Getting Started (Don't Starve RoG Beginner's Guide Series)

[@haha2339]

Dude this is the best beginner's guide on Don't Starve ive found on youtube. Super relevant to someone just starting vanilla!

[@salendrak]

Thanks - super glad you found it helpful! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about anything, or if there is anything I can help out with!

[@smokey537]

I agree. Best beginners guide video

[@Beebee-xv8si]

Especially since it is your first video.

[@lefouduroi9980]

@@salendrak absolutely rock solid! Thanks.

[@midnight_wolfie4864]

Yea!! I’ve never found anything like this before!!

[@adamwalton7699]

"doest this sound like you?" no I'm usually dead before then

[@salendrak]

Hahah - fair enough! Now go watch the rest of the series and let's see if we can't get you through Winter and beyond! 😉

[@jeremyjones4139]

Yep me too

[@kaitlynboss3497]

I'm supposed to make it to winter to be considered a newbie? Oh dear....

[@salendrak]

Stick around a while - we'll get you there! 👍

[@iiarahere]

i’ve said it and i’ll say it again - don’t starve is a really hard game

[@asiansanta7743]

@@iiarahere fr I almost smashed my vita multiple times

[@asiansanta7743]

@@iiarahere fr I almost smashed my vita multiple times

[@anitaanita7854]

Yea, oh *deer*

[@IcoKirov]

i'm glad there finally is a don't starve guide that is not about the together version and is pointing tips and tricks instead of being way to specific on a playstyle without even explaining why.

[@LordPaprika7]

Bruh, first video eh? This is A. extremely helpful, B. very well made without talking about useless stuff, C. funny af with those great references! You did a good job sir!

[@salendrak]

Thanks - I appreciate that! And glad you got the references LOL - I imagine many viewers have no idea what that's from 😜

[@yeetuslefetus1443]

“You almost make it through it through your first winter” You overestimate my power

[@salendrak]

😆 Well, let's fix that!!

[@yeetuslefetus1443]

You’ll be happy to hear that after watching your videos and learning on my own I made it to my first winter and an all time high of 21 days... only to die to the dark after hunting a winter koalaphant

[@salendrak]

@@yeetuslefetus1443 Progress - I love it!! Next time let's get you slaying a Deerclops and getting to spring!

[@jobRobbemond]

Just getting started on the game, this is by far the easiest to follow and most clear-cut informative videos out there for a starter. You keep it simple, you show gameplay footage that is relevant, and you don't waste time going on tangents. Definitely a thumbs-up from me. I find that this guide really helps, so thank you. The simple editing that shows stuff such as BIOME LINES and DANGER AREA really add a lot to the flavor of the gameplay shown without being distracting, and your advice remains easy to follow for even a nose-picking flower-burning nibwitted noob such as myself, hahah!

[@salendrak]

Hahaha - thanks! How you enjoy the rest of the series too! 😁

[@EvelineHeart]

This is your first video?! Man you are a natural! Loved the video, helped me remember how to play after taking a 2 year break from the game. Quarantine boredom making me play again haha

[@salendrak]

Glad I could help! And yeah, this game is about perfect for quarantine!

[@wilsonliu3839]

Thank you for this amazing guide! Following the guide I survived in my main world as Wigfrid 340 days, cleared out all three ruins, tamed a beefalo, downed every seasonal giant and beat the adventure mode. Now I will seal and preserve this world and try some other character!

[@salendrak]

That's totally awesome!! And much appreciation for the super thanks!! 😁

[@chrisvickers1480]

Dude honestly cant believe this is your first ever video man! Great job and thanks it helped alot!

[@salendrak]

Awwww thanks for the comment - much appreciated! I probably sunk way more time into making it and learning how to do various effects, but hey - it was fun! And glad it helped!

[@the_regular_dinosaurus_rex]

this is hands down one of the best guides ive ever seen on yt

[@salendrak]

Wowzers!! Thanks!!!

[@ivantuta4391]

4 years ago, yet for a First video on youtube... This is waaay better than most of the videos you see here.

[@AngryWhinge]

Hello Mr 4days ago

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@AnonymousMoth]

“Sanity isn’t usually a huge problem on the first week.” me with 19 terrorbeaks on day 5: ok

[@salendrak]

Lemme guess - you like eating mushrooms and monster meat? 😆

[@iisyntry13337]

Prob due to the sanity aura of monsters and dusk

[@AnonymousMoth]

@@iisyntry13337 Yes. And the worm holes do not help.

[@karinab4394]

I just started playing Don't Starve again after a veeery long hiatus and I kept looking for videos with good tips and tricks and this was the best one I found! As some comments mentioned below, almost all videos are about Don't Starve Together so it's great to have found this one. It's a great video and very informative! It's awesome it's your first ever video and I never would've noticed.

[@salendrak]

Thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it! I'm not sure why so much of the content on KZbin is focused on DST. Don't get me wrong, it's also a great game and a lot of fun, but it does surprise me how little new content is getting made for the single player versions. My guess is just that there are less frequent updates as compared to DST. Oh well!

[@darkxdead]

I absolutely love how you merged the game's style into everything you were saying. It is all unified so well. Even the way you speak and words you chose match with the game's ambient. I'd just suggest people to do absolutely collect mushrooms since they are great crock pot filler, and can be given to pigs, stack to 40 and are renewable resource.

[@salendrak]

Yeah, if I'm being honest, I probably don't utilize mushrooms as much as I probably should. Although I generally grab blue and green caps whenever I see them.

[@notgabriel8624]

Me, who’s been a veteran of this game for years: “ah yes finally I can get good”

[@salendrak]

Oh, there's still plenty of things in this game that I can still get better at!

[@pepijnvictorschinkel]

This was your first ever video? Wow man, great quality, no nonsense and straight to the point. I was looking for a good Don’t Starve guide and I think I just found it.

[@salendrak]

Yup - first video ever! Took forever to make since I was learning how to do all the editing and whatnot, and was probably WAY too detail oriented, but it was definitely a learning experience!!

[@xXSubScorpionXx]

@@salendrak nah man, I really think everything you talked about in this series it's what a person really need to know before playing the game, because it's sooo hard from my point of view. A person who achieved Masters in Apex Legends 🙃😂

[@dembeku346]

This is BY FAR the BEST guide for DS and DST. Even three years later it's still helpful. Thank you

[@salendrak]

Thanks!! 😁

[@Monkey64215]

These were the first guide videos I watched when getting into this game back in late 2020. So thank you very much for all the useful information my good sir!👍

[@salendrak]

My pleasure!

[@kfer2129]

its awesome that this guy is still responding to comments

[@salendrak]

Well, what else am I going to do sitting in line to pick my kids up from school?🤷‍♂️ 🤣

[@john6381]

@@salendrak Wait u have children. Good on you

[@salendrak]

@@john6381 2 - both in gradeschool!

[@john6381]

@@salendrak Your a good KZbinr for being a father as well

[@ডাঃউচ্ছ্বাস]

I dont understand why when I search for beginner's guide videos for DST/DS your channel does not come in the top. This video is much more palatable for noobs like me who never played DS games. Your channel is very under-rated. This is quality content and much better than other big brothers like Beard777 although his humour is appreciated.

[@salendrak]

My guess is that it is because I'm a newer channel making content for an older game that already has several established channels. I'm also not able to pump out videos very frequently due to RL (kids mostly) and the amount of time I put into each video. All that editing and custom graphic making takes time!! Thank you so much for the high praise though - much appreciated!!

[@ডাঃউচ্ছ্বাস]

@@salendrak quality pays off over time

[@YourPalKindred]

I've always been scared of clockwork enemies, even with a log suit and spear, and then I just see you stage dive two bishops like it's nothing. My courage has definitely increased!

[@salendrak]

Yeah, so long as you have at least a lot suit and/or football helmet or better, they're not too bad. Yes, you'll take a couple of hits to the face, but that really is the best way to take them out!

[@JhintendoTwitch]

Can't believe it's your first video, looking and sounding really good! Thank you this helps a lot

[@salendrak]

Thanks - glad you liked it! I do get a better mic after the 3rd video, and personally think things sound even better after that!

[@Jute511]

For a first attempt at a KZbin video, you did an amazing job and seasoned KZbinrs should learn from you!

[@salendrak]

Thank you! 😊

[@jonarosen]

I have to agree with haha2339... easily the best starter guide that I've seen for this game. Keep up the great work. Btw, love the Holy Grail reference

[@salendrak]

Thanks! I wonder how many of the younger viewers don't get the reference :P

[@Lara_Rapozo]

I’ve just started playing and every “guide” I saw didn’t really help me that much, but this one is so much better. Thanks a lot, just subscribed and about to watch the others.

[@salendrak]

Awesome - thanks! More will be on the way soon!

[@TheRustyChads]

@@salendrak hey salendrak can you please make a base guide and best resources to get first ive been playing as webber and am having issues with a base i love your videos and am subbed keep up the good work also did you end tge series

[@TheRustyChads]

@@salendrak the

[@salendrak]

Check the second video in the series for base building! As webber it's a good idea to base near or transplant spider dens nearby, but other than that his base is basically the same as every other character. And I'm actually working on another Don't Starve guide right now that will thoroughly cover food! Hopefully will be ready sometime next week!

[@chrisg5219]

Excellent video man! Most informative guide I've encountered as a beginner and the production quality is fantastic! Please continue the series and channel I'm positive it will take off ;)

[@salendrak]

Thanks! And never fear - the show WILL go on!!

[@ninthshade7375]

I just want to say this is *exceptional*. The fact you were able to just pick up and do this right at the beginning of your channel is really impressive, and I'm excited to see what improvements/optimizations you find as time goes on. It will only get better! Thanks so much for these videos and those that are yet to come!

[@salendrak]

Thanks - it's really nice to get great positive feedback like this!

[@jackdooley2680]

I can already tell that these videos are going to be a huge help. My friends and I have been playing DST but we just haven't been able to get past the middle of our first winter, but it seems like we weren't exactly setting ourselves up for success. Great video, so excited to see more.

[@salendrak]

Yeah, you'll quickly learn that almost all challenges in these games can be solved simply by being properly prepared. Hope you and your friends continue to have tons of fun!!

[@lexif5612]

I’m gonna watch this guide all the way through and maybe sometime we’ll be able to last more than one day in spring :)

[@mindyabizniz]

You have no idea how many times I’ve come back to these videos they’re the best on KZbin. You should do a series for shipwrecked and hamlet too that’d help a lot

[@salendrak]

Shipwrecked and Hamlet have been on my to-do list for years now. Perhaps someday I'll get to them LOL

[@Domegraton]

Thank you so much for this whole guide. Finally survived a whole year. Watched the whole playlist in one go.

[@salendrak]

Nice!!

[@kanishk8300]

I once completed terraria pre hardmode because of you and here you are helping me for dont starve u are truly underrated

[@salendrak]

Awesome! I love it when viewers benefit from my vids for more than one game!!

[@butchtoughman2376]

This is fantastic, perhaps the best "beginners guide" I've ever seen

[@salendrak]

Wow - thanks!!

[@jp_409]

You're making hands down the most accessible and easy to understand guides out there. It's amazing how well structured and comprehensive your videos are. The amount of work you put into these guides doesn't go unnoticed, it's quite obvious that you're trying to make high quality content and I can only appreciate that. It's a shame that you have so few subscribers, you deserve better. Btw I really hope that you keep on making this series, since your last upload was like 2 months ago.

[@salendrak]

Thanks for the comment! I do hope to continue the Don't Starve series at some point. The pandemic really reduced the amount of time I had for projects like this due to having kids home all the time, but school is done now and I'm starting things up again. I'm actually going to be starting a Terraria beginners guide series, which just had a major and final content update!

[@bungeegirl67]

This is a fantastic beginner's guide! I really like how you laid out everything in an easy to understand manner and with helpful lists. Your voice over is also very clear, a good pace, and good quality. I look forward to watching the rest of your guides!

[@salendrak]

Thanks! Looking back at this first vid really amuses me these days - it's definitely a bit rough around the edges. I can confidently say though that I've definitely improved since then at making videos!!

[@viv_895]

Maybe the best first video I‘ve ever seen! Super structured and informative with helpful and pretty animation, great cut. Nice voice, speaking tempo and diction (especially for second-language speaker). And on top very entertaining! Now I‘m giving your Tipps a try and hopefully make ist though the first winter. I‘m excited about your other Videos to this topic.

[@salendrak]

Wow, thanks! I probably spent a lot more time on this video than most people spend on their first - and it turns out that was a good thing - It's my top performer!!

[@Neewom]

Great video! I'm getting back into the game for the first time since years and years ago when it launched on ps4. I've been looking for a decent guide to get me reacquainted and looks like I found it! Your video is very high quality. Nice script/voice, simple yet informative without being boring or overwhelming, well structured with included time stamps, no irritating forced hype or clickbait elements. Easily a 10/10.

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@1God1Fury]

Who disliked this video? It's really good, not bias guide that explains the basic with out pushing to play one playstyle or the other one. Also nice info on cooked/raw food spoilage that not many players know, even among veterans know that cooked meat/fish spoils slower than raw and opposite for vegetables.

[@salendrak]

Thanks for the comment - I really appreciate it! One of my major goals with the video was to cover enough of the basics to help a new player out, while not trying to steer them too much in any particular direction. In my view, the game is all about having fun and enjoying it, however you best like to do so, without worrying too much about things like optimal decisions and whatnot. Cheers!

[@liamyoung6959]

I don't understand HOW you don't have more subs. Your content is so AMAZING and This series is so helpful for me.

[@salendrak]

D'awwww - thanks! Hopefully it's just because I'm a newer channel with a small amount of videos. Time will tell!!

[@max.weiller]

a 2 year old video and yet so helpful. ty for this piece of gold

[@salendrak]

That's the nice thing about having made a guide for a game that is pretty old and doesn't get updates any more - the guide itself shouldn't become obsolete anytime soon! 😆

[@cr_lucky7906]

@@salendrak i think the dlc refipe for the alchemy engine is wrong

[@salendrak]

@@cr_lucky7906 yup - that was an error on my part, but can't fix it now!

[@coletheripper8756]

Structure was brilliant. Thank you. Also love the timestamps for future visits for specific info. Does not feel like a first video.

[@salendrak]

Thanks! I would guess that the time I spent making this was easily 5 to 10 times more than most people's first videos LOL, but am happy to say that my production time has decreased substantially since then!

[@coletheripper8756]

@@salendrak it's impressive to say the least man lol I'm just starting this game. I have the switch version so I'm going to toy with that for a while before I get onto don't starve together with my brother and them.

[@361Jonel]

This is the best how to start guide I've found, and I've been looking all day.

[@salendrak]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😊

[@q.t.gamingfamily]

No way this is your first video. This is very professional and well done. Kept me engaged. You must be a natural. I'd give several thumbs up but we can only give one 😊. Well done.

[@salendrak]

Scouts honor - first video! Took a TON of time to make though as I was learning to use the software as well, and watched a LOT of tutorial videos just on that! I do like to think I've gotten quite a bit better since then, and the time it takes to make videos has definitely gone down substantially! LOL - your comment reminds me of how my kids rate a particularly tasty dinner. They give it two thumbs, two toes, and a tongue up - which always looks pretty hilarious 🤣

[@ERB206]

This is the best starting guide that has helped me the most, I go back to it many times =)

[@salendrak]

Awesome - I'm glad it's been helping out!!

[@raiootrovao]

THANK YOU, I've been watching this entire playlist of your guides, I REALLY needed them, just, thank you so much man, I can finally actually play the game I bought and manage to not die on my first week

[@salendrak]

Thanks for letting me know!! I love it when the guides really help people enjoy this gem of a game!!

[@DadVidyaGAMER]

I have over 1700 hours in don't starve and discovered many of the farms / exploits for ps4. Yet here I am watching your whole series! Fantastic series and your scripts / video editing are top notch!

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@annersch1090]

Wow, this was your KZbin debut? Fantastic!

[@salendrak]

Yup! Spent a TON of time making it too LOL

[@Pizzi96XD]

I watched some ds guides in the last days but this seems absolutely the most complete and clear I've seen

[@salendrak]

Thanks! Way back in the day when I first started playing Don't Starve there really weren't any good beginner's guides, and I'm surprised how even since then there hadn't been many good entries on this topic. Hence me making this video - and I've been really surprised at how well it's done!

[@littlestseahorse]

Really great video, very helpful to a returning player - many other beginner guides are super complicated, but this is great, with simple points reinforced throughout. Thanks!

[@salendrak]

Awesome - glad it helped! Since this is an older title I had a feeling that both new players as well as returning players might be in need of a good guide, the likes of which weren't around back when I first started playing!

[@coconutcrabwithsniper8684]

Bold of you to assume I’ll make it to winter

[@salendrak]

What can I say - I'm an optimist!!

[@razingfire_19_19]

Incredible tutorial from a very experienced don’t starve player this is such a great way to teach and huge kudos to still replying to comments over 2 years!

[@salendrak]

Responding to comments is FUN!!

[@iwuc4458]

Thank you so much for the guide! I usually tried to set up a base ASAP and I almost never made it to winter! Thanks to you, I've eaten 14 gears as WX78, and I have a full fledged base! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@salendrak]

Sounds like you're off to a great start - keep at it!!

[@kaiwhitney_6939]

I have been playing don’t starve for two years. I decided to look up how to play as I still have not gotten very far. Because of this video, I now know that there is a map. A MAP. I’ve been playing this game for two years without a map. I hate myself

[@salendrak]

Reasons I always check the keybinds when playing a new game - there's all sorts of things you can learn in there! Also, now I really want to try a no-map run. Sounds challenging!!

[@hugo6535]

This video was great! Just recently bought the game and I learned everything I needed to know to survive in the start. It's hard to believe this was your first video.

[@salendrak]

Welcome aboard - and thanks!!

[@snoopingspace1356]

Dude your an absolute weapon! Have been wanting to get back into Dont Starve recently and you’re videos are perfect and great to watch keep it up!

[@salendrak]

D'awwww thanks! I don't think I've ever been called a weapon before, but I like it!! 😁

[@davidliu954]

started game last week. best guide ive seen, very detailed and organized!

[@salendrak]

Thanks! Got any questions about anything?

[@zCheezee]

@@salendrak Its is only allowing me to start in either winter or summer . Am I doing something wrong?

[@salendrak]

@@zCheezee Sounds like you're starting a vanilla game - it only has 2 seasons: Summer (which is basically Reign of Giants Autumn) and Winter.

[@octfer]

Your first youtube video? I would have never thought. It's perfectly executed.

[@salendrak]

Yup - very first one!! And thanks!!

[@noladavis5085]

I rewatched all your videos, still playing on the switch and I'm in my second month, woohoo. You're awesome. Thank you

[@salendrak]

Nice!!

[@lurgy5177]

Best guide ever, just started playing this game and this video helps tremendously compare to others, and it is really fun and joyful to watch!! Thank you so much!

[@salendrak]

Glad you enjoyed it! I remember when I first started playing Don't Starve MANY years ago, and there were really no good getting started guides, which is a big reason why I decided to make these. More to come!!

[@nathanturpin5130]

As a Terraria veteran I came here to say thank you on behalf of all the anonymous views your tutorial series is about to acquire.

[@salendrak]

I definitely have noticed that the views on my Don't Starve guide has gone up!

[@FelixChamber]

This video is so incredibly well made! Absolutely mindblowing that this was indeed your first video. Happy for you that it did so well, especially over time

[@salendrak]

Thanks!! I put a ton of time into making this video, and it took a good while for it to start getting views and whatnot. But I'm definitely unusual on KZbin that my first video ever published is, to this day, my 2nd most watched video ever published. And the most viewed is my 4th video (1st one for Terraria). Pretty cool, if I do say so myself! 😁

[@shiftyboo]

I have never been able to survive more than 2 weeks before this guide. I'm now at week 18 preparing for winter. You are truly underrated.

[@salendrak]

Nice work!!

[@airinwolf5619]

I go back to these videos like once two years lol Thank you! This is really amazing work!

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@chriscangelosi9438]

Wow, I was shocked to hear this was your first video, I thought I was listening to a seasoned youtubber, great stuff, Subscribed, you are a natural at this!

[@salendrak]

Thanks!! Much appreciated!!

[@markhowell9440]

This has turned an anxiety filled game into a much more enjoyable and manageable experience, actually have a decent base and I'm halfway through winter for my first time thanks to all these guides. Thank you so much

[@salendrak]

Awesome! I love it when the guides help people enjoy this absolute treasure of a game!!

[@KiRa-fy6uq]

19:43 I mark the beefalo with a tree i plant. Because usually there aren't any trees in that biome so the tree helps me see where they are on the map

[@salendrak]

Oooooh that's a great idea!!

[@Mark-ro8bl]

Just wow, how doesn’t this have way more views! A terrific tutorial/video mate! Clearly lots of effort put into it. Definitely learnt a bunch of things, I’m about to watch the other parts as well, thanks man!

[@salendrak]

Thanks - hope you enjoy the others too!

[@codeking22]

Pro tip: wait for butterflies to go into their dance animation, and you can just walk up and kill them. Butterflies and petals have literally saved me so many times when I'm on the verge of death, love them.

[@salendrak]

They are surprisingly good!

[@kingarthur9733]

This is an awesome beginner guide! Very impressed to hear that this is your first KZbin video

[@salendrak]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!!

[@edge3646]

You are an Underrated gem loved your terraria guides and now this thank you

[@salendrak]

Yay! I love it when people are fans of both games!!

[@preyseeker]

I've always played DST with my brother, and playing Don't Starve solo has always been super intimidating, so thank you for this video. You simplify it all and make it seem less intimidating. Everything in here is super useful and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@salendrak]

Awesome - I'm glad I was able to easy you into playing the TRUE version of Don't Starve! 😁

[@alliec5539]

Yours is the FIRST video I’ve seen that focuses on beginner play for DS SOLO and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@salendrak]

Yeah, for some reason everyone is always more focused on DST. Because updates or something or other LOL

[@maxenceduhamel6375]

Excellent video. Like others I'm stunned it's your first as it's easily one of the best Don't Starve tutorial out there. Keep up the good work !

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@citrus1225]

Thank you bro for being the only person to make a guide that isn’t dst. Also this is your first video that’s public at least and that’s insane it’s quality 🤌

[@salendrak]

Less competition - that's why I do it! Not to mention I have lots more experience with the single player version anyways lol

[@XDIcarus]

Would have never guessed this being your first video. Man you should keep up with the good content!

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@liezel921]

thank you so much for this guide, I've been dying every 20th day or so but now I feel confident

[@salendrak]

This game definitely has a steep learning curve, and dying is all part of the process of learning. Don't get discouraged, and bit by bit you'll last longer and longer, until survival becomes a breeze!

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Just came from an amazingly condescending demonstration video to this. Unlike him, You sir, three minutes in, have my like and sub.

[@salendrak]

Well that's the sort of comment that just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside - Thanks!! 😊

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

@@salendrak glad to return your help in such a way, sir. Have a great day. I shall be putting these instructions to immediate use.

[@sidequestplays4768]

Bro, this game is insanely difficult for beginners. Lol. I've had this game for years and I always feel like I barely know what I should be doing xD

[@salendrak]

No doubt about it - the game has a really steep learning curve! But a little knowledge, practice, and experience go a long way, and once you get past the curve it's really not hard at all!

[@brickandmortar7]

I bought the game like 10 months ago then dropped it after like a couple weeks, it was too difficult.. I watched guides, this one too, but now i'm giving the game another go and i don't remember anything so i'm watching this again, great first video, full of character, this'll help alot. I also watched your Terraria guides even though I already know how to play, and those were great too Edit: Also its a video that's about the singleplayer game, not DST, its hard to find singleplayer tutorials so this is also great

[@salendrak]

Thanks! And yes - getting into Don't Starve can be tough. VERY steep learning curve! Just do your best to learn as you go, and bit by bit you'll get further and further into the game. Have fun!!

[@GtierGoes]

Came across this video from KZbin home page feed. I do not regret watching the entire video, liking it and subscribing! Awesome. Voice cadence, on-screen font size, type and orientation, planning on points, and the background gameplay are friggin AMAZING.

[@salendrak]

Wow - thanks! And welcome to the club!!

[@johanness.7912]

I have watched some other guides now as well and I have to tell you that your guide is by far the best one in my opinion! :) Thanks a lot mate!

[@salendrak]

Awwww thanks!! Be sure to check out the rest of the series and maybe even the Wagstaff playthrough - I like to think me newer stuff is quite a bit better than my older stuff 😆

[@johanness.7912]

​@@salendrak Sure thing :)

[@joh80]

10 years after this game was released i finaly played it. Amazing guides here. Thanks!

[@salendrak]

Welcome to the Constant! This is definitely a game that ages well!

[@i_swear_im_normal6101]

Ok but rn I’m binge watching the whole channel, Don’t starve AND Terraria?! Count me in! Plus you are so informative, I can’t wait for the future vids💖

[@salendrak]

Awwww thanks!!

[@eyesareawake]

coming back to don't starve after a long time of not playing, i really enjoyed this video! very informative and well-made, i'll have to check out the others. thanks!

[@salendrak]

Welcome back - and may your adventures in the Constant be full of not starving!! 😁

[@TheLuckyBubu]

This is such a great video, crazy that it was your first! Thank you for the guide :)

[@salendrak]

Thanks - and you're most very welcome!!

[@huyhoangvo9980]

dude, I'm new to DS and DST and I find the game really intimidating at first. Your guide is very helpful to my exploration and enjoying this journey. Thank you!

[@salendrak]

Sweet - I'm glad it's helping! Welcome to Don't Starve!!

[@afr4y117]

Your series is truly phenomenal. I'm coming back to the first video to refresh my knowledge.

[@salendrak]

Heheh - I'm honestly amazed that my first video has done so well! Looking back at it, it really is a bit rough around the edges, especially compared to my more recent ones!!

[@afr4y117]

@@salendrak Nah, It's super useful. Now I can survive up to like 20 days. Haven't made it past that yet, because I'm bad at games, but before I started watching your vids, I couldn't even survive a week XD.

[@salendrak]

@@afr4y117 Awesome - let's get you past a year and then some!!

[@afr4y117]

@@salendrak :)

[@dannikregel9937]

that was one hell of a first video! respect and i love your style, feels like an old explanation video- dont know what their called... but you would know because you nailed it so perfectly!

[@salendrak]

Thanks!! For some reason most guides these days seem to be streamers who just stream-of-consciousness ramble at the camera and then cobble together a video for KZbin. Some do it well, others not so much so, but I personally prefer the very intentional approach. Takes more time to put together, but overall yields, in my opinion, a much more polished result.

[@dannikregel9937]

@@salendrak all your work pays off- thank you very much for these awesome videos :)

[@16stellarstars]

I’ve had the game for a bit and figured out some of the tips you mentioned, but was really lost on how to start making a base. This was a great explanation for a newbie like me! Thanks 😊

[@salendrak]

Awesome - glad it helped!! As time goes on you'll start to have certain ways of doing things that will work well for you. Feel free to experiment!

[@GaryCarver]

Thanks for the singleplayer guide. Am jumping into this after lots of Rimworld, Long Dark, and Stardew Valley. It looks like I've figured out 90% of the basics already by playing blind, so this video gave me courage to jump back in and see how much farther I can get without coming back for your second video. So far I've figured out on my own to make a fire pit close to beefalo, but now I know I need more distance. Ditto for the alchemy machine pre-building, and the starting season. Usually I am a vanilla enthusiast, but your autumn start suggestion has convinced me to change a Default setting in a game for the first time in a while. Keep up the good work!

[@salendrak]

Welcome to the party!!

[@chrisvela4860]

I've been putting long dark on hold for like 3 years already it's actually ridiculous. Maybe after I finish this and Farcry 3 haha!

[@OzoneInteractiveMegan]

Tried this game months ago and couldn’t get into, but decided to have another run. I nearly died to hounds, then made myself armour and weapons and was super careful to try and not get attacked again. Killed myself eating a red mushroom. I love this game.

[@salendrak]

That's the spirit!!

[@Sean409409]

I can't believe this is your first video this was amazing!

[@salendrak]

Thanks! Though looking back at it I think I've been getting better 😉👍

[@christopherclayton7390]

He said first year and I'm like damn I died my first week haha

[@salendrak]

Keep at it - you'll get there!

[@ObeyCamp]

P.S. THANK YOU for addressing your mod list right up front and with details about each mod. This is something that for some reason almost nobody does, and when you ask what mods someone is running you either wait several months for a list of barely useful words grouped together in a borderline incomprehensible manor, or you get no response at all.

[@salendrak]

Yeah, I've totally noticed that in other videos too. I just wanted to make it clear from the get-go what exactly I was using so people wouldn't be confused as to why I had stuff on my screen that they didn't on theirs!

[@anjuligorospe7431]

finally a player guide with a voice that isn’t annoying 😔🙏🏽

[@salendrak]

Ummmmm Thanks!! (I think?) LOL

[@chance5944]

I looked at so many guides and this was by far the most useful.

[@salendrak]

Sweet - thank you so much!!

[@HeyImSteveAsh]

After many years, I wanted to play DS again but forgot everything, very happy that this series exists. Amazing job.

[@salendrak]

Thanks!!

[@Shirogane-Naoto]

I started today, I also forgot everything

[@jojishigesso]

This video was extremely helpful! I’ve had the game for good while on PS4 and was browsing my library on PS5. Redownloaded it and started playing yesterday! Thank you for the tips, I’ll be watching the rest of your series 😊

[@omnomshibob]

Started this today 'cause Steam knocked it down to a quid. Knew nothing about it, died first night. Learned lesson, next attempt died second night. PC off, time for KZbin. After watching this I think I'll have a go on baby mode to learn the crafting and whatnot. Cheers dude.

[@salendrak]

Awesome! Definitely a challenging game when you first start playing, but a little knowledge goes a LONG way towards making it fun!

[@corndog_nuggetz]

I know I'm way behind in the game here, but I just started playing this and haven't been able to make it past 12-15 days, let alone a whole year. This is the BEST guide for starters I have found, and I really appreciate your thorough approach and concise, slow explanations! Thank you so much! The likelihood of my survival has greatly increased due to this video!!! 💜

[@salendrak]

Wow - thanks!! And welcome to Don't Starve!! Keep me posted on your progress, and feel free to hop in my Discord if you have any questions about anything!