Dyann Callahan modernfictum.com
So by now you have probably at least heard of the Day Z mod, if not bite the proverbial bullet and picked it up to play for yourself. For those who are curious about how to best survive on their first day, I have compiled a list of what I consider to be useful tips for players and fans alike. While some of these seem like common sense, you will be surprised how many players simply do not notice or think of them while they are scampering around the map trying to not be eaten by the zombie horde.
DayZ Frostline DLC gets review-bombed for its price and content. Dev responds, saying "No one is forcing players to buy it."
Yes, I saw that! The DayZ Frostline DLC has indeed faced a lot of backlash from players who feel that the $26.99 price tag is too high for what's included. The DLC adds a new snow-covered map called Sakhal, but many players feel it doesn't offer enough new content to justify the cost.
Bohemia Interactive's CEO, Marek Spanel, responded to the criticism by pointing out that the studio has received very little revenue per hour of gameplay from the game over the years. He even referenced the Beatles song "Please Please Me" in his response, highlighting the frustration with the situation.
It's definitely a heated debate.
DayZ has now managed to hit its new all-time-high player numbers with the release of the new Frostline expansion.
DayZ hotfix 1.25 is finally out, but instead of fixing the oft-complained-about duping glitch, the issue still hasn't been addressed.
I have yet to "bite the bullet" a grab this title. Way too many consider it a walking sim...