

Ah! now I found it. Gotta jump through hoops. Much simpler with the other games. Thank you for mentioning how to find the server. I never used "tools" so I had it checked off.

Originally posted by turbonutters69:

How to Setup a DayZ Server for Windows
Download DayZ server files from Steam library.
Install SteamCMD for server management.
Ensure .NET Framework and Visual C++ Redistributables are installed.
Update Windows and all drivers.
Edit server configuration files (name, player count, admin privileges).
Set up port forwarding on your router (ports 2302-2305).
Launch the server via SteamCMD or a batch file.
Monitor server performance and logs regularly.

How to Setup a DayZ Server for Linux
Use SteamCMD to download DayZ server files.
Install necessary libraries and dependencies.
Update Linux distribution and drivers.
Edit serverDZ.cfg file to customize server settings.
Configure firewall rules for ports 2302-2305.
Start the server using a terminal or script (use screen or tmux for background).
Monitor server performance and logs.
How to Setup a DayZ Server for macOS
Install SteamCMD to download server files.
Install required dependencies via Homebrew or a package manager.
Update macOS and drivers.
Edit server configuration files to set up server parameters.
Set up port forwarding and configure the macOS firewall.
Launch the server through a terminal script.
Monitor server performance and logs using monitoring tools.

Wow... too much for my brain but at least now whoever wants to start up their own small server, will know exactly how to do it.

Find/download the DayZ Server in the "Tools" list and then follow this guide to set everything up. Thank you for the deep helpful guide :)

[HolyRustedMetal]

Originally posted by ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ:

Originally posted by withered:

Dayz server is a tool one can download directly from steam (tools category). Theres also a guide on this sites about its usage.

Ah! now I found it. Gotta jump through hoops. Much simpler with the other games. Thank you for mentioning how to find the server. I never used "tools" so I had it checked off.

Originally posted by turbonutters69:

How to Setup a DayZ Server for Windows
Download DayZ server files from Steam library.
Install SteamCMD for server management.
Ensure .NET Framework and Visual C++ Redistributables are installed.
Update Windows and all drivers.
Edit server configuration files (name, player count, admin privileges).
Set up port forwarding on your router (ports 2302-2305).
Launch the server via SteamCMD or a batch file.
Monitor server performance and logs regularly.

How to Setup a DayZ Server for Linux
Use SteamCMD to download DayZ server files.
Install necessary libraries and dependencies.
Update Linux distribution and drivers.
Edit serverDZ.cfg file to customize server settings.
Configure firewall rules for ports 2302-2305.
Start the server using a terminal or script (use screen or tmux for background).
Monitor server performance and logs.
How to Setup a DayZ Server for macOS
Install SteamCMD to download server files.
Install required dependencies via Homebrew or a package manager.
Update macOS and drivers.
Edit server configuration files to set up server parameters.
Set up port forwarding and configure the macOS firewall.
Launch the server through a terminal script.
Monitor server performance and logs using monitoring tools.

Wow... too much for my brain but at least now whoever wants to start up their own small server, will know exactly how to do it.

Find/download the DayZ Server in the "Tools" list and then follow this guide to set everything up. Thank you for the deep helpful guide :)

That guide may seem a bit daunting, but the bare minimum for a solo server is:
1. Install the server app from steam. It's pretty much a one-click installation.
2. Find and download a server.cfg settings file. From the official wiki for example. I don't think the server comes with one by default. Modify the settings in it with a text editor if you like, don't have to. Place the file in the server's installation location.
3. Open the properties for the server app in Steam. Add "-config=yoursettingsfilename.cfg" to the first text field you see.
4. Click launch.
5. Start Dayz and join your server.

The Halloween event isn't tied to the DLC as far as I know. The DLC map doesn't even have the full event, whereas Livonia does.

[ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ]

Originally posted by HolyRustedMetal:

That guide may seem a bit daunting, but the bare minimum for a solo server is:

1. Install the server app from steam. It's pretty much a one-click installation.
2. Find and download a server.cfg settings file. From the official wiki for example. I don't think the server comes with one by default. Modify the settings in it with a text editor if you like, don't have to. Place the file in the server's installation location.
3. Open the properties for the server app in Steam. Add "-config=yoursettingsfilename.cfg" to the first text field you see.
4. Click launch.
5. Start Dayz and join your server.

The Halloween event isn't tied to the DLC as far as I know.

This is much easier for me to follow lol. I need simple steps for an easier time. Thank you because this definitely helped a lot. I might do this in the future :)

Um, if you check out the Halloween Event thread, you'll see they have a check list of what is in what Map. The new map has a couple of items.

[HolyRustedMetal]

Originally posted by ꉔꏂ꒐꒒ꇙ:

This is much easier for me to follow lol. I need simple steps for an easier time. Thank you because this definitely helped a lot. I might do this in the future :)

Um, if you check out the Halloween Event thread, you'll see they have a check list of what is in what Map. The new map has a couple of items.

Yeah you should definitely try it if you want some solo roaming for a change. Although it can quickly become much more complicated once you start adding mods or editing loot tables, settings and scripts, but there lots of easy to follow guides for that online.

The Halloween event has some items on Sakhal, but you can find the same things on Livonia too. There's no rule that says you must see a demon goat on Sakhal especially to fully experience halloween. :D