Originally posted by マルコ:

So this is how the game is going to be? Endless travels? x_x
Consider I'm playing solo, so probably the grind is bigger...
I know there is a mod that allows you to let metals through portals, would you say that ruins the game experience?

It's a grind if your supply line is inefficient, but if you explore you may find a very suitable location to set up a base for better resource exploitation. Use of portals can help quickly set up bases, use of shipping routes can bring in those non-teleport items fast and easy.

Originally posted by マルコ:

Originally posted by electricdawn:

I'm leaving them alone right now in my "No Bosses - No Portals" run.

It's great.

How do you get the key to the swamp without killing the second boss?
And how do you get your first pickaxe without killing the first boss?

The more you play this game the more tricks you will learn. There are many alternative ways to acquiring things. Not sure about the key but there are ways for the pickaxe.