Noob with a few questions (just like all the others)

[the_wakeful 0]

So I've managed to put about 2 hours in to this game, as well as a couple hours reading the wiki/forums. I still have some questions. My first question is about controls. I was completely unable to use my flashlight. It appeared to already be on my toolbelt, but right clicking on it did not do anything, and I could not drag it anywhere in the inventory. Pressing L, or F did not work either (as I had seen suggested here). Is this a bug or am I messing something up?

Second, more general question:

In my random wanderings last night I was only able to find one building with an open door, but it had a zombie standing in the door frame. Since I had no weapons I had to move on, and I couldn't find any gear. I found 2 tents, but they were empty. How am I suppose to loot buildings without a way to get past one zombie?

Thanks!

[Fraggle (DayZ) 15720]

Firstly, to equip your torch - right click on it and then choose "remove from toolbelt" this puts it in your hand then pressing "L" turns it on and off.

Secondly, Not all buildings are enterable (is that a word?). A good way to check is if you can see through the windows. Once you've played for a bit you get used to what types of buildings you can enter or not. If the door is closed, roll ur mouse button to bring up the "open door" option.

Enjoy.

P.S - Until you at least have a hatchet, your just gonna have to avoid the Zeds. If it's blocking the entrance then just chill for a bit and he'll move on. Patience is your friend.

Edited July 13, 2012 by Fraggle

[W1Z22 33]

1. right click on the flashlight and get it out.. then spam "L" till it turns on (it takes your secondary weapon slot when not on the toolbelt)

2. the zombies spawn randomly in/on/around buildings, you could of found a tin can or whiskey bottle and thrown it so the zombie would of aggro-ed to it

[the_wakeful 0]

2. the zombies spawn randomly in/on/around buildings, you could of found a tin can or whiskey bottle and thrown it so the zombie would of aggro-ed to it

That's a good idea! Although I have literally not found a single thing I can pick up yet. As for the flashlight, I tried right-clicking on it and did not get any options. Must have been buggy.

Thanks for the help guys