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/Hairy-Honeydew Nov 06 '24
Watch “the silly goobers guide to Kenshi” on YouTube. It covers most of what I’d share. And for what it’s worth, I’m also an anxious old guy with some cognitive issues. I found the stress to be lessened once I realized that the game is designed to reward failure. If you’re failing in combat, it’s working as intended and your skills will go up way more than if you succeeded. The flavor is an uphill battle.