Posted December 10, 2015 now that hell hounds drop charcoal for steel, a start with nothing playstyle is more viable, but I'll need a friend or two to help me stay on track, I plan on making an alt but I haven't chosen a server yet, and help would be appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 Eh? I don't understand. Are you saying a noob can start with nothing because hell hounds drop charcoal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 Charcoal + iron = steel Steel + flint = flint and steel Probably the hardest thing for a n00bie to replace if they do one of those survivor things where you throw all your n00bie stuff away when you start. I am pretty sure that's what he is talking about. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 It's also pretty difficult for a newbie to kill a hell hound, especially if the only fire they can ever make is a campfire. This is a terrible idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 that's why I need friends to help me zerg rush hell hounds unless I find a hell hound near guards, it'll be hard to kill them by myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 Just ask someone for a steel + flint, or make a new character and drop it in the woods for yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 If you're on southwest Deli I can give you steel and flint, and whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 I think you guys are missing the point. It's not about needing to know how to get a new steel and flint, it's about the satisfaction of starting literally from scratch and building or making everything. Pure survival, bootstrapping your way up from absolute zero. It's a personal thing. (and personally, I think it's nuts... I have better things to do than scratch in the dirt and die 25 times to hell hounds to get a new steel and flint, but if that is what you find fun, then yes, it's a bit easier now) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) maybe the devs can make a new crude tool with a branch and a knife and make a fire starter thing of some kind till they can work their way up to steel and flint. Edited December 10, 2015 by Kegan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 Can't you start a fire from kindling and a branch or something - thought there was an alternative to steel and flint. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 10, 2015 Found the reference I was thinking of: (snip) If you do not have a steel and flint, you can use a kindling on a wood scrap to create a crude campfire, with lower quality (end snip) From http://www.wurmpedia.com/index.php/Campfire Never tried it myself. Added to the list of things to try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Yeah, just rub two sticks together. At least now you can actually start with nothing but your clothes if you are so inclined to masochism. Edited December 11, 2015 by Sarcaticous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 Gave the kindling and wood scrap to make fire a try - worked well. Now if only there was a way to take a burning branch and use that to light a forge.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 this guy gets it also you need flint and steel to light forges, ovens, and char piles, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted December 11, 2015 Info for those starting out naked http://www.wurmpedia.com/index.php/Crude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites