What to do at the start?

[Idlemind]

I'm know there's some objectives on the map... do I just hoof it over there or do I need to build everything and establish a base?

[GiantDad]

It’s honestly depends on you. I don’t want to give it away . But you could just find a suitable location to build a shelter so you can start a base and then go exploring. That’s what I always do at least

[wildguy]

some of the stuff i get on day 1. I've played quite a bit so i have a start routine i do. there's a purple icon on the gps close to the mountain i get, and just down from there is a camp with a guy with a red flare, there is an important equipment upgrade there. start looking for a spot for your base. start your base, build some holders so kelvin can start filling them and build a few traps early close to your base and lure the visitors to them when they arrive.

the boarded up caves are apart of the story, there are 3. the one by the ocean is #1, the one inland (close to the inland starting location) is #2 and the cave at the base of the mountain is #3. they need to be done in that order. On about day 6- 10 i'll stop building/exploring for items and start the caves. I 'll usually have about 15- 20 bone armor before i do the caves, i go in prepared.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Originally posted by wildguy:

some of the stuff i get on day 1. I've played quite a bit so i have a start routine i do. there's a purple icon on the gps close to the mountain i get, and just down from there is a camp with a guy with a red flare, there is an important equipment upgrade there. start looking for a spot for your base. start your base, build some holders so kelvin can start filling them and build a few traps early close to your base and lure the visitors to them when they arrive.

the boarded up caves are apart of the story, there are 3. the one by the ocean is #1, the one inland (close to the inland starting location) is #2 and the cave at the base of the mountain is #3. they need to be done in that order. On about day 6- 10 i'll stop building/exploring for items and start the caves. I 'll usually have about 15- 20 bone armor before i do the caves, i go in prepared.

Yup, me too. Before I start with the caves, I make sure I get the machete because of its killing speed.

[trevorkrause]

Originally posted by Idlemind:

I'm know there's some objectives on the map... do I just hoof it over there or do I need to build everything and establish a base?

Head towards the middle of the map approx mid point from the mountains to the sea and find some tents and supplies and something you need urgently at game start.

[Freedekogge]

It´s possible to have a nomadic playstyle where you sleep in bunkers and caves, but if you want a base, start building one very quickly on the start of a new game. Do not waste day 1 to explore the island. It´s not a bad idea to check out some locations in peaceful mode before you start in earnest. While constructing your early base, always have Kelvin working for you (chopping trees, filling holders etc.)

[wildguy]

Originally posted by Freedekogge:

It´s possible to have a nomadic playstyle where you sleep in bunkers and caves, but if you want a base, start building one very quickly on the start of a new game. Do not waste day 1 to explore the island. It´s not a bad idea to check out some locations in peaceful mode before you start in earnest. While constructing your early base, always have Kelvin working for you (chopping trees, filling holders etc.)

I would recommend collecting a few things on day 1 first but for the people that are just starting the game and don't know where things are then yes start your base then explore.

my games all start the same now. by the end of day 1 i'm sleeping at the 3d printer bunker and i have the flashlight, modern axe, Knight v and full inventory of aloe and that other plant that makes the healing mix. I'll make 4 single shelves in the bunker for storage and a fire to cook on. I'll already have chosen my base location and on day 2 after collecting a few other things i'll go start my base, once my base is at a certain point i move everything from the bunker to my base.