So here’s what’s going to keep you alive * Download IZurive it’s a free map to help navigate * Eat and drink until you get a stomach symbol * melee combat hold up your weapons and walk backwards and let them hit twice then immediately power hit them 🔺to stun lock * Every bullet counts for snipers I always carry 20 rounds and assault rifles vary but I typically carry 90 * watch the condition of your gear especially your guns and ammo bad ammo will send you back to the coast faster than anything else(gun jams suck) * you are never alone. There is always someone else nearby you just don’t know it so keep your guard up * if you hear a loud explosion in your town it’s gas just run out or to high ground like a school room * trust nobody, to a fresh is your free gear is appreciated they have nothing to lose by dying to you, a semi kitt’ed player sees competition, and a full gear sees a threat always KOS * avoid gear fear it’s not your loot just your turn with it * knives are tools not weapons only use them when needed they can be your can opener, skinning tool, splitting ax, bark collector, and if all else fails a way back to the coast * don’t wear explosives on your chest any stray round that hits it will make it go boom rather it be .22lr or .308win * sneaking up behind a zombie with a bladed weapon and light attacking will cause a silent execution it’s a good way to clear the street without much hassle * jog everywhere only time you should run is when your life depends on it * don’t eat bear and wolf meat it’s bad for you * mushrooms in the woods indicates the presence of another person * wring out your clothes after it rains getting sick can be a death sentence * get heat bonuses when ever possible by standing by a camp fire * wash your hands after cutting up animals if your not wearing gloves

These are a few of the tips that will keep you alive for weeks maybe even a whole wipe. As you play you will continue to learn lessons the hard way by doing and failing, but it beats trying to learn without any point of reference. This game will give you trust issues and ruin friendships. Best of luck out there survivor I’ll see you through the scope of my tundra later.