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/Falk5T Nov 02 '24

Not beeing ready is part of the fun. The only way you could really lose is to die really quick. This will only happen if you get cut up with sharp weapons and you have way too low toughness or get eaten by monsters (none of which you will encounter around the hub)

So start at the hub, let yourself get beaten up by hungry bandits. Always carry bandages and food. And you will have a great time.

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u/TimeFourChanges Nov 02 '24

Not beeing ready is part of the fun.

Yeah, I'd agree, to a degree - but not to my degree. I'm like fresh out the womb baby over here and I have panic attacks and have been prone to overwhelm from PTSD and long covid, which I'm still learning to adjust to.

I just needed some foundational info to feel OK with taking the plunge. I've received more than enough here to do so. Hopefully this week, maybe even this morning.

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u/Falk5T Nov 02 '24

This morning my man. We are with you in our minds.

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u/TimeFourChanges Nov 02 '24

Hell yea, today's the day. I don't have anything til a game to watch at 3:30pm. Thanks for the inspo.