Bow and Arrows

[KumikoShy]

Hi , i dont know if in dayz is Bow and arrows , but i think its will be cool shotting arrows on zombier or bandits

[Wafflebutt]

Bow please ;D
But no 1 arrow 1 inventory slot crap like in the mod. Give us a quiver >_>

[ArthurDent]

Originally posted by Hageshii:

Bow please ;D
But no 1 arrow 1 inventory slot crap like in the mod. Give us a quiver >_>

I agree. I'm pretty sure they will have a quiver of some sort (or let arrows stack, like bullets).
That, or the worst case, each arrow takes up 2 inventory slots :/

[MrF0]

Originally posted by .Foxdie:

Bow and arrow is totally impractical in this game. It'll be as useful as the crossbow was in the mod. They should just stop trying to be something they're not. DayZ is not a "bow and arrow" type game. Fighting against anyone with gear that's worth anything is going to have a real weapon e.g. an assault rifle or at the very least a handgun which both outclass the bow immensely.

It's not impractical at all actually, and it's more realistic in a zombie/survival game. Once they do this they should reduce the amount of ammo, maybe undo 30 round mags and only allow 10 round mags.

[Wafflebutt]

Originally posted by kp:

It's not impractical at all actually, and it's more realistic in a zombie/survival game. Once they do this they should reduce the amount of ammo, maybe undo 30 round mags and only allow 10 round mags.

I think its fine. Bow has 2 major pros.
- its silent
- it has a longer range than most of the silent military weapons

Depends on what they add tho. If they just add craftable wooden bows then yeah its accuracy and range wouldn´t be impressive. But a compound bow can be outstanding in range and accuracy. Especially with attachments like arrow rest and sights.

[kuma8877]

Originally posted by kp:

Originally posted by .Foxdie:

Bow and arrow is totally impractical in this game. It'll be as useful as the crossbow was in the mod. They should just stop trying to be something they're not. DayZ is not a "bow and arrow" type game. Fighting against anyone with gear that's worth anything is going to have a real weapon e.g. an assault rifle or at the very least a handgun which both outclass the bow immensely.

It's not impractical at all actually, and it's more realistic in a zombie/survival game. Once they do this they should reduce the amount of ammo, maybe undo 30 round mags and only allow 10 round mags.

The rate of military grade weapon spawns are going to be reduced drastically. Personally I think if they take the time to model the bows after their real world counterparts (a modern compound bow for example) with a little practice for aim... it's the stealth weapon of choice. Much larger animals than human beings can be dropped with a single arrow. It's effectiveness in game is going to depend on the amount of arrows you can carry, the % of time you can retrieve your arrows from said corpse, how it interacts with your inventory, and at what range you can effectively engage your target.

Like was said before, if they also make dealing with removing arrows that haven't killed the target somewhat realistic, like needing the proper tools to remove it, extra damage and bleeding upon removal... and my favorite, the introduction of poisoned or diseased arrows, then my friends we have a recipe for fun!

If you don't see where the arrow came from and your bowman stays quiet after the first poisoned shot... suddenly you don't feel too well and the arrow is still sticking out of you... I can just wait you out... die of the poison, the bleeding, or die by taking the time to deal with either... second arrow and your dead, and your friends are still none the wiser if you weren't alone.

I WOULD NOT take what was done in the mod with bows to be what we will see in the SA. Dean talks awfully excited about their implementation, and I don't think he wants them to suck.

[Zaphod]

In reality, a bow could be used to take out a sentry silently. Guy takes an arrow through the throat, dies. End of story. In DayZ, guy takes an arrow through the throat, dies, babbles about it on teamspeak so the rest of his clan is alerted. Hmmmm.

[Wafflebutt]

Originally posted by NPC:

In reality, a bow could be used to take out a sentry silently. Guy takes an arrow through the throat, dies. End of story. In DayZ, guy takes an arrow through the throat, dies, babbles about it on teamspeak so the rest of his clan is alerted. Hmmmm.

I wouldn´t mind that. Only his friends would know, but not the entire town.
And the bow would still be better most of the silent military weapons.