Some things to keep in mind:
All players will start off in a large safe zone which will be able to produce all the commodities a player needs to survive, however at an inefficient (and expensive) rate, minable areas will be scattered throughout the map so there ought to be enough room for everyone, and hunger only occurs while online. Do be sure to check out the background information as soon as you land and you shouldn't have much trouble getting started.
Now be sure to come on down and check it all out
