DMZ A few DMZ questions

[MarcIsTired]

Hi All

First post on here - I understand I can probably find the answers to my questions on the internet, or in this forum somewhere, but it's a big place and it's easier to just ask!

When Warzone 2.0 came out I had no idea what DMZ was so didn't even go on it - and when I eventually did I had no idea what was going on, or why I was running around collecting lightbulbs and comic books. Then, a couple of weeks ago it all came together and I understood the purpose of it - and now I'm hooked! However, there are a couple of things I don't quite understand so, here are my questions:

• Dead Drop - I know that these are the big bins dotted around the map, but what happens when I put something in it? Is it safe? Can someone else come along and take it out? Can I go back to that same Dead Drop in my next game and get it back out? Or does it just empty my backpack but it is all tallied up at the end in my XP? Do I still keep it even if I die before extraction?
• Is there are purpose in looting and extracting high value items apart from the reduce the insured weapon slot? I'm always looting items and extracting with them, but if I already have my Insured Weapons available then am I getting anything out of it other than a bit of XP?
• Do the AI get harder to kill the longer you are in the game? Or do they get harder depending what you are carrying in your backpack i.e. If it's empty they are easier to kill, and if it is full of valuable items they get harder? They definitely get harder to kill, but I can't work out what it is that makes them become harder.
• Can more than one team exfil on the same chopper? I know it's probably a bad idea to even try because of the trigger happy people who wouldn't be able to help themselves - but theoretically, could it happen if you agreed on proximity chat to play nice?
• What does Radiation Blocker do? Keep seeing it around but don't bother picking it up as I don't know what to do with it.
• Why do the AI's Shotguns have such a long range on them? I've been downed by AI with a Shotgun and they were so far away that I thought it was a sniper! They certainly don't work from that distance away when I'm using them!

Thanks in advance for any help with the questions above - and, finally, if anybody fancies teaming up on DMZ then let me know and I'll send you my Username. It's very frustrating being matched with players who have no mic, and then just run off in different directions doing their own thing - I'm not good enough to go Solo yet!

 

[AntiCheatAgent94]

• Dead Drop - I know that these are the big bins dotted around the map, but what happens when I put something in it? Is it safe? Can someone else come along and take it out? Can I go back to that same Dead Drop in my next game and get it back out? Or does it just empty my backpack but it is all tallied up at the end in my XP? Do I still keep it even if I die before extraction?

Once things are in a dead drop, they are yours and no one can touch them.. You still retain the cash, even if you are killed before exfil..

The nice thing about the Dead Drop is that, if you are on a weapons cool down, the money you stash in the Dead Drop goes towards your weapon cool down..

After I lose my insured weapons, I usually hang around a dead drop and collect all I can.. This shortens my cool down time..

DMZ Key Locations - Interactive Map

Interactive Map of all DMZ Key Unlock Locations - Modern Warfare II

dmzkeys.com

This is a very good interactive map that shows you KEY and DEAD DROP locations...

• Is there are purpose in looting and extracting high value items apart from the reduce the insured weapon slot? I'm always looting items and extracting with them, but if I already have my Insured Weapons available then am I getting anything out of it other than a bit of XP?

Unfortunately, you get NO CREDIT for any extraction $$$ if you already have your insured weapons active.. It's stoopid and was one of my first complaints about DMZ.. You should be able to bank that money and have it applied to your cool down once you lose your insured weapons..

In other words, it's wasted time to collect $$$ towards your cool down if you are not already in cool down..

• Do the AI get harder to kill the longer you are in the game? Or do they get harder depending what you are carrying in your backpack i.e. If it's empty they are easier to kill, and if it is full of valuable items they get harder? They definitely get harder to kill, but I can't work out what it is that makes them become harder.

I don't think it's that in depth... There are easy areas that are always easy areas, regardless where you are on XP or PRESTIGE...

The later missions DO get harder, but only because you HAVE to go to those areas with harder AI NPCs...

• Can more than one team exfil on the same chopper? I know it's probably a bad idea to even try because of the trigger happy people who wouldn't be able to help themselves - but theoretically, could it happen if you agreed on proximity chat to play nice?

Yes, you can get more than one team on an EXFIL.. Oft times, everyone just wants to get out so everyone is chill.. But you'll always have some jerk wad who wants to get kills even on the exfil.. You can even ride on the OUTSIDE of the exfil chopper. That's a fun way to sneak out..

I had a guy who was on TOP of the exfil chopper and killed me thru the pilot's window.. Lame douchebag.. hehehe

• What does Radiation Blocker do? Keep seeing it around but don't bother picking it up as I don't know what to do with it.

I usually don't bother with the Blockers as I am rarely in a match long enough to see the radiation.. But I am guessing that, if you have it in your pack, you move it to your hand and hit X (on PC) to activate it..

• Why do the AI's Shotguns have such a long range on them? I've been downed by AI with a Shotgun and they were so far away that I thought it was a sniper! They certainly don't work from that distance away when I'm using them!

Yea, that's another complaint I have.. The AI weapons are buff'ed to the point of absurdity.. Hopefully it's something that will be fixed soon..

Thanks in advance for any help with the questions above - and, finally, if anybody fancies teaming up on DMZ then let me know and I'll send you my Username. It's very frustrating being matched with players who have no mic, and then just run off in different directions doing their own thing - I'm not good enough to go Solo yet!

All I ever do is SOLO unless I hook up in game with a team.. I agree, it's a grind to play DMZ solo.. When I do hook up with teams, they are always amazed I am actually in DMZ solo..

Look me up when yer on.. AtlasActual#1811 (I think)

I am usually on 0400-0600 and 1400-1700 M-F and sporadically thru the weekend

 

[AntiCheatAgent94]

And here is another Interactive Map for DMZ that gives you a LOT of good info..

Al Mazrah [DMZ] | COD: Warzone 2.0 Map | MapGenie

Warzone 2.0 Interactive DMZ Map - Landmarks, Loot, Supply Caches, Dead Drops, Bosses, Safes, Strongholds, Easter Eggs & more!

mapgenie.io

I usually have this or the other map on my Secondary monitor and can use it during game play to navigate.. It's a pretty nifty tool...

 

[MarcIsTired]

You are an absolute legend!

Thank you so much for your help - that has answered all my questions!

I think I could do DMZ Solos but I can be quite impatient, and just run at the AI then end up getting hammered and surrounded by them. If I was a bit more patient, take cover and reload, and pick them off slowly then I'd have more luck. TBH, it would be more fun than having the frustration of useless teammates all doing their own thing.

I'll definitely add you - probably tomorrow though as watching the match tonight so having a night off Warzone

 

[AntiCheatAgent94]

You are an absolute legend!

Awwww... Yer just sayin' that cuz it's true... heh

I think I could do DMZ Solos but I can be quite impatient, and just run at the AI then end up getting hammered and surrounded by them. If I was a bit more patient, take cover and reload, and pick them off slowly then I'd have more luck. TBH, it would be more fun than having the frustration of useless teammates all doing their own thing.

The nice thing about the AI is that they are pretty stoopid.. If you disengage, they quickly lose interest.. A couple of hit and run attacks work a lot better than a sustained barrage...

I'll definitely add you - probably tomorrow though as watching the match tonight so having a night off Warzone

I'll look for ya..

 

[MarcIsTired]

Just to confirm about extracting $$$ when my Insured Weapon is already active...

There is absolutely zero benefit to extracting with Cash or Valuable Items? Not even XP?

 

[AntiCheatAgent94]

Just to confirm about extracting $$$ when my Insured Weapon is already active...

There is absolutely zero benefit to extracting with Cash or Valuable Items? Not even XP?

You get XP points for cash... And Prestige I think...

But you get no benefit for towards your INSURED WEAPON(S) cool down..

By the by, my game ID is ATLAS Actual#8743110