Core Keeper Hints on PC

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Character background

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Character creation isn’t difficult, but you might be unsure about your character’s background and the benefits that come with it. Don’t be too concerned. It doesn’t appear to make much of a difference after the first hour or so, and if you devote enough time to the core keeper, it all seems to balance out.

There are some lovely advantages, such as the Explorer’s light or the Miner’s starting pickaxe, but no single class will give you a significant edge over the others.

Look for interaction in visual cues

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Because it is still in early access, there isn't much of a tutorial, if any at all, so seek subtle visual signals to learn how to interact with objects. Different icons will get highlighted and advise you how to open various additional menus, so if you're having trouble doing something, take a second to see if the game is frantically trying to tell you to hit E instead of angrily clicking away.

Make use of your skill points

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You'll gain XP benefits for almost all of the things you're already doing, like mining, running, and crafting. However, if you receive a notice informing you that you have a new skill point, head to your skills menu and allocate it straight away. There are a ton of perks and quality of life enhancements hidden in there, such as improving your mining speed or decreasing food energy needed by running, so you'll want to get a head start on obtaining them to make your journey go a little smoother.

Let the light shine

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The dynamic lighting in Core Keeper is beautiful to look at while running around with a torch, but it may get rather gloomy down there if your hands are otherwise busy. Keep a small supply of torches available to illuminate locations where you will be spending time.

It's also a good idea to take the time to completely clear out places so that the light can reach all of the dark corners without being cut off by random bits of wall. You can also consider allowing the naturally occurring surroundings to assist you along the path. Some resources, such as glow tulips or small clouds of fireflies, might be just as beneficial when left alone to illuminate your route.

Taking naps

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Make yourself a bed as soon as you get enough fiber (which you'll only find in wooden containers for the time being). Taking a quick snooze will replenish your health bar, allowing you to conserve food before returning to combat slimes. Not only that, but if you really want to branch out, it would be a good idea to build smaller bases outside of your main base, each with its own bed. That way, you can swiftly recharge when you're far away from home, and you'll have another respawn point if you get into danger.

Playing with your friends

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With a rather simple multiplayer mechanism, Core Keeper may handle up to eight players in a single cave system at the same time. For the time being, co-op is only available online, although sharing your game ID is simple enough that visitors can drop by. This game ID appears to be required for the time being. You can't now enter a stranger's game or simply open your own to other players.

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