kemil88 wrote:there's another game that is 90% like this
I would love to know the name of the game that is 90% like Salem.
BTW, I was going to respond to your post earlier but I couldn't imagine what I could say to a new player that would make sense to them. There is no easy way to start your first character during the Cold Snap. However, there are a few things you can do to help yourself give it a try.
You will want to be able to warm up indoors as frequently as possible while you work toward a clothing set that prevents you from gaining the Hypothermia debuff. You can heat rocks in a lit fireplace and put them in your inventory to provide some warmth. It may take some time to get the skill to make a torch, but perhaps a kind pilgrim can make one for you? My advice is to start your new adventure mostly around the Providence claim for several reasons.
- First, you have access to several buildings that can be entered and give you the chance to warm up. And if you do freeze in town, it is very easy to get someone to unfreeze you. In fact, you could probably even beg for clothes as you stand next to a lighted fireplace (right click the fireplace to engage and gain its warmth)
- Second, you might be able to beg for some clothes. But if you can't, the coastal waters of Providence are lush with reeds. It doesn't take long to gather enough reeds and weave them together (right click one reed on top of another in inventory and select weave) to make a shirt, pants, and a hat. By continuing to forage around providence you can also gather enough grass to make some Haybale Shoes. Eventually you will also be able to make a Pinescale Armor. Since you started with a Pilgrim's Robes in your shirt slot, simply switch it to your Coat slot and now you have 6 of 7 slots with something, only missing a Cloak. However, you will probably still get the Hypothermia debuff, but you won't freeze (as quickly).
-Third, you will probably need to forage and explore a bit to find the items you need to study, glutton and build a base of operations, but always be mindful to remain close enough to your lean-to so you can port to providence if necessary. That may require you to always be prepared with materials to build a lean-to before you journey away from your home.
Of course, you may get lucky and find an abandoned and broken claim that is stocked with useful items that get you well-equipped for your new adventures in Salem. And again, it doesn't hurt to ask for help in Providence or on the forums. I am sure there is something beneficial that I have failed to mention. I hope that someone else can fill in any information gaps I left.
Salem Away!