Hey everyone,
So, long story short, I used to play OG Arma 2 DayZ Epoch more than 5 years ago. Playing the Epoch mod on Arma 2 was absolutely one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had and I miss it every day. I miss the trading, base building, and awesome PvP tension when I was scavenging for supplies. I would love to get back into Epoch.
However, I’m really confused about how I would go about getting back into playing Epoch. I haven’t played for years and I’ve been reading about the mod in 2019.
Apparently, there’s Arma 2 Epoch, Arma 3 Epoch, and there’s supposedly an Epoch mod coming for DayZ SA? Could anyone tell me the differences between all these version of Epoch – if there even is one? Which one of these is the “best” place to play the Epoch mod and why is it the best?
I own both Arma 2 and Arma 3. If the standalone is really the best place to play Epoch, then I have no issue purchasing the game. I’m just really confused as to where I should be looking to get back into Epoch. Especially since I always figured Arma 2 would be “dead” after so long.
Any help with these questions is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Please stop making this mod so militarized. I fell in love with vanilla Epoch, when it was just a bunch of players on Chernarus using CZs and M4s to hunt each other, and retreating back to their wooden shacks... How times have changed... People flying helicopters around cities, shooting people with 50 cal machine guns all while dodging rocket launchers. Please go back to your survival roots. This mod is going to be DOA if you don't fix it. You obviously care about this mod and put your best efforts into it, so please don't just allow this to be wasteland part 2 with random monsters walking around. Epoch is the only mod in which you can build bases and I'd hate to see it fall into obscurity.
Single Currency 3.0 & Storage DEFAULT HIVE ( No global banking).
AKA: ZSC
RELEASE 1: INDEPENDENT RELEASE ( No converting script yet to convert old SC money to this version).
REQUEST: If someone is good with MYSQL can he complete the qyuery on the bottom of this post? ^^ limited time here ^^.
What is it?
This script replaces gold,silver,tin,copper,briefcases by 1 virtual currency with a configurable name. You can buy,sell, give, receive, take (from dead bodies) and STORE this money like it was a normal inventory item. ( It will work with a different dialog then your gear dialog.)
No more smelting gold into silver or anything related to that. Everything is in one currency ( For example "ZupasticiumCoins").
Features.
Store Money in storage objects and vehicles ( max money in 1 storage depends on the size).
No global access to your money.
Anyone can take the money out ( for vault/lockbox it must be open of course).
Trade with this currency for cars/items.
Give money to other players.
NO inventory issues with gold!
Whats the difference with your other single currency scripts?
You can use the default hive!
No global bank! Back to normal epoch danger to lose cash!
Cleaned up code
Very low changes to default saving system. (DB friendly)
NO database changes needed.
NO ATMs, Safezones, atms in trader whatsoever...
Store money in vehicles.
Technical data:
Storage money is saved in the gear section of the object in the Database
Player Money is added to gear section of the player in the Database ( Again thanks to maca for pointing this out for me).
Extra
This build will have all of the fixes on errors out there ( Build on peterbeers all in on packages with the bugfixes).
Reworked the transfering money between players to be sure trade goes to the right object/player.
Store money in vehicles
Credits
Maca - Original private single currency.
Peterbeer - for putting all fixes together in 1 pack.
Soul - Hives modifications and code changes for it. ( not applied on this script, jsut credited for hard work).
Rocu - Great help on forums and fixes.
DraftKid - Testing and screenshots
Please report bugs so I can solve them!
The config located IN
ZSC/gold/ZSCconfig.sqf
/* Single Currency 3.0 uses storages to store money which can be accessed by anyone if open of course (safe,lockbox). Each storage has his own money, so no global access. */
// Name of your currency
CurrencyName = "Coins";
// Objects that can hold money. Vehicles are added automaticly. Size of money capacity is depended on ammount of magazines the object can hold.
ZSC_MoneyStorage = ["VaultStorage","LockboxStorage","StorageShed_DZ","OutHouse_DZ","Wooden_shed_DZ","WoodShack_DZ","GunRack_DZ","WoodCrate_DZ","TentStorage","TentStorageDomed","TentStorageDomed2"];
// Multiplier how much money an object can hold. This number X ammount of magazines it can hold. ( so URAL -> 500 items * 1000 = 5 MIL cash).
ZSC_MaxMoneyInStorageMultiplier = 1000;
// (True = No Animation / False = Animation)
InstantTrading = false;
// If TRUE: overwrite yours player_switchmodel with mine. | IF False: Change content yourself @ step D
ZSC_Overwrite_SwitchModel = true;
// if TRUE: Overwrites yours fn_selfactions with default 1 + edits. | IF False: Change content yourself @ step D
ZSC_Overwrite_SelfActions = true;
// if TRUE: Overwrites yours fn_selfactions with default 1 + edits. | IF False: Change content yourself @ step D
ZSC_Overwrite_UnLockVault = true;
// if TRUE: Overwrites yours fn_selfactions with default 1 + edits. | IF False: Change content yourself @ step D
ZSC_Overwrite_LockVault = true;
/* IF YOU USE different mods like P4L it's recommended to do changes yourself or it wont work */
There are pbo's provided for cherno 11. Or follow the installation instructions
https://github.com/EpochSC/SingleCurrencyStorage
Installation instructions. ( TRIED TO KEEP IT NOOB FRIENDLY ^^)
If u are going to use the full pbo?!
The missions.sqm is build for OVERPOCH. Delete the overwatch addons if you are just using it for Epoch.
MISSION PBO
A ) In your init.sqf:
A 1) You must have
/*ZSC*/
DZE_ConfigTrader = true;
/*ZSC*/
in the top section ( for example right above "EpochEvents"); Place if you do not have it yet. ZSC requires Config traders, It will also help your server reduce lag!
A 2) PLACE
/*ZSC*/
call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "ZSC\gold\ZSCinit.sqf";
/*ZSC*/
ABOVE
progressLoadingScreen 0.5;
A 3) PLACE
execVM "ZSC\compiles\playerHud.sqf";
RIGHT UNDER
_playerMonitor = [] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_code\system\player_monitor.sqf";
A 4 )
Change
call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "server_traders.sqf";
to
call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "server_traders_cherno_11.sqf";
ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS TOPIC THERE WILL BE AN EXPLANATION FOR OTHER MAPS / INSTANCES.
A 5 ) MAKE SURE
_serverMonitor = [] execVM "\z\addons\dayz_server\system\server_monitor.sqf";
this line is custom and doesnt have dayz_code in it. It should point at dayz_server or if u use another script to where ever that places it.
B ) In your description.ext
B 1) Place
#include "ZSC\config\cfgServerTrader.hpp"
on the complete top.
B 2 ) Add if you do not have a RscTitles yet!
class RscTitles
{
#include "ZSC\config\ZSChud.hpp"
};
at the bottom.
IF U ALREADY HAVE IT just add
#include "ZSC\config\ZSChud.hpp"
behind whatever is in there.
B 3 ) JUST ADD AT THE COMPLETE BOTTOM
#include "ZSC\config\ZSCdefines.hpp"
#include "ZSC\config\ZSCdialogs.hpp"
B 4 ) If you come from another currency, u can remove the shit that was extra added in that one :).
C ) COPY FILES
C 1 ) Place the ZSC folder in your mission pbo ( take it out of the github's missions pbo).
C 2 ) Place server_traders_cherno_11.sqf in your missions pbo. ( If other map/instance check bottom of the topic.).
D ) fn_selfactions ( IF you use my overwrite, u do not have to to this step.
D 1 )PLACE
if(_typeOfCursorTarget in ZSC_MoneyStorage && (player distance _cursorTarget < 5)) then {
if (s_bank_dialog < 0) then {
s_bank_dialog = player addAction ["Money Storage", "ZSC\actions\bank_dialog.sqf",_cursorTarget, 3, true, true, "", ""];
};
} else {
player removeAction s_bank_dialog;
s_bank_dialog = -1;
};
// cars
if( _isVehicle && !_isMan &&_isAlive && !_isMan && !locked _cursorTarget && !(_cursorTarget isKindOf "Bicycle") && (player distance _cursorTarget < 5)) then {
if (s_bank_dialog2 < 0) then {
s_bank_dialog2 = player addAction ["Money Storage", "ZSC\actions\bank_dialog.sqf",_cursorTarget, 3, true, true, "", ""];
};
} else {
player removeAction s_bank_dialog2;
s_bank_dialog2 = -1;
};
AFTER
} else {
{player removeAction _x} count s_player_combi;s_player_combi = [];
s_player_unlockvault = -1;
};
D 2 )
if (_isMan and _isAlive and !_isZombie and !_isAnimal and !(_traderType in serverTraders)) then {
if (s_givemoney_dialog < 0) then {
s_givemoney_dialog = player addAction [format["Give Money to %1", (name _cursorTarget)], "ZSC\actions\give_player_dialog.sqf",_cursorTarget, 3, true, true, "", ""];
};
} else {
player removeAction s_givemoney_dialog;
s_givemoney_dialog = -1;
};
ABOVE
if(_typeOfCursorTarget in dayz_fuelpumparray) then {
D 3 ) CHANGE
if (_player_studybody) then {
if (s_player_studybody < 0) then {
s_player_studybody = player addAction [localize "str_action_studybody", "\z\addons\dayz_code\actions\study_body.sqf",_cursorTarget, 0, false, true, "",""];
};
} else {
player removeAction s_player_studybody;
s_player_studybody = -1;
};
INTO
if (_player_studybody) then {
if (s_player_studybody < 0) then {
s_player_studybody = player addAction [("<t color=""#FF0000"">"+("Check Wallet") + "</t>"), "ZSC\actions\check_wallet.sqf",_cursorTarget, 0, false, true, "",""];
};
} else {
player removeAction s_player_studybody;
s_player_studybody = -1;
};
D 4 )
ADD
player removeAction s_givemoney_dialog;
s_givemoney_dialog = -1;
player removeAction s_bank_dialog;
s_bank_dialog = -1;
player removeAction s_bank_dialog2;
s_bank_dialog2 = -1;
BEHIND
player removeAction s_player_towing;
s_player_towing = -1;
player removeAction s_player_fuelauto;
s_player_fuelauto = -1;
player removeAction s_player_fuelauto2;
s_player_fuelauto2 = -1;
D 5 ) TO remove the client side errors u getting add in your VARIABLES.SQF
s_givemoney_dialog = -1;
s_bank_dialog = -1;
s_bank_dialog2 = -1;
TO
dayz_resetSelfActions = {
E ) player_switchModel.sqf again, if u overwriten with mine in first step, u can skip.
E 1 ) add
_cashMoney = player getVariable["cashMoney",0];
behind
_weapons = weapons player;
_countMags = call player_countMagazines;
_magazines = _countMags select 0;
E 2 ) Add
player setVariable ["cashMoney",_cashMoney,true];
on the BOTTOM
E 3 ) CHANGE
//Create New Character
_group = createGroup west;
_newUnit = _group createUnit [_class,dayz_spawnPos,[],0,"NONE"];
_newUnit setPosATL _position;
_newUnit setDir _dir;
into
_group = createGroup west;
_newUnit = _group createUnit [_class,dayz_spawnPos,[],0,"NONE"];
[_newUnit] joinSilent createGroup WEST;
_newUnit setPosATL _position;
_newUnit setDir _dir;
_newUnit setVariable ["cashMoney",_cashMoney,true];
F) You can use my unclockVault in ZSCinit, If u got a custom one, do the following changes:
F1)
place
_objMoney = _obj getVariable["bankMoney",0];
behind
_dir = direction _obj;
_pos = _obj getVariable["OEMPos",(getposATL _obj)];
_objectID = _obj getVariable["ObjectID","0"];
_objectUID = _obj getVariable["ObjectUID","0"];
F 2)
place
_holder setVariable ["bankMoney", _objMoney, true];
behind
_holder setVariable["CharacterID",_ownerID,true];
_holder setVariable["ObjectID",_objectID,true];
_holder setVariable["ObjectUID",_objectUID,true];
_holder setVariable ["OEMPos", _pos, true];
E) in LockVault.sqf if u got a custom one, otherwise use mine and set true in config:
place
_holder setVariable ["bankMoney", _objMoney, true];
behind
_holder setVariable["CharacterID",_ownerID,true];
_holder setVariable["ObjectID",_objectID,true];
_holder setVariable["ObjectUID",_objectUID,true];
_holder setVariable ["OEMPos", _pos, true];
SERVER PBO
A ) REPLACE your "compiles/server_tradeObject.sqf" With my one ( not other script uses that anyways).
B ) IN compiles/server_updateObject.sqf
Change
_inventory = [
getWeaponCargo _object,
getMagazineCargo _object,
getBackpackCargo _object
];
into
_inventory = [
getWeaponCargo _object,
getMagazineCargo _object,
getBackpackCargo _object
/*ZSC*/
, _object getVariable["bankMoney",0]
/*ZSC*/
];
C ) In your server_monitor.sqf ( NOTE: the " _intentory' variable can be called "_inventory" at your files, so change my code to that, if it's the case).
Add
/*ZSC*/
if( count (_intentory) > 3)then{
_object setVariable ["bankMoney", _intentory select 3, true];
}else{
_object setVariable ["bankMoney", 0, true];
};
/*ZSC*/
ABOVE
if (_type in DZE_LockedStorage) then {
// Fill variables with loot
_object setVariable ["WeaponCargo", (_intentory select 0),true];
_object setVariable ["MagazineCargo", (_intentory select 1),true];
_object setVariable ["BackpackCargo", (_intentory select 2),true];
} else {
D) in compiles/server_playerSync.sqf
in the gold init i use a custom gearSet.sqf
If u would have a custom one, it's defined in the ZSCinit.sqf. Only differnecy will be the top where it checks for the money in your gear sections.
FAQ!
I use a different instance/map to play one! What do i do?
The only things that difference between maps where u need to worrie about is the server_traders.sqf. I included them for 4 maps, if your map is NOT in there u will have to change your original one.
FAIR SIMPLE:
1) Take your original server_traders
2) Open one of mine
3) Copy my categories with the correct numbes to your traders. You can choose also which traders sells what then ^^.
4) Share your file to me so i can put it in the list
Does it work with Overpoch(ins).
Simple: Yes, Everything with epoch as base.
Overwatch items or included in traders, remove the categories if you do not use them.
Can i convert from the older system?
You will have to revert your database to the default structure and maybe transfer money. Banks added to the players cash is the best solution.
How do i see my money and bank?
1 - Bank will not be visible cus their is none. You store money in storages like other items ( but in a different dialog). So the money can be accessed by anyone that has access to that storage.
2- Money is visisble with a money icon on the right side of the screen. Feel free to add it to other places aswell.
This will return your money:
player getVariable["cashMoney",0];
Can I use it with database traders?
No, this build is made for config traders. No support (Yet).
Screenshots
I probably will code this inthe default epoch code and send a merge request to Epoch Devs with an option to do
DZE_SingleCurrency = true/false;
And if they accept it , it might be in 1.6 ^^
Sorry, i don't even have the time to asnwer all questions/request etc.
Be sure u have the right dll's if u stay with 1.1
i'm probably releasing ZSC 3.0 test phase this evening ( it's in a different post) . This will come with full detailed install instruction ( which is basicly standing there already).
Ok i just tried this and you can only make one type of radio; a Garnet one.. just have your radio in your bag then double click on it.. I had also Citrine and Sapphire in my bag so was unable to actually craft anything, but the ingredient required were 1 Garnet and 1 Radio.
So, in game there are mostly quartz radios and several different gems. In the VR arsenal, there are radios for every gem type. I imagine that each radio type is its own frequency, but is there a way to change the crystals in game? Did a forum search for "radio" and didn't come up with anything.
Low rez graphics? The hell are you talking about, son...
They can easily double the cell amount per pixel on heightmap as well as include normal maps while porting over from Visitor to TB by just simply adjusting few sliders (incl 3rd party tools), but there's absolutely no need for that, as it is more for e-penis than actual visual gain.
If you meant vegetation, it won't get better than it is atm, there's literary no reason to force more polies or higher texture resolution on these guys.
I personally think it would be great idea to be able to cary loot crates out of the water its hard to loot under water loot as it is now. What do you all think?
Saranhi is also in developement although its kinda stalled at the minute, there's also a lovely looking Ukraine map being made but Nova Zona is the one that gets me excited, it's stunning.
Guys, You fail to realise what the Epoch devs have done towards keeping and storing krypto. As in Arma 2: Epoch, Gold and other precious metals exists which are worth quite a lot (such as 10oz Gold). The point of this is so you can trade your krypto for metals and gems so you may then store them in a lockbox/safe. This enables you to store krypto efficiently as well as keeping the risk of doing so which you would loose if there were a different banking system.
Afternoon all,
im currently playing as a female character on an official server but find it really difficult to find female clothing. I think in the time of playing epoch ive only found wet suite (female) both white and black (although the last time i found the wetsuit on 0.2 update it had no storage???)
I have found a female military clothing once - is anyone else having this problem?
Question is does anyone think the drop rate of female clothing (especially military) be increased on the official servers?
The gamma thing is an issue shared by many other games as well, don't think I've seen any solution that addresses it. Not sure there's a comprehensive solution, since folks can simply adjust settings on their card directly using 3rd party software. Maybe give folks a reason to equip them? e.g. you can only see [some AI type] when NVG's are equipped and powered on.
Exactly. Here's what I've found them doing on another server: the cloaks slow you down so the sappers can get you.
If you turn and look at them and move backwards eventually you'll be out of range of their attack and can then turn and run.
They'll follow you for quite a ways but eventually they'll despawn or stop.
I had 2 cloaks and 2 sappers on my tail and all I had was my BVDs and a fanny pack.
Then a UAV spawned in and I ran right under it hoping to trigger it so the AI would all attack each other but it never triggered so I one-shotted it with a .45 pistol.
Yeah, I have been chased by them for some time. If you keep on the move and duck through buildings and stuff they will loose you and you can get away. Personally I love the challenge.
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