Originally posted by Throdog Uh'eog Yog Nilgh'ri:

Do you have any road-making tips? I find it tedious and time-consuming, progress is slow, my hoe breaks constantly, and most of the slopes even in the meadows are too steep to carve functional roads from that will allow a moderately-loaded cart to be pulled up it.

Sadly It will take time no matter what you do, but remember it will save time in the long run. I do have some general tips.

To map it, getting it right really needs planning out good logistics to avoid major elevation changes and finding narrow points in waterways. Also best to target areas that you intend to use often that way the investment is more worth it.

To map it I typically mark the road on the map with dots and then I build a pole or something on a location where I find is best suited so I know where to aim at while actually building. Staying on course is tricky sometimes if your focus isn’t on the minimap. I find myself off course sometimes, lol.

I like to utilize the ruins as rest points and repair hubs while building but they end up as bases later too. It's interesting how many things you come across that are useful while building. Last night I discovered 2 boar stones that ran up next to the roadway. One is now a place to harvest 2 stars.

I find that when going over elevation, leveling from the bottom up seems to result in a better slope. You may still need to place rocks and mine a bit though to get that 45. Also Remember that the hoe levels to where you are standing, but if you hold shift then the hoe will average out the ground around the circle.

For tools I use multiple hoes that are upgraded as high as I can get them. I also take a deer pick because it is easier to repair after my iron one breaks. Pack lots of endurance foods.

Build bridges before building the path to the bridges. That way you can have the path start and end right at the bridge. Bridges are also a process. :(

Other than that, find something to listen to too. I don't know if you find lectures on the use of Hymenopterans for integrated pest management to be particularly interesting, I however find it to be quite riveting. Certainly helps the time go by.