I literally just started. I keep dying in less than 10 mins.

[Gashed 16]

I get near a building by crawling or going prone, I get caught, I die.

I find a crowbar, I get caught, I die.

I've not met another player ingame yet because I just die so fast. The hell.

Also, how do I speak to people globally in chat? I've tried the "Direct comms" (/) chat and the "Group" chat.. nobody responds

[Caviano 287]

PM to request some assistance. I've been playing about 3 days and am also still learning many aspects, but I have a group of 10 who I work with. You're welcome to join our mumble server and team up with us. The more the merrier!

[Ag3nt Richt3r 19]

I get near a building by crawling or going prone' date=' I get caught, I die.

I find a crowbar, I get caught, I die.

I've not met another player ingame yet because I just die so fast. The hell.

Also, how do I speak to people globally in chat? I've tried the "Direct comms" (/) chat and the "Group" chat.. nobody responds

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Add me on Steam, I'd be glad to help you get your feet wet tomorrow evening.

[Lukio (DayZ) 24]

I get near a building by crawling or going prone' date=' I get caught, I die.

I find a crowbar, I get caught, I die.

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Tin cans & empty bottles. Throw them to distract infected.

I've not met another player ingame yet because I just die so fast. The hell.

May your first experience meeting another player be a good one. I wish you good luck.

Also' date=' how do I speak to people globally in chat? I've tried the "Direct comms" (/) chat and the "Group" chat.. nobody responds

[/quote'] Either nobody is in range of directional (I think it has a diminishing range of about 40-50m) or people are afraid to answer. Voice on group chat usually is ignored or muted if you use it too often.

[darrkbeast 0]

Ok ive played for 4 days and heres what Ive learned so far.

1- 99% of the survivors are evil, so if you wanna stay alive avoid them

2- Zombies spawn around survivors, so if you notice a town in the distance and there are lots of zombies could mean theres other survivors

3- I find the axe in lots of the small towns, and in barns

4- Dont even go into big towns with out a weapon of some sort, preferable a gun

5- Dont trust a survivor, never turn your back on them and either kill them or run

6- never shoot a gun with out a plan, the shot will draw zombies

7- zombies cant run in buildings, so I always run in a building if they are chasing me, then you can easily shoot or hack em

8- zombies climb hills like you do so if you find a tall hill that makes you walk, then run up it at an angle and you will lose the zombie

Good luck

[sixbarns 217]

Zombies can detect you through walls right now. Don't hug walls. Keep a little distance between you and the wall and you might be okay. Sometimes zombies will spawn on roofs. Before you enter a town, scout it out from a distance. Hold the right mouse button to get a zoomed in view.

Also, read the forums. There are a lot excellent guides and posts that can help you get going. Check out some videos as well as they'll teach you what buildings are enterable, how to manage your inventory, and other tactics.