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Ok so this is the strategy that I'm using right now for when I spawn afresh; I haven't survived for more than a few hours at this point, I'm finding it quite difficult to stay alive (that's probably the point though!) - find a server that is day time (increasing the ping filter to 250 helps with this), and low players - run directly inland ignoring everything near the coast (I pretty much assume it's all been looted seeing as there is no loot respawn) - run generally towards someplace that has water, as it seems my characters pretty much always get very thirsty right off the bat (visiting any small loot locations on the way) - avoid larger towns entirely until I have found a gun (I haven't yet), sticking to the smaller villages and being careful not to get injured by the one or two zeds there (not very good at that part yet) I'm hoping that things get a little easier once I manage to finally get a character that has, food, something to open it with, a water bottle and at least an axe. Right now it seems very difficult to get past the first few hours. Maybe I've just been unlucky with loot. oh and on a side note, I came across a rabbit last night running across the road. I walked right up to it. I didn't have any weapons though. Is hunting animals something that has actually been implemented?

thanks everyone. that was very helpful! I have some more questions but I think I'll start a new topic as they are not about zombies.

Hey there, Started playing standalone recently, never played the mod before. I have a few questions (and yes I understand it's an alpha yaddayaddayyadda) I've tried testing these things but it's hard to tell just based on my experiences. 1. I was standing quite a long way outside of a town and a zombie started running towards me. Any ideas as to how far they can see? Is their ability to see you diminished by nighttime? Are they attracted to torch/lantern light? 2. Will zombies notice the sound of a player walking/running close by? or is it just sight right now? 3. My understanding is that if you have any weapon less than an axe, trying to kill a zombie will likely result in getting injured, is that correct? 4. When a zombie is knocked out on the ground, I see a little icon with a rifle appear, what's that about? 5. Is this statement correct? When running away from a zombie, they can't see through the walls of a house if you are outside.. ie they can't see through a house, but if you are inside the house they can see through the wall. 6. Does lying prone, crouching actually effect hiding from the sight of a zombie? 7. I'm bleeing from a zombie attack, I use rags to bandage myself. I'm still somehow hurt though as my character keeps making noises, and my sprinting ability is reduced. Will I die eventually from that even though I'm no longer bleeding? Thanks in advance! This game is so awesome, I love the imersion of it. Server I was playing on last night had "Hiking Simulator 2014" as the welcome message; thought that was pretty funny!