GusmanakJoin Date: 2008-04-01
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--APOC WAS CREATED TO MIMIC DAYZ:
Yes, Apocalypse Rising was originally created to mimic DayZ. Originally, as in back in July when Apoc was released. But the more "DayZ" features we were asked to add to Apoc, the more ZolarKeth and I realized that we didn't want Apoc to be fun for the same reasons DayZ was.
--WHAT SEPARATES DAYZ FROM APOC?:
When people ask us to add in features like broken bones, bleeding, more map, and terrain, the same question comes to mind. "Are those really 'fun' features for players?"
DayZ is a mod for an ultra-realistic military simulator. Some features like expansive terrain and critical medical conditions definitely make themselves known. But are these features really important in the core gameplay experience? Well, having a huge map to explore is one thing, and getting a broken leg is just a realistic consequence of a dangerous action. But are these kinds of features necessary for a fun and engaging game experience?
I firmly believe that DayZ is a fun game because of the survival aspect. You are pinned against impossible odds, fighting hordes of the undead while trying to keep yourself supplied. Challenging or not, surviving is fun.
Some may argue that the realistic medical aspect of DayZ is an important feature. But I believe it's just a 'hardcore' feature that players may view as a challenge, or a nuisance to gameplay. (A hindrance perhaps?) After all, morphine doesn't actually mend a broken bone, so where's the realism there?
As far as a huge map goes, DayZ is better known as a "running simulator". Yeah, that's realistic I guess, but it's not really fun.
--WHAT ABOUT APOC?:
Apocalypse Rising is straying away from DayZ's realistic atmosphere for two reasons:
1. A less-realistic (Arcade) survival game appeals to more players than an ultra-realistic (Simulator) survival game. Apocalypse Rising is designed to be fun, and relatively short-term. But the player CAN live for days and pledge to only eat animal meat to survive, if they want to.
2. Roblox has a much younger player-base than DayZ does. Crawling around from a broken leg, or running for 15 minutes may not appeal to our audience as much as DayZ's. Apocalypse Rising is a perfect balance between fun and realistic, and our players seem to enjoy it.
--SO WHAT?:
Over the last six months, ZolarKeth and I have seen dozens of place-builders make attempts at "DayZ recreations". They all have that painful spike of realism in them that simply drives most players away.
Sure, a player should die in one shot to the head. Sure, only a few houses in a town would actually contain a scrap of useful supplies. Sure, towns and cities should be quite a long walk apart.
But that's not what Apocalypse Rising is, and I'm going to make sure that it stays its course as a fun, simple, and professional game.
"Apocalypse Rising is arguably more fun than DayZ" - John Shedletsky via Sept. 26th Tweet
Thanks,
Gus
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ArkozJoin Date: 2011-03-27
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Worded perfectly. |
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Chips237Join Date: 2012-12-26
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Most people didn't even know what DayZ is until they read this post. |
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One word man: Extreme Epicness! |
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Perfectly said, Nice job! |
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Worded perfectly. I cant say ive seen a better worded forum. |
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mrrbattyJoin Date: 2009-07-21
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Yes. |
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Well, I suppose that DayZ IS a little more boring than Apocalypse Rising. But I surely actually have never even played DayZ games much. Maybe never will. But I agree with you, Gus. |
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Great. I like somethings about DayZ. But not all. And most of the things you need are in there. It is already fun as it is. Great job guys and this forum post was worded perfectly. |
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Dayz sucks anyway.Dont just buy arma 2 for dayz |
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I think you should leave it the way it is now. Although a slightly larger map would help just a little bit. Nonetheless, great game and I'd like to see it stay the same. |
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zoomypie2Join Date: 2011-10-25
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~Zoomypie2 was here
Heres what i say:
Everybody SHUT UP!
They create the game, they are better than you can even ever imagine being and they will do what they want when then want.
Comprehende? |
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ghost101Join Date: 2008-09-03
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Excellent wording. I wouldn't have said it better. |
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I Totally agree very nice game.
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A very great game. I just get bored easily with Apocalypse rising, I find myself waiting for new updates, idk, I guess I'm just waiting to see if a sniper will ever come out. |
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fred manJoin Date: 2006-09-06
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what....................... you say its mimicing dayz? you got to be suerios like you know that people play the actully thing on arrma 2 since its a mod...... |
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I agree 100%, Apoc Rising is a much more casual game, it appeals better to our community. I play DayZ time to time but I play Apoc Rising more often because it is more entertaining. |
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but what the deal is you know that poeple are killing eachoter alot more since the 4.0.0 update because they want stuff...... I dont kill poeple unless they attack me..... I are adventuring for the stuf..... Some other poeple are killing for good stuff..... Well one thing i realy wanna say can you plz make the server less players cus otherways there to much poeple in it |
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I agree but at the same time some of the people that wanna play a more Realistic game of this version are mad (Not me)
Maybe you should make another version for a more appropiate audiance
Just an idea |
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Cool story bro. But this game needs a knife side weapon, just saying. :3 |
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Gus instead of having the zombies kill players if a player gets touched by a zombie they turn into one. Then if they get shot and killed by a human player they respawn as a human and the process repeats itself. Thats what I think would make the game cooler |
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