What changed in DayZ in 2013

111 updates · 6 main milestones · Dec 18, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013

  1. 14 events
    .357 Magnum Speedloader now spawnsnew content

    The .357 Magnum Speedloader item is now available in the game.

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    Fixed .357 Magnum spawning issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue with .357 Magnum not spawning correctly.

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    Enhanced Server-side security & customization optionssystemMilestone

    Improvements to server security and customization features.

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    Player corpses no longer despawn upon disconnectbug fix

    Fixed an issue where player corpses would disappear after disconnecting.

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    .357 Magnum Speedloader now spawnsnew content

    The .357 Magnum Speedloader item is now available in the game.

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    Balancing of player spawnsbalance change

    Ongoing adjustments to player spawn locations.

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    Respawning functionality improvedbug fix

    Respawning should now work properly, with a possible wait time during high death/respawn periods.

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    Respawning functionality improvedbug fix

    Respawning should now work properly, with a potential wait time during high death/respawn periods.

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    First Person only servers supportedsystem

    Support for First Person only servers with a separate hive coming later.

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    Player corpses no longer despawn upon disconnectbug fix

    Fixed an issue where player corpses would disappear when disconnecting.

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    Balancing of player spawnsbalance change

    Ongoing adjustments to player spawn mechanics.

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    Enhanced Server-side security & customization optionssystemMilestone

    Improvements to server security and customization features.

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    Fixed .357 Magnum spawning issuebug fix

    Resolved the issue with the spawning of the .357 Magnum.

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    First Person only servers supportedsystem

    Support for First Person only servers with a separate hive coming later.

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  2. 48 events
    Fixed One-Handed Item Placement in Surrender Transitionbug fix

    Config: fix a minor issue with one handed items not being correctly placed in right hand for a surrender transition

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    Two-Handed Weapon Greetingnew content

    Config: greeting with 2 handed weapon now possible without disarming

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    Removed 'Player Uses Modified Data' Message from Chatui ux

    Engine: The „Player uses modified data“ message is removed from CHAT

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    Fixed Player Blood and Health Regenerationgameplay

    Design: Player blood and health not regenerating naturally

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    Wooden Sticks Model Inventory Fitbug fix

    Design: wooden sticks model fits inventory slots better now

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    Early Access Warning Dialogueui ux

    UI: Early Access warning dialogue

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    Battery Licking Displays State Properlygameplay

    Design: licking a battery now displays the battery's state properly

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    Updated Unarmed Sprint Animationbug fix

    Animations: Sprint updated (Unarmed) - Unarmed sprint faster now

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    Added Zombie Feeding Animation Hooksnew content

    Config: added anim hooks for zombie feeding (should allow for zombie to deal damage to unconscious players)

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    Added Zombie Feeding Animation Hooksnew content

    Config: added anim hooks for zombie feeding (should allow for zombie to deal damage to unconscious players)

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    Mosin Nagant Reload Animation Fixbug fix

    Animations: Mosin Nagant Reload - Hand doesn't clip into scope when opening and closing bolt after each shot, weapon more stable now

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    New Weapon: Magnum .357 Revolvernew contentMilestone

    New weapon: Magnum .357 Revolver + ammo

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    One-Handed Items Placement Fixbug fix

    Config: fix a minor issue with one handed items not being correctly placed in right hand for a surrender transition

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    Adjusted Collision Shape for Armed Playerbug fix

    Config: adjusted collision shape for armed player (should fix occasional issues going up stairs)

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    Incompatible Server Version Markingnetwork

    Engine: Servers with incompatible version marked in the server browser

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    Fixed Mosin Nagant Reload Animationbug fix

    Animations: Mosin Nagant Reload - Hand doesn't clip into scope when opening and closing bolt after each shot, weapon more stable now

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    Improved Wooden Sticks Model Fitvisuals

    Design: wooden sticks model fits inventory slots better now

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    Inspect Option in Inventory Screenui ux

    UI: Inspect option in the inventory screen (shows item in 3D, draft system only)

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    Crafting Splint to Fix Broken Limbsgameplay

    Design: you can craft splint and fix broken limbs with it

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    Removed Delay for Un-Shouldering Weapon Animationbug fix

    Config: removed a small delay before the animation for un-shouldering a weapon starts playing when changing weapons (kneel and prone)

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    Improved M4 Bolt and Magazine Animationbug fix

    Config: m4 bolt and magazine animation improved

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    Removed 'Player Uses Modified Data' Messagenetwork

    Engine: The „Player uses modified data“ message is removed from CHAT

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    Battery Licking State Display Fixbug fix

    Design: licking a battery now displays the battery's state properly

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    Damage Transfer from Closed Can to Open Onegameplay

    Design: damage is transferred from closed can to open one

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    Crafting Splint for Broken Limbsgameplay

    Design: you can craft splint and fix broken limbs with it

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    Fixed Unshouldering/Shouldering Weapon While Movingbug fix

    Config: fixed an issue where unshouldering/shouldering weapon while moving forward caused the player to stop

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    Damage Transfer from Closed to Open Cangameplay

    Design: damage is transferred from closed can to open one

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    Two-Handed Weapon Greeting Without Disarmingnew content

    Config: greeting with 2 handed weapon now possible without disarming

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    Inspect Option in Inventory Screenui ux

    UI: Inspect option in the inventory screen (shows item in 3D, draft system only)

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    Updated Rain Texture with Refractionvisuals

    Engine: Updated rain texture with refraction

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    Player Blood and Health Regeneration Fixbug fix

    Design: Player blood and health not regenerating naturally

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    Crash Fix on MP Server Browserbug fix

    Crash: Occurs when pushing details twice on MP server browser

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    Removed Delay for Weapon Un-Shouldering Animationbug fix

    Config: removed a small delay before the animation for un-shouldering a weapon starts playing when changing weapons (kneel and prone)

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    New Weapon: Magnum .357 Revolvernew contentMilestone

    New weapon: Magnum .357 Revolver + ammo

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    Disconnecting Unconscious Players Diegameplay

    Design: players who disconnect when unconscious will die

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    Fixed Crash on MP Server Browserbug fix

    Crash: Occurs when pushing details twice on MP server browser

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    Improved M4 Bolt and Magazine Animationbug fix

    Config: m4 bolt and magazine animation improved

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    Fixed Global Chat for Dead Playersbug fix

    Engine: Fix of players being able to talk globally when dead through Direct Chat

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    Disconnecting Restrained Players Diegameplay

    Design: players who disconnect when restrained will die

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    Adjusted Collision Shape for Armed Playerbug fix

    Config: adjusted collision shape for armed player (should fix occasional issues going up stairs)

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    Updated Early Access Warning Dialogueui ux

    UI: Early Access warning dialogue

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    Fixed Global Chat for Dead Playersbug fix

    Engine: Fix of players being able to talk globally when dead through Direct Chat

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    Disconnecting Unconscious Players Diegameplay

    Design: players who disconnect when unconscious will die

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    Incompatible Server Version Markingnetwork

    Engine: Servers with incompatible version marked in the server browser

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    Fixed Weapon Unshouldering While Movingbug fix

    Config: fixed an issue where unshouldering/shouldering weapon while moving forward caused the player to stop

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    Updated Rain Texture with Refractionvisuals

    Engine: Updated rain texture with refraction

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    Disconnecting Restrained Players Diegameplay

    Design: players who disconnect when restrained will die

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    Updated Unarmed Sprint Animationbug fix

    Animations: Sprint updated (Unarmed) - Unarmed sprint faster now

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  3. 49 events
    Fixed force feed/drink/consume medicine for other playersbug fix
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    Disabled reloading animation after Mosin shotbug fix

    Prevented seeing fall of shot; temporary fix until new animation.

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    Fixed floating loot issues in buildings without floor geometrybug fix
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    Battery charge measurement feature (not yet working)new content

    You can measure whether a battery is fully charged, half charged, or empty by licking it, but this feature is delayed until the next build.

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    Enabled step blending with raised riflebalance change

    Enabled step blending with raised rifle for better responsiveness

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    Various security related measuresother
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    Server browser default tab set to internetui ux

    Server browser shows internet tab as selected out of the box

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    Reduced level for permanent unconsciousnessbalance change

    Reduced level at which player becomes permanently unconscious

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    New variations for main menunew content

    New variations for main menu (Unarmed) added

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    Disabled head movement for unconscious statesbug fix
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    Tweaked tenement buildings for spawnsbalance change

    Tweaked the tenement buildings (small and big) for spawns on the roof

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    Fixed performance issues on character creation and savingperformance
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    Disabled reloading animation after Mosin shotbug fix

    This was preventing players from seeing the fall of the shot (temporary fix until new animation).

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    Introduced Magnum reloads (magnum not yet enabled)new content
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    Increased battery drain by flashlightbalance change
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    Fixed drinking from wellsbug fix

    Drinking directly from wells now works

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    Various critical security updatesbug fixMilestone
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    Greeting animations replacednew content

    Greeting animations for all stances to be replaced (Now with left hand to avoid issues when holding items)

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    Increased recovery rate from shock damagebalance change

    Increased rate players recover from shock damage

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    Temporary status indicators in inventorynew content

    Temporary status indicators for state of player in the inventory screen (thirsty, sickness, hunger, etc...)

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    Magnum hand IK addednew content
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    Adjusted hand position for greetingsbug fix
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    Fixed floating loot issues in buildings without floor geometrybug fix
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    Opening cans with sharp toolsnew content

    Players can now open cans with sharp tools

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    Fixed force feed/drink/consume medicine for other playersbug fix
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    Fixed animation transitions for restrained and prone riflebug fix
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    Updated headwear and pants descriptionsui ux

    Headwear descriptions updated; pants descriptions updated

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    Bandaging cannot fix broken legbalance change
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    Lowered moto helmets spawn probabilitybalance change

    Workshop: lowered moto helmets spawn probability. Removed old proxies, replaced with memory points

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    Fixed modifier messagesbug fix

    Fixed modifier messages, one message type per stage

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    Fixed animation transitions for restrained and prone riflebug fix
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    Battery charge measurement feature (not working, delayed)new content

    You can measure whether a battery is fully charged, half charged, or empty by licking it.

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    Magnum reloads added (magnum not yet enabled)new content
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    Adjusted hand position for greetingsbug fix
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    Sharp objects can now open food cansbug fix

    This feature was not working in retail previously.

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    Force feed other playersgameplay

    Players can now force feed other players

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    Improved transitions for restrained playerui ux
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    Damaging tools for opening cansnew content

    Damaging knife, screwdriver and bayonet used for opening cans

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    Various critical security updatesbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed character creation record overridebug fix
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    Dot crosshair addednew content
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    Increased server response time and performanceperformance
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    Updated rain effectsvisuals

    Rain updated - it should better correspond with the rest of scene by adding the refraction effect

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    New types of meat added to food configsnew content

    Loot array (with respective type of meat) added to animals configs and new types of meat added to food configs (ANIMALS DISABLED)

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    Removed old proxies and replaced with memory pointsother

    Removed old proxies and replaced them with memory points and new loot spawn in sheds

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    Improved responsiveness when side-steppingui ux

    Improved responsiveness when side-stepping from left to right/right to left

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    Sharp objects can now open food cansbug fix

    Previously not working in retail.

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    Fixed roadway LOD issuebug fix

    Roadway LOD issue fixed that caused floating loot for some buildings

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    Adjusted head bob for select animationsbalance change
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