Robert Neville

Journal recording 3. May 14, 2014. Started walking keeping the sea on my right. Cannot point where I am. Entered a residential area; was full of zombies but I managed to escape. Found there some medical supplies and a map. Approached some deserted 6-story condo on a hill; found a water pit near the entrance and was finally able to drink. The bottle and the purifying tablets I found some time ago proved themselves useful. From the roof of the condo I got a better view of the environment. I spotted a church; I think I am in Berezino. Apart from a fresh apple, I have only been able to find rotten food so far. Resumed proceeding north toward the northern border of Chernarus. Found a wrecked ship on the shoreline, with several interesting object onboard: duct tape, medical items, and binoculars. Heard a couple of shots outside but saw nobody. I am hungry, thirst and sick by now. On my way to the north I arrived into a city. Had my second encounter with a survivor: he approached me and knocked me down without saying a word. Died shortly after.

Journal recording 2. May 12, 2014. First encounter with another survivor on a road near the coastline. He had a mask covering his face but seemed friendly; he just said hello before continuing running in the opposite direction. Later, I was killed by a zombie in full military gear at the entrance of a village.

I bought DayZ not so long ago and I think it's a great immersive and atmospheric game. Here is my journal of the "lives" lived in DayZ so far, if it may be of interest by anyone. Journal recording 1. May 11, 2014. First day in DayZ world. Found myself in the shoreline. Took a swim, then wandered around. Foolishly approached a woman I thought was another survivor -- she was a zombie. Killed while fighting with her.

Something's not clear to me. Can't you just respawn?

Same for me.

I'm having no problem in using melee weapons, eating food, or putting tablets in a bottle to purify water. However, I couldn't find how to use some specific objects. For instance, how do you use matches? And the spray can? And once you find a book, how do you read it? Thanks.

How?

Thanks for the info.

So, now I know why I can't use the binoculars I found. I can just hold them in front of me. They should be implemented -- I vote in favor of this.