How do you know where you are on the map ?

[NativeOne]

Started a new game after waiting for this stable update ..

Map looks good just can't tell where i spawned in ..

i think it's near saw mill area ..

also how do you use the 'Event' notification ?

[slayerofgods]

Experice is one way but the other is you have to have pencils in inventory. Each time you click either button it will use one pencil. Yes there is a spawn point down by the sawmills, close to the road. You should be able to see the shops up the road. That is a great spot as it has a handcart very close so you can start collecting items in it to get the truck up and running.

[slayerofgods]

If you are new to the game, when you hear a "Crash" open the map and use a pencil to find it. Rescue the survivor and have a chance to trade with them. Also loot the wreck.

[NativeOne]

no pencil ..
new only to the updated game source ..
haven't played in a year ..

Fresh start ..
love this game ..

Just don't know where i spawned in ..

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por slayerofgods:

Experice is one way but the other is you have to have pencils in inventory. Each time you click either button it will use one pencil. Yes there is a spawn point down by the sawmills, close to the road. You should be able to see the shops up the road. That is a great spot as it has a handcart very close so you can start collecting items in it to get the truck up and running.

i see a cart that has a hitch in the 'mill area' (grabbed a back pack) ..
can i use that ?

[subs7827]

Publicado originalmente por NativeOne:

Publicado originalmente por slayerofgods:

Experice is one way but the other is you have to have pencils in inventory. Each time you click either button it will use one pencil. Yes there is a spawn point down by the sawmills, close to the road. You should be able to see the shops up the road. That is a great spot as it has a handcart very close so you can start collecting items in it to get the truck up and running.

i see a cart that has a hitch in the 'mill area' (grabbed a back pack) ..
can i use that ?

If it has a hitch it is for the ATV, if it is a wooden cart stand at the handle area and press "E" to engage it. As said above, if you hear a crash check it out, also if you happen to have a red fuel can, siphon the fuel from the vehicle before breaking it down. If the survivor has items you need if you keep hitting trade after each deal sometimes his inventory doubles, triples etc.

[slayerofgods]

If you can make your way back to your start tent, if you stand in front of the tent with the shops to your left. turn and start walking in the direction of the shops. you will find a wooden hand cart in the woods about 100 feet away from the tent. You can stack items you find in it. Boxes, tires, and engine.

[slayerofgods]

If you bring up your map (k) scroll it down, Your start position was South of the sawmill on the Southside of the main road. To the left (East) are 2 buildings, shop and cafe. A little further East is a gas station with a red truck in it. That is the truck that can be fixed and driven. The SUV at the sawmill is the other car that can be repaired. Do not try to fix any vehicle with broken windshield/rusted out, those are for parts only, if you put parts on it and exit the game, or leave the area, the parts will be lost.

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por slayerofgods:

If you can make your way back to your start tent, if you stand in front of the tent with the shops to your left. turn and start walking in the direction of the shops. you will find a wooden hand cart in the woods about 100 feet away from the tent. You can stack items you find in it. Boxes, tires, and engine.

Not a 'TENT' ..

It's a little shack ..
There's a power plant there with a crashed car in front of it ..

can't make heads or tells where i'm at ..

[subs7827]

Publicado originalmente por NativeOne:

Publicado originalmente por slayerofgods:

If you can make your way back to your start tent, if you stand in front of the tent with the shops to your left. turn and start walking in the direction of the shops. you will find a wooden hand cart in the woods about 100 feet away from the tent. You can stack items you find in it. Boxes, tires, and engine.

Not a 'TENT' ..

It's a little shack ..
There's a power plant there with a crashed car in front of it ..

can't make heads or tells where i'm at ..
:riddle:

Seems like you are just North of the sawmill, if that helps. The red truck is one of the ones that can be repaired.

[slayerofgods]

Oh, I think I know that shack, Yea, that one is secure, but yea, nothing right there. A small house down the road, a big enemy base up the hill. Yes, the powerplant has one of the other red trucks you can use. That is an odd start point. I know it is out there, but so far out of the way if you don't start at that location, its not likely it will be found normally.

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por slayerofgods:

Oh, I think I know that shack, Yea, that one is secure, but yea, nothing right there. A small house down the road, a big enemy base up the hill. Yes, the powerplant has one of the other red trucks you can use. That is an odd start point. I know it is out there, but so far out of the way if you don't start at that location, its not likely it will be found normally.

Maybe that's a good thing ..

Hopefully means infected wont be as interested either ..

LOL

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por Boots:

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1502021986
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3110295549

very good for directional of where you need to get back to ..

Not good on where you spawn into map in new game ..

Especially when maps are updated ..

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por Boots:

Publicado originalmente por NativeOne:

very good for directional of where you need to get back to ..

Not good on where you spawn into map in new game ..

Especially when maps are updated ..

The lower orienteering guide is specifically for finding out your current location and compass directions in any situation, regardless of not having a compass or pencils.

Good to know ..

Thanks

[matt68comebackspecial]

Learn it

[NativeOne]

Publicado originalmente por matt68comebackspecial:

Learn it

Obviously i know the map mmkay so ..
(your just being smart huh?)

Here's something for you ..
the ONLY thing you 'learn' is that you need a PENCIL ..

Just to say ..
~"you are here" on the map