So, I've been playing a while and I don't see how to get better...

[Harris (DayZ) 3]

See this guy right above me ^ does not know how to play the game. The whole point of the game is to survive in the fullest. Obviously he does not know how to survive without being a dickhead to everyone else following the "rules" of the game.

Back to the actual topic. I do not recommend setting up camp anywhere...ever. This will not travel to other servers and sometimes severs get shut down. Also your asking for a fight; people will hunt for others if they see a camping tent. This can be used to your advantage put a camping tent down to lure someone. Do not put anything in it just the tent and maybe a tank trap or something to make it look like you care. Here is what I personally recommend. Find 1 or 2 people in game or irl that want to play this game with you. Learn the map, learn the tactical side of approaching a popular area, learn the warning signs of server hoppers and other people, and most importantly learn the bugs. Knowing the games bugs can save your life more than once. I have died countless times from entering a building laying down (patched...I think), zombies glitching through walls and killing me in one hit (zombies still glitch through wall no one shot kill anymore).

UNDERSTAND YOU WILL DIE AT SOME POINT. NOTHING CAN STOP THIS. ACCEPT IT.

CAR TIPS:

IF THE CAR WILL TAKE A WHILE TO REPAIR LEAVE IT AND COME BACK LATER. Do not linger at a car, ever.

When going to a car spawn just to look for cars, do not linger, if the car is not there leave before you get shot.

If you drive somewhere and see zombies while your in the car someone else is there too.

If you have to leave your car hide it in the forest and put a tank trap in front of the car and behind it. Only toolboxes can take down tank traps so the chances of it getting stolen are much lower. If leaving your car get the essentials.

Be a good sport. I know its hard to get a car, but if someone is able to steal yours or something be a good sport. Understand the risks and accept them. Just be happy for whoever stole your car.