: Immediately gather flint , twigs , and cut grass .

: Place weapons, armor, and light sources in your first few slots for quick hotkey access during emergencies. Hunger & Health :

Eat raw berries and carrots early on, but at a fire later to gain more health and hunger benefits.

The first few days are about exploration and basic resource gathering.

Don't build a campfire on night one; use a instead to keep moving and exploring.

Craft an as soon as you find flint to chop trees for logs.