First Steps: Crash Landing & Initial Survival

New to Havendock? Learn the essential first steps for crash landing and survival. This guide covers initial resource gathering, basic needs, and getting your settlement started.

Welcome to Havendock! So, you've just crash-landed, huh? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us. This guide is here to walk you through those crucial first moments, making sure you go from stranded survivor to thriving settler.

We'll cover the absolute basics to get you on your feet, from managing your immediate needs like hunger and thirst to understanding how to start researching and building up your new home. Think of this as your friendly nudge in the right direction.

Here's what we'll cover:

• Getting Started: The immediate actions you need to take.
• Hunger and Thirst: Keeping your settlers alive and well.
• Happiness: Why a happy settler is a productive settler.
• Research: Unlocking new technologies to help you progress.
• Meals: How to prepare food to keep everyone fed.
• Settlers: Managing the people who will help you build your haven.
• Animals: Bringing some life and resources to your settlement.
• Traders: Your connection to the outside world for essential goods.

We'll also touch upon the different islands you'll encounter and the types of buildings you can construct to expand your capabilities.