Press [R] to load the next round

[Player 1]

Something unique about this game is that you need to press [R] to load the next round in a bolt action or lever action or pump action. Have any of y'all found this annoying or a reason to not use those weapons and prefer semi-auto or have you forgotten to press [R] in a time of need because you panicked, or is it not an issue at all? I'd like to know! Share your stories and thoughts on this subject! 

[DerrickStorm]

Tbh I really like that part of bolt-action/pump-action weapons mechanics. The ammount of times when I simply panicked and forgot to pump, or I zero the target in while practicing with winchester, hold my breath, wait for the right moment aaaaaand pull the trigger only to realize that I forgot to press [R] after the last shot. Sadly I can't find my favourite Armsan since last persistence wipe...

It also gives a realistic advantage for automatic weapons. If only civilian grade bullets were more common (sadly oversaturated loot table is making that hard) - I have no problem collecting 1000 5.56 or 7.62, but 9mm etc has proven to be difficult.

Edited February 13, 2020 by DerrickStorm

[IsaiahCortez]

That's like the bloody point of having Bolt actions and pump actions in game. Remove that, and it's the same if all guns would be semi auto...

[Banshee]

I really don't see a problem here.

Tap 'R' to cock the bolt, which is necessary on bolt/pump-action weapons, and hold 'R' to (re)load a magazine and/or shell. I personally really like this and use it in hostage situation when I unload the hostage's weapons as a safety precaution, cocking the bolt and removing the chambered bullet is just the roleplaying cherry on top.

It's just some added realism that I quite like.

[Eddie]

Me personally I like the weapon mechanics and having to press the [R] in order to reload. If you can't remember to chamber your next bullet or shell then that's maybe not the weapon for you. I try to make it a habit to reload after I shoot but sometimes I do forget and I pay for it xD 

[Rover]

Makes sense to me. Its not an autoloader. Press R to reload, hold R to put ammo in. Easy peasy.

I roll with a primary that is always bolt action/single shot/double barrel/pump whatever, so I'm used to it by now.

[FalkRP]

-1

Back in the legacy patch, you didn't need to press R to reload, the gun would reload itself. Keep it the way that it is. 

[Mademoiselle]

I like the reload, it's like any PvP shooter imo where you press R to reload. 

If you put the bullets into a hot bar, you can hold onto the number to reload instead.

[Guest]

I'm good with how it is at the moment. It just makes certain guns a bit more complex and it's a nice feature.

[Para]

It never bothered me,

except for when I'd then try to do it on another game instinctively

[Nick]

Coming from playing many FPS games it does get annoying for me but I like the annoyance of it. It makes it more intense in firefights that you always have to worry about sliding back the bolt to chamber the next round. It brings a really immersive experience to the combat of DayZ. 

[Eagle]

I love it.

[JasonBR]

I've never had a problem of being panicked and forgetting to cycle the bolt. I have had times where the trigger delay after cycling the bolt has gotten me killed, but never directly forgetting.

[Ducky]

While it doesn't bother me, it definitely bothers @Franny with how often we bully her over not pressing R.

 

That being said, no, I see no reason to change this at all, it's a nice feature.

[Franny]

I still think it's a good feature though xD giving how often I use bolt action rifles irl I'm a little bit ashamed I always forget that it's a thing ig as well.

[Murray]

Don't have an issue with it myself. Plus it's a good way to keep count of your ammunition in the heat of battle I find.

[Cow]

Never had an issue with it, i love that you have to rack and bolt weapons in-game and even clearing jams by holding R for the animation which makes me feel emersed when in control of the flow and scared when you forget to rack/bolt.

 

[Jon Snow]

I've never had an issue with it personally, I do forget to do it sometimes though.

[Finn]

Pretty sure the purpose of it was to watch where your bullets land while using a bolt action rifle.

[Knight]

Tbh i love it on the Repeater, i remeber having a nice akward stand-off where i was aiming at a guy and his magazine was empty only to realize that i pressed "r" a time too many and my gun was dry aswell...

So we just ran back reloading

 

 

[HDragon]

No issues.

[Leik]

it adds realisim and it can be great for roleplay so im loving the feature

[Player 1]

@Eddie Close the thread please. No point it keeping it up. It just clogs the forums. I appreciate all the feedback and participation though. It was fun 

[Eddie]

/Closed at the request of the OP