Technical Limitations

DayZ for consoles has several limitations that prevent advanced modding. To work around these limitations, ADayZ leverages DayZ's server log information and configuration changes. This approach comes with some constraints:

Log Update Delay

1. Logs are updated once every 10 minutes.
2. Game mechanics and notifications have a delay of up to 10 minutes.
3. The ADayZ server must wait for log updates before it can update players and the state of implemented game mechanics.

Server Restart Dependencies

1. Changes to the in-game state (e.g., adding items, changing zombie positions) can only happen after a server restart.
2. Example: When a player builds a gun at a workshop, it will only appear next to the workshop after the next reboot.

Known Issues

Due to these limitations, players are discouraged from building anything in the 10 minutes before a scheduled reboot. This is because:

1. The update could be lost.
2. Example scenario: After building a gun, the server restarts, but the gun does not appear, and all materials are still consumed.

ADayZ Bot

The ADayZBot provides commands to inspect game mechanics. For a full list of commands, use !help in a private message to the bot.

These limitations are an inherent part of the current ADayZ implementation. The development team continues to work on improvements and workarounds to enhance the player experience while working within the constraints of the console platform.