Originally posted by wpmaura:

man been just playing by myself and enjoying it. But good lord, my atempt to get into the swamplands is nothing but crazy discouraging. the difficulty ramps up by a factor of 10. Seriously think the devolpers need to think about adjusting it or better tutorial

I would suggest a raised base in the forest just outside the swamp. Put a portal and a fire on it. If things get dicey you can retreat there.

Take your time and use a hoe to make raised paths in the swamp and just start clear cutting. Once you aren't being attacked by leaches and can see things coming it becomes a lot easier.