DayZ : can't access any servers

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So, I've just downloaded the 'ARMA 2' and the 'ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead' off Steam, downloaded the latest version of DayZ-mod off the official site.

The downloads took ages to complete, and they finally got done last night. I followed a video from YouTube on how to properly install and run the DayZ-mod.

Now, everything is suppose to be up and working. Using steam, I accessed the 'ARMA 2: Operation Arrowhead' and went to multiplayer.

I found many servers, some with yellow dots by them, some with red crosses, and others with a key-symbol. I quickly figured out that the red crossed-servers were probably servers I couldn't access due to either wrong or outdated data, or cracked/hacked servers. The number of yellow servers were very few , and when I finally found one that had a decent ping-pop I entered only to recieve the message that I didn't have th correct 'dayz_code'-file.
I again visited the dayZ-site and downloaded a newer(?) version of the said file (and the rest...just to make sure). Still, I get the same message on all of the servers. I haven't spent any time in-game yet...

Any of you got any tricks or help that will make this game work properly? I just spent 14 Euros on these two games so I want to be able to play 'em.
Thanks.

download and install 6launcher it takes a while to join servers

six updater from day z website

You need the correct version of the latest ArmA 2 OA beta patch. It updates weekly and most of the servers switch to it.

Follow this guide to install DayZ:http://dayzwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_install_DayZ.

Installed mine yesterday and it works perfectly.

make sure to allow Arma 2 through windows firewall.

Good luck.

Follow this guide to install DayZ:http://dayzwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_install_DayZ.

Installed mine yesterday and it works perfectly.

make sure to allow Arma 2 through windows firewall.

Good luck.

id_mew

Yeh it crashes on me sometimes.

I press ctrl alt escape then ctr alt delete and see if arma 2 is still responding while I surf the internet.

Then when I hear the sea I know its loaded up, or end the process if it says not responding.

Have you ran arma 2 yet?

I cudn't at first but then I ran steam as administrator and it worked.

Shutdown any uneeded programs avast makes it crash for me.

Make sure you've got the latest beta patch from-http://www.arma2.com/beta-patch.php/. Also if you're having trouble with the six updater just download the latest dayz version manually from the torrent / mirrors here-http://dayzmod.com/?Download. Make sure that you're joining servers with the same version game / dayz as you.

Ok, thanks. I hadn't downloaded the arma 2 beta patch. Is it really necessery? I am downloading it now and will try out later. Thanks_Judas_

Ok, here is an update: After alot of work, downloading, re-downloading and patching, fixing, tweaking and editing, I eventually entered (and played) DayZ on a server! This game is a darn nuisanceto maintain and run ; maintenence and new patches all the time. Gotta 'keep moving' to always stay up-to-date.

Anyways; my first experience with the game itself was kind of gloomy and, well, dark. I know it is night-time in Norway, and the map was dark, no wait, it was PITCH BLACK! I couldn't find out how to use the flashlight and nobody else on the server wouldn't bother to answer me. It was so dark that I couldn't see anything; I just kept running along the beach,,, this was the only way I was able to see the border between land and sea... damn. Server is down for maintenance so obviously there will be a break. but I am willing to play again.

Ok, here is an update: After alot of work, downloading, re-downloading and patching, fixing, tweaking and editing, I eventually entered (and played) DayZ on a server! This game is a darn nuisanceto maintain and run ; maintenence and new patches all the time. Gotta 'keep moving' to always stay up-to-date.

Anyways; my first experience with the game itself was kind of gloomy and, well, dark. I know it is night-time in Norway, and the map was dark, no wait, it was PITCH BLACK! I couldn't find out how to use the flashlight and nobody else on the server wouldn't bother to answer me. It was so dark that I couldn't see anything; I just kept running along the beach,,, this was the only way I was able to see the border between land and sea... damn. Server is down for maintenance so obviously there will be a break. but I am willing to play again.

_Judas_

Some advice for it.

put the torch in the tool belt drag and drop it the right side. Then right click on it and select remove from tool belt then press "L" to switch it on and off.

Stay away from villages at the start and find a farmer barn to get a gun, you only start with one bandage which means only being able to withstand one attack from a zombie before bleading to death over time

Yeah, thanks giovannimcc. I found a hatchet (axe) and a hunting knife, but I couldn't equip 'em. It sucks that you start with NO offence whatsoever, and no way to defend yourself early on. Especially if you are spotted by a fast-moving zombie, then you just have to run...forever!_Judas_

You use to start with a handgun but its MUCh better now starting with nothing.

Its so easy to find a weapon that starting with one seems pointless and a bit to easy.

Once you learn what buildings have decent things and what cities to check out early on its not hard at all bud. Keep at it!

If you die and restart, try finding Cherno or Bolata, I go there all the time now when I die (Bolata for a gun, usually ak or shotgun and then I go to cherno to get medical supplie such as blood bags and morphene). Then I head up north!

Good luck!

PS: you can use SHIFT key to walk slowely so you dont attract zombies. When I respawn after dyign I jsut take my time and walk very slow so zombies dont come after you and if they do just run away as they will eventually leave you if you run fast enough and in trees. Entering a building also works to slow them down.

Great guide for INVENTORY/GEAR

http://dayzmod.com/forum/index.php?/topic/691-guide-gearinventory/

TONS of info on arma2,etc..

http://ttp2.dslyecxi.com/

Dayz Map

http://dayzdb.com/map#5.049.125

List of the different kinds of vehicles

http://www.dayzwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Vehicles

Why did you get the idea that this is a coop only game?
Its just as much about PvP as it is coop.

My advice is to get some people to meet up with in game.

This is not a game you will learn everythign and be awesome at within a few days or a week. The first few weeks for people in DAYZ include ALOT of death, keep learning and you will get better and better.

Yes there is some bad people in the game that will shoot you on sight but there is also alot of people that will help out (For example I have given away 9 things of morphene to people who had broken bones and could not walk. 8 of the people said thank you and did not shoot me, but the 9th person shot me after I saved him. Thats just the way it is in dayz and one of the main reasons why I love it, you have to stay on yoru toes at all times, even with people you think are friends).

Feel free to msg me your steam name or skype name and I will come help you out sometime if you want (I am up north atm though so might take 10-15misn to get back down south)