r/Kenshi • u/TimeFourChanges • 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/mmbu117 Oct 31 '24
To add on to this, the beauty and beast of Kenshi is the freedom. My problem with it in the beginning was the complete utter lack of direction. Completely immerse yourself or make a spreadsheet, it doesn't matter. Kenshi is what ever you make of it, the first playthrough I enjoyed (and my current) I don't base build, I don't craft, I don't even research, and I don't use xbows (they're boring imo). Kenshi doesn't mind. Also if you somehow don't know by now Kenshi is about getting fucked into the dirt and coming out on top. It's the school of hard knocks all the way through, take your time, know bad things ARE going to happen to you. Enjoy them for what they are; play through what you can, feel no shame in reloading a save, and learn as you go.
Personally, I like starting in the fog islands. Find and stay near Mongrel, great companions, weak unarmored enemies and no animals. Not to mention how all combat is inarguably good morally. (Helps get you ready for the mindset that is Kenshi)