Total Beginner, compatible with SW or HAM

[Karsk]

As a complete beginner who knows nothing about the game, which dlc should I make the save compatible with, Shipwrecked or Hamlet?

I put on one mod which is geometric placement based on videos I saw. I don't really want to change anything and want a vanilla experience.

Also if there's any tips for me then I'd also love to hear them!

[Karsk]

Also should I enable the other dlc?

[Justice]

Before going for DLCs. Learn about base game untill you get used to and know what to do. DLCs are much harder and would be too difficult for you.

[dandylion]

shipwrecked if you really want since it brings the wetness feature into base game

[Seven]

Make your world compatible with Hamlet and SW is just add the possibilities to switch across the world, so you can start with the base game and switch after a time in a new wordl base in SW or Hamlet. If you don't make it compatible, you can't switch between world. So be free to start with compatible world, it changes nothing.

The big difference, that's you have to choice between base game and Reign of Giants, RoG is harder but not impossible for beginners.

Good game !

[Karsk]

ok tyvm!

Btw I have a little firepit near the beefalo and an alchemy machine but what I don't understand is what to do now. I don't see anymore research options or crafting recipes to unlock.

[Mr. Aqua]

Originally posted by Steve Spaghetti, The Meme Thief:

ok tyvm!

Btw I have a little firepit near the beefalo and an alchemy machine but what I don't understand is what to do now. I don't see anymore research options or crafting recipes to unlock.

Prepare for winter. Try to invest in warm clothing and a thermal stone.

[Red Rocket.TTV]

hamlet. skyworthy will let you visit all dlcs. don't just play vanilla, you will just have to relearn with the dlc in there :p

[WuffWabbit]

Select RoG with Hamlet compatibility. Choosing Hamlet means you can also go to the Shipwrecked world.

You may also want to go to world settings and ensure you start in Autumn if you're SUPER new. Spring is way harder.

[Hand's Hermit Permit]

Originally posted by Steve Spaghetti, The Meme Thief:

ok tyvm!

Btw I have a little firepit near the beefalo and an alchemy machine but what I don't understand is what to do now. I don't see anymore research options or crafting recipes to unlock.

Create the prestihatitator, or whatever it's called, the porkihatitator. It has magic recipes you can prototype. If you're looking for places to explore, find a sinkhole, it has an expansive underground world.

Starting in a regular world with SW and Hamlet enabled is what I'd do, so that's correct. Shiprwrecked is more difficult, and Hamlet can be outright brutal so play and gather your skill.

[GroovyHobo]

I'm a noob at this game and have no idea where to start. The advice to OP was helpful to me too.

[Mmm]

This is sure a problem with UI, it is not clear what to choose.

As others said: RoG with Hamlet compatibility. It means "include everything".

Though most likely you will spend most of your time in RoG. Shipwrecked is when you want something new and Hamlet is like more new end-game. All three are awesome.

[Karsk]

Originally posted by Mmm:

This is sure a problem with UI, it is not clear what to choose.

As others said: RoG with Hamlet compatibility. It means "include everything".

Though most likely you will spend most of your time in RoG. Shipwrecked is when you want something new and Hamlet is like more new end-game. All three are awesome.

Very much appreciated!

[Mmm]

Btw, it depends on where you want to start. Alternately You can start from Shipwrecked (with Hamlet compatibility), or just in Hamlet. In all this cases it is "everything included", just different starting worlds.

All starts are viable and fun, but for Total Beginner you probably should stick to the RoG for some time. Some people say it is better to start from Shipwrecked after a while.

Use wiki, it is kind of game that is ok with this.

[Retrolicious]

At this point it doesn't matter if you start with RoG or Hamlet or Shipwrecked.
All 3 are different distinct worlds and need special knowledge to learn from.

Actually starting with shipwrecked can be a very relaxing experience, and when you mastered SW the classic DS or RoG might seem too easy for you?

Each DLC has early, mid & endgame and specific obstacles to overcome including bosses.
Some might even find Hamlet a nice newcomer experience as long as players understand to game the Oinc! economy. As soon as you start to be rich the game gets alot more layed back!

Some example for newcomer barriers:

In Classic DS:
Dying to Charlie 24/7
First you will die to Night, Treeguard boss, Spider queen boss, Cave Darkness, Winter, Deerclops giant
RoG: Gets harder with maybe death to Wetness & the almighty Dragonfly
SW: First starving or drowning from island to island. Then dying most likely to Sealnado giant, Then ultimatelly @ endgame dying to dry season & Vulcano
Hamlet: Dying to basically any enemies, which chase you down i.e. poisonous scoprions, village pig guards, bugs
Then more experienced you might likely die to the Pugalisk boss or Hayfever season
Later maybe finding a way into the poisonous jungle as well

GL on either choice, DS + DLC has alot of meat and i'm sure it might entertain you for 300H+ to come.
Envy you