I completely agree. Things change dramatically without ZA. I'm still trying to figure out an early strategy myself. A dark room might be a good solution.I got tired of waiting for a new wireless antenna and shared my notebook's wireless connection with my desktop to download 1.11, and man does disabling ZA change things! I need a new first day strategy. I was too dependent on the daily supply of rotten flesh and bones.
At least a small, simple dark room works wonders during the day. Maybe I'll make one of those an early priority...