Replayability
A few days ago I ended a play-through around day 140.
I took it slow through all of the zones learning the game, died a bit, but not too much. Lost a full set of gear landing on the bank of Plains once (which I was then unable to retrieve, leading to more deaths).
But I got past that, re-farmed gear and kept going, pushed into swamps and slowly worked my way up to full iron equipment completely maxed, set up a good farm, made sure I had excellent meals.
Eventually I moved into the mountains and had a rough-go at first. The wolves did get me twice before I learned their attack pattern, after that it was fairly easy going until I got the "you are being hunted message." Again they got me. After that smooth sailing with wolves and drakes and the caves there. But mountain after mountain I searched with the wishbone covering areas completely on foot, even twice, and after 5 mountains, the only thing I found was a silver necklace. (Had the locations of many dragon eggs by this time).
I made a dumb mistake (destroyed a wall piece instead of repairing it) one night as I was being attacked by a good number of things in a far off swamp in a small camp I had. The mistake wasn't the most annoying part, it was really how much preparation I had done and time spent and still had no silver or better gear at that point.
After that I deleted my character with the intention to start over.
That was days several days ago and I haven't had the inclination to start over because I feel that although the seeds undoubtedly vary, the progression and play-through is probably going to feel nearly the same as last time.
Is this a true or can I expect a different feel to game? I enjoyed it, but does it have enough replayability to warrant a second play?
I took it slow through all of the zones learning the game, died a bit, but not too much. Lost a full set of gear landing on the bank of Plains once (which I was then unable to retrieve, leading to more deaths).
But I got past that, re-farmed gear and kept going, pushed into swamps and slowly worked my way up to full iron equipment completely maxed, set up a good farm, made sure I had excellent meals.
Eventually I moved into the mountains and had a rough-go at first. The wolves did get me twice before I learned their attack pattern, after that it was fairly easy going until I got the "you are being hunted message." Again they got me. After that smooth sailing with wolves and drakes and the caves there. But mountain after mountain I searched with the wishbone covering areas completely on foot, even twice, and after 5 mountains, the only thing I found was a silver necklace. (Had the locations of many dragon eggs by this time).
I made a dumb mistake (destroyed a wall piece instead of repairing it) one night as I was being attacked by a good number of things in a far off swamp in a small camp I had. The mistake wasn't the most annoying part, it was really how much preparation I had done and time spent and still had no silver or better gear at that point.
After that I deleted my character with the intention to start over.
That was days several days ago and I haven't had the inclination to start over because I feel that although the seeds undoubtedly vary, the progression and play-through is probably going to feel nearly the same as last time.
Is this a true or can I expect a different feel to game? I enjoyed it, but does it have enough replayability to warrant a second play?
2:13 am, May 5, 2022
UncleAcidic replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 11:00:41 pm PDT
All the previous comments concerning silver are right on. As far as a replay being different?
My first map had the Elder WAAAAAAY far away from the starting island and I died a bunch just trying to get there. I never made it. I used the same character on a new map where the elder ended up being much closer AND there were two large mountains full of silver right outside my base door. So yes, a new map can be a different (and sometimes better) experience. I'm also one of these idiots that enjoys walking around looking at trees and sunsets so maybe i'm a little biased
My first map had the Elder WAAAAAAY far away from the starting island and I died a bunch just trying to get there. I never made it. I used the same character on a new map where the elder ended up being much closer AND there were two large mountains full of silver right outside my base door. So yes, a new map can be a different (and sometimes better) experience. I'm also one of these idiots that enjoys walking around looking at trees and sunsets so maybe i'm a little biased
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Heat replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 11:50:52 pm PDT
There are about 3 easy ways to find silver in the mountains that the game has made for you to use. Internet search something like "Valheim finding silver" or something bro. Smh
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retsam1 replied to Replayability May 5, 2022 @ 12:31:51 am PDT
A few days ago I ended a play-through around day 140.
I took it slow through all of the zones learning the game, died a bit, but not too much. Lost a full set of gear landing on the bank of Plains once (which I was then unable to retrieve, leading to more deaths).
But I got past that, re-farmed gear and kept going, pushed into swamps and slowly worked my way up to full iron equipment completely maxed, set up a good farm, made sure I had excellent meals.
Eventually I moved into the mountains and had a rough-go at first. The wolves did get me twice before I learned their attack pattern, after that it was fairly easy going until I got the "you are being hunted message." Again they got me. After that smooth sailing with wolves and drakes and the caves there. But mountain after mountain I searched with the wishbone covering areas completely on foot, even twice, and after 5 mountains, the only thing I found was a silver necklace. (Had the locations of many dragon eggs by this time).
I made a dumb mistake (destroyed a wall piece instead of repairing it) one night as I was being attacked by a good number of things in a far off swamp in a small camp I had. The mistake wasn't the most annoying part, it was really how much preparation I had done and time spent and still had no silver or better gear at that point.
After that I deleted my character with the intention to start over.
That was days several days ago and I haven't had the inclination to start over because I feel that although the seeds undoubtedly vary, the progression and play-through is probably going to feel nearly the same as last time.
Is this a true or can I expect a different feel to game? I enjoyed it, but does it have enough replayability to warrant a second play?
You're asking a subjective question we can't answer for you. There are people who do tons of new character runs doing vega, speed, passive etc play challenges and enjoy themselves. That's them. Others care more about building and exploring on new seeds and seeing the challenges(or not) of seed variations.
Others still yet play with people on a server cluster(base building and resource gathering seeds)
And others still yet in some combinations of above, also play with modded content.
So again, you'll have to decide what matches you.
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Fzanco replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 7:35:36 pm PDT
Yes and no. Depends if you do the same thing, I find starting again gives u a fresh perspective to try different set ups and ways to do things. I've completed atleast 5 times and I'm still keen to start again. But I change my playstyle each time so I'm not just experiencing these ame thing. Like currently I'm doing spear, aitgeir as weapons and only using tower shield mainly cause ive never done full runs with them, I want to really find their sweet spots and how useful they really are
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Zep Tepi replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 7:52:35 pm PDT
Silver only spawns on really tall mountains. When you see obsidian and stone golems, then start looking for it. Smacking the ground with a stagbreaker and looking for "Too Hard" messages is an alternative way to find it too.
I've done a number of different playthroughs, partly because I wanted to try permadeath, and yes, each start is a bit different. You can also mix up your playstyle to make it more interesting.
Or you could just put it on the shelf awhile and come back later when you get bored with other games. It will still be here.
I've done a number of different playthroughs, partly because I wanted to try permadeath, and yes, each start is a bit different. You can also mix up your playstyle to make it more interesting.
Or you could just put it on the shelf awhile and come back later when you get bored with other games. It will still be here.
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GrinfilledCelt replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 8:51:27 pm PDT
@Zep Tepi is right about finding silver in the mountains. It's also possible that you have just been extremely unlucky.
As far as replayability, that depends on what you want in a game. I have been playing it almost since it came out and still am. I have played it through at least ten times. Each seed is different so you always have new territory to explore, The bosses could be easier or harder to find or get to. OTOH, there will be fewer surprises and you will have already solved the problems.
It sounds like you get the game and enjoy it. Look at it this way, although the game was a sensation when it was new and many people have since wandered off to other things, it still has a strong following. So there is a good chance that you will continue to enjoy playing. The only question is, are you the "been there, done that" type or one who says, "That was awesome! I want to do it again!"
As far as replayability, that depends on what you want in a game. I have been playing it almost since it came out and still am. I have played it through at least ten times. Each seed is different so you always have new territory to explore, The bosses could be easier or harder to find or get to. OTOH, there will be fewer surprises and you will have already solved the problems.
It sounds like you get the game and enjoy it. Look at it this way, although the game was a sensation when it was new and many people have since wandered off to other things, it still has a strong following. So there is a good chance that you will continue to enjoy playing. The only question is, are you the "been there, done that" type or one who says, "That was awesome! I want to do it again!"
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jonnin replied to Replayability May 4, 2022 @ 8:58:59 pm PDT
seeds vary dramatically.
you could have to sail in one just to get copper, or iron, and in another have it be a short walk.
you can get stupidly lucky getting a build site or easy time of finding iron and trader, or those can take days of searching.
but after a few goes, for sure, its the same old same old. At that point, its really a question of whether you enjoy making new homes and exploring the world just to see it and poke around, or if you are bored with no more progression or nothing new to do/discover.
I like to build, and farming materials to feed that keeps one pretty busy.
you could have to sail in one just to get copper, or iron, and in another have it be a short walk.
you can get stupidly lucky getting a build site or easy time of finding iron and trader, or those can take days of searching.
but after a few goes, for sure, its the same old same old. At that point, its really a question of whether you enjoy making new homes and exploring the world just to see it and poke around, or if you are bored with no more progression or nothing new to do/discover.
I like to build, and farming materials to feed that keeps one pretty busy.
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