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Yeah, I've got a boat load of raw meat and a couple of piles of firewood in my inventory, but no matches... any particularly good places to find them? I've heard that they pop up in stores pretty often, but do they ever spawn outside of large cities?

I have had the hardest time finding matches. Are they only in stores in big cities or can you find them in small towns/barns? Don't want to keep looking if I'm not in the correct place to find them.

Hey everyone! Like many on this forum, I am just recently getting into DayZ, and I'm loving it so far. One of the greatest things about this mod is its apparent ability to cater to many different play styles -- and while one style may not be as "effective" as the next, most seem at least viable. My question for you all is this: What is your survival "workflow" when you start a new character? Do you go straight for a big city with a "nothing to lose" mindset, trying to stuff your pockets? Or do you take it slow, scoping out houses and barns for scraps of food and starter weapons? And after you get started, what's next? Just interested in reading about your different play styles. PS: One of the main problems I run in to as a new player is starvation. For some reason, I am able to find soda and water at a passable rate, but food has been incredibly scarce for me. Any tips? Looking forward to learning from you all!