- **First Rule**: Everything wants to kill you. Zombies, animals, even gravity.
- **Second Rule**: You will die. A lot. Embrace it.

### **1. Gathering Your Bearings**
- **Spawn Point**: Look around. This is your new home. It’s not much, but it’s all you’ve got.
- **Punch Everything**: Trees, grass, rocks. You need resources, and your fists are your best tools right now.

-**Stone Axe**: Your first tool. It’s like a Swiss Army knife but made of rocks and sticks.
- **Bedroll**: Place it down to set your spawn point. You’ll be using this a lot.
- **Campfire**: Because nothing says “home” like a cozy fire in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.

-**Location, Location, Location**: Find a spot that’s defensible. High ground is good; near water is better.
- **Wood Frames**: Your best friend. Build a basic shelter. It won’t win any architecture awards, but it’ll keep you alive.
- **Upgrades**: Use your stone axe to upgrade your wood frames. Stronger walls mean fewer zombie hugs.

-**Stay Quiet**: Zombies are like your nosy neighbors. Make too much noise, and they’ll come over uninvited.
- **Torch**: Light up your base. Zombies hate light. Plus, it makes your base look less like a haunted house.
- **Crouch**: Move around quietly. Pretend you’re a ninja. A very scared, under-equipped ninja.

- **POIs (Points of Interest)**: Abandoned houses, stores, and factories. They’re full of loot and zombies. Lots of zombies.
- **Loot Everything**: If it’s not nailed down, take it. If it is nailed down, find a way to take it anyway.
- **Backpack**: Your inventory is limited. Prioritize essentials: food, water, weapons, and duct tape. Always duct tape.

- **Headshots**: Aim for the head. It’s the quickest way to turn a zombie back into a corpse.
- **Melee Weapons**: Clubs, bats, and anything you can swing. Just don’t get too close.
- **Guns**: Loud but effective. Use them when things get hairy. Or when you just want to make a lot of noise.

- **Campfire Cooking**: Boil water to avoid dysentery. Cook meat to avoid food poisoning. Basically, avoid dying from your own food.
- **Crafting Station**: Build a forge, workbench, and chemistry station. They’re like your personal zombie apocalypse IKEA.

- **Every 7 Days**: The zombies get angry. Really angry. They’ll come in waves, trying to tear down your base.
- **Prepare**: Fortify your base. Set traps. Stock up on ammo and medical supplies.
- **Survive**: Fight off the horde. If your base falls, run. Live to fight another day.

- **Stay Hydrated**: Drink water regularly. Dehydration is a slow and embarrassing way to die.
- **Eat Well**: Keep your food levels up. Starvation is another slow and embarrassing way to die.
- **Stay Calm**: Panicking only makes things worse. Take a deep breath and focus on survival.

- **Have Fun**: Remember, it’s just a game. Laugh at your failures, celebrate your successes, and enjoy the chaos that is "7 Days to Die".