Having non-Zombie related problems? Given that this free mod is still highly experimental, its possible you could run into countless issues even if you follow our step-by-step guide faithfully. Here is an assortment of common fixes to cover off the dozens of errors we’ve read about online.
- Under the games tab Right Click the Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead entry, then select Properties. Navigate using the top tabs to “Verify Integrity of Game Cache” and let steam check the integrity of the game files. In general this is a great way to fix problems with just about any game you own on steam, so keep this tip handy if you run into problems with other titles.
- Find the Steam icon on your system tray and select Exit. Next find the launch icon on your Start Menu, Right Click, then select Run as Administrator. This fix has been known solve the pesky CD Key error that seems to be plaguing countless frustrated DayZ players, along with a myriad of other pop-up warnings.
- Make sure you are launching Arma 2: Combined Operations, and not Arma II: Operation Arrowhead.
“'You cannot play/edit this mission, it is dependent on downloadable content that has been deleted.dayz_code, dayz_weapons, dayz_equip”.
99% of the time it’s because you missed one of the steps we listed above. Go give it another try, I’ll hold off the zombies until you get here.
“Waiting for Server Response” or “Waiting for Character To Create”.
Most of the time this means the servers are overloaded, however from time to time the BattlEye anti-cheat engine is the source of your woes. Download the latest version and reinstall. Keep in mind it also takes much longer to join servers with larger populations, so move to a smaller server if this continues to be an issue. Server administrators also need to regularly restart servers in order to help combat this issue, so it could be completely out of your control.
The DayZ Wiki is simply excellent, and will provide you with the answers to just about any question you might come up with on your journey. We included suggestions for the most common problems here, but it’s almost impossible to anticipate everything. Feel free to post issues you’ve seen in the comments below, or check out these great forums.
DayZMod (Official)
The forums are also a great place to make new friends, a commodity that is in short supply thanks to the Zombie apocalypse.
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RUSENSITIVESWEETNESS
October 13, 2012 at 4:20am
Not interested in hours of crawling through the grass in fear punctuated by one-shot kills. Besides, the graphics suck.
Bean Bandit
October 13, 2012 at 8:08pm
The only reason why the graphics suck is that the game is more wide open then most shooters and already uses a good amount of your gpu to display it.
It's just a mod and not the actual game.
p47riot
October 12, 2012 at 3:05pm
Wow! I have no idea what rock I've been under, but this mod looks AMAZING! I'm kicking myself now for not giving Arma 2 a look when it was part of the Steam Summer Sale for like $15. After reading your install guide and promptly checking out Youtube for some gameplay videos, I am DEFINITELY going to be checking DayZ out this weekend! I think you may have just identified my next addiction!
dgrmouse
October 12, 2012 at 1:36pm
Yeah, I'm going to download SteamDayZCommander from an unknown source and run it as admin to play a game that features twenty to thirty minutes of running around in virtual isolation followed by almost instant death and a game-over screen.
This is one of those games, like Minecraft, that just aren't fun for normal adults.
captainjack
October 14, 2012 at 3:05pm
Seems to me you just lack skill and creativity. Also, "normal adults"? That's just a cop out. Why not just say you're not interested and leave it at that?
Justin.Kerr
October 12, 2012 at 5:36pm
I can vouch for DayZ Commander. They ask so little and offer you so much :)
Bean Bandit
October 12, 2012 at 1:29pm
Actually the cheapest route if that's what your looking for is to do the Arma 2 Free + Operation Arrowhead = Cheaper and you can google search it to find it.
That's if you're just instrested in the mod DayZ
Justin.Kerr
October 12, 2012 at 3:14pm
I have added a note above since you are technically correct, but since the mod creators don't recommend it, I would advise going the combined ops route.
Bean Bandit
October 13, 2012 at 8:06pm
Yea notice they don't give a reason on why it's not recommended. I really comes down to the main game I believe and not just a mod. I'm sure they don't want people to use a free version of one of the games needed.
Samuel.Aldrich
October 12, 2012 at 12:31pm
Yea, I have been waiting to get into the Day-Z mod because it seemed a mess to get going. All my friends at work are into it so I think I will do it now.
Valor958
October 12, 2012 at 10:25am
I haven't played this yet, but have referred this article to a few friends who have experienced difficulty getting DayZ set up correctly. Very informative and detailed, and addressed Steam AND Retail.
Thanks!
jimmthang
October 12, 2012 at 10:30am
Why, thank you for the kind feedback, sir!
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