How To Play Project Zomboid | Simple Beginners Guide

Thanks I’m trying to get my gf addicted to sims on this

Am I the only sane person? They need to redo the controls. Aiming for melee is effing stupid and barely works

Great video, thank you for the spoiler alert <3

A big tip: Ignore elitist players! If someone doesn't like the way you play because you want a little bit of accessibility don't listen to them. They didn't buy you the game, therefore, don't listen (unless it's a friend, at that point they probably are trying to make you better at the game anyway)

My most current game the helicopter showed up right when my exhausted character was about to sleep at his new base. It ended with his car overturned, lots of dead zombies and he hiding in a porta potty bandaging multiple lacerations. I love this game.

GREAT video, congratz and keep 'em coming!

Closed captions exist for a reason. Fucking use them instead of editing obnoxious subtitles in that I can't turn off.

I saw something that frankly creeped me out yesterday. I was in a bathroom, all of a sudden under the closed door there was a caterpillar. I've never come across one of these before. This bitch was huge! I'm talking a dog sized caterpillar. I wish I'd have screenshotted it but I didn't. I reluctantly opted to pick it up. I then dropped it out again and it had turned into a tiny little thing, an ordinary looking caterpillar. I saved it in my fridge.

Very nice guide, thank you for posting! <3

how to play with others?

I don’t have a game but if I get it I plan to play multiplayer… Is there a specific server I need to get into to play open world PVPVE?

I just got the game and can’t even reach double digit hours…. A lot of good tips in this video. Much appreciated!

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Always like your videos 🎉

Great work. Loved this. Shared it right away.

The essential item list for anyone focused on long-term survival

1.) INVENTORY
- LARGE BACKPACK is the best vanilla backpack (only bested by the military backpack which is way too rare to find)
- DIGITAL WATCH, obviously
- METAL BAR or METAL PIPE as the main weapon for at least a full year in order to level short blunt, for the simple reason that you should ALWAYS have a HAMMER and WRENCH on your belt as backups at all times (both are very durable weapons and you can use them to demolish doors or cars)
- SCREWDRIVER for dissasembling electronics
- SAW for dissasembling furniture to get nails and planks to block off entry points
- Flashlight if you ever get caught out at night (and for exploring basements once build 42 comes along). The hand torch should be a placeholder until you get a flashlight
- STERILIZED BANDAGES should be your only means of treating wounds, Ripped Sheets will do as a placeholder
- Pencil for writing down on the map

2.) VEHICLE (trunk)
- Can opener in case you need to open canned foods you come across
- a spare Metal Bar or Metal Pipe
- Gas Can so you can keep refueling your car when needed
- SLEDGEHAMMER if you need to break your way through anything

3.) VEHICLE (glove compartment)
- non-perishable food that does not require a can opener to eat

thanks

thanks for the tips now i know what ill do when i start to play 👍🏻🙏🏻

Under the sandbox presets, the Builder option is better for beginners than the Survivor one. It reduces the zombie stats so they are slower and weaker. Turning off the respawn is good too, so your base area will be safe once you clear the area of zombies. The starter kit option is good too, and you can also check the box for “all outfits”. That will allow the player to select any clothing item for their character. They can start out with the best armored clothing for protection. I swear by the aim outline option and have it set to All Weapons, on the options menu. It allows all melee weapons to use the green outline that will appear when the zombie is close enough to attack. It is weapon specific too. Weapons with a longer range, like spears and bats, will allow you to attack sooner and the zombie will outline in green when you are in range and facing them. Knives have a shorter range, so the zombie won’t outline in green until it is really close. Also, if the zombie isn’t green, you won’t hit it. As a bonus, it will allow you to target the zombie when it is hard to see them, like behind a truck or in the dark.

Can you do a video on zombie pop spawns and pop settings. I don't understand it, and it's annoying as hell.

Why do people even need this? The best tutorial is already implemented in game

Is that your avatar? Just bought the game. Any east asian avatar? I wanna be glenn, coz i used to deliver pizza too

You should add that before loading an already made save there is a extra/more option on the bottom of the screen by the load button that allows you to make more characters and switch between them when reloading the world. Very useful if you want a combat oriented character early on but find yourself lacking much needed carpentry and electrical when stuff turns off. should also explain backpacks for better looting management as well. also for anyone reading this. AVOID USING GUNS NEAR YOUR BASE. Only use them far away from home with a planned escape and many boxes of ammo and make sure its a shotgun if your aiming skill is anything less than 5

I have a friend who just got the game, definitely sending this to him, good stuff!

Definitely not watching with 400 hours

Good to know 👍 👍

Love this guide! Thanks for BONUS - showing how to use Mods. Best community out there.

my main issue is when my character turns his back to a zombie (no i do not keep my mouse cursor on the zombie, i keep it far back) or how they just decide to not attack at all. for no reason, despite me doing everything right. its annoying. It has ended almost all of my runs for over a year. And the only reason i cant survive out to a week,

also i have extremly bad luck. Loot settings at default, i cant find basic tools like screw drivers. its frustrating.

But I like Sunday driver. Mentioning that you have that with friends increases the chances of not driving and someone else will. 😅

My tip is to jog a lot and spring rarely. You can jog way faster than zombies and can easily break LOS by jogging without exhausting yourself.

Damn, good overview.

perfect instructions! 🤩 wish I had them when I started 😇

Under Advanced Zombie Lore, I recommend newbies also set Refresh Rate to 0.

That way it's more realistic bc as you clear out zombies in certain areas those areas won't spawn new zombies (but zombies from nearby squares can migrate into those empty squares still).

This way (just like in real life) you can establish a safe zone around your base by just regularly patrolling and clearing out wandering zeds.

👏Well done! Def sharing this one with my fellow PZ roleplayers. 👍