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

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • A comprehensive Getting Started guide for Don't Starve beginners, covering your first 5-10 days in Reign of Giants! In this guide I explain survival principles, game mechanics, and go over everything you need to know and do to get started on the right food in a new world.
    Contents:
    0:21 Introduction / Overview of Video
    1:17 Mods I Use
    2:01 Game Settings
    2:51 Character Selection Recommendations
    4:00 Welcome to the Constant - Getting to Work
    4:36 First Survival Principle - Be Prepared!
    5:02 Second Survival Principle - Don't Panic!
    5:37 Bad Idea Montage (Avoidable Deaths)
    6:15 Third Survival Principle - Run Away!!
    6:58 Critical Survival Materials - Get these ASAP!
    8:41 Touchstones
    9:08 Seasonal Survival Gear
    9:41 Science Machine & Early Crafting
    10:24 Pre-Building Structures
    10:58 Weapons and Armor & First Hound Attack
    12:16 Maintain Food Supply - Cook Before Eating
    13:00 Manage Freshness of Food
    13:54 Best Early-Game Food Options
    14:16 Butterflies
    14:55 Monster Meat, Mushrooms, and Sanity
    15:42 Early Game Exploration - Objectives Overview
    16:11 Locate Biomes & Map Contours
    17:39 Gather Base Building Materials
    18:34 Find Beefalo
    19:50 Picking a Base Location - Principles
    21:12 Conclusion & Wrap Up
    This is my first ever attempt at making an edited video for CZcams! I've played Don't Starve off and on for several years, but recently got a couple of friends and family members to give it a try. To help them out I decided to make this video, and I had so much fun making it I've decided to start a full guide series. Who knows where this will take me!
    Future guides in the series will cover base building, preparing for and surviving the other seasons, exploring the caves and ancient ruins, adventure mode, and more! Not to mention the other expansions like Shipwrecked and Hamlet, and even Don't Starve Together. This video is focused on the PC 2020 version of Don't Starve, but should generally be applicable to console versions (switch, playstation, xbox) as well as mobile (android and iphone).
    So stick around, like and subscribe, and all that good stuff, and if there are other topics or even other games you might like me to cover, let me know in the comments.
    Subcribe Link: www.youtube.co...
    Game footage is from Don't Starve - Reign of Giants, with a few small clips from Don't Stave Together, a delightful action-adventure sandbox survival game by indie developer Klei Entertainment. Interested in trying it out? Visit these links to learn more and/or purchase!
    www.klei.com/g...
    store.steampow...
    Music is from the Don't Starve Soundtrack, and was arranged and composed by Vince de Vera, Jason Garner, and/or Emmett Hall. Tracks featured in this video are "Don't Starve Theme", "Work To Be Done", and "Ragtime". Game footage, graphical assets, soundtrack, and sound effects used consistent with Klei Entertainment's "Player Creation Guidelines" as stated on their website:
    support.klei.c...
    Nothing in this video is sponsored by Klei Entertainment, and the commentary and information in this video do not represent the opinions or positions of any other entity whatsoever. Survival methods presented here are for use in Don't Starve games only, and should not be used in the real world. Except perhaps for murdering bunnies...responsibly of course!

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  • @adamwalton7699
    @adamwalton7699 Před 3 lety +227

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +16

      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
      @jeremyjones4139 Před 3 lety +2

      Yep me too

  • @kaitlynboss3497
    @kaitlynboss3497 Před 3 lety +588

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +66

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

    • @iiarahere
      @iiarahere Před 2 lety +50

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

    • @asiansanta7743
      @asiansanta7743 Před 2 lety +11

      @@iiarahere fr I almost smashed my vita multiple times

    • @asiansanta7743
      @asiansanta7743 Před 2 lety +3

      @@iiarahere fr I almost smashed my vita multiple times

    • @anitaanita7854
      @anitaanita7854 Před 2 lety +9

      Yea, oh *deer*

  • @haha2339
    @haha2339 Před 4 lety +690

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +58

      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
      @smokey537 Před 4 lety +5

      I agree. Best beginners guide video

    • @Beebee-xv8si
      @Beebee-xv8si Před 3 lety +5

      Especially since it is your first video.

    • @lefouduroi9980
      @lefouduroi9980 Před 3 lety +2

      @@salendrak absolutely rock solid! Thanks.

    • @midnight_wolfie4864
      @midnight_wolfie4864 Před 3 lety

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

  • @IcoKirov
    @IcoKirov Před 4 lety +57

    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.

  • @yeetuslefetus1443
    @yeetuslefetus1443 Před 3 lety +64

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +3

      😆
      Well, let's fix that!!

    • @yeetuslefetus1443
      @yeetuslefetus1443 Před 3 lety +4

      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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @Underpantswher
    @Underpantswher Před 2 lety +40

    "Does this sound like you?"
    No, because ive never even made it to winter.

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +5

      Life goals!!

    • @UnkillableTurkey
      @UnkillableTurkey Před 2 lety +1

      Haha same dude

    • @redking36
      @redking36 Před 2 lety +3

      I make it to day 7 or 8 and then I die. Hopefully I’ll get a little farther with this guide. It seems that trapping small animals your first few days and finding gold on day 7 isn’t the strat.
      Side note: I tried to burn down a spider nest and ended up burning down half a forest. I found out about charcoal that way. Pretty silly discovery if you ask me.

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

      @@redking36 Hey, however you learn, consider it a lesson learned!! Good news about forest fires is it will only spread a limited distance from your location. Beyond that the forest will be fine. And charcoal is QUITE useful! As for finding gold, I'm sad if I don't find any by day 2 or 3, and usually find at least some the first day. It's a top priority in a new world!

    • @redking36
      @redking36 Před 2 lety +1

      @@salendrak
      I’ve started a new world. I’m around day 20 and still going strong. I got gold day 2 and stocked up a stack of almost every important material and it really helped. The tips about sanity and plant-based food really helped too (I assumed meat filled more but it seems equal to some plants). I found some rare things like butter, a a treeguard, and a meat plant (lureplant I think).
      The only problem is it’s too peaceful. I’ve only found one spider nest so far. I have a sinkhole to delve into but it has proven dangerous. Any tips about exploring sinkholes?

  • @chrisvickers1480
    @chrisvickers1480 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

      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!

  • @LordPaprika7
    @LordPaprika7 Před 3 lety +40

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +5

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

  • @AnonymousMoth
    @AnonymousMoth Před 3 lety +50

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @iisyntry13337
      @iisyntry13337 Před 3 lety +2

      Prob due to the sanity aura of monsters and dusk

    • @AnonymousMoth
      @AnonymousMoth Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @jobRobbemond
    @jobRobbemond Před 3 lety +33

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @notgabriel8624
    @notgabriel8624 Před 3 lety +52

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @EvelineHeart
    @EvelineHeart Před 3 lety +47

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @karinab4394
    @karinab4394 Před 4 lety +5

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it!
      I'm not sure why so much of the content on CZcams 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!

  • @mindyabizniz
    @mindyabizniz Před 16 dny +3

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 9 dny +1

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

  • @coconutcrabwithsniper8684
    @coconutcrabwithsniper8684 Před 2 lety +20

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @dick8689
    @dick8689 Před rokem +11

    You must have the "Don't Starve Beginners Guide" market cornered. Yours is the only guide I could find, everyone else is doing "dont starve together" content. Good Job!

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem +4

      Oh no - you've discovered my master plan!! lol - yeah, I've always been partial to single player, but even back when I learned the game, there just weren't any good guides for it. So here I am!

  • @YourPalKindred
    @YourPalKindred Před 2 lety +7

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

      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!

  • @the_regular_dinosaurus_rex
    @the_regular_dinosaurus_rex Před 3 lety +24

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

  • @FarhanIshrakAhmedUchchash

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

      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!!

    • @FarhanIshrakAhmedUchchash
      @FarhanIshrakAhmedUchchash Před 4 lety +1

      @@salendrak quality pays off over time

  • @kfer2129
    @kfer2129 Před 3 lety +13

    its awesome that this guy is still responding to comments

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @john6381
      @john6381 Před 3 lety

      @@salendrak Wait u have children. Good on you

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      @@john6381 2 - both in gradeschool!

    • @john6381
      @john6381 Před 3 lety

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

  • @darkxdead
    @darkxdead Před 2 lety +12

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +3

      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.

  • @dembeku346
    @dembeku346 Před rokem +8

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

  • @pepijnvictorschinkel
    @pepijnvictorschinkel Před 3 lety +10

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +2

      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
      @xXSubScorpionXx Před rokem

      @@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 🙃😂

  • @1God1Fury
    @1God1Fury Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

      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!

  • @codeking22
    @codeking22 Před rokem +11

    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.

  • @kaiwhitney_6939
    @kaiwhitney_6939 Před rokem +15

    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
      @salendrak  Před rokem +1

      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!!

  • @JhintendoTwitch
    @JhintendoTwitch Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

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

  • @sidequestplays4768
    @sidequestplays4768 Před 3 lety +23

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +3

      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!

  • @jonarosen
    @jonarosen Před 3 lety +12

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @chrisg5219
    @chrisg5219 Před 4 lety +5

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

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

  • @kanishk8300
    @kanishk8300 Před rokem +9

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem +1

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

  • @butchtoughman2376
    @butchtoughman2376 Před 3 lety +11

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

  • @misut2
    @misut2 Před 4 lety +9

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @TheRustyChads
      @TheRustyChads Před 4 lety +1

      @@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
      @TheRustyChads Před 4 lety

      @@salendrak the

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

      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!

  • @max.weiller
    @max.weiller Před 2 lety +12

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @cr_lucky7906 Před 2 lety

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

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

  • @Domegraton
    @Domegraton Před 6 měsíci +5

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

  • @octfer
    @octfer Před 3 lety +17

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +5

      Yup - very first one!! And thanks!!

  • @ninthshade7375
    @ninthshade7375 Před 4 lety +3

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @Jute511
    @Jute511 Před 7 měsíci +8

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

  • @wilsonliu3839
    @wilsonliu3839 Před rokem +7

    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
      @salendrak  Před rokem

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

  • @q.t.gamingfamily
    @q.t.gamingfamily Před 3 lety +6

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +3

      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 🤣

  • @nathanturpin5130
    @nathanturpin5130 Před 2 lety +5

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @jackdooley2680
    @jackdooley2680 Před 3 lety +8

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      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
      @lexif5612 Před 3 lety

      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 :)

  • @coletheripper8756
    @coletheripper8756 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @coletheripper8756 Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

  • @Megan-ii6vj
    @Megan-ii6vj Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @liamyoung6959
    @liamyoung6959 Před 4 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

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

  • @annersch1090
    @annersch1090 Před rokem +15

    Wow, this was your CZcams debut? Fantastic!

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem +2

      Yup! Spent a TON of time making it too LOL

  • @jp_409
    @jp_409 Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

      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!

  • @JaysonPL
    @JaysonPL Před 2 měsíci +5

    Everytime I die in the game, I come back to this video to relieve myself. Hoenstly, great video for beginners 👍

  • @RogueT-Rex8468
    @RogueT-Rex8468 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @RogueT-Rex8468
      @RogueT-Rex8468 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @Zeriel00
    @Zeriel00 Před rokem +8

    My biggest tip is to build Bee Hives, You can use them to heal with the honey bandages, for food with the Honey ham, and for defense with the Bee mines. Bee Hives are the best! :D

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem +2

      Yup - honey is an amazing food, and a few boxes can easily keep you well fed year-round!

  • @361Jonel
    @361Jonel Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy the rest of the series 😊

  • @viv_895
    @viv_895 Před 3 lety +9

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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!!

  • @actuallysatan236
    @actuallysatan236 Před rokem +5

    Thank you for this. I've clocked over 200 hours into this game, and have a save for 768 days, but haven't played in like 5 years, and can't seem to make it past day 50 anymore. I looked up this guide just now after I died to freaking killer bees in spring time.

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem

      Those killer bees can be deadly! I even died to bees recently in a livestream. Darned snipers!!

  • @anjuligorospe7431
    @anjuligorospe7431 Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      Ummmmm Thanks!! (I think?) LOL

  • @raiootrovao
    @raiootrovao Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @christopherclayton7390
    @christopherclayton7390 Před 2 lety +17

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

      Keep at it - you'll get there!

  • @bananafone1414
    @bananafone1414 Před 3 lety +9

    Woah. I haven't seen anyone talk about this dlc ever again since together came out. It's great to see some people still play single player (:

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      And yet the game ages surprisingly well!

  • @robot_6183
    @robot_6183 Před 2 lety +7

    I played this game years ago, comin back was like walking into a new game

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

      Gotta love it when you can play a game again for the first time!!

  • @davidliu954
    @davidliu954 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      Thanks! Got any questions about anything?

    • @nickhorton8106
      @nickhorton8106 Před 3 lety

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      @@nickhorton8106 Sounds like you're starting a vanilla game - it only has 2 seasons: Summer (which is basically Reign of Giants Autumn) and Winter.

  • @heyboss318
    @heyboss318 Před 3 lety +8

    Just bought this game today...
    Not even a day I survived lol😅 yep that's why I'm here. Thank you for the hints and tips! ✌️

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      Let me guess - got in a fight with a tallbird?

    • @heyboss318
      @heyboss318 Před 3 lety

      @@salendrak well it was dark so I started to panic couldn't see anything.

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +2

      @@heyboss318 Oh nice - now you've met Charlie! 🤣

    • @heyboss318
      @heyboss318 Před 3 lety

      @@salendrak LMAO 😂😂 yes

  • @bungeegirl67
    @bungeegirl67 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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!!

  • @brickandmortar7
    @brickandmortar7 Před 4 měsíci +7

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 měsíci +4

      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!!

  • @2diefor
    @2diefor Před 3 lety +3

    I haven't played Don't Starve in a couple of years, so these tutorials are not only useful to new players but also returning players

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome - glad it has helped!!

  • @ERB206
    @ERB206 Před 8 měsíci +8

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @omnomshibob
    @omnomshibob Před rokem +8

    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 CZcams. After watching this I think I'll have a go on baby mode to learn the crafting and whatnot. Cheers dude.

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před rokem +3

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

  • @elizabethgrayandmrsart
    @elizabethgrayandmrsart Před 2 lety +5

    I’m finally playing dont starve in 2022 and I’m absolutely clueless. This has been so helpful

  • @ivantuta4391
    @ivantuta4391 Před 5 měsíci +6

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

  • @larad4421
    @larad4421 Před 2 lety +6

    i just started playing going in basically blind in dont starve together, unfortunately we died on day 2, barely knowing any mechanics or goals, this video really helped :)

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

      Sounds like a pretty common new-player experience!! But don't worry - you'll get better fast, especially with a few good guides under your belt!

    • @larad4421
      @larad4421 Před 2 lety

      @@salendrak update, i just died on my second run together with my bf, we survived until 12 days :) i died of the insanity monsters eventually

  • @holyblade6287
    @holyblade6287 Před 4 lety +4

    Finally someone is still playing this game😉😉❤️

  • @JF-xi2ko
    @JF-xi2ko Před 3 lety +3

    This game is so complex, it's just unbelievable. You have to be always thinking and to be aware basically of anything. Also, thanks for the guide, my man!

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, there really are a lot of little things you have to be aware of. When in doubt, it will probably try to kill you! 🤣

  • @lurgy5177
    @lurgy5177 Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

      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!!

  • @Pizzi96XD
    @Pizzi96XD Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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!

  • @Neewom
    @Neewom Před 9 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @shiftyboo
    @shiftyboo Před 11 měsíci +4

    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.

  • @littlestseahorse
    @littlestseahorse Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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!

  • @DadVidyaGAMER
    @DadVidyaGAMER Před 2 lety +4

    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!

  • @edge3646
    @edge3646 Před 2 lety +8

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @citrus1225
    @citrus1225 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @markhowell9440
    @markhowell9440 Před rokem +3

    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
      @salendrak  Před rokem +1

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

  • @bernatus360
    @bernatus360 Před 3 lety +12

    Thx to this guide now i can survive 2 more days. :')

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +2

      What?! Only 2 more days?!?!? I have failed....
      Let's get it up to over 200!!! 😁

    • @bernatus360
      @bernatus360 Před 3 lety +1

      @@salendrak my record is 15 days, lets see if i could improve a littel with your guides :)

    • @Graceyygx
      @Graceyygx Před 3 lety +2

      I actually burst out laughing once I read this comment because this is so me 😁

    • @casita6151
      @casita6151 Před 3 lety

      I died 3 days after winter ended

  • @CNSninja
    @CNSninja Před 3 lety +3

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      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!

  • @razingfire_19_19
    @razingfire_19_19 Před 2 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

      Responding to comments is FUN!!

  • @airinwolf5619
    @airinwolf5619 Před 4 dny +2

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

  • @HeyImSteveAsh
    @HeyImSteveAsh Před 3 měsíci +4

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

  • @iwuc4458
    @iwuc4458 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

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

  • @noladavis5085
    @noladavis5085 Před 7 měsíci +5

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

  • @alexanderpetrov7116
    @alexanderpetrov7116 Před 4 lety +2

    Helped me a lot ! Hope there is more in the future, thanks!

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helped! Next video is actually being uploaded right now, and will cover Early-Game Base Building. Cheers!

  • @hugo6535
    @hugo6535 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      Welcome aboard - and thanks!!

  • @i_swear_im_normal6101
    @i_swear_im_normal6101 Před 3 lety +5

    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💖

  • @huyhoangvo9980
    @huyhoangvo9980 Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

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

  • @FelixChamber
    @FelixChamber Před rokem +3

    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
      @salendrak  Před rokem +2

      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 CZcams 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! 😁

  • @joh80
    @joh80 Před 6 měsíci +4

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @chriscangelosi9438
    @chriscangelosi9438 Před 3 lety +4

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks!! Much appreciated!!

  • @eyesareawake
    @eyesareawake Před 2 lety +5

    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
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @snoopingspace1356
    @snoopingspace1356 Před 3 lety +3

    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
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

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

  • @wraowww9992
    @wraowww9992 Před 2 lety +6

    I played terraria and because of the crossover, i was interested in the game. Thank you for the begginer's series

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 2 lety

      Awesome - hope you enjoy Don't Starve too!!

  • @Mark-ro8bl
    @Mark-ro8bl Před 4 lety +2

    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
      @salendrak  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks - hope you enjoy the others too!

  • @alliec5539
    @alliec5539 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

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

  • @secretlyskeletor7327
    @secretlyskeletor7327 Před 3 lety +7

    Just got the game recently and died by the seventh day on my first run. After watching your video, I made it to a full month on my second run!

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome!! Glad it helped, and welcome to the crazy world of Don't Starve!!

    • @unofficialhotel
      @unofficialhotel Před 3 lety +2

      Lol me and my buddies just played thsi game last night and we only made it to seven days as well

    • @iamyourgod530
      @iamyourgod530 Před 3 lety

      Just keep going and you will be on day 3200 like I iam

    • @salendrak
      @salendrak  Před 3 lety

      @@iamyourgod530 WOW! That's a lot of days!! I usually get bored of a world after a few hundred days LOL

    • @iamyourgod530
      @iamyourgod530 Před 3 lety

      @@salendrak I got sick of starring over. It's been a four year long journey I hop on time to time. And just expand and make life easier on there with farms

  • @XDIcarus
    @XDIcarus Před 3 lety +5

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