Need tips

[EruSaiba]

Do zombies infinitely spawn when on objectives? I was using a sledgehammer killed about 60-70 zombies back to back and was crouching trying not to make noise haha but they never stopped spawning near me, any tips for a new player on how to learn and get better? Thank you

[Galatyne]

In general, yes, but the frequency seems to be determined by difficulty, the specific POI/Objective, and sometimes even randomness. Places like the Bar and Church POIs (Tier 1s) will have less zombies than places like the Logging Camp and Field Hospital POIs (Tier 2s), and its typically always like this. Obviously the Power Plant will be infested with the most, and during the Control Center objectives they noticeably infinitely spawn to the point where it's overwhelming and makes soloing insanely difficult even on the Classic difficultly.

It is possible to clear a POI of zombies, and its possible the POI is already clear of zombies without player involvement (in my experience this happens at the Radio Station quite a bit). There are times where places like the Field Hospital are devoid of attacking zombies but have a few lingering inside, other times its overrun and keeps being overran. Same happens at other POIs, like the Sluice gate being seemingly empty or the largest endless runner horde imaginable.

Stealth does appear to play role to an extent, but really, if POI is overrun then its very likely the zombies are continually aware of your presence at the POI, but not always as to where exactly unless in view or you are engaging in combat. Since they flock around objectives in POIs, you should generally treat it as "Stealth not being an option" in those cases. Retreat and gear up as needed, or band together with others.

(Nightmare difficulty is a completely different beast and you should just expect the worst at all times)

[name8828]

i made a guide on some tips a while a ago, and i just updated it. read it here: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3355003167