Building My Cosy Solo Hidden Base - DayZ

Today, you're joining as me as I set out in the harsh lands of Chernarus, I wanted to build a hidden base away from all the big groups and clans, this wasn't going to be easy, but I wanted to challenge myself.
This is a completely raw unscripted adventure, aside from cinematics.
Recorded on - KarmaKrew Chernarus 1PP
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Story
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#dayz #dayzsurvival #dayzstandalone

[@daniel.amokachi]

I am 36 years old. In the evenings I have some time to play games. I downloaded dayz a few days ago and played around a bit. I won't lie, the game was a little difficult for me. I came across this video today and I have to honestly say that I enjoyed every minute I watched it. I subscribed to your channel young man, I will be waiting for your new content. Good luck.

[@Ar-k]

Thank you very much! Dayz has one of the hardest learning curves of any game! It takes time, but is so rewarding! Thank you for enjoying the content!

[@mhaas281]

It gets much easier once you get the basic survival down, hunting, fishing , fire, keep warm and dry, and learn to be stealthy. I'm just a little over 200 hours now and looking to get into base building. I found it much easier to learn the game playing on a low population community server.

[@Mirar25]

It’s a steep and long curve to learn but once you’ve got it down this games CONSUMES your time and you just can’t get enough 😂

[@5FourFieldMouse]

36 is not old enough to be calling people ‘young man’ like that😂 you are a young man

[@mostafa_abbasi]

wait you're saying were old?

[@Char6780]

*Man builds door* “hehe, heeell yeah”

[@Ar-k]

Door = safety

[@Gappymate]

That base though 😮

[@datboidego]

I’d build whole gate for you cutie

[@Jonathan84843]

@olsa6532 wdym

[@onlineghost9813]

​@@Ar-k can u share please your in game settings and what resolution you olay on? Your game looks clean and clear.

[@boxingislife471]

Solo makes you feel like a proper survivor, brutal but the most rewarding. Little plays feel big and finding that item you are looking for is obviously twice as hard so when you get it it's the best. I get lost in the game playing solo.

[@Ar-k]

Yeah I’ve been playing solo and I lose track of time so much now, it’s crazy, so much fun tho

[@billythextreme1826]

Solo trick that works on not so experienced players, say with the mic open something like goodbye cruel word and pop a round off. Non-experienced players come to loot and walk into a full auto gun.

[@devin7376]

I love the map animation that shows where your going as your talking about it. It helps me learn the map so much easier

[@Luckless5542]

Video was top notch. Love the adventure and narrative. I play solo every time I get on lol it’s the hardest thing in DayZ but worth the wins.

[@Ar-k]

It’s so hard but so rewarding! I love it

[@dmanr6]

How do y’all ever play with the people when you don’t spawn with them, im new to the game less then 10 hours just curious, also ​@@Ar-k did you play on official server or community

[@Ar-k]

@@dmanr6 It's just people you meet along the way, some are nice some aren't, I play community servers, tend to avoid official

[@roskisposti1748]

Good video again, thank you. These solo runs are interesting, like you said there is a completely different vibe to it when there is no one to watch your back.

[@Ar-k]

It was the first proper solo run I did, and it really felt different but I really enjoyed! Glad you enjoyed dude!

[@matthewtumelty9325]

Love the solo videos! Great video man, just found your channel and liking the videos so far! Keep up the good work

[@Onlymetonight]

I just started playing this with my husband. So much to learn. I think I’m adicted. I played all night by myself trying to impress my husband with a fort and storage with lots of goodies

[@praetordayz8075]

Adicted is the right word.. i got over 6k houers 🤣

[@Crasheyable]

This was my first video I´ve seen by you but definitely not the last! Well made with good background music, well edited and a good voice to tell the story! Subscribed!

[@Ar-k]

Thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@fredsnyman3096]

Awesome video mate. Enjoyed every second of that. Thank you. This is probably going to sound stupid (and it is actually quite ridiculous) but I've been playing DayZ on and off for a while now - Solo only - and so often loot up with proper gear and so much food, but then run around scared out of my mind of PvP, as I don't want to loose my stuff. The result is that I'm terrible at PvP and always run around nervous 😂. I have no idea why I've never thought of building a small base (I've never ever built anything 😔) stashing my stuff and going at it much more aggressively. Your video has changed my life 😅. Thank you. Excellent editing as well btw. The music builds suspense .... Really well done. You've got a new subscriber. 👏

[@eoinc9511]

I only play official solo, mostly because of life pressures restricting when I can play (cannot commit to long sessions). It was nice to see a solo adventure vid, and I liked your chicken coop base. I find as a solo player you need to do much larger and longer flanking moves, which can result in losing your quarry but it keeps you safer in battle. Thanks for the content!!!

[@Ar-k]

The pvp can take so much longer as a solo, especially against groups, but it makes it so much more fun, I really enjoy it!

[@eoinc9511]

@@Ar-k totally agree

[@jaketheshibainu]

this is an amazing video and has helped me a lot with my dayz survival skills. keep up the good work mate 👍

[@ExecutorQ3]

I never watched anyone's but TheRunningMan dayz vids, but i like your style (found you thx to the dayz dev post with your vid mentioned (appartment base with Ralf company)). Really looking forward to watch this series.

[@just-trust-in-your-own-way]

Your narration ist really good, it's fun diving in. Keep up that work and good things will happen!

[@Ar-k]

Thank you for the kind words Martin!

[@edwardrowlands8596]

Love your edit and the sound track. Just subscribed keep up the great work bro. Looking forward to watch all your other videos now. Thanks for the entertainment.Try to always run solo but running with friend is fun.

[@Ar-k]

Thank you so much Edward! I appreciate it, running solo is so fun even tho it’s much more challenging! Thanks for the kind words!

[@mitornodiabloesta]

​@@Ar-k great video man ive just subscribed whats the server btw?

[@Mitaka80z]

Great video again, thank you. I play mostly solo as there is not so many people I can play with, and as you said it is totally different game and experience, specially when you have no base and loose all you have and start from scratch.

[@Ar-k]

It’s a massively different dynamic as a solo, but I enjoyed the challenge, really enjoyed it

[@muskateer1713]

As a noob solo this is very useful. Please do more.

[@Ar-k]

Hell yeah dude! Appreciate it, I’m not much better myself haha

[@beermatt72]

Great adventure really enjoyed the it from start to finish, thank you.

[@Ar-k]

Thank you for watching

[@clutchitup8565]

Dayz is so fun so many crazy moments happen i love every second of it even the boring parts

[@clintlewis1715]

I prefer solo. I enjoy the survival aspects, of hunting, fishing, so on. I do also enjoy the pvp, but on my own terms. Sometimes I just like to chill and be a hermit, but sometimes I need action. The typical groups I've played with tend to focus primarily on building massive bases, raiding, and pvp. Nothing against that, but it can get very taxing doing the same routine daily and being go, go, go all the time.

[@ruancah]

"Ooh, there they are!" That was fun as hell! 23:09

[@MrTeeBull]

Wow this was an amazing watch, I am new to Day z and aspire to be this knowledgeable one day.

[@BoyGamay]

Love this peaceful solo vibe video !❤ Keep up my friend deserve a sub

[@Ar-k]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it

[@jrf760]

great video bro!!

[@Ken-Ken6672]

have never seen such peaceful Cherno like this before lol, nice video man

[@Ar-k]

Believe me there was a lot of stuff that didn’t make the cut haha! Thanks tho! Appreciate it

[@TheRealRescue1]

great video. really enjoyed it and learned a lot. I am brand new to Dayz and the whole thing is daunting. I haven't had any positive interactions with other players yet lol

[@Ar-k]

haha it takes time for sure! You meet some nice people, and some not so nice, just be ready for someone to betray you haha! Thanks for watching dude!

[@JRod731]

Great video!

[@joshedge2394]

Great video! Glad I stumbled across this :)

[@Ar-k]

Thanks so much Josh! Glad you enjoyed

[@vodka9772]

good video, I like the tranquility with which you play dayz lul

[@mrrandal]

hope you know we appreciate the days if not weeks of work for our short entertainment. please keep it going!

[@tomutadoru3771]

Was fun to watch!! Loved it❤❤❤

[@Ar-k]

Thanks dude!

[@cHilLy-chEEzdAWg]

Great music. Great content. Cheers mate

[@jasontravis8299]

thank you for another great video my friend

[@seanbrotherton542]

I'm always solo and have lots of fun. Servers I play on have safe zone traders so I socialize there. I usually make a few friends that are willing to help me if I'm getting raided etc etc. Building solo bases is fun! I think you have more options and can even build in the forest as a stand alone.

[@Ar-k]

Yeah this is true, I just find servers with traders are too modded for my liking, obviously each to their own, but it’s still a cool dynamic

[@jawsieee]

Im still a super new-ish player to Dayz so your videos help a lot. Always solo as still learning places and basic stuff still. Im screwed without a compass ahahha

[@Ar-k]

Honestly compasses carry me, just playing learning the map is so helpful!

[@slothmaster8444]

New sub here, awesome content ! Am a noob solo trying to skill up as quickly as possible. I like the idea of chicken coop base I might try it out

[@Shorty5555]

just found you dude through the algorithms! as others said love your style, good cuts as well good VO, mostly good music (I assume royalty free, if so I'd try to keep a tone, sometimes the music didn't fit together and was jaring), but overall pretty good and I subscribed!

[@Ar-k]

Thanks dude!

[@rockcrawler001]

Great video my friend... Got another Sub ☺ Just started not to long ago and I play solo... Such a trip when playing on your own and having to watch your own back

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Robert! Oh for sure, it adds such a different aspect! But I like the challenge

[@metalscream3934]

Respect for including the server in your description

[@LynnieFleegleJr]

Gotta love making multiple runs to the same hello crash for ur chicken coop 😅😅🎉🎉🎉 #BuckNasty88MD approved content

[@BearBotTV]

Dang bro ! Early Frankie vibes ! I’ll be coming back this is good stuff bro ! You can really tell the love and effort you put in . You should be proud of vids like this

[@Ar-k]

Thanks dude! Really appreciate it!

[@SynthwaveSilver]

Great Video ! Great Video! I really love the DayZ basebuilding Videos. Even tho I think, its even better with a group. Just because you can build even bigger Projects with more people helping you. The chicken probably died to a contaminated zone. That's why you found this small glass ball at the entrance. In addition, I have a few questions. On which server do you play? I'm pretty sure it's a server with mods, but this looks mega interesting! Have you ever thought about opening your own server for you incl. community? This way people could support you with your videos, by just playing DayZ again!

[@Ar-k]

I’m glad you enjoy the base building videos, doing it solo was more fun than I thought it would be. This was recorded on KarmaKrew, a very fun server! Running my own server is a long term plan for me! But I’d love to have my community join in one day for sure! Thank you for commenting

[@amgriff18]

The calm music as you murdered two people was hilarious 😂

[@SinnixDayZ]

Nice video! I am mostly running solo too, but I often die to being a bit impatient :')!

[@Ar-k]

That’s the biggest thing I’ve learnt, pick and choose your fights, and play smart, it’s not about getting all the kills, sometimes you can let big groups fight then just steal the loot under their noses

[@Hammeruser]

Tolles video mann

[@narbonaklm]

hey nice video keep it up!

[@sotunijek7418]

Keeps getting better 🤟

[@worm2464]

man you really make these stories give off a certain type of feelin

[@Ar-k]

Is this a good thing or bad thing?

[@user-dy4kd7ti8c]

Love your videos bud ❤️👍

[@mcg3816]

i enjoyed watching this keep up the good work bro

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Lupe! Appreciate it!

[@Geezq]

first video ive seen and its a banger keep it up, you deserve more subs

[@Ar-k]

Legend thank you! Hope you enjoy the rest

[@Geezq]

@@Ar-k i really like the building aspect of this game and watching these kind of videos is just so entertaining, pls do more in the future

[@djbirdnoise6505]

bro these kind of video's gets me exited to hop on dayz 😂 ❤

[@Ar-k]

Hahah hell yeah! Do it!

[@colton5604]

Going solo is awesome, I love going with people but every once in a while going solo is amazing. You get even bigger of a rush from kills when you do it all alone with no help!

[@mydeadtrim]

very well made vid

[@dipps0980]

Great vid👍

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Dipps!

[@src.sercancetin]

so relax and peace , ı loved video, one day ı wanna play dayz with you

[@FrethKindheart]

Enjoyed the video. Good stuff.

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Al! Glad you enjoyed!

[@spudster_]

Keep up the great work bro!

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Spudst3r! Appreciate it!

[@PlzDontNotch]

you remind me a lot of willjim, idk if yall know who he is, great youtuber, you have a lot of potential keep it up!

[@screenspoof1825]

outstanding video man keep it up

[@Ar-k]

Thanks dude! Really appreciate it

[@Geddesbeast]

Usually always play solo, I find unless you can get team mates that play exactly like you and communicate and contribute just as much it can get frustrating playing in groups. Plus I can go for weeks undetected as solo. That being said I've had some of my best experiences as a large group on a private server, I guess it depends on vanilla/modded but usually solo is for me.

[@ManoleitorArg]

Fresh content! Finally someone playing the game as suposed to be played, not with unlimited stamina, no weight, insanly op guns or vest and all those shitty mods that absolutely take away the inmersion and the real DayZ feeling of play a survival hardcore game... Cheers from a Solo with +15K hs... Every mistake make you more wise ;) Keep the good content you have new sub here! :)

[@Ar-k]

Haha I know how you feel, I can’t stand those servers! Thank you from a solo who just hit 1K hours! Hope to bump into you one day!

[@kibanisili8702]

I think the same. Can you guys recommend any good server?

[@Ar-k]

If you’re after Vanilla then I’d say Spaggies, that’s my favourite

[@billymcclanahan1794]

I've not trying dayz on pc yet, got over 3k hours on console so we don't het mods lol

[@SlimShadyGER]

​@@Ar-k which Server do you play on xbox ?

[@Lucasthepro-pc3kw]

I play on takistan, not the same as you but watching this video tought me everythin NOT to do. Nah jk i actually take these videos and try play like you, love the vids man and good luck on youtube cos the videos you make are so good. Sorry for bad spellin btw my phone screen is sweaty its 3am and in a heatwave and i havent got autocorrect on and my phone scre is really smal

[@m4nu003]

I have 1100 hours and i play only solo. You are your own chef ^^

[@imtryrone4786]

dude you deserve so much more subscribers

[@mathewhartman1449]

First time I've ever heard you swear ,a wonderful player

[@dylanflory9922]

Nice man

[@shadowfox3282]

hope you continue to do more content like this in future..

[@dozingchopper]

Good video bud!

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Dozing! Appreciate it dude!

[@andykbarr7755]

all these dayz finds make me laugh you find more clothes than anything else!

[@AndyPandyh]

I play mostly solo, but at times I also play with teammates. Both are fun but in their own ways. I have to say, for me, DayZ is a game most immersive when played solo, no doubt about it. Also a big winning point is the fact that you decide your own journey and game content 100%. In a team you make A LOT of compromises. And I’m not just talking anout PVP-fights. It’s basically translatable to every aspect of the game and how you play it. I absolutely prefer solo.

[@roscogamingtv]

"build in a hidden location" I immediately recognised it xD

[@jordaann94]

Proper stranger things vibe with the music at the start 😂

[@vitinmokwa8177]

BROS VISION IS INSAAAANE

[@TheSaguache]

Noob solo here and mostly I play this way because I don't have anyone to play with. Since the 1.23 drop things have become much more hectic on the coast. You're likely spawned in with a bunch of other raw spawns and if one of them defects and tries for a kill the killing just cascades. Six or seven people spawn in the same location, all or most of them die because of one person's aggro, then those same six or seven people spawn in a new location with the original aggro person. I'd love to see more solo play from you on the recent release because this pattern seems to be repeating.

[@caramel2815]

I had to come back and watch this I love it but it’s been a while

[@Riffwizard]

Are there mods that remove the food requirements, that is a steep learning curve for me so the official servers are brutal for a beginner? Awesome video btw - that wolf spotting bit had me sweating lol

[@flo_roffel9125]

very nice video bud

[@Ar-k]

Thanks bud, really appreciate it

[@UriasMedia]

Been playing solo for awhile, about to start playing with a friend, we’ll see how that goes

[@WRZNCLIPS]

Hi man great vid. Was just wondering how do you play such long sessions and not get the server restart? I wanna play but it's stressful knowing my loot will disappear if I don't stash it

[@bradsmgads1302]

man gambles the unknown food can lol

[@adrianxxx6119]

Nice video

[@skylarwilliams5514]

love this game

[@Random-pp5co]

Mann I just started playing and had no clue you could build 😭😂

[@r3tr0vq]

imma start playing DayZ because of u

[@aso6437]

GG's Bro.

[@FISHMAn53497]

YOU ARE THE BEST

[@TuRkYSLAYR]

I always play solo but I do enjoy the company of a second player every now and again

[@Ar-k]

I’m the same, I end up talking to myself too much and go crazy haha!

[@wraithrunner2355]

That's too funny I built in that house at the edge of the map next to that chicken coop and people still found me LOL

[@Ar-k]

Haha no way, gotta be sneaky with the chicken coop

[@e.b25]

Great video, u reminded me of frankie in the early Dayz days

[@Ar-k]

Haha thanks dude! Means a lot!

[@jasongreen6834]

Great video. Great story. I have to play solo I have no friends that play DayZ. I wouldn't mind one or two people to run with but wouldn't want to be a part of a big clan or anything. I've just started on a new server (new to me) and I was wondering what I was going to do for a base, thank you. This is a great idea for a solo.

[@Ar-k]

Hell yeah Jason! Running solo is very unique, but also very rewarding! This base location was perfect, could even work for a duo! The thought of playing in big clans doesn’t appeal to me at all

[@jasongreen6834]

Im recent convert to PC fome console, is that door an option wne you get some short sticks and a rope or is a building mod the server had to have added?

[@Ar-k]

@@jasongreen6834 that’s a mod exclusive to KarmaKrew, a very fun server I’d recommend checking

[@jasongreen6834]

@@Ar-k ill givw that a look

[@Falconofflight]

I just got the game. I've been stuck into the g ta world for a long time. So I thought i try something new. It's gonna take some time to learn it, but it looks like a lot of fun.

[@TheCancerian1987]

I legitimately just started the game on Xbox series X this morning.. it's rough lol but I'm getting the hang of it lol

[@Roguenjosh]

the willjum script but in DayZ, I love it

[@Dayzjuniestarz821]

i enjoyed it. keep it up. awesome🤘🤙

[@Ar-k]

Thanks so much Eugene! Appreciate it!

[@Dayzjuniestarz821]

@@Ar-k one day we might bump heads. im junie/starz on dayz

[@Ar-k]

@@Dayzjuniestarz821 join my discord and we could do a run together one day for sure!

[@C010rbl1nd]

I really like your videoes a lot. I like the content and the way you show it, you have great voice over. Could you update your info on your channel I would like to know what hardware you use.

[@Wes1972]

Damn, good thing i found this hidden gem

[@Ar-k]

Thanks Wes!

[@_JEUDI]

Just started out playing this game after playing tarkov for 500 hours or so. Gotta say I enjoy this even more than eft in a sense that I get to “survive” harder than eft. Going in completely solo and getting my first base tent after 3 days in feels good

[@Ar-k]

Eft is amazing but you can extract from a raid, dayz is just constant surviving and the environment can even be a threat

[@_JEUDI]

@@Ar-k even trying to find my tent after dying for 2-3 hours is just fun if you’re coming of competitive games. Very calming, but the sudden moments of running into people keep you on your toes love it!

[@playboicartix]

Love your videos, all of them are a 10/10. I have a few questions though; 1. Are you playing with some sort of mod that changes the gun names? I play on console and noticed your KA-74U was named AKS-74U. 2. How do you know where all of this loot is? My gameplay consists of me aimlessly wandering around finding Capri Pants and Mens Suit Jackets.

[@Ar-k]

This was recorded on KarmaKrew, it has a few mods which make the game very fun, and I did find lots of Capri pants but I just cut it out as I didn’t want to bore people haha