Hello everyone,l'm Seagull.There are already many guides for the Project zomboid.
But l would like to write a introductory tutorial for beginners that is short and easy to understand.
l will explain some basic tutorials to you.But it does not means that the game is simple.
You still need some time to hone your understanding of it.
Let' get started!

After entering the game,you may be confused by many modes.But there are mainly four styles.
First of all,Let's choose sandbox settings because it can be adjusted according to our own needs.The opening month and time can be settle by yourself.But beginners should not set the distribution of zombies.It's recommended not to open items to refresh and experience the real survival of the apocalypse.
Beginners should open up group attacks and mobile attacks in combat, which will make it easier. If you are not familiar with maps, you can turn on all the map options.
In terms of the transmission of zombie viruses, if saliva transmission is chosen, only bites can be infected. If blood and saliva transmission is chosen, even tears and scratches may be infected with zombie viruses.Zombie refresh can be left as default.
Then comes the profession and traits. I would not go into too much detail here. For beginners, it is recommended to become a firefighter. You can start by setting your physique and strength to ten.

Novice players are advised to distinguish between regular zombies and running zombies. It is not recommended for beginners to play running zombies. Gradually, opening running zombies is a new difficulty

Building a safe house is the great fun of this game, and the original version has a total of four birth points.
Riverside Town, Maldelau, West Point Town, Rosewood
Beginners can directly choose Riverside Town, as zombies are scarce and resources are sufficient here
The most recommended location for beginners to build a home is the bar in Riverside Town. Find a sledgehammer and smash the stairs on the second floor, then place an escape rope to build a home with peace of mind.
Of course, there are also other recommended places, such as the large warehouse in Maldelau, but I would not go into too much detail here.

At the beginning, most people will be born in the house. Please press the C key to sneak around and reduce noise, then quickly search for food and water, and then you can search for places such as the wardrobe, which may contain baseball bats.
Also, don't forget to search the bathroom. There may be some simple medical supplies available.
If you see a zombie standing alone, you can step on and explode its head, which is done without weapons. Canned food can only be opened with a can opener, and its shelf life is long, so you can bring some with you.
If an electronic watch is found, it can be worn on the hand. It will display the number of kills, date, and temperature, and can also be disassembled to train electricians.
Fighting without powerful weapons in the early stages may be difficult, so try to push the zombies down and execute them as much as possible. Standing on the zombies and stepping on them will prevent them from standing up again.
However, if there is a group of zombies, please escape as soon as possible.Zombies who actively climb over windows and fences may make forward movements, which may harm the player.

Short circuiting is a very important skill, which can start the vehicle without a key. It requires a little electrician and two technicians. Press the "V" key to open the menu. If you don't know how to short circuiting, you can try your luck around to find the key. Thieves have short circuiting skills at the beginning, and then you can search for a small oil bucket to refuel the car and find a car for yourself !

Encounter house alarm, run!

Now, most of them have survived. For more details, you can search for guides. Here, we only introduce beginners to the game.
The next task is to explore and build a house.
This game is set by water and electricity.About 14 days , there will be a water and power outage, which can be adjusted in the sandbox settings. If there is a water outage, if your carpentry level is high enough, you can create wooden barrels to collect rainwater or find a lake to fetch water. However, please note that this type of water needs to be boiled before it can be consumed.
After the water is cut off, there will still be some water stored in water storage containers such as toilets and bathtubs, which can be used for emergency situations.
After a power outage, it will become extremely dark at night. Therefore, please find a generator to generate electricity, which needs to be filled with oil to maintain. Also, please use electronic parts for regular maintenance, otherwise it will explode. The generator cannot be placed indoors, otherwise it will be poisoned. Most people will choose to place it on the rooftop.

Novice, don't play with fire!!! Don't forget to turn off the microwave and oven, trust me.......

If you have survived and built a safe house, then you need to worry about the arrival of winter. Winter not only represents cold, but the ground will also be covered with snow. Please prepare food, water, firewood, medicine and other survival supplies, and be careful of dangerous zombies
There may be some other sounds, such as gunshots and screams, don't be afraid, they are the meta events set in the game

If a helicopter comes, it will attract many zombies around you, many and many. If you are an old player, you may use the method of burning zombies to solve the problem, but beginners do not recommend using fire because it is very likely to not only burn down buildings but also burn yourself. If possible, hide in the house for half an hour. The helicopter incident will almost stop, and if you don't notice you, the helicopter will be far away, making it troublesome to be discovered. Hide in a closed corner (such as a windowless toilet or warehouse), and after a while, the helicopter will also leave. If there is no place to hide, it will be very dangerous. If you haven't driven the corpse, you can try to escape, maybe you can survive.
Of course, using a sledgehammer to smash down the stairs and then releasing an escape rope to make an invincible second floor is also a good way

Don't try to hide in the car, it will only become your grave

The firearms in this game are very skill level demanding. Novices should not try firearms, otherwise it will only attract zombies. Use hammers and hand saws to dismantle things to practice carpentry, an also use C-ring blowers and welding masks to refine metalworking.Dismantle electronic items to practice electrician. If you like, you can also become a wild man to search for fishing for self-sufficiency, or a farmer to farm.

Please do not go out on foggy days with the weather system. If it rains, you'd better find a shelter. If it gets wet, it should be wiped clean, otherwise you may catch a cold.Sewing is used to mend clothes, and trapping can catch some small animals
Be sure to collect sledgehammers. There are many places where sledgehammers are necessary to smash walls, and you can also collect military bags. The biggest backpack in the original version of this game is mostly used in dangerous places such as military bases.
Repeated disassembly of car parts can help train technicians,.But the original car is extremely fragile. Please do not hit a tree.

Do not linger around too many corpses, otherwise there will be a phenomenon of fake corpse transformation, and players will be smoked to appear vomit marks. It is best to wash clothes if conditions permit

There are many aspects of this game that can correspond to reality if you don't know what to do. For example, if you want a gun, you can go to the back of a police car to find it,:If you want to eat, you can go to the kitchen, and if you get wet, you can use a towel and cloth to wipe it.

By this point, this brief guide is almost over.
This game has never been learned in one go and requires long hours of exercise and countless deaths to gain experience.
I put a lot of effort into writing this guide, If you like this guide, could you give me a good review.
Thank you so much!!!!