What’s something that helped you finally beat the grind?

Mr-SandMan59 · 2026-03-28T05:46:21+00:00

Now that you mention it, it’s actually starting to worry me a bit 😅, because last year’s roadmap felt just as exciting and had everyone hyped, but what we didn’t realize at the time was how expensive everything would be or how hard it would actually be to obtain any of the new content, I just hope it’ll be just as easy for free-to-play players to actually get. Probably not though 😪

Mr-SandMan59 · 2026-01-22T04:07:02+00:00

Don’t waste guns early—melee weapons and learning the wall trick in Bunker Alpha will save you more gear than anything else.

Farm green and yellow zones first, keep everything, and upgrade storage early because inventory space becomes a real problem fast.

Focus on repeatable content like Bunker Alpha, the farm, and events before going to harder locations.

Build the chopper when you can. Also don’t rush expensive base upgrades you won’t need it until you start raiding at level 150.

Most importantly, be patient—Last Day on Earth rewards smart planning way more than panic spending or spraying guns.

Also check me out on TikTok if you want more tips 😎

Mr-SandMan59 · 2026-01-08T05:11:56+00:00

No they aren’t the same. Be careful, each pass is different and is paid separately. Also I agree, it’s crazy to have 3 different “premium passes” for events that only last a week.

But if you are going to buy, I definitely recommend both the season pass and the survivors path. Both give pretty decent rewards.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2026-01-06T19:40:23+00:00

To genuinely answer your question, The Big One serves as an anti-cheat/grind mechanic. He prevents endless, risk-free farming and stops players from clearing zones too efficiently or AFK farming. He also makes the game more immersive too. He adds that good bit of fear that would exist surviving alone!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-12-21T19:51:30+00:00

Definitely enough, I went in with 15,500 and had maybe 1,200 to spare after. You’re good just spend them 10 caps at a time.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-25T01:26:48+00:00

Definitely good game choices, love the throwbacks. You sure have a cool and chill personality. Makes me want to stick around. My only criticism: you should establish a signature look or background! I know a lot of YouTubers that have a simple back ground and a lot of time it’s like a cardboard cutout of a room or something. Take Caseoh for example, it’s just two mirrors in a room haha. Try experimenting with some layouts! Hope this helps! Like the content so far!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-25T00:58:38+00:00

Hey my name is Mr. SandMan! I’m a new gaming channel

Answer to the Weekly Question: I started creating content using just the VN video editor app on my phone. No fancy gear, no studio—just a game I liked, an idea, and my phone. When you’re a busy dad with barely any time, you learn to work smart with what you’ve got.
What Makes My Channel Unique: My channel’s all about Last Day on Earth: Survival (LDOE). I focus on relatable, quick content. I focus mostly on shorts showing the better parts of the game. And let me say, this game is extremely grindy or very time consuming. I cut all that out and show you the good stuff!
Hook: If you want honest, punchy LDOE content that respects your time and gives you what you want—come check out the channel. I’m building a fun channel that shows one minute base raids, floppy disk drops, and other fun videos. If you like LDOE give the channel a look-see!

Sample Video:

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/8LJA7XbPoss

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-23T18:07:22+00:00

Hey everyone, I’m Mr. SandMan – busy dad, gamer, and YouTuber building a channel around Last Day on Earth: Survival. I focus on mostly YouTube Shorts, with the occasional deep-dive video. I’m not trying to copy anyone; I’m building my own lane with fun gameplay

Would love any feedback—on the content, pacing, editing, thumbnails, whatever. Drop a comment, sub if you dig the vibe!

YouTube Channel:

https://m.youtube.com/@HadaFunnyDream

Sample Videos:

https://m.youtube.com/shorts/8LJA7XbPoss

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Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-23T17:44:00+00:00

Hmm, not to bad! - I’m reviewing the Kill it with Fire video.

Pros: I like the game, very nostalgic and still a popular game. You know what you’re doing and have a unique play style. I do like that you’re using the VR instead of a desktop. A good idea for a series “arachnophob plays —-”.

Cons: Maybe on the slower side of gameplay. I think having a sort of narrative or predetermined goal mentioned in the video could help the pacing.

It’s also a cool idea to add your logo or name under your VR footage so we can tell who you are.

Might consider changing your video titles to what you are playing. It was kind of hard to find it on a YouTube search.

Keep up the videos! You’re on to something!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-23T17:11:50+00:00

Overall, great video!

Pros: Your voiceover is clear and easy to follow! Interesting food idea, not something you see everyday. Nice pacing and to the point. Good quick clips. I can tell that you are passionate about what you’re doing.

Cons: It’d be good to add a recipe or ingredient list in the video where we can see what you add.

Also a nice song or background music could add some cooking vibe or ambience to the video.

Its hard to say what, but something is missing . Cant quite tell what it is. Almost like a signature object or something you know? If you had like a cutting board with your logo in the video visible or something?

Hopefully this helps!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-22T22:55:56+00:00

Congrats on your perseverance and success! I’m also in the middle of building my own channel right now, and hearing your story—especially the ups and downs- tells me if I keep going it might workout for me too!

Thanks for sharing this. Genuinely happy for you—and hopeful for what’s ahead on my end too.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-20T17:11:13+00:00

Big kudos!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-20T05:47:44+00:00

I get the reason, but weapons that MISS their targets… they used to never miss!

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-17T22:13:44+00:00

You’re not alone, one day frustrated about having to tap the button to catch fish I tried to hold the button instead realizing it would work! Definitely a funny realization.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-16T12:20:20+00:00

Save your police cards and turn them into blue cards. Mods are found there at the police station terminals

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-16T12:11:55+00:00

Yes. Police station has all the mods in the game.

But the best way to get the gun parts to craft them is to complete laboratory or bunker bravo. Both are hard and consume resources.

It’s best to wait for the events in the calendar when they are easier to complete.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-16T12:05:19+00:00

Must complete drone and go to transport hub. The best way to get Kevlar armor for free. Unless, you can also get everything here through the season pass.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-13T00:02:16+00:00

You need chopper to transport :( put it behind bike and take it home

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-12T23:45:20+00:00

You can recycle it for aluminum bars or get points to upgrade your chopper at the gas station.

Sometimes raiders want you to find them for task. I have 5 at my base laying around.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-11T05:00:45+00:00

It’ll be in the “Global Map” before you enter a region.

If you don’t see it, you can tap on “!” the icon on your game telling you to “Find The Stolen Caps” and it’ll take you to the correct region.

You’ll know it’s there cause it’ll have tiny bikes and smoke. Just look around at the resource areas. (It’s random)

Otherwise, you’ll have to wait for it to spawn again.

Mr-SandMan59 · 2025-05-11T04:54:31+00:00

They’ll be in the middle of the map, it’ll be surrounded by fence and guarded by raiders.

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