Ch1
THE START - NOT DYING IMMEDIATELY
INTERFACE
In the inventory I have access to:
- crafting spots: I will use these to make entry level crafts
- sleeping spot: I can use this to rest anywhere, but it is terrible
- clothing tab: I’ll put on clothes here.
- character tab: this tells me role-playing info (I am a guy called Klo). I can also check “health effects” here e.g. diseases.
I have a sentence of exile (more role-playing: Klo got exiled for abducting someone), but nothing else.
The HUD tells me:
- how many health effects are currently on (none)
- how thirsty and hungry I am (I’m fine)
- the temperature around me (15°C)
- how much energy I have (e.g. for running around)
- my health (hit points)
- my body temperature (e.g. if I have hypothermia)
These will change color if they are outside safe limits. The temperature is yellow. I’m a little bit cold. This will drain my energy, that will lead to increased hunger and thirst. That will limit my ability to move. I could end up in a viscous spiral. If temperatures drop too low and my energy drops to zero I risk hypothermia... then death.
EMERGENCY PRIORITIES
Because I have nothing, this is an emergency.
I must act quick to secure the basics of life.
My first act is to figure out my status and location. I’m on a flat grassland with some trees. I can see enough resources to live here. I will stay in this area.
I am starting in spring, so temperatures should get warmer, but the weather is unpredictable. Right now it is too cold.
Therefore I must find shelter. Nearby is a big hollow tree. It is warmer under here. This will be my camp.
Next I need tools, a bag, and bedding.
I’m lucky that nearby are some Gemedi cane plants - good for fiber. I collect large amounts and take it back under the tree.
The two greatest tools humanity has invented are the stick and the piece of string! I’ll need lots of fiber and sticks. For sticks I use the abundant Gitiri shrub and tree leaves.
RESTING AT CAMP
In the shelter of the tree I set up crafting spots. Then I make a sleeping mat. I put the mat in a warm sheltered location.
When I lie down I can see my energy increasing. I can only rest effectively in pleasant conditions (e.g. comfortable temperature, out of the rain etc). Better quality beds allow me to regain energy quicker.
As I rest I can do some crafting and plan my next move.