A sudden doomsday disaster has plunged you into a desolate world. Surrounded by wilderness, beasts, and zombies, you can only rely on limited resources to survive the darkness and cold of the first day. Today, I will bring you a guide for surviving in this seven-day world. As soon as the game starts, the tense atmosphere will immediately make you realize that living until the second day is the biggest challenge. Let's talk about how to not just survive but thrive in this wasteland.
Firstly, the most critical part at the beginning is to collect resources. Don't think that you can just lie down and relax; the resources collected during the initial phase determine whether you can survive the disasters of the first few days. After stepping into this world, instead of looking around, turn back and start hitting trees. Use your fists to break the trees and collect branches so that you can make a stone axe as soon as possible, improving your wood collection efficiency. Don't ignore stones either; while you can initially gather materials with your fists, more powerful tools will be needed later to make the process more efficient.
Next, the fibers found in grass are important raw materials for making ropes, don’t underestimate them just because they seem insignificant. You might see scattered grass all over; don’t just walk past, pick up these fibers, which can help you create many necessary tools in the early stages. The issue of water is much simpler; just follow the river. If you're lucky, you may come across a rainwater collector, which allows you to directly collect rainwater to quench your thirst.
The goal for the first day is clear: establish a foothold. The cold at night is an undeniable threat, so building a simple shelter is a must. Use wood, leaves, and branches to construct a small enclosure with four walls and a roof, at least to fend off the cold. Next, don’t forget to prepare some food over the campfire, as raw meat cannot be consumed without being cooked. Gather some wood, light a fire, replenish your energy, and also keep away unwanted visitors. It’s best to have torches ready too, as the darkness at night can easily make you a target for zombies if there isn’t enough light.
At the very beginning, don’t rush to explore distant resource points; survival is more important than anything else. After setting up the basic infrastructure, you can start marking hotspots on the map. Forests, mines, and ruins each have their unique resources. Mines can provide iron ore and flint, essential for crafting advanced tools and weapons. Parts and electronic components from ruins are also crucial for later technological advancements. The more detailed your initial resource collection, the smoother your progress through the tech tree will be.
Regarding base construction, the choice of location is crucial. An ideal base should be close to a water source, avoiding swampy areas, and situated on higher ground. The advantages of high ground are obvious, whether it's defending against zombie hordes or preventing floods. Concealment is also key; the base should not be built next to a main road, but rather in a clearing within a forest, where it’s easy to access wood and less likely to be discovered.
Naturally, defense is also an indispensable part. In the early stages, wooden spike traps can slow down enemies, buying you time. Once you have enough resources, try building watchtowers and setting up bow and arrow sniper points, allowing you to strike preemptively if a large group of zombies approaches. Additionally, landmines and tripwire alarms can provide more warning and defensive measures.
Fighting in the early stages is not as easy as you might think. There are various types of zombies; regular ones can be easily dealt with using spears, and the headshot rule applies to all enemies. For mutated dogs, a shotgun is the best weapon, and getting up close is their weakness, so don’t hesitate, just attack. As for giant bosses, Molotov cocktails and sniper rifles are your go-to choices. Spread out, attack their weak points, and make the boss suffer.
As resources become more abundant, the tech tree becomes your next target. Upgrade your workbench, build a furnace, and set up a chemical station, gradually unlocking stronger tools and weapons. Only by continuously upgrading technology can you ensure your survival in the later stages. Especially for the boss fight on the sixth day, never take it lightly; prepare enough weapons, ammunition, medical supplies, and defensive facilities in advance.
For team play, reasonable division of labor is crucial. A small team should ideally include builders, scouts, fighters, and farmers/cooks. This way, everyone has a clear task, working together and sharing resources. Flares, shared storage, and clear roles ensure the efficient operation of the team.
The above is the content of the seven-day world opening guide. The process of opening up is a perfect balance between resource collection and survival combat. As long as you can stabilize in the early stage, the challenges in the later stages won’t be too difficult. Prepare well, plan reasonably, and cooperate with your teammates to find your own way of survival in the seven-day world.
