I just had a really good start. I found 2 axes, 3 hammers, a pistol, shotgun, saw, a bunch of nails, and plenty of food within the first two days. I decided to head for the logging company to see if I could fortify there and start stockpiling food. I settled in at the break room, put curtains on all the windows and went to sleep. The next day I decided to start barricading everything, so I went outside to get some wood. There was one zombie out there. I missed with the first swing of my axe and immediately got bitten and bled to death. This game is awesome.