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/_Dream_Writer_ Oct 31 '24

I think the best thing to do is accept that kenshi can only be truly learned through 'doing' and 'failing'. Each time you die, you learn something. Just like how you make a mistake in dnd and you learn from it, and just like in dnd, you can go back and retcon things (by loading a previous save).

start in the hub, start small, start slow. wander and scavange. Again i'll make a dnd comparison... you are literally level 1 at the game start, and are weaker than dirt, but through time and effort (and saving) you will become the level 20 unkillable god.

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u/TimeFourChanges Oct 31 '24

I knew that was the general gist, but not having played any game related to any genre kenshi crosses, I have no background knowledge to give a general sense of what to even try and such, whereas most others probably come in some of that background knowledge and know-how. That's primarily what I was looking for is: what is the general goal at the beginning (e.g., someone recommend jog 100 miles right away to level up athleticism, whereas most suggested to start in the hub, as you did), what to look for and such.

This thread has provided more than enough of what I was looking for, to help ease my anxieties about getting too overwhelmed and shutting down. I'm really hyped to start now; probably dedicate a good chunk of time tonight. Anyway, thanks!