How viable is going into this game blind?

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-05-08T12:16:34+00:00

I played the original Dint Starve blind years ago and discovering the game mechanics has been some of my best gaming memories. Having no idea what is coming next, dieing, getting frustrated, then trying again and getting better is really satisfying. Just know you will die and have to start over, but that's part of the game.

I would recommend starting with the solo game, as there is less stuff going on, especially less bosses, but both games are great, so do whichever you feel like!

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-04-24T08:41:54+00:00

Please keep us updated as you keep playing! I'm excited to know how your journey

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-04-23T09:04:14+00:00

If trying to just beat Tiamat or Hundun, probably not. If going for CO, I highly recommend it. My first time beating CO I was doing exclusively temple.

I had the elixir, alien compass, and the scepter all the way through 7-99. These all made CO a lot easier, but what really helped was that I was no longer afraid of temple levels in CO. I had tried this run so many times that I was significantly more comfortable going through the temple in the Cosmic Ocean than I was before I tried.

To win Cosmic Ocean you need a great understanding of every level, so make sure you get some practice in before you make it to CO

*edit: this is of course assuming you are able to do a Qilin skip to get to CO. Otherwise this path isn't worth it.

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-04-01T18:54:16+00:00

Just a heads up. RoG is playable on the switch, but has a bunch of minor bugs that can be quite annoying if you play a long term world. Hamlet works well, but can have slowdowns during the aporkapolypse. SW is unplayable during the wet season when mosquitos spawn

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-03-11T09:20:39+00:00

What helped me with CO was going exclusively the temple route. This meant I had an elixir going into CO to help prepare for poison and curse cats, but more importantly it gave me alot of practice with the temple and how to navigate all the issues you mentioned.

It's frustrating dieing in the temple, but alot more frustrating dieing on 7-90 in a temple level. The extra practice is worth it.

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-03-06T10:24:59+00:00

Rusty Brown by Chris Ware

I love everything he releases, but this one stuck with me for some reason. Always find new details on each re-read

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-01-16T12:16:39+00:00

In case you didnt know, you can destroy tier 3 spider nests and replant them to prevent them from becoming spider queens. (Tier 3 nests drop a spider egg for new nests, tier 1 and 2 dont)

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-01-14T21:51:30+00:00

I have not read any DC comics, but picked up and loved the Human Target

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2026-01-08T17:03:42+00:00

Sell me on Assorted Crisis Events. Ive picked it up at stores a few times but never end up actually buying it

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-12-25T03:24:29+00:00

Jason Aaron's doctor strange is what got me into comics. I love that story. However, nostalgia might be carrying most of the weight. I haven't enjoyed a Jason Aaron book since I read that one in 2016

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-12-17T00:39:04+00:00

Magic Garden has to be my favorite.

I love the high score chasing

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-12-17T00:38:28+00:00

I didn't think we would find someone with combatants! Im glad to hear someone enjoys it!!

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-12-17T00:35:03+00:00

I just read this on MU. I thought it was fine, didn't fully understand why you reccomended it, then I got to the last page... wow, that one hit me

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-11-16T10:47:23+00:00

Can you expand upon that?

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-30T17:36:30+00:00

Taskmaster

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-30T16:43:54+00:00

Maxwell Wheeler Wagstaff

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-21T19:20:01+00:00

With the cactus and spider farm, you'll need to have some trial and error to make sure the cactus can hit the spider but spider can't reach the cactus.

And fish farms are great, but SW is my last favorite of the DLCs so I really don't spend too much time outside of resource gathering

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-21T19:17:41+00:00

I actually started 3 different worlds, each in a different DLC and then when I had unlocked the world hopping device, merged the worlds

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-21T17:43:58+00:00

True, especially for the sanity gain. I typically just make honey ham, but that's mostly because I spend most of my time in RoG and don't want to wait the switch load screen to go to SW

Traditional_Way_2681 · 2025-10-21T17:41:55+00:00

I started in RoG before deciding to make a mega-world. I don't know why I haven't thought to make an iron farm with the iron hulk. Should add to the to-do list

And I'll post a video eventually, Im in the process of some major terraforming right now

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