Trentnet replied to Thinking of buying and trying... is it worth it? November 24, 2022 @ 4:03:10 pm PST
1a) The game is well suited for solo play and is nicely balanced at moving at each players own speed. Basically if you want to stay at bronze level forever just don't fight the second boss but at the same time if you want to advance fast you can do that too (though being prepared does take a little time and going to fast will mean missing some great adventures.)
1b)It's as grindy as you want it to be. If you want to build huge structures you'll need alot of resources, If you want to just stick to outposts then less resources. Once you've played awhile you will learn some tricks to make harvesting resources quicker. i.e. chop down trees that are close to each other and they will normally knock each other down saving time. Use a troll to mine copper for you etc.
1c) No idea it depends on a number of factors, how quickly you get used to the game mechanics, how quickly (lucky) you find the next bosses location, if you prepare correctly and how lucky you are at not running into situations that require you to "go get your body / gear" It's best to be prepared and if you do it right i.e upgrade gear, stock foods / potions, have spares to help get your body, don't be afraid to run away and come back when stronger you can easily get 50+ hours. If you go with outposts and portals and the like you can easily get 150+ hours. If you go full explore / build / farming / loot 600+ hours is easy.
2) Stick to the current stable build, the test one is well for testing and as you are new you won't really know what is out of place / bugs or a game mechanic. Also the test involves the mistlands area and so is late game so it won't really affect your start and learning the ropes.
Also some advice, don't rush, stick to the areas you are leveled / prepared for i.e. if you kill the first boss meadows and black forest is for you but stay away from the swamps until you have poison resist potions and have killed the second boss etc. and stay AWAY from the plains while sailing as Deathsquitos do some times fly off-shore abit and can 1-shot you.
1b)It's as grindy as you want it to be. If you want to build huge structures you'll need alot of resources, If you want to just stick to outposts then less resources. Once you've played awhile you will learn some tricks to make harvesting resources quicker. i.e. chop down trees that are close to each other and they will normally knock each other down saving time. Use a troll to mine copper for you etc.
1c) No idea it depends on a number of factors, how quickly you get used to the game mechanics, how quickly (lucky) you find the next bosses location, if you prepare correctly and how lucky you are at not running into situations that require you to "go get your body / gear" It's best to be prepared and if you do it right i.e upgrade gear, stock foods / potions, have spares to help get your body, don't be afraid to run away and come back when stronger you can easily get 50+ hours. If you go with outposts and portals and the like you can easily get 150+ hours. If you go full explore / build / farming / loot 600+ hours is easy.
2) Stick to the current stable build, the test one is well for testing and as you are new you won't really know what is out of place / bugs or a game mechanic. Also the test involves the mistlands area and so is late game so it won't really affect your start and learning the ropes.
Also some advice, don't rush, stick to the areas you are leveled / prepared for i.e. if you kill the first boss meadows and black forest is for you but stay away from the swamps until you have poison resist potions and have killed the second boss etc. and stay AWAY from the plains while sailing as Deathsquitos do some times fly off-shore abit and can 1-shot you.
12:13 am, November 25, 2022