by Shane Sather
It's all about priorities and risk management. If you play it safe for the entire game you will almost definitely lose.Much like actual survival you must first worry about shelter and food. Once you have that dilemma taken care of then you can focus on everything else. Exploring early is necessary to have more places to gather and also to unlock inventions. Don't be afraid to take some wounds just don't let it get out of control.
These are all pretty basic ideas but they should help.