New player

[JonnyKnight 1]

Hi guys and girls.

I installed this game and played for 5 minutes before I came to work to start my night shift. What are the best tips you could give? Obviously you start with absolutely nothing so what would you suggest to do?

Thanks,

JK

[CS14 133]

Check out the 'Index of Helpful Threads' and click on some of the guides listed there. Also check out the DayZ Wiki to learn a bit more about certain things in the game (love to do this when bored at school B) ) to better understand it. Although reading through guides and what not will help you out, nothing will be better than hands on experience. I just recently started myself and already feel like I've been improving at the game just by playing on a variety of different servers (I'd recommend playing on ones that don't start you off with any good equipment).

[Les_Stroud 6]

Get to know where items spawn. It may save your life. http://dayzdb.com/map

[Sula 1205]

Hi Kniighty, welcome to the forums! Looks like the advice given so far is pretty good. I can't better that. Have fun, die a lot, learn from it and try again. ;) :beans:

[UAZmungrel 3]

Hey!

Welcome to Dayz. You've got an interesting journey ahead of you haha... lot's of highs and lows in this game.

I've been playing for about 3 months now and have 'paid my dues' so to speak. I can honestly say iot's the best game i'vbe ever played.

Anyway, best tips for starting out would be to head into the major cities first to raid supermarkets and residential (preferably high value ones) to find food, water and hopefullty a map and/or compass.

Then head north, thats where all the good military gear is.

I should also mention that we just started a server, very noob vriendly, so you are welcome to join us.

We are just sytarting out, so the first 50 people get a weapon of their choice and a fiull loadout (NVGs, Backpack etc)

Add one of us admins on skype to claim your loadout:

thomas.centium

virtoid.

TO FIND THE SERVER

Filter by:

Peter and Ronnie

Or use

IP:119.81.31.7

PORT:3323

Look forward to seeing you on there!

Ronnie