FYI: I have s ton of experience building and running ARMA II & III servers and I am watching a lot of your videos to get up to speed on running DayZ servers. Valuable information so far. Thanks.
For anyone wanting to spawn with custom characters: just delete all Survivors_ names in the charactertype, only leave the square brackets empty like this [ ], and you should be good
I just spent my whole night trying to make this work to no avail. I LITERALLY stopped your vid at EVERY turn and did this step by step and it causes my server to get stuck in a restart loop EVERY TIME.
would really appreciate a response about this random character situation. such a cool way to get the gear you want at spawn, but im not down with just having some random character
@@cheloooh I just ended up editing the init.c file the old fashioned way. Got the starting gear I wanted for people and can still make your own characters.
This is great, and it works great. The problem with it, is it stops you being able to spawn as your custom character, it is random every time. Is there anyway to change this?
@@jg90gt I didn't try that no. When i looked into it more....the documentation from BI states that it will override any character customisation so i just abandoned it. I was only going to add a map tbh so doesn't seem worth it. I might faff around with it at a later date so thankyou for advise! :)
Yeap, you are right.. already tried it and you spawn with a dif character everytime. If someone finds out how to fix this it would be awesome, thanks in advance!
@@jg90gtI have mine with just 6 of them chose by my friends. that way they can kill themselves and at least eventually they get the ones they like to use. Lessened the spawnpoints though, so it's not too many random points. kept getting worse spawns after 3 or 4 suicides. removed the points from the hop and travelers by copy/paste the 1st set of spawns into one group in all 3 choices, Kinda balances out everyones frustration with losing the option to choose.
I have the same problem. So how come I've been in servers with custom spawns yet I successfully spawned with my chosen character? Someone has cracked the code
I downloaded your files and put them in custom folder on nitrado for console and it did nothing for spawn loot in new to this and have no idea what I'm doing
I got it working now after rewatching thanks for the help much appreciated , problem was I manually typed in the cfgameplay file no errors but didn't work After copying directly from your github and pasting it worked with no isses
hey, i am trying to implement this into my server and am running into some issues ive triple checked all the coding and file names, have both files in the customs folder like showed and still am spawning with basic gear has this been changed since the update? - i am running a console server
This works very well but it seems people can no longer creat a custom char. because when they do, a random char. still pops up no mater if you save it or back out of the game and create it again. I am only speaking for XBox. When I Rem out the json line to have it go back to default you can once again save a custom char. Anyone else having this issue as well for XBox 2.23?
Loving going through these vids to help me get started. 🙌🏻 Players spawned in great, only issue, is when they open the map it doesn't show the red dot or the correct position. Anyone else had this issue, or know where I've gone wrong?
on Pc for NITRADO. After I create a custom folder, I can't upload a file while in the custom folder. There is no option for that. I tried copy and pasting the to contents inside the file and it just doesn't work. and I did enable cfggameplay
Do you know if there's a way to make players keep their custom male/female survivor choices? I love this new feature and have used it to create multiple starting 'classes', but the randomizing of the character itself has been a headache...
it works..but my character is random...doesn't matter what i do i keep getting a random character even if i have a fresh character file with 0 characters. customize 1 but it never gives me the one i chose :/
You are amazing. By Far the best teacher for modding I have seen. You simplify everything so that even someone like myself can mod. Next level guy. Respect ❤
does this only work with random character instead of custom character? I only have this spawning in on a random character when I reset myself. Using my custom only reverts me back to a vanilla custom.
hello please how do I get a vest and a complete weapon for the character? please, even if I do what I'm doing, the character doesn't have a vest or a helmet :/ hood mask, nothing :/ let alone a fully usable weapon, could you please advise me?
Is there a way to change the inventory look. I wanna have a pc style inventory with mouse and keyboard. When I plug them in on Xbox or PS5 it's the normal inventory manager. Any way to change this?
I'm having issues spawning anything non-vanilla - is there a special way to get players to spawn with modded equipment in their inventory? Clothes no issue, anything in base game no issue, but nothing mod-related.
Mate can you do a video on the dayz expansion spawn settings? I’d like to spawn with a random loadout pulled from the presets provided by the expansion mod but can’t seem to figure it out on local server.
Any idea why my first character on the server always spawns without pants? If I wipe the server to test, the first character has no pants, but if I die and respawn the correct gear will be there. Something to do with the characterTypes?
@@ScalespeederGaming Thanks, tried that but it just says JSON is valid. I figure it has something to do with the characterTypes because whenever I spawn it doesn't use my custom character, always one of the random ones. But only the first character is missing the 1 piece of clothing :(
Thank you SO MUCH, this is perfect, will you have more vids showing other options? Also I used the vanilla+ loadout but now I am unable to choose my character. It forces a random character. Even going back to the main menu and resaving character doesnt work. Do you have a workaround? if not its a small price to pay ! thank you again!
hey your videos are super helpful, can you do a new editing fresh spawn load out as ive used your akm load out as a template and changed items but it does not load in with items, ive used the vanilla one changed bits and it works, how ever if i splice bits in from your akm it renders it useless, could you do an update now that the function is available thanks in advanced
So im using the vanila plus file, i added a backpack to my plater as well but when ever i add the things needed to add items to the backpack they dont spawn in it. Any chance you could show us how to add our own stuff as well amazing video btw
Hear there is a new way to set these spawn point in a base. It is gamertag based. Within these configs. Got any ideas. Syntax is supporting it I believe. For console.
Scalespeeder I've been watching yours videos awhile now. I learned how to run my new server by with your videos. I'm still not good at building custom modding json files yet. But what is the loot under events? It's named loot. Events file. What does it do? And if I change from chernaruas to Livonia on general settings do you lose all settings on chernaruas?
DUDE !!! Your vids are a lifesaver. But has anyone noticed this isnt working for player builds? Is it just me? Still working great for cars, loot, etc.... but my player builds are persisting through this process. Ive used this in the past without issue, any suggestions would be great
No... No... no... You my friend are the game changer! Thank you Scale speeder, as without you i would be lost, expect a sub in the next two days for the DayZ you made better for me!
6 minutes of chit chat before you tell us you are doing it on a local server. That just isn't the same as an internet server. You don't have to jibber jabber about nothing forever and your video about a local server is outdated or never worked. Please make one for online PC servers without the chit chat
FYI: I have s ton of experience building and running ARMA II & III servers and I am watching a lot of your videos to get up to speed on running DayZ servers. Valuable information so far. Thanks.
Thanks!
Thank you very very much!
For anyone wanting to spawn with custom characters: just delete all Survivors_ names in the charactertype, only leave the square brackets empty like this [ ], and you should be good
This works! Thank you very much!
I do this in the vanilla plus file? Not the vanilla file he gave us right?
Legend 👍
Your a hero I gave up trying to fix this it's works perfectly thank you ❤
Where are the survivors names?
I just spent my whole night trying to make this work to no avail. I LITERALLY stopped your vid at EVERY turn and did this step by step and it causes my server to get stuck in a restart loop EVERY TIME.
did the same thing and nothing I am trying to make my server good but nope i cant figure it out
Didnt do it right, i just did this and bam, spawned in with items selected.. @HarveyjoshAZ
Always coming through man. I think you are a DayZ God. LOL thank you my guy you are a legend.
would really appreciate a response about this random character situation. such a cool way to get the gear you want at spawn, but im not down with just having some random character
same here haha
@@cheloooh I just ended up editing the init.c file the old fashioned way. Got the starting gear I wanted for people and can still make your own characters.
How did you get the custom characters to work again? And are you on console or PC?@@cellinitv2756
@@cellinitv2756 did you use the old init.c file or changed the new one?
@@samlawrance just changed the new one
Makes me wonder if you could set the server up to count the number of player suicides and add progressively more re-spawn time.
you have helped me build my server since the start, thank you for all you do!
hey man, this works now since the update but the thing is it always spawns me with a random character even if I select my custom one, why is that ?
This is great, and it works great. The problem with it, is it stops you being able to spawn as your custom character, it is random every time. Is there anyway to change this?
Has anyone tried removing the characters names from the list ?
I set my to only 1 name but I run a 10 player server of just friends.
@@jg90gt I didn't try that no. When i looked into it more....the documentation from BI states that it will override any character customisation so i just abandoned it. I was only going to add a map tbh so doesn't seem worth it. I might faff around with it at a later date so thankyou for advise! :)
Yeap, you are right.. already tried it and you spawn with a dif character everytime. If someone finds out how to fix this it would be awesome, thanks in advance!
@@jg90gtI have mine with just 6 of them chose by my friends. that way they can kill themselves and at least eventually they get the ones they like to use. Lessened the spawnpoints though, so it's not too many random points. kept getting worse spawns after 3 or 4 suicides. removed the points from the hop and travelers by copy/paste the 1st set of spawns into one group in all 3 choices, Kinda balances out everyones frustration with losing the option to choose.
I have the same problem. So how come I've been in servers with custom spawns yet I successfully spawned with my chosen character? Someone has cracked the code
Defo best update in a long time, going make our events so much easier to spawn in with the gear ready
No it makes it feel less of a survival game and more like a war zone game L update
Is there a way to change the quantity of an item? (like Tetracycline for example)
Any chance you could make new up to date complete server guide if possible?
Absolutely awesome comprehensive video once again!
How did you get it to work it didn’t work for me
I downloaded your files and put them in custom folder on nitrado for console and it did nothing for spawn loot in new to this and have no idea what I'm doing
I got it working now after rewatching thanks for the help much appreciated , problem was I manually typed in the cfgameplay file no errors but didn't work
After copying directly from your github and pasting it worked with no isses
It isn’t working for me still even after downloading the file and after trying copy paste from GitHub.
hey, i am trying to implement this into my server and am running into some issues ive triple checked all the coding and file names, have both files in the customs folder like showed and still am spawning with basic gear has this been changed since the update? - i am running a console server
I know this is an older vid, but just as a heads up, your files prevent custom characters from being used. Only allows randomly generated characters.
This works very well but it seems people can no longer creat a custom char. because when they do, a random char. still pops up no mater if you save it or back out of the game and create it again. I am only speaking for XBox. When I Rem out the json line to have it go back to default you can once again save a custom char. Anyone else having this issue as well for XBox 2.23?
I have same problem! 😮
Same, but let's be honest having the gear you need is better than the character you want. I wear a mask all the time anyways.
Loving going through these vids to help me get started. 🙌🏻
Players spawned in great, only issue, is when they open the map it doesn't show the red dot or the correct position. Anyone else had this issue, or know where I've gone wrong?
you have to enable that in the cfggameplay file, its like 'ignore nav (and map) ownership' change all 4 to true
on Pc for NITRADO. After I create a custom folder, I can't upload a file while in the custom folder. There is no option for that. I tried copy and pasting the to contents inside the file and it just doesn't work. and I did enable cfggameplay
Do you know if there's a way to make players keep their custom male/female survivor choices? I love this new feature and have used it to create multiple starting 'classes', but the randomizing of the character itself has been a headache...
Same issue. Did you ever fix this?
it works..but my character is random...doesn't matter what i do i keep getting a random character even if i have a fresh character file with 0 characters. customize 1 but it never gives me the one i chose :/
bro tried to figure this out but nothing cant get anything to work right and trying to figure out how to get it to work i am stuck
I've download these files unzipped them so there 3 then uploaded vanilla plus but nothings happened
Your videos are fantastic, just started hosting my own server and you have been my go to guide. Thanks for all you do!
My custom characters spawn like random because of the file. What do i need to change?
You are amazing. By Far the best teacher for modding I have seen. You simplify everything so that even someone like myself can mod. Next level guy. Respect ❤
does this only work with random character instead of custom character? I only have this spawning in on a random character when I reset myself. Using my custom only reverts me back to a vanilla custom.
ii have same issue, all my player spawns are back to vanilla @scalespeeder
Why this is not working for me i did everything and no error and can you do new video how to
hello please how do I get a vest and a complete weapon for the character? please, even if I do what I'm doing, the character doesn't have a vest or a helmet :/ hood mask, nothing :/ let alone a fully usable weapon, could you please advise me?
I just seen this on discord. I come to your channel and you beat the discord with a video. Amazing. Keep it up
any ideas why my namalsk server does not have the folder cfggameplay?
Can i take away all the cargos except one so its not slightly random but a single set?
waiting for your video on hardcore military gear keep up the good work on your advise i did my own server =)
Your voice is so soothing 😏
Again huge thanx for sharing and everything you do for us....
Is there a way to change the inventory look. I wanna have a pc style inventory with mouse and keyboard. When I plug them in on Xbox or PS5 it's the normal inventory manager. Any way to change this?
I had this on my Namalsk server a while back ....made the guy spawn with a Deagle , 2 full mags, handgun scope and a silencer .
I’ve installed the file but doesn’t seem it’s on I’m very confused
I'm having issues spawning anything non-vanilla - is there a special way to get players to spawn with modded equipment in their inventory?
Clothes no issue, anything in base game no issue, but nothing mod-related.
there is no cfggameplay.json files in namalsk mission... can you help?
Just create one by yourself, Sir.
Mate can you do a video on the dayz expansion spawn settings? I’d like to spawn with a random loadout pulled from the presets provided by the expansion mod but can’t seem to figure it out on local server.
hey man I followed your tutorial and I can't seem to get my server to spawn with an extra fruit
How do we go about to spawning backpacks and guns on the back
Any idea why my first character on the server always spawns without pants? If I wipe the server to test, the first character has no pants, but if I die and respawn the correct gear will be there. Something to do with the characterTypes?
Great bug, unfortunately I have no idea why. Try using an online JSON validation tool.
@@ScalespeederGaming Thanks, tried that but it just says JSON is valid. I figure it has something to do with the characterTypes because whenever I spawn it doesn't use my custom character, always one of the random ones. But only the first character is missing the 1 piece of clothing :(
what if i wanted a map for livonia do i just change the map name
This is not working for me i cant figure out why
what are the other slot names? like to give someone a vest or hat
Can you set this to specific players, or player groups?
Thank you SO MUCH, this is perfect, will you have more vids showing other options? Also I used the vanilla+ loadout but now I am unable to choose my character. It forces a random character. Even going back to the main menu and resaving character doesnt work. Do you have a workaround? if not its a small price to pay ! thank you again!
Yeah I'm having the same issue. Did you ever find a way to fix it?
Ty as always, if we just delete characters types and leave say 4 of them in will that be OK 👍
I did this but it's not working, what did I miss??
hey your videos are super helpful, can you do a new editing fresh spawn load out as ive used your akm load out as a template and changed items but it does not load in with items, ive used the vanilla one changed bits and it works, how ever if i splice bits in from your akm it renders it useless, could you do an update now that the function is available thanks in advanced
bro were is new json for sahkal
So im using the vanila plus file, i added a backpack to my plater as well but when ever i add the things needed to add items to the backpack they dont spawn in it. Any chance you could show us how to add our own stuff as well amazing video btw
Is there any way to make it so that theres 1 shared loadout between all players?
Just have one preset uploaded.
If I want everyone to spawn in with the same items, do I need to include the "spawnweight" lines? And if so, should they still be set to 1?
I Can't get this to work at all idk what im doing wrong
as of 1.23 i have tried this on playstation and pc did not work for either
Might be missing one specific line. Double check everything.
Great video, thanks!
Hello Sir, you still need a hint?
@@itzsanjer No, thanks. I eventually got it to work.
@@DaveVelde alright :D
Does this mod work in Livonia too?
how do you change the hotbar items on fresh spawns? nice video greets
and how can i set freshies to spawn with knife in hand for example?
Is there any way to change the loadout water and food status of the fresh spawns e.g. spawn in max water, spawn in max food or portion thereof?
Not yet on console, possible on pc.
@@ScalespeederGaming Shame - i would've thought its just adjustable parameters, easily modified - but hey no I'm expert!
@@ScalespeederGaming How do you add headtorch with full battery?
Hear there is a new way to set these spawn point in a base. It is gamertag based. Within these configs. Got any ideas. Syntax is supporting it I believe. For console.
Scalespeeder I've been watching yours videos awhile now. I learned how to run my new server by with your videos. I'm still not good at building custom modding json files yet. But what is the loot under events? It's named loot. Events file. What does it do? And if I change from chernaruas to Livonia on general settings do you lose all settings on chernaruas?
DUDE !!! Your vids are a lifesaver. But has anyone noticed this isnt working for player builds? Is it just me? Still working great for cars, loot, etc.... but my player builds are persisting through this process. Ive used this in the past without issue, any suggestions would be great
Mine seems to be working ok.
I tried adding it but it is not working 😞
Make sure you have cfggameplay enabled.
Will you be making a hardcore custom load out
Maybe.
Thank you so much @Scalespeeder! Appreciate you!!
My pleasure!
ayo where the other vid?
is it possible to create fresh loadout just for one player? i mean, is it possible just put somewhere a PSN?
Bravo, my friend Bravo.
Where I need to write my gamertag for having the gear ?
You won’t need to add your gamer tags. It won’t be specific to one player only. This gives all freshies the ability to spawn with gear.
Very useful.. But I have a question, if I insert these files then players will be able to choose their favorite character or will it be random? :)
It's random.
man, but don't exist LivoniaMap in itensType.
I must be doing something wrong as its not working on my ps4 server running 1.23 and followed your instructions :/
same here
Mine was a simple typo. Check your code :)
Make sure to enable cfggameplay
@@SYN4-games I copied and pasted everything...Still not working
@@SYN4-games paste your cfggameplay code in here for me
thanks again awesome stuff
Glad you enjoyed it
For everyone who commented go smash the like button! Give this man his credit come on guys!
No... No... no... You my friend are the game changer! Thank you Scale speeder, as without you i would be lost, expect a sub in the next two days for the DayZ you made better for me!
Works great for console thanks
Would you edit someone else’s console
would someone be so kind as to direct me to the video about backpacks thank you
Do u have to own a computer to set up a XBOX SERVER ???
Not to set it up, but if you want to test mods on a local server before uploading, or to easily edit files, using a pc is a good idea.
PC server owners are going to be watching consol server owners go insane with this.
i dont understand cant get anything to work
Wait for the 1.23 Update.
Now after all this time if I could just learn how to modify the amount of time it rains.
I love the rain it gives a little bit more challenge especially when you only have 15 minute nights
this is not working for me
This Sucks. I've been trying for 8 hours and it still doesn't Work.
IM GOING CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So this is just to 1.23 isnt it?
Yup.
Ps4 funciona?
love you
Didn't know I had to learn a new language
Didn't work
This shit doesn’t work. I did everything to the letter, comma, T, P, description, you name it.
We want to learn how to do it not paste yours
6 minutes of chit chat before you tell us you are doing it on a local server. That just isn't the same as an internet server. You don't have to jibber jabber about nothing forever and your video about a local server is outdated or never worked. Please make one for online PC servers without the chit chat
Rude!
@@stacey9664 Whats rude is him wasting 6 minutes of our time. All I did was call him out on it
I owe you so much 🤜🤛
hello would it be possible to contact this on discord
This dont work
It's not working for me
Someone please help me I've done everything step for step and it's not workingall it did was make my server take 20 minutes longer to start
Did you figure it out? Clearly no one reached out here
@@LilMissOwl11 no paid a guy to do everything and didn't even do the 3 things I wanted
@RRG2 that's frustrating dude. I was lucky enough to find someone to help me.