New player

[csxixmm]

So as a new player, what are some of the better tricks to know about? I played for about 5-6 hours and figured out making a fire and cooking meat and some guy gave me a gun and I killed a handful of zombies.

But how does one do more advanced things like settling a base?

I have a friend that also just got the game, is there an easy way for us to group up?

If theres no "squad" option thats a massive L for a game like this to be honest.

[baddoggs]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2571831808
A few tips in here.
Good luck.

[withered]

Squad option in a apocalyptic survival game? Only on modded servers silver spoons like that exist, so-called party mod which puts gps marker on chosen player that can be seen everywhere.

Basic game is very simple: youre supposed to find a map in game (paper version or free-standing). One can also find gps receiver which can be used along paper map to get right location if reading map is a problem. Each village has its name, its roadsign. Most commonly used to place yourself on a map. Finding yourselves and meeting will always be a work of chance; youll either spawn close to each other or not. Thats the gist of it.

Basebuilding needs location, a lot of tools and time. Its better to think about it after you meet and find a place you like. Then you use rope on shortsticks, add some wood, nails, metal wire and of course tools to lock it up.

[Jethro]

There are servers that have a “group” or “party” mod which allows you to invite friends and see them on the map/in the world with indicators over their player. Look for servers running “schanamodparty” I believe it is. I’m sure there’s others but don’t know the names. Sometimes it takes some searching and trial and error to find what you want. Starting on official servers and trying to meet with my friend was super frustrating. The maps are mostly huge. Not knowing where you are, along with the names of the towns being in Russian…..it was painful until we found a server that lets you group up and see each other.

Do whatever it takes to make it enjoyable to you. Running down the road for 3 hours just trying to find your buddy, not even knowing if you’re headed in the right direction kinda sucks when all you want to do is spawn together. But again that’s all part of the charm. If you both suicide at the same time, you should both spawn somewhat near each other.

Building a base or even a few walls takes some time and effort. You need all the right tools and resources. You’ll figure it out eventually. That’s all part of the beauty of the game - figuring things out.

I think you need a rope + sticks to create a “fence kit”…..this will start you on the path to making a wall or fence. I won’t say much more unless you realllllllly are lost.

Good luck survivor! And cherish the early days when you’re lost and struggling. There’s something magical about this game and once you get deeper in, some of that seems like it wears off. Still it’s one of the only games that’s held my almost complete attention for over a year.

[baddoggs]

Originally posted by withered:

Squad option in a apocalyptic survival game? Only on modded servers silver spoons like that exist, so-called party mod which puts gps marker on chosen player that can be seen everywhere.

Basic game is very simple: youre supposed to find a map in game (paper version or free-standing). One can also find gps receiver which can be used along paper map to get right location if reading map is a problem. Each village has its name, its roadsign. Most commonly used to place yourself on a map. Finding yourselves and meeting will always be a work of chance; youll either spawn close to each other or not. Thats the gist of it.

Basebuilding needs location, a lot of tools and time. Its better to think about it after you meet and find a place you like. Then you use rope on shortsticks, add some wood, nails, metal wire and of course tools to lock it up.

Yeah, but as you learn the game and importantly the map
"grouping" up will become less of a thing.
I got a LOT of hours playing in a team and after a while
it's like waling around your actual neighbourhood.
You don't even think of a map anymore because you will know
exactly where to go and you will be able to "Gear up" on the way.
Like everything else.. It comes down to practice.