Sign in to follow this  
vestruvian

Starting with nothing because of hell hounds

Recommended Posts

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

Eh? I don't understand. Are you saying a noob can start with nothing because hell hounds drop charcoal? :wacko:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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.

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

that's why I need friends to help me zerg rush hell hounds :D 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

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

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

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)

  • Like 1

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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 by Kegan

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

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 by Sarcaticous

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

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

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

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Sign in to follow this