First Steps: Awakening and Initial Choices

Awakening and Initial Choices: Upon awakening, you are alone. As you progress, you will gain access to 'The Alters' – alternate versions of yourself who chose different life paths.

Base Building: Access the base building menu from the Command Center terminal. Modules must be placed adjacent to existing ones. Green highlights indicate valid placement spots. Be mindful of base mass, as it affects fuel consumption for travel. Modules can be moved or deleted, but some are fixed.

Base Mass and Fuel: Each module adds weight, requiring more Fuel (Organics) for travel. Upgrade storage and the Organics Tank. Use the Scanner to find Organics deposits and connect them via Mining Outposts and Pylons.

Tiredness and Exhaustion: All actions consume energy. The Energy Bar indicates remaining hours. Tiredness slows task completion, and Exhaustion bleeds into the next day, reducing available awake time. Time management is critical.

Crafting: Schedule crafting in the Workshop Queue via the 'TAB' menu ('Production' option). Select the workshop and item, then craft at the designated Workbench (e.g., Kitchen Workbench) using the 'E' key. Crafting consumes significant energy.

Kitchen: Mush, Cooked Meal.

Greenhouse: Raw Food, Raw Food Package.

Refinery: Metals and Organics (from Enriched Metals).

Managing Alters: Each Alter has a mood, health status, and event log in their dedicated tab. Keep Alters happy to prevent them from becoming hostile, which can lead to death for everyone. Prioritize High-Quality Meals, build the Social Room, play Beerbong, and watch movies to maintain their happiness.