Surviving the First Day The first day is very important. It's all about time management. On the first day you will normally not be hungry. So don't really try to hunt down some pigs, chickens or cows. Actually maybe even try to hunt down some cows, you can make armor with leather. First step on first day is Punch a tree. If possible get on top of the tree. Or if it's too big to climb, start chopping it from the bottom. Some tall trees are still climbable by jumping off ledges, that is how you get on every tree. Second step, chop some more trees. Wood is a very useful tool in MineCraft. Of course, when it is crafted it is useful. The next step is to craft the wood, make a sword and pick ax and if possible do the rest of the tools. Now go find some smooth stone. Use your pick ax to dig a two block hole in the ground, or in the wall. Now continue to expand this hole and to create what i...