build a massive base and stockpile resources for the next bigger release. if youre only there for character/boss progression youll run out in no time every time as clearing a biome as fast as possible to progress simply never was the idea of the game thats for certain.

the only longer progression is skill leveling. but weapons past 70 take ages to level up as far as i can see. my bow skill is on 73 since a few DAYS of playing now.

but soon pickaxe will reach 100 finally and then ill mine out odin himself with it.