[quote name='Johnny Postman']Hey guys,
Just started up in UD but am in the Old Arham suburb. Would it be better to gain a few levels here to get some basic skills (free running /diagnosis) or try to meet up with the CAG clan now? Started with a cell phone, knife and newspaper so am pretty much useless right now.[/quote]Let's see... that would make you a consumer, right? In that case, I'd recommend getting to a mall. Raid the hardware store until you can get a fire axe (lengths of pipe would also be handy in an ultra-emergency where you have to erect basic barricades), and the pharmacy to get some FAKs. Heal and axe (axes being better than knives, though the knife is still the second best weapon) 'til you get some EXP. We're going to be moving back to a very hot zone in a few days, so whether or not you want to follow is up to you.
[quote name='Johnny Postman'] In any case, feel free to add me to contacts if you see me(character name same as CAG name) and give me a call.[/quote]Give us a link to your in-game profile, and set your group as "Cheap Ass Survivors".
EDIT: Also, read a lot of the UD Wiki. Take a look a the maps, especially the one linked to on the left hand side of the page, as it will show the "danger rating" of each suburb. Stick to safe areas for now. Don't sleep outside, and always know where an entry point (building that is Very Strongly Barricaded or less) is.