digitalforce

Hello all -- New to DayZ and so far, I find it very atmospheric with a lot of potential. The sad thing is, I read several newbie guides but they all say you start with a pistol. No matter what I do, I can't find any weapons in my inventory. Instead, I wandered around for two hours looking for weapons in the dark, only finding tin cans. After dying several times, I just logged out and gave up. What am I missing here? Why are the weapons? How can I REALLY get started with this game?

Game needs to start you out with some weapon... I got to a town finally. Searched several houses, zero weapons, died. Rinse/repeat.

I couldn't even tell you where I am though... I am in the middle of a bunch of trees with orange leaves. Getting tired of holding down "W".. :)

I have been wandering out in some forest for 30+ mins. Can't find any landmarks. Don't know which direction I am even heading anymore.. a bit frustrated. Is there any way to "reset" my location?

Thank you all -- This gives me a great start. I can't wait for the interface and server browser to be a little more polished :)

You are all very helpful! I am checking out the map website as well. If I am not mistaken, the map is HUGE -- right?

Strange -- All the houses and barns I saw, just had junk. Also the houses, all the doors were closed and I couldn't enter anywhere... Thanks for all the help and I will keep searching.