So today I started on my long journey in The Long Dark. I reset 3 times because of multiple issues with resource management. I managed to find my way to some train tracks and follow them to a train wreck where I met poor Dave.
When you start you'll want to leave the cabin AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Gather your things and leave. First you want to find sticks, sticks are quick and easy fuel in case of emergency. When you make your first camp try to find a wind shielded area, this allows your fire to last longer and you to warm up faster.
When it comes to wolves try to hit them with a flare as they flee at the sight of them, the other way is to let them tackle you so you can stab them with a knife.
I found my favourite item. coffee is quite good as it restores hydration, warmth, and wakes you up.
This is a snare you want to put them in a rabbit spawn point, there is 2 by your cabin.
don't do this
this is a stove it allows you to start a fire, they function the same as a campfire.
This is a frozen corpse they rarely have anything of value but the do carry clothing items occasionally
Game OVER!
this is a standard camp