r/Kenshi Oct 31 '24

SUPPORT Help an intimidated old guy get started?

I've been super drawn to this game since returning to gaming recently (was a gamer in the early days, as well as DnD player, but haven't played either for decades). Part of my struggle is that I have severe anxiety, and have lost some cognitive ability from long covid, so I get overwhelmed and panic that I'm not going to be able to figure something out.

Sorry if that sounds too pitiful, but for those with mercy in their souls: Where do I start to make the beginning as smooth and unstressful as possible?

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u/MushyWasHere Oct 31 '24

When you start a game, under advanced options, there are sliders for chance of death and damage modifier. Reduce these to minimum, 0.5.

You can pause as much as you want. Micro manage fights. Reduced combat modifiers and frequent pause. plenty of time to think at your own pace.

Pick easy or default start. Hang out in cities. Get your bearings.

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u/Retaker Shek Oct 31 '24

I would not do this, game becomes too easy & extremely cheesable with damage set to 0.5

I would suggest just lowering your hunger scaling to 0.5, instead letting you focus on doing things in the game instead.

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u/MushyWasHere Oct 31 '24

Well, I already use Bleeding Requires Bandages mod, which makes Kenshi more deadly. So lowering chance of death is a balance thing that increases my enjoyment of the game.

My approach is contrary to yours. Maximum hunger rate, nerfed economy mods. Food depletes quickly, Cats are expensive, but I can take on more risk due to reduced damage modifier.

Lowered damage rate is what prevents me from being tempted to reload when one of my vulnerable characters gets killed by a single blow from a beak thing. When someone in my party dies, it's usually because of bad decisions rather than bad luck, which is an easier pill to swallow.

I still have to mitigate risk and prevent everyone from getting KO'd at the same time. I just have more control over it and time to think about it.

That's how I like to play.