After the initial panic of trying to find a sign and pinpoint my location, I ran into an apple orchard, which put me at ease straight away – I was able to source a fair few pickings for my inventory before looking around some more.
Survivor #21, a castaway washed up on the coast of Chernarus, is on a mission to survive the harsh terrain of this vast country and ultimately thrive in it. Follow her journey into these overwhelmingly large and dangerous lands, one step at a time, as she learns to become a completely self-sufficient survivor.
A video guide on how to setup your very own local DayZ server via Steam, which will allow you to customise your own server settings and test/develop mods etc.
You’ll need to loot and craft a number of materials in order to fashion your own fishing rod, but the satisfaction of catching and cooking your own food is well worth the hassle.
In my very first attempt at surviving on DayZ I begin to learn the controls, manage my inventory, explore a little and loot. I last about 35 minutes before starving to death.
