All I can handle

[selmack 7]

With respect to all the super players in the game, getting my directions staight witht the sun and no compass, zombies, new towns, zombies walking thru walls and store displays, and just locating new towns on the ingame and offline map are all I can handle now. In my first week of the game, I really enjoy not meeting players that think I will attack them so attack me first.

I had been staying near the two major cities, but really enjoy the road and traveling the map much more. Saw Frankie's new video on youtube and realized I could just stop in a large evergreen tree and zombies would not attack. Also learned in most cases I can run "crouched" and still been the zombies and run thru bushes and trees to lose them.

Also learned I was not using my backpack. What a stupe! I never opened that backpack till today and used the huge space in the Alice Pack. I really like playing at off times also. When I restart, I always start at an offtime in a near empty server to avoid snipers. Also learned, I shoot like crap. In this entire play time I have only shot one zombie - and only because he was in a store and would not move. Used pistol that took only one head shot. He was not moving or I would have missed. I really love the chase and hiding. Really hope it continues. I located 2 store in a couple small towns that were loaded with supplies and extra ammo. Hope to locate more later.

If you have any idea that can help me, please let me know - I love the advice here - It has been great!!!

Thank You!!!

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

I'm glad you stuck with it. TBH it doesn't sound like you need any advice. If I had to offer you some it would be to priorotise getting an axe, matches and a hunting knife. That way you can kill animals and cook the meat. When you eat it, it heals you.

[selmack 7]

I'm glad you stuck with it. TBH it doesn't sound like you need any advice. If I had to offer you some it would be to priorotise getting an axe, matches and a hunting knife. That way you can kill animals and cook the meat. When you eat it, it heals you.

Thank you for remainding me. I did locate a knife which I still am carrying. I did kill a cow and got 8 meat. Also, I do have 2 packs of matches now. I have not located a hatchet to cut wood yet. I have had many axes but can not use one now without losing the guns I have found. Someone told my the couple days ago about how food added to blood level so it wand water are priority. Have two empty canteens and other drinks and always watch for lakes. My main priority really has been reading the map, street signs, using the sun, and just getting around without getting lost. This is all so new but I personally think it is going well. I will be disappointed when I finally lose and have to start over - but I think even that will be much easier now. If I couls locate a long range rifle I would practice shooting on zombies but I have not located one as of yet and really do not under stand range at the moment. When I locate one, I will hide and look at the google link for that rifle to get an idea.

I would love a compass. Really don't care about night gear. I just want to be cautious and not make a dumb mistake with the current gear I have located.

Thanks so much for advice!!!

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

If you get lucky then you'll find a tent. Then you can store some gear. It makes it slightly less painfull when you die...

[Odin. 34]

You don't need to have the axe/hatchet in the main weapon slot, keep it on your tool belt with the rest of your gadgets and when you are in a forest and next to a tree open your inventory and right click on the axe and then click on harvest wood, make sure you have two free slots in your main inventory and a pile of wood will be added, then go to an open space (inside the forest is best to hide the light/smoke) and open your inventory and right click on the matches and select build fireplace, then just use the scroll wheel to light the fire and cook meet! make sure the put out the fire once you are done to avoid drawing attention the the area.

The more you play the more you learn, try to survive as long as you can, as that is the aim of the game, but don't get too attached to your gear/character as this can hold you back from getting better gear or getting into some really fun and intense situations, and if you are too attached to your gear when you do die (it will happen and you probably won't expect it) you will find it a lot harder to get back into the game and have fun, just use what you learnt in your previous life to be a better player and survive longer the next time.

[The Stoned Wolf 491]

If you'd like, I could meet you in game and show you the ropes. It doesn't feel as real of an experience as figuring it out on your own, however I can get you good gear fast, provide medical attention, and overall just teach you how to survive. PM me if you're interested ;).

Edited October 18, 2012 by Excision

[HMS 115]

Are you playing on servers with the crappy map that doesn't show you where you are?

That makes it a lot harder especially when you are still pretty new to it all.

[selmack 7]

Are you playing on servers with the crappy map that doesn't show you where you are?

That makes it a lot harder especially when you are still pretty new to it all.

Actually yes. Map does not come up at current location. I have to find it. That is why I keep my offline map available and in the position I current am. I started a post about Waypoints but if you are saying there are maps that do not show where you are located then my post was worthless.

Is there a way to get the map to work. Doing well on the current server so hate to start over now. Maybe when I lose. I do like the lower activity servers at the moment. I just saw the first person on this server a few minutes ago. Found a tractor - got it - and guy jumped out and was going to attack. Tractor was moving to quickly and he lost the fight. That is what I hate at the moment. I am learning so much and am not ready to engage anyone like that. But he brought it on himself I guess. I had been basically alone on this server till that point. I was going to get more gas but decided to stop and hide away from the tractor in case this guy had friends.

Let me know if you or anyone has any ideas about the map and waypoints please. That would be so nice if it does not give away my position.

Thanks!!!

[Jamz 253]

The map only shows your current position if you play on 'regular' servers (look for it in the server name) otherwise you can navigate by landmarks when you have explored a little so you don't have to mark on the map. Also, if you are not such a good shot I recommend a shotgun (preferrably Winchester) and a 45 pistol as a loadout. The shotgun should 1 shot kill a zombie when it gets close wherever you hit it and the 45 is powerful and relatively quiet also. Both have very common ammo.

[Sula 1205]

Hi Selmack! Matches are infinite, so you only need one box. :thumbsup: 3Kout gave some great advice. Remember to have 2 spaces free in your inventory so you can harvest the wood from a tree when you want to make a fire. :thumbsup:

You've done so much in such a little time. I was very cautious, not at all brave when I started to play. Have you saved your tractor by rolling your mouse wheel and selecting "save" from the menu? Sometimes you have to move around the vehicle to make the option appear in the list. Also, if you select "gear" from the menu it will be a list of your inventory on the right and the vehicle's storage area on the left. So anything on the left is what was in your tractor when you found it. And you can move stuff across to and from the vehicle storage too. Alternatively, when sitting in the vehicle, hit M and bring up the map. Then click Units on the left and click Gear on the right. That way you can move things around in the car, where zombies won't attack as they go docile when you're in a vehicle.

Sounds to me like you're becoming a great survivor! Good luck! :)

[Spandex 5]

I played similarly to begin with. It was fun for a while and very immersive. Being very careful, scoping out the smaller towns before sneaking in and looting them. It's tense stuff and a nice change of pace from other games. But, IMO, there's only so long you can potter around in the wilds ekeing out a living by yourself. Rolling with a buddy is much more fun and while hitting the supermarkets and apartment buildings of the larger towns is more risky it brings corresponding rewards. One quick, 10 minute run through Cherno will yield more gear than several hours of scrounging about in the countryside.

Also, for the solo, non-PvP survivor you're gonna need a bigger backpack (ALICE packs are relatively common), canteens for water, knife/hatchet/matches for food and a compass. Map is not essential IMO if you're using an online map. A tent is nice to have to for a bit of extra storage though mine rarely seem to retain the stuff I put in them. My weapons of choice would be the Winchester and revolver. Plentiful ammo and powerful enough to despatch zombies.

[selmack 7]

Hi Selmack! Matches are infinite, so you only need one box. :thumbsup: 3Kout gave some great advice. Remember to have 2 spaces free in your inventory so you can harvest the wood from a tree when you want to make a fire. :thumbsup:

You've done so much in such a little time. I was very cautious, not at all brave when I started to play. Have you saved your tractor by rolling your mouse wheel and selecting "save" from the menu? Sometimes you have to move around the vehicle to make the option appear in the list. Also, if you select "gear" from the menu it will be a list of your inventory on the right and the vehicle's storage area on the left. So anything on the left is what was in your tractor when you found it. And you can move stuff across to and from the vehicle storage too. Alternatively, when sitting in the vehicle, hit M and bring up the map. Then click Units on the left and click Gear on the right. That way you can move things around in the car, where zombies won't attack as they go docile when you're in a vehicle.

Sounds to me like you're becoming a great survivor! Good luck! :)

Regarding this comment - I did see and use "Save" in the tractor menu. But, frankly, I am not sure what I did - Another learning curve I guess?

Second, I am really afraid to try the map waypoint thing if there is a chance I could be seen. I do understand the sun direction and know that I can run into a tree when zombies chase so I don't usually have trouble locating a town sign - then going to my offline map for specifics. Actually, I like the offline map better as I can put it in the position I am currently at - then move it as I move.

Regarding the tent and other supplies mentioned in the next reply, I have seen tents and just ignored them - this is where I would love to mark a map. Even if you set up a tent, you have to get back to it eventually - I would love to keep a map marked with the exact position of my tents throughout the entire map rather than just have one I always have to run back to for supplies.

Tent question - I will check google, but can someone steal a tent after you set it up - or just take your supplies? If they can take the tent I would want to really consider where I hide tent - If only supplies - well, supplies can be replenished.

Now - regarding rifles and pistol - I have change at a winchester but thought the lee infield rifle might be better. Same with pistol - I switched to m9 when I located it.

Lastly, regarding large cities (cherno etc) - I may try them later, but I have located to much in the smaller cities now that I can read the map and see specifically what cities have stores and larger building to explore. I to still need a hatchet but I am getting much better at locating water and keep canteens available for when I do find it. The tractor - seems a good thing but it does add the issue of gas and another good hiding place to the look - I practice driving in the arma tutorial so after locating the tractor, I had no trouble starting or driving it. The compass would really help and some kind of tracking device but as long as I can follow the sun I should not need them at the moment. And about ammo - that was the main reason I kept the current rifle - I had so much ammo and the winchester I located may have only had one.

Thank you for all the advice and assistance!!!!!