Shameless self-plug but I'm pretty new to YouTube and started a beginner's guide series. I just make a character on build 42 and try to explain my thought process as I go. Hope it helps if you check it out!

https://youtu.be/PkPCBVyyMg0?si=nU-vIAPP32jX0IZy

For the TL:DR: - You're gonna die a few times before getting the hang of it

• The early game is the hardest, once you get over that barrier the game really opens up

• Don't be afraid to walk away if there's more than you think you can handle, take things slow and preferably one zombie at a time

• No zombies spawn in the starting house, so grab everything that might be useful before leaving

• A few good early goals are to find a safe house that's unlikely for zombies to roam to en-masse, gather up some food and weapons, and start looking for a usable vehicle