Originally posted by Ghostvenger92:

Originally posted by Forge:

Dying eight times on the 1st boss isn't normal at all.

I killed it on the first go, with no deaths.

Ok is that the way to play this game? No deaths = a reward?

Yes and no, the only reward is bragging rights I guess, and it is possible what it likely means is that Forge recognizes how to kite the AI.
The way I kited the 1st boss was around fallen trees and the summoning altar while shooting it with an upgraded crude bow. On my newest attempt a fully upgraded flint knife and wooden tower shield worked fine, armor was basic un-leveled leather(no cape), with the food being Deer Meat, Boar Meat, and Mushroom.