Getting Started in Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid is a role-playing game set in an apocalyptic world filled with zombies and more. Its fun and exciting to play, and has proven to be one of the most popular early releases on Steam this year. With tens of thousands of very positive reviews, Project Zomboid is set to be the big Zombie survival game to play, with its isometric style and the ability to play either solo or on a map with other players on Scalacube Project online Project Zomboid server hosting or other platforms.

Starting out in Project Zomboid isn’t easy, particularly for newcomers who are on the brink of collapse and about to be swallowed whole by the ravenous hordes. To aid you in your self-discovery as quickly and fuss-free as humanly possible in order to blow your chance of survival clear out of the water we have compiled this all-you’ll-ever-need starting out guide. This makes sure that you are thriving and not just surviving for an experience that is ideal for enjoying the collaborative gameplay on Scalacube hosting for Project Zomboid server.

Building a character

While at its most basic level, Project Zomboid generally falls loosely under classification of a survival game, its roots in role-playing game concepts is what underscores character creation as one of its larger aspects. Determine your character's skills and traits that will profoundly affect gameplay, shaping everything about your experiences. Proper strategic choices here can really make a world of difference. Start by selecting your name, gender, occupation, appearance then get into critical work of determining traits.

Traits

Traits work as skill enhancers and directly influence how good your character is in performing various activities. For example, the Fast Learner trait boosts XP acquisition by 130% and increases your progression speed in the game. And here's the trade-off—traits such as Weak Stomach increase susceptibility to illness from doubtful food and water intake, compromising mobility and more.

Picking traits of your character carefully is pivotal, which makes it imperative really as that shapes the very essence how will your character navigate and thrive in this challenging environment of Project Zomboid. Take time in the selection of traits aligning them with your desired style of play ensuring a tailored and engaging experience.

Your first steps

Project Zomboid is much like every other new game you load into; you never truly know what to expect. Games are always intriguing. You will start in a home or caravan whether you are playing solo or with other players using the Scalacube Project Zomboid server hosting feature.
When beginning a project, the first thing to keep in mind is that there are zombies everywhere, and they are watching and listening for you. Therefore, before considering going outdoors, be quiet, stay away from windows (which you can generally cover off with drapes or other equipment), and make sure you have everything you need at your current position.

Once you are sure you can search this first environment without being spotted, your priority should be:

• A weapon
• Food
• A Backpack to carry it all

In that order.
After that, you want to start thinking about building your base. That should be in a building that you can defend, so you want to make sure you can block windows, look for bedsheets in drawers to keep everything covered, and so on.

Noise matters

The key to surviving is first not being found, and in Project Zomboid, that is all about noise. It is one of the most important things in the game, and being noisy is sure to attract the zombie horde. Avoiding actions that make a lot of noise is essential. This includes running, hitting things, shouting, breaking boxes or desks and other items, all make noise, and all will bring the zombies to your yard.
Remember the rule: stay quiet, stay alive!
Loot

Apart from avoiding all the zombies, whether you are playing on a Scalacube Project Zomboid game server or playing solo, loot is key. The loot mechanics in Project Zomboid are different to most games, because there is more to think about.
Your inventory has limited space, so you can’t just pick everything up and carry it around hoping that it will eventually become useful, you have to plan. There is also the fact that the actual process of looting takes time too, and leaves you vulnerable to attack in game as you do it.
Having said that, there are some things you must have, water and food for example. After that, there are some things to prioritize, equipment for carpentry and farming should be high on your list. You will need them for base building, and eventually growing your own food.
After that, weapons are crucial for survival. Medicine and books are useful too, but should probably be less of a priority than the things that keep you alive and help you build a base for protection. Finally, loot is permanent in Project Zomboid, if you find something it will be there when you come back. So, to overcome some of the limitations of looting, make sure you keep a note of where some useful stuff is, and go back to pick it up when you eventually need it.

Staying alive

It’s a survival game, so staying alive is kind of important. The tips about noise, weapons and having food etc all help with that, but there are other things you need to know. Bandages are really useful, if you get injured, and eventually you will, they stop bleeding. You can loot proper medical bandages, but sheets, which can be found in most buildings, can be ripped up to make them too.
Water dispensers are found all over too, but you should always carry water with you, as your character will automatically take a drink when they need it. When you find perishable foods such as pizza, pie or cake, eat it straight away, keep cans of food for later, as they don’t go off.
Building Skills

Finally, once you have the basics mastered, its time to think about boosting your skills and getting on with the game. Use TV and radio broadcasts to increase skills, with Life and Living Tv channel having cooking, outdoor living and carpentry shows that are really useful.
Reading books gives new skills too, and combining reading a book then watching the broadcast boosts skills even faster. Just don’t forget to use headphones when listening or watching, else the zombies will hear!
Get started and enjoy the journey

Now you have the basics, you can head out and start learning the game. Don’t forget, whether solo or playing with others using Scalacube Project Zomboid server hosting, have fun!

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