One of the most commonly found items inDayZis the watch.
This method can be of course used only during the day, when objects cast shadows.
The imaginary line between the hour hand and noon on the watch represents a line going north and south.
Clouds movement
Clouds movement is a big facilitation inDayZ.
No long explanation needed here - clouds always head east.
Big, high placed clouds always don’t move, but the lower layer moves rather clearly.
Just take a closer look at them.
Stars
Sun
One of the most obvious ways of determining directions is observing the sun.
With this method, knowing which time it is on the server is of course crucial.
It’s that simple.
On the east coast you will find north by having the sea to your right.
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