DayZ standalone alpha is for hardcore fans only - creator
In an update on the DayZ forums, Hall stressed that the build to be released through Steam Early Access will be “a true-blue apha”.
“Massive areas of the engine were entirely reworked, involving a large team of people over the last 12 months. Much of what these achievements will enable won’t be seen for many months – so I really plead for anyone who is on the fence to take a skeptical approach – watch streams, read reviews, watch some let’s play and form your opinion,” he said.
“You could always come back to the game in three, six months time and buy it then. Buying early will be a recipe for disappointment, it’s a chance for those who want to be part of that whole process. For them, the process is as much as part of the game as the whole experience. For many, this is the opposite of what they want. To enable a smooth launch, we really are targeting it at a core audience who want to get deeply involved in a very barebones experience that is a platform for future development.”
The rest of the update concerns advances Bohemia has made on holding frame rate steady despite increased player counts, and is quite interesting.
“Overall, the mood on development is quite upbeat. We’re all pretty tired, as it has been very late and long working days. We had a new programmer and new designer start this week, and some assistance from the ArmA 3 team to prepare the creation of our own audio team,” Hall added.
“We’re looking forward to getting the Alpha out into Early-Access. I think that while some might be disappointed that this is not some feature-packed, graphically focused, masterpiece – we’ve been focused on addressing the major architectural issues and it’s represented a massive body of work over the last 12 months.”
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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/12/04/dayz-standalone-alpha-is-a-recipe-for-disappointment-except-for-hardcore-fans/
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BRSPosted:
slapshot101 I think it is really cool how they are trying to get the community evolved in the development process in a more stand out way then many other production companies. I hope that more companies take their lead so they can see more people get involved so these games are truly made and tested by the community.
I'm currently playing "The Dead Linger" on early access. I completely get what he's saying - as a game it currently sucks the big one....but as an insight into the design process it's great. I'm actually playing a part in the development of the game and the dev team seem like really great people.
BRSPosted:
Wow, actually persuading people not to buy the game yet, fair play to him. It's true though, alphas are always broken so if you go in expecting a working game you will be put off. It's just a shame that it's taking so long when he said he had to get it done by Christmas last year, so I really hope it get's the hype again when it finally is released.
RenovatePosted:
KAQ Never even heard of this game so I don't think I will be getting this :/
That means nothing yet. You could be missing out on a ton. I've never heard of it but it looks good so I'm going to try it. Hopefully it's worth it, if not then at least I tried it.
RenovatePosted:
Brigand They should bring DayZ to next gen.
It would be great to see.
That would be amazing. I like the look of it to be honest...
slapshot101Posted:
I think it is really cool how they are trying to get the community evolved in the development process in a more stand out way then many other production companies. I hope that more companies take their lead so they can see more people get involved so these games are truly made and tested by the community.
BeetPosted:
I remember my first time playing the mod:
(Spawn)
"Oh this is cool, the map is so big, so much to do, what do I do no-"
(Get shot in the leg)
Two guys walk over to me and laugh because my leg is broken and I can't walk. They attract some zombies over and the zombies finish what those to douchebags started.
(Spawn)
"Oh this is cool, the map is so big, so much to do, what do I do no-"
(Get shot in the leg)
Two guys walk over to me and laugh because my leg is broken and I can't walk. They attract some zombies over and the zombies finish what those to douchebags started.
SSDeathcardPosted:
I remember hearing about the stand alone coming out last year at around this time, and waiting for it ever since...
KatsumiPosted:
EtaCRM This game is going to be insane!!
I know, I can't wait for it. I played the mod at a friends house and got addicted to it.
It's a pretty good mod if you ask me. Incorporating aspects of realism in a zombie survival game was a pretty good idea if you ask me
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