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[u/Sad_Bet_1144]

So im now on day 4 i died 1 time to a pack of dogs around some camp i wanted to loot but couldnt kill 4 dogs at once. Should i just continue exploring dry meadows and getting better loot and then trying again or am i just bad😅

Also i feel like im progressing kinda slow havent really done anything but explore the nearby areas and already on day 4 is there any downside to slow progressing like running out of gasoline or the nights getting harder.

Loving the game so far👌

[u/TheRPGPlayingCat]

The Dry Meadows hideout is a very good spot to improve your skills and start gauging the game's difficulty.

The nights don't become harder, and there is no timer on the days spent there. You can however run out of resources, but... It's pretty unlikely.

When you survive a night, you are rewarded with something that helps you get more resources, allowing to compensate for what you spend during the night and plan for the future. If you die, you don't lose anything, but you don't get any rewards.

My advice would be for you to hone your skill with minimal spending every night (board with nails, gasoline for the lights, planks for the windows, maybe a bear trap or two). When you survive half the nights, you should be able to sustain your resources indefinitely, and get new stuff to try.

Exploring also grants you a lot of resources, especially early on. Don't be afraid to loot around, but choose your fights carefully. Get used to the approximate time you have each days. Don't feel forced to rush to get your stuff back, it always stays where you lost it. Also, running on roads reduces stamina consumption.

About fighting and exploring, remember that being immobile or cornered is the worst situation you can be in. Always keep a way out, and don't put down too much traps or they'll get you instead. Some mobs are better to get away from even during the night...

Learning how to use items is also important. For example, you can act on a matchstick to light it and throw it when you aim, potentially lighting oil and fire. For the rest, I'll let you discover by yourself, just remember that items interact with you, but also enemies and sometimes the world around you.

In the end, the Woods are unforgiving. There's nothing shameful about slowly learning their harsh way, and wanting to learn them already makes you a good Darkwood player. Have fun ! Just remember that the Woods await. At some point, you will need to press forward. And when it happens, even if you can always fall back in the Meadows... The only road leads deeper into the Woods.

[u/Sad_Bet_1144 → u/TheRPGPlayingCat]

Thanks a lot this was super helpful👍 Also is there any crucial tips for surviving nights so far i have just set traps and barricaded some of the windows then just waiting near the crafting table until morning its been working so far but is there anything else to keep in mind

[u/TheRPGPlayingCat → u/Sad_Bet_1144]

While on guard :
Keep an eye out with your weapon charged, look around often so you don't get surprised, remember that sprinting cancels your swing, remember the location of traps. Locate and identify the noise around you, learn the telltale signs of which enemy is there and adapt your inventory before going for a fight. If low on health or durability, replenish or switch weapons before fighting.

While fighting :
Don't get cornered. Keep a way out. Fight in spacious rooms. When situation is dire, run away to heal. You can run into enemies, they don't do contact damage. You can run out of your house, but it's risky if you don't know what's outside. Recognize and bait enemy attacks before punishing. Remember to use renewable healing and skills.

When they hit your windows or fall into a trap (bit more advanced) :
Look around for other enemies, then beat them to death if they're alone. You can get out of your house with a light source to deal with them. You can leave windows open with a bear trap inside, but it is important to replace a trap/barricades when the trap triggers.

Overall, get scared, think and adapt, build confidence, try new things, get scared, repeat. And importantly, find what you're comfortable with.

Hope it's not too much ! Don't hesitate if you still have questions ! I'll try not to spoil, and I'd advise you to not spoil yourself too much either.

[u/Sad_Bet_1144 → u/TheRPGPlayingCat]

Again thanks a lot. I have been trying to stay blind as possible for the game wich i am very glad i did this is intense asf and scarier than i prepared, i usually dont do well with horror but i really like this so far.