When you start playing The Long Dark, there can be a lot of confusion and struggle. You will face a lot of hardships until you understand the game and the main factors of it, i.e. find out how to survive and what you should focus on in order to do so. But what is the best way to begin The Long Dark to get accustomed to it? Here are several The Long Dark beginners tips, that will help you getting started.
- The game begins with choose your region option. It is recommended by some players to go for Coastal Highway, since it’s easier to go to the places that have main resources needed for your survival from there. Don’t forget you will be able to travel to other regions while playing, so it’s not just one region for you.
- Getting more skills is useful, and you should improve your skills whenever you can. Leveling up The Long Dark skills will improve your chances of survival.
- Be aware of the weather. If there is a blizzard raging outside, you probably shouldn’t leave the shelter. Harsh weather will damage your clothes and this will really make things harder for you.
- The coldest time is during the morning hours. You might want to avoid traveling at that time, since it will make you loose your body heat faster.
- Leave the things you are not going to use that day in your shelter. Carrying a lot of weight increases a chance of traumas. And getting hurt will most certainly not improve your chances of survival.
- Navigation skills are the key to survival. SImply put, don’t get lost. You can use environmental objects (human made or natural) as signposts.
- Your biggest enemies are cold, starvation and dehydration. These are the things that are most likely to kill you. Obvious? Probably, but don’t forget that.
So what is the best tip for The Long Dark? Plan your actions and think about the environmental conditions. After all the game is all about that. Survive in the harsh environment and always be prepared to change your plan if something goes wrong. You will find more The Long Dark beginners tips in the video.
