FAQ

Blackfall is a Vanilla+ DayZ survival server focused on immersive gameplay, exploration, PvP, base building, and community interaction. The server keeps the core DayZ survival feeling while adding custom content, lore, bunkers, hidden loot crates, civilian clothing, and balanced progression.

Yes. Blackfall is designed to be welcoming to new and experienced players alike. PvP exists, but the server focuses heavily on survival, exploration, and community rather than constant deathmatch gameplay.

The server restarts every 4 hours to maintain stability and performance.

Blackfall runs a custom cycle with 2 hours of daytime and 30 minutes of nighttime. This repeats continuously.

No. Blackfall is Vanilla+ focused. Mods are carefully selected to expand the DayZ experience without ruining the survival atmosphere.

Yes. The map includes custom POIs, hidden bunkers, military areas, research locations, and story-driven zones designed to reward exploration.

Intel items are part of the server’s lore and progression systems. Some can lead to hidden loot, access areas, secrets, or future content updates.

Yes. Airdrops occur around the map and can contain survival supplies, medical gear, military loot, building materials, rare items, and Blackfall research intel.

Yes. Base building is a major part of Blackfall. Players can build, fortify, and defend bases using expanded building mechanics and storage systems.

Yes. Raiding is enabled, but balanced to keep progression fair and meaningful. Raiding supplies are intentionally limited and valuable.

No. BlackFall does not use safe zones anywhere on the server. Every location carries risk, including places where you trade, meet other survivors, or stop to rest. Stay aware of your surroundings and decide who you trust.

Yes. With no safe zones, PvP can happen anywhere. BlackFall still encourages meaningful encounters, rivalries, alliances, and player interaction rather than turning every meeting into an instant fight.

Absolutely. Solo players, groups, and factions are all welcome.

Yes. Vehicles can be found, repaired, stored, and used across the map. Some rare vehicles may appear through events or high-tier locations.

Yes. Blackfall includes additional civilian, hunting, tactical, and survival-themed clothing to fit the atmosphere of the server.

Wipes are kept to a minimum and usually only happen for major updates, map changes, or technical reasons.

Use the support channels in Discord and provide clips, screenshots, or detailed information whenever possible.

Explore. Many crates are hidden in forests, mountains, abandoned camps, bunkers, and remote areas. Players willing to travel off the beaten path are often rewarded.

Yes. BlackFall has a custom Trading Front that lets survivors run their own shops wherever they choose to settle. You can trade from your own base, build a shop somewhere else, or create a larger player made market. Players decide what to sell and what it is worth, so the currency and economy are shaped by the people living in the world.

There is also an unmarked hunting trader somewhere on the map. Hunters and gatherers can find it and turn the animals, hides, meat, and other resources they collect into a way of making a living. A separate secret trader is also hidden away and sells base supplies and other useful items, but expect to pay a premium. Neither location is marked for you. Finding them is part of the experience.

NPC traders do not sell weapons. If you want a weapon, valuable gear, or serious supplies, you need to find them, earn them, or trade with another survivor. BlackFall is built around scarcity and progression. Nothing important is handed to you and everything takes work.

Blackfall is designed around meaningful survival. Loot exists, but progression is intended to feel rewarding instead of instant.

Blackfall focuses on atmosphere, exploration, lore, balanced progression, and community. The goal is to create a world that feels alive, dangerous, mysterious, and worth surviving in.