How to have a Perfect Mid Game in 2024 DayZ - Intermediate/Beginners Walkthrough

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Today we play on an Official nearly full pop server continuing our last episode of "How to Have a Perfect Start" and showing all of you fine folks how to have a perfect Mid Game.
In this episode we will talk about the essentials of an inland adventure, what you as a player may set out to make a goal and also we'll be running into a friend to show you how a natural interaction in DAYZ can go.
Let me know what you think in the comments, all the best!
Music: EPIDEMICSOUND
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Principles
11:15 - A Pig Rescue
18:00 - Green Mountain
22:00 - A Stranger, A Friend
24:00 - Cooking
33:00 - Mushroom Kingdom
39:00 - Approaching Zelen
53:30 - Chasing Someone
56:40 - Approaching Objectives
1:12:00 - Myshkino Tents
1:19:30 - Building a Stash
#dayz #dayzguide

[@thecuriousharry9275]

Lmao, that’s me and I sound so monotone, but anyways thanks for all the help cam! I’ve since found nvg’s, now I gotta find a helmet I can attach em to, and to anyone reading you can hold the nods up like binoculars, super helpful when it’s pitch black

[@chukk_chukk]

Cam's really great at teaching! What a lucky run you had in running into him and being able to learn from a pro! You should check all his video's out. Check him out on the "Lights Out DayZ Event" to see how good he is with a bunch of other pro's. A guy named "Wasted" has the whole event covered because I don't believe Cam has in on KZbin? You can always check his Twitch channel out too.

[@thecuriousharry9275]

Funny thing is I had watched one of his videos before I started playing day z and implemented some of the techniques from it, his voice sounded familiar but I didn’t put 2 and 2 together, pretty cool and crazy odds of that happening

[@MarkorLP]

I will make sure to check your stash every now and then ;)

[@thecuriousharry9275]

@@MarkorLPjust give me a heads up and I’ll meet you there 😂

[@TheEnevitable]

I think I'm on your same server I'm looking for someone to play with. If anyone's interested lmk

[@mariomarques775]

"I have a million questions but now I'm drawing a blank" yup that's all of us

[@cego669]

Bro, I really liked your personality and the way you explain things. Your interactions with other players are really entertaining as well 😂 Thx for the video and keep it up!!

[@camcantrun]

Thanks so much for checking them out my friend!

[@chukk_chukk]

More videos like this are needed badly. Most people have starter video's. Only a few, if any have middle game vid's. Way to out do the comp!

[@camcantrun]

Hell yeah Chukk, happy you enjoyed!

[@lokisullivan469]

These are the types of DayZ vids we need! I am considering these my DayZ reference bible.

[@camcantrun]

The actual DAYZ bible is a video im working on :)

[@grouch_gaming]

He made it, check it out its the GOAT

[@CappyCraigZ]

This guys been playing for 2 weeks and he’s got better gear than most vets

[@lukasBe77]

Emm yeah.. probably not he sucks

[@brokenhalo911]

What a great video. The game needs more people like you Cam. I hope you do this again and again.

[@obiviom]

58:00 made me laugh so much. "Right now two dudes are fist fighting over a can of beans"

[@xzysyndrome]

Pro: Claymore run!!!! New Player: Kneels down and puts face right on it "is it armed?" Tip video turned into great Adventure,

[@warner631]

I'm actually one of Cams real friends. Really. We were roadies for Motley Crue for a while together. I'm awesome. So is Cam

[@DD_1311]

I always enjoy your tutorials and I'm looking forward to more. Keep it up my guy.

[@camcantrun]

Appreciate you comrade!

[@101Borgle]

These vids have been my entertainment for the last week. Need more friendly gamers like you keep it up

[@kevinrios3991]

I just started playing this game and found your vids which are quite helpful. Thank you for that. I have only been on a low pop server now and haven't seen any others yet. Didn't even spend any time on the coast....just ran right in to see what was what. I can only hope I run into people like you, but from what I have seen this is the exception and not the rule for DayZ. Look forward to more content from you. Subbed!

[@camcantrun]

Care about you Kevin, good luck out there!

[@AffinityAfflictionMusic]

“Ultimately, you can get caught by a PvP Chad anywhere, so it’s best to always be ready.” 😂 What makes these videos great, is that, they’re extremely informative, and he’s funny without having to try and be a comedian. Favorite series on KZbin.

[@AJ.Arciniega]

Hey Cam you've helped me a lot when I started dayz. Considering I started right around when you released your first "Perfect Start" video you were one of the first people I went to on my journey. I had quite a bit of fun on my 2nd trip to NWAF where I met a friendly high-gear duo after we shot at each other and realized we were only paranoid, looted out some buildings, and ultimately ended up getting sniped from a building! I may not have ended up having fun or getting that far without you, Thank you.

[@edgarhume8184]

The cool things about the plastic "Suunto" compass is that when it's on your hot bar, the direction that you are traveling is 9 o'clock. The golden compass does the same if you leave it open when you store it, but the north line is the only discernable line, and it is very faint.

[@edskied]

Love your vids. I've been watching dayz vids for about a year and I still haven't played. These vids you are doing are making me really want to buy it. Great explanations. Well done man

[@camcantrun]

Thanks so much, I would say wait for a sale if you're not sure you can only feel a discounted price as bad :P All the best my friend!

[@edskied]

@@camcantrun I'll be on soon. Got me excited.

[@nika_3537]

By far the most entertaining beginners guide, so good 👍 😂

[@techi602]

12:00 Beginner tip: Use rags to craft handwraps before cutting an animal. So you dont have to run to well ( = pvp hotspost) after firing a gun. You also carry empty bottle in your bag which you could have filled up before...

[@itsPicoDeGuyYooooo]

you know your making great content, when people like myself say... "great video man, i dont even play this game yet", because of you, im getting today.

[@camcantrun]

Bro, Thanks my friend. May your journeys be bliss and fear.

[@houseatlantic8973]

I’ve never related to someone as hard as I did with Harry @35:19 🤣😂 I’m always questioning stuff but as soon as I get in front of someone I completely forget every thought ever 💀💀💀

[@maxwelldegn6651]

1:11:23 "These are the people who didn't watch my tutorial" Brilliant. Love this series lol

[@camcantrun]

HAhaha, happy someone liked that ;)

[@plthunder3532]

Thanks for helping i got the game 5 days ago and after watching your guides and starts i can survive (still im bad at pvp)😅

[@camcantrun]

WHen does anyone get good at PVP? I feel like I still suck sometimes.

[@plthunder3532]

Yea but its hard for me to spot other survivors still thanks for all the tips and guides

[@squiddad1528]

Im subbing just cause i think you are such a cool person, this interaction reminds me so much of these dudes i met. They took me in and helped me get geared, friended them on xbox and we still play together sometimes, meeting people and having an adventure like this is what the game is all about for me.

[@laterskater6341]

Dude you make the best DayZ videos!!

[@camcantrun]

Thank you so much!

[@bigmf999]

What a fun time watching this run. Happy birthday to your mom. 🎉🎂 🎉

[@camcantrun]

Thanks friend!

[@HistoricMetals]

I'm just a guy, but I always enjoy your videos. Very informative, speaking as an 11K hours player, and well paced and spoken. You and Bwad have been putting out some useful stuff lately.

[@ThomasEllis]

And yet another gem from Cam. Thanks for sharing your knowledge again. So much useful information.

[@camcantrun]

Love yeah brother.

[@ThomasEllis]

I’ve lived for 5 and a half hours now. Super fun game now. Thanks again for all your suggestions and advice.

[@MajinStrach]

Something that came to mind, the entire making a box thing. Just get a marlin backpack, the 60ish slot one, comes in loads of colors. I farm them at Cherno containers :P

[@anandbee]

Ah man! I watched many of your awesome videos and just realized I hadn't subscribed. Remedied the mistake immediately. Appreciate your patient explanation of all the game mechanics even a noob like me can understand. 👍🙏

[@camcantrun]

Appreciate you my friend, thanks for sending love my way.

[@triforcelp131]

It’s really refreshing to have dayz gameplay videos that aren’t overly serious.

[@OldSkoolTranceMixes]

Loving the videos Cam - have learnt so much from them that am now lasting a few hours on each run not 20 minutes! 👍

[@camcantrun]

That's what we're talking about my friend!

[@ashtonleathery2272]

27:00 im a yugioh fan so hearing that from my favorite youtuber playing another favorite game makes me warm inside 😊

[@scout4808]

Wobo is part of dayZ history, literally being cited in other videos. Amazing video man

[@Kirks1313]

Awesome videos. Yesterday I had the Dayz itch (used to play Arma 2 mod before Arma 3 was a thing) so bought the game. Currently at work listening/half watching these videos. Very helpful :)

[@DHDPROPHET]

Enjoying these videos man! It's tough when you're mainly a purist (DayOne KarmaKrew etc) but your friends want modded servers due to taking too long to find it each other, loot way too scarce, etc.

[@aleksandrmikhailov3255]

That was really interesting to watch bro. And it's a bummer that the signs, the map and everything is in russian. As a Russian myself I didn't even know that they are not translated in the English version of the game. By the way, if you search you will find those places somewhere in Russia. Like Zelenogorsk is a small village-like city close to my city of birth. As well as Solnechnoe etc. That's really funny how you're trying to read those signs in English 😂 Thanks for the video

[@LiamJoseph42k]

Hey I’m a really old school Dayz player, been playing this game through Dayz mod, and Dayz now.. since 2013 and I have to say, this video is awesome! Nice man

[@denisem.1042]

I'm a fairly new player (a little over 20 hours). I really enjoy these videos! One mistake I made on my current life. I found food, water and a weapon with some ammo. One thing I didn't have much of is bandages. I went inland too soon. I got 3 bleeds from some military zombies and had to bandage with dirty rags. Now I'm stuck inland with blood poisoning and have to backtrack to the coast to look for bandages or medicine. I thought I was ready to go inland but I wasn't.

[@chukk_chukk]

Find a hospital or the yellow tents for medical supplies. They are all over the map and usually in most towns inland. Remember you can always jump on things if you need to. The infected can't hit you while on top of things.

[@atomicalex01]

@@chukk_chukkInfected can’t get you, but players can. Climbing on top of stuff makes you a very noticeable and easy to hit target for others to pick off

[@denisem.1042]

@@chukk_chukk Yeah, it was a weird situation. I was flanking around the tents and there was a screamer officer in the woods and I didn't even see him until he aggroed. Nowhere to go. I had like five of them on me in seconds. I tried to run, but you know. I did manage to kill them but was bleeding bad and used my bandages. When I log back in, there shouldn't be too many there, but there is no medical tent there. It was a checkpoint. What bummed me out is that for a total noob like me, I was having a pretty good run. Maybe I can come back.

[@thomasorley4849]

Halfway through the video and do not yet know how it ends, but really enjoyed your interactions with that other player. You sure engendered a lot of trust with that fellow, enough for him to allow you to peer into his inventory. Keep it up, you put out great content.

[@pUpzorz]

Medical buildings are usually blue in cities. Always take tetracycline pills and vitamin pills, these can help you get rid of many diseases if you get one.

[@Ezebunz]

What a great video! So many useful little tips too! I think even after you may finish making these walkthroughs you should just continue with these long format, minimal cut videos. Watching the process is so important. Keep up the great work and thank you again!!!

[@reaperdrones]

God I wish I met you on here. I'm new, terrible, no ideas what I'm doing, solo and lost lol.

[@camcantrun]

I got a whole series for getting a good start, now we're moving to the midgame :) Check em out see if it helps!

[@LynnieFleegleJr]

Always ask questions if you have them no silly question is a silly question, #BuckNasty88MD approved content.

[@themacmagician]

What a video man, I mean. Just great. I stumbled across this today. Liked, subbed and waiting for the next one!!!

[@camcantrun]

Appreciate you Mac

[@MR-PMB77]

What a video dude ❤❤❤

[@camcantrun]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrissliter9870]

I just started a day ago solo on Xbox & the fear is real lmao. Have no clue what I'm doing or where going but excited to see where the journey takes me!

[@tristanb.3582]

59:15 there is a land bridge made of stone just about 25 meters further so you wouldn't had to have crossed through the water

[@Owlstweet]

The last game I played was animal crossing and I switched to dayz lol, these videos have been super helpful and entertaining ❤

[@user-ho3bo7pl7s]

I happen to be exactly at the point in the game this guy you found is... very good video for me at this point in my game. Thank you.

[@MM-ig1iv]

I think that's what I'll do once I find the right server.. is build a stash. I'm always running into nails, shovels, and usually carry a hatchet. Or axe.

[@camcantrun]

You got it all ready to go sounds like, good luck out there my friend.

[@Snowmin2023]

I love playing this game but I only last a day or two. All your videos are so helpful!!

[@camcantrun]

I'll keep em coming. All the best!

[@lordtracon]

Cam the man!

[@manicmaniac3588]

awesome guide brother!

[@camcantrun]

So happy it helped my friend!

[@deadspace2121]

This game is a very good running/house spotting simulator

[@davidkeetz]

yah....getting a plate carrier or stab vest AND a good helmet is critical. I ignored this aspect of the game for several years and I was dying every few weeks.......ever since I started prioritizing armor, I rarely ever die.....I'll put myself in high risk situations now because I kind of want to die. I'll still put up a fight of course, but having armor really increases your chances of survival. It's not even just to protect against other players. There are a lot of areas of the map that if you really can't traverse unless you have decent armor because the bears or wolves will one hit you if you don't have a helmet.

[@vingo9119]

Make your fires in a shed to conceal alot of smoke.

[@Kendo790]

Your vids helped me alot getting started with the game especially when things don't go as planned, thanks!

[@Kendo790]

Also, could you make a vid where you show how to survive easier? I mean like I feel like I'm walking from to town to town just looking for water and food and by the time I find something and go to the next area I need to eat and drink again so that's all I do looking for food and water. I would like to stock up on food and water to get myself into a more comfortable position if you know what I mean. It looks easy when you do it because you are so fast and know exactly what you do and plan ahead. That's my problem right now. Thanks!

[@CaptainBrash]

Ha, I do NOT know the map well enough to go burying shit. xD

[@CaptainBrash]

I buried some shit and never managed to get back to it. 😅

[@MacCade25]

Cam you’re wholesome as fuck. That’s why you went from 2k to 9k overnight

[@CuriousDils]

Bro I love this thank you so much for making this I bought this yesterday for first time in 10 years and I wish I ran into you but this is great keep it up

[@jpuaioyebhuinmrbea7965ir]

I'm actually one of Cams real friends. Really. We were roadies for Motley Crue for a while together. I'm awesome. So is Cam😎

[@rojoh4816]

Thankyou!! Almost at 5k cam! Congratulations mate

[@camcantrun]

Wouldn't be here without ya'll, big lOVE!

[@senseiyang]

Great videos. Got a new subscriber here! :)

[@jordananthony3910]

What a wholesome encounter

[@MrProbstandrew]

there is most def a rhyme and reason to sickness and getting sick.. very important tech in dayz. i dont know how many times i got audio queues from an enemy, and therefore knew of his existance and location, before he knew mine.. which is like 90% of what is important in an encounter. for me someone who is often sick in dayz is just a pvp chad who doesnt care about much but pvp action(hangs out at NWAF) or a bad playa.. learn your sickness stuff folks.. its not hard to stay sickness free, and is a big advantage. i bet 99% of folks get sick cuz.. 1.they eat with dirty/bloody hands(no gloves), 2.they eat bad food or drink bad water, 3.they run around too much in the rain, are soaked, dont ring clothes and warm up between, dont make a fire quickly after getting sick sign when running around wet/cold(insulation of clothes is important!). the remaining 1% of sickness is "viral" and needs meds.. but if u stick to the three points i mentioned, the only remaining way is catching something from another sick player. (also, the higher your 4 stat lvs, the higher your immune system is, in case u do mess up and break one of those rules, ..you might not get sick.

[@MrProbstandrew]

...adding to statement.. 4.rth reason/rule.. bandaging with non sterile items can also make u sick. so just dont.. ;) if sick from that, u need meds too..tho u can get lucky and have it go away.. again, immune/stat lvs count Reply

[@camcantrun]

I didn't mean what I think it came across as but I really appreciate you sharing so much good info :)

[@Persona-Non-Grata555]

I love your videos - enough so that I went and bought the entire game. Wish I had not - lol.

[@MarkDavies10]

@CamCANTRUN re: @49:29 and clear compasses, all you need to remember is: Never Eat Shredded Wheat (UK) OR Naughty Elephants Squirt Water (plus the red line points north) ;) I actually prefer the colourless compass as it saves you having to open it

[@BiscottiCurious]

this is perfect after your complete beginner's guide! very nice video 💙

[@jxw457]

I wish you could still hear in game chat while you're in a party on console.

[@TimeParadoxStudios]

Please make more of this series Cam!

[@GrubGang69]

Ngl I’m a rust console player but till all this shit gets settled I’ve been playing DayZ . Your videos have helped and I did already watch Nezar even though I didn’t play it 🤣 cheers bro 😎

[@eon7722]

What happend

[@linkdin4216]

Tree covers ok but if they are at range and on my console it takes a minute for some things to render so they might still see ya at a distance

[@motomoser198]

if instead Harrys comment was "lmao that me, he literally came right back up the hill and beat my with his bare hands. Subbed" would feeeel a lil more dayz hahaha

[@sigmachad1268]

Ooh heat pack 😂

[@camcantrun]

That got me too.

[@erikperko6995]

I don't play this game yet but loving the videos. Good info

[@jimmychang1433]

We love you cam

[@shabbaranks6832]

ty for videos. im playing 3rd day, but already had a nice runs.

[@the_drip_cat8239]

The hardest thing for me in this game is finding food. I only die of starvation.

[@camcantrun]

My friend, i have a "HOW TO HAVE A PERFECT START" video that answers all of that check it out and see if it helps!

[@BryanDileskiMusic]

Just some things you were incorrect or unclear on. I feel like as a mid game video you should be directing people to hunting spawns and military as well as telling them what those areas give you. The misdirection in loot tiers will confuse players as well, saying they don’t matter when plate carriers spawn in tier 3 zones and up while you’re searching a tier 2 zone for them. Convoys are very important for loot as well as chopper crashes. You also can’t cut through locks with saws. Mostly good info and a fun video just wanted to help. 🙂

[@kainalujaquez3035]

Dude.. I hope I can run into you on this game. Lol you seem so chill

[@ObliviousVestige]

Anything that gets buried will only last 14 days where just a crate, barrel, sea chest or plastic case will last 45 days just on the ground. I only stash bags since they last 8hr.

[@Glover33666]

Im brand new to the game and im dog shit at it but im going to use some of the tips in the video to help me improve👍🏽

[@ericyocklovich4126]

Great video, really enjoying the content bro

[@ibuprofenAbsrbr]

5:28 stab vest jumpscare!

[@steffb9229]

😂 I ran into somebody that asked me what this game was about I told them whatever you want it to be😂😂

[@dirtydish6642]

That's why I don't care for "loot routes" in Day-Z. It really takes from what the games has to offer if you only want to have a linear progression from right to left in pursuit of the best rifle(s). There's a reason why many of the biggest streamers don't play in such fashion. Let every new character be a new story/journey/adventure.

[@anthonyreed3303]

Lol it's for his friend in China only 5 views

[@davidhartung8333]

Cameron I just picked up the game a few days ago. Having such a hard time. Got any time or know anyone I can play with to help me out?

[@camcantrun]

Of course, jump in the discord from the description and ask in general chat. 100000% someone will help you out.

[@scifimaji]

why lie to people your building trust with, I thought you said cam and run but I reviewed again sorry but aka mahogany, dude really I understand 6000 hours creates a. Buildup of mistrust probably 90% of people would be mistrustful but you have to try to find truth in people if that's what you seek so 100% or none at all you can't have both. Your a good teacher keep it up GG peace!🙊👍

[@garrgravarr]

This is an awesome overview ❤

[@FloStehr]

When there is a bear or wolf spawn location how likely is it to spawn no animlas and its save ?

[@edgarhume8184]

1H:09M in: "if i bury a stash, how long will it last?" -"A loooong time", is not a great answer, something like "Two Weeks" would be helpful.

[@hunterromeo7199]

what servers do you reccomend. completely vanilla? are there 1.5x servers you know of that are decent or any medium pop servers?

[@SarfLondonGeezer]

Great video, it's helped. I'm new so always learning. But no way would have my food and drink levels stayed that white on ps5. Literally goes red, especially the water, very quickly . Any tips?

[@camcantrun]

The settings are the exact same from PC to Console on the official servers. I think the main reason new players get red food and water, is ya'll spend a lot of time thinking and learning where as experienced players are going going going.... just takes time and practice. ;)

[@user-dy4kd7ti8c]

Awesome video bud just sub to you really enjoyed it 💯 percent

[@JonO387]

Is your buried stash server specific or does it follow you to any official server?

[@MemoryBandwith]

This was usefull a ton !! Thank you

[@playernumber6980]

amazing video, love it

[@piwot8939]

nice

[@camcantrun]

Thanks for all the love!

[@beeeeeeerye]

Great video! Thanks!

[@gotlifez3558]

woodencrates just placed on ground have a lifecycle of like a month on a server, buried ones only 11 days or two weeks keep in mind ;)

[@knowyourQareen]

Do u know how long loot lasts inside a makeshift Shelter