DayZ: A Diary. Sam's Story

Sam Harris was a on a study-trip to Chernarus as part of his PhD in 11th Century Eastern European Architecture.

Look at this! This castle could be perfect for my case study! And everyone knows castles are an excellent strategic vantage point. I can set up camp here and do some research.. ah the walls and staircases are still intact! If I can get to the top I could really see what the surroundings have to offer by means of survival. Perhaps there's a nearby settleme-

Cause of death: fell from a great height.

DayZ: A Diary. Mike's Story

Michael Farris was captain of his college football team. An all-American all star, but his hot-headedness would ultimately be his downfall (pun intended).

He's coming in for the Hail Mary, he rounds a corner, kicks the door down, and it's a bag! Ha! Take that, world! Ah, now I can put my hands in my pockets instead of this.. well if I had any stuff I'd put it in the bag. But I've played plenty of video games, everyone knows that big buildings mean BIG loot! I mean there's probably loads of food just lying around these apartments...

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I've searched the entire block. That's like, 3 buildings! Nothing but clothes! Seriously why would I need clothes?! I look fuckin' sharp already. You know what world, you can take your bag, and your shirts, and your crummy empty buildings, and stick 'em up your ass. I'm outa here.

Cause of death: jumped from a great height.

DayZ: A Diary. Sarah's Story

Sarah Mayfield was a student travelling through Chernarus at the time of the outbreak. She soon found herself alone and completely lacking in survival skills. These are the only extracts found from her travel journal.

I can't believe how quiet it is. I was sure someone would have found me by now. I never paid attention in those orienteering classes we took. I'm cold, I'm hungry, I haven't had a drink for days. There's a house nearby. Maybe there's something there..

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I've searched the entire village and found a tin of peaches (definitely looking worse for wear) and a hammar. Used the hammar to open the peaches. Didn't go so well. Most of them are on the floor now.. my tummy hurts.. I want my mum...

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Found a bottle. It was some sort of spray. I drank it. Mistake. Throwing up. Vision blurring. So thirsty...

Cause of death: lack of nutrition.