Against the Storm

Against the Storm

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Against the Storm: A Guide for New Rulers (with Tips and Tricks!)
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[Welcome to the relentless rain of Against the Storm! [/b]This guide will equip you with the basics to establish a thriving settlement and defy the Blightstorm, along with some handy tips and tricks.

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Alpha version of the guide!
   
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Getting Started
  1. Choosing Your Caravan:
    • Beavers: Excellent early workers for fast resource gathering.
    • Humans: Offer research bonuses to unlock technologies faster. Tip: Pick Beavers for your first few runs to focus on building a strong foundation.
  2. Embarkation Bonuses: Select bonuses that address immediate needs like food (Hunter) or building materials (Woodcutter).
  3. Understanding the Land: Each biome offers different resources and challenges. Read the summary before settling.
    Tip: Look for areas with fertile soil for efficient food production.
Building Your Settlement
  1. Foundational Buildings: Establish housing for your villagers (Shelters) and a Hearth to keep them warm.
    Tip: Shelters are cheap and impactful, prioritize building them for everyone.
  2. Resource Production: Build structures to gather wood, food, and other essential materials.
    Tip: Don't just build one type of resource producer. Diversify to ensure a steady supply of everything.
  3. Production Chains: As you progress, link buildings to create more complex resources like food and tools.
    Tip: Focus on simple food production first (Farms, Hunters) before building complex recipes.
  4. Exploring the Fog: Clearing fog reveals new areas and resources, but be mindful of the Forest's anger.
    Tip: Explore slowly and strategically. Don't anger the Forest too early.
Keeping Your People Happy
  1. Villager Needs: Ensure your villagers have enough food, housing, and warmth to maintain high resolve.
    Tip: Pause food consumption during calm periods to conserve resources.
  2. Fulfilling Orders: The Queen's Orders provide resources and victory conditions. Prioritize completing them.
    Tip: Don't rush to choose Orders. Wait until you see what resources the first storm demands.
  3. Happiness Matters: Unhappy villagers may abandon you. Keep them content for a thriving settlement.
    Tip: Build amenities like Chapels and Festivals to boost happiness.
Beyond the Basics - Tips and Tricks
  1. Upgrading the Smouldering City: Use resources gathered to unlock permanent upgrades for future runs.
    Tip: Prioritize upgrades that provide passive benefits like increased resource production.
  2. Traders and Bartering: Trade with traveling merchants for valuable resources.
    Tip: Stockpile resources the trader needs beforehand to get the best deals.
  3. Advanced Strategies: As you gain experience, explore complex production chains and resource management.
    Tip: Use blueprints strategically to optimize production and worker efficiency.
    Tip: Don't be afraid to experiment! There's no single "best" way to play.
Advanced Strategies
  • Blueprints: Use blueprints strategically to optimize production and worker efficiency.
  • Experimentation: Don't be afraid to experiment! There's no single "best" way to play.
  • Resource Management: Micromanage resources during storms to ensure survival. Pause production of non-essentials.
  • Hearth Upgrades: Don't neglect Hearth upgrades. They offer powerful buffs and can be crucial in later stages.


Learning Resources
  1. In-game Tutorials: The game offers helpful tutorials to get you started.
  2. Community Guides: Numerous online guides offer detailed strategies and tips [YouTube Against the Storm Beginner's Guide].
Final words
Remember, Against the Storm is a roguelite. With each playthrough, you'll gain knowledge and refine your strategy to become a master storm ruler!