I'm looking for Proponents and Opponents of the DAYZ mod.

[jerryhopper]

For some background information on a upcoming radioshow, im investigation the 'fuzz' around the DayZ mod for Arma2.
Therefore, Im looking for people that have a outspoken opinion about DayZ.


If you have an outspoken opinion, Reply your motivation in this thread. Please keep your opinion 'short' and to the point.
Also keep in mind that people who posted the most interesting/motivated replies, could be invited as guest for a Show on LimnosRadio.

Here is your task.

If you are a Proponent:
Can you tell me WHY DayZ is your favorite mod for ArmA2, and what is the thing that makes this mod so Awesome.


If you are a Opponent:
Can you elaborate WHY you dont like the DayZ mod for ArmA2 ? ( im not searching for Zombie-shooter haters )


remember : Clown & Troll's will be ignored.

[tremanarch]

pro: it brings new players that love simple Action for arma!

contra: it brings new players that love simple Action for arma!

[maturin]

Do you really want people who just don't think DayZ is fun? Their opinions aren't relevant and they have no business criticizing an optional mod.

Sounds like you want people who think DayZ is harming ArmA's MP.

[maionaze]

Pro: It brings new players in contact with the RV engine and Boheamia's development mentality. Sales increase and there is also a chance of crossovers to ArmA, crossovers which can benefit the series in the form of new possible mod and mission makers.

[ProfTournesol]

Pro :

(1) It brings fresh money to BI so that i can get free patches ;
(2) It shows everybody the sandbox side of the game, and how successful it can be.

[DMarkwick]

I think it's generally a fine mod. It's increased ArmA's profile hugely, and yet it promotes thoughtful gameplay. I have also heard that previously poor ArmA players who have left to play DayZ for a while, come back as better ArmA players.

But, I have no particularly strong opinions either way

[jerryhopper]

Do you really want people who just don't think DayZ is fun? Their opinions aren't relevant and they have no business criticizing an optional mod.

Sounds like you want people who think DayZ is harming ArmA's MP.

Exactly!

In my world: Every opinion is relevant.

[-Coulum-]

I don't play Dayz and don't necessarily like zombie games but overall I think it is very good for arma. More players, more money, more support. The only thing I don't like is how it somewhat misrepresents arma, at least to the uninformed player, and how it seems to overshadow the base game. I just hate when the top comments for an arma 3 vid, on youtube or what not, are "DayZ is going to be awesome on arma 3!" - Sometimes it feels like people miss out on the awesomeness of the base game due to Dayz... but I know these people wouldn't be playing arma in the first place without Dayz so really there is still net gain.

[Convoker]

The good thing is that a few historic bugs finally has been fixed in last betas, also we can see some improvements in interface - mainly because of dayz community feedback, this improves ARMA2 by itself.
And now some bad things. First is we got a lot of newbs, casual players came on servers and just chating about how to use a bandage or what weapon is better.
The second is that all these newcomers just want to try this mod and save some cash.
I do not deny, A2 sales has bumped with dayz, but the more people cheated, got A2: CO with a single cd key for "jewel" version of A2:OA.
The most disgusting that this method is in the guide on the official forum.
I was trying affect the situation, but I'm not very politely hinted that this is "not my business" and I have to "direct the flow of thoughts in another direction".
I'm a fan of the Arma series, I bought the all games on CD's, DVD's and now on Steam.
I used to think that this game is not for everyone, and fps players simply bypass it, but now they are here, and even pretend to something, with game from the torrent ...

Spoiler:

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I'm sorry if I wrote something wrong or off the topic, no offense.

[jerryhopper]

I don't play Dayz and don't necessarily like zombie games but overall I think it is very good for arma. More players, more money, more support. The only thing I don't like is how it somewhat misrepresents arma, at least to the uninformed player, and how it seems to overshadow the base game. I just hate when the top comments for an arma 3 vid, on youtube or what not, are "DayZ is going to be awesome on arma 3!" - Sometimes it feels like people miss out on the awesomeness of the base game due to Dayz... but I know these people wouldn't be playing arma in the first place without Dayz so really there is still net gain.

The good thing is that a few historic bugs finally has been fixed in last betas, also we can see some improvements in interface - mainly because of dayz community feedback, this improves ARMA2 by itself.
And now some bad things. First is we got a lot of newbs, casual players came on servers and just chating about how to use a bandage or what weapon is better.
The second is that all these newcomers just want to try this mod and save some cash.
I do not deny, A2 sales has bumped with dayz, but the more people cheated, got A2: CO with a single cd key for "jewel" version of A2:OA.
The most disgusting that this method is in the guide on the official forum.
I was trying affect the situation, but I'm not very politely hinted that this is "not my business" and I have to "direct the flow of thoughts in another direction".
I'm a fan of the Arma series, I bought the all games on CD's, DVD's and now on Steam.
I used to think that this game is not for everyone, and fps players simply bypass it, but now they are here, and even pretend to something, with game from the torrent ...

These are the kind of reactions i am looking for. Gimme mooooaaaaaar!