Quickstart Guides

Choosing a site: To get into the game quickly, you're going to want to pick a relatively temperate climate with which to start. You want a plot with a growing season starting in March or April and an Average Temperature around X°. The other specifics aren't as important, so pick something that sounds fun to you. Generally speaking, more mountainous terrain gives you better defensive options but requires more digging. Flatter terrain is easier to start building but presents security issues later.

Choosing your characters: You want a good mix of skills. Remember, your colonists can only do one thing at a time and they need time to eat and sleep. Also, stay away from characters with lots of prohibited activities. Otherwise you can hamstring yourself from the start.

Landing: PAUSE THE GAME! Take a look around and get a feel for the terrain.

Your first day:

Your first night:

Safety and security:

Your first summer:

Your first winter:

Other tips moving forward: