Auto log pickups will place logs in your inventory when you harvest them from trees. When you select Options you are presented with two tabs: Change settings to enhance game performance when experiencing such issues. (useful for taking screenshots for the wiki). Change back and forth from windowed mode to fullscreen. When you select Graphics Settings you are presented with this menu: Set up your keybinds for the Toolbelt for easy access. Change specific keybinds for actions in the game.
You can also decide if you want some of your keys to deactivate upon release or toggle. Set up your basic movement keys and Mouse Sensitivity. When you select Controls you are presented with three tabs: Your starting equipment is different in the two modes. In Co-op other people can join your game and you can work together to survive. In a solo game you are alone and no one can join you on your journey. This is not required for playing with Steam friends. Be aware that for your game to be listed publicly in the server list, your Steam port must be open (27015).
They will be able to join you unless you set a password and did not tell them. While playing a Co-op game your Steam friends will be able to see you playing if they select Co-op and the Friends tab is displayed. Password: Enter a password for your game here to keep unwanted people from connecting to your game. Max Players: Select the maximum number of players you want to be able to join your game. Game Name: Enter the name you want your game listed as on the Join tab. The following options are unique to co-op set-up: Hostīy selecting the Host tab you are presented with this menu:įor the same options as the Solo Game, refer back to the solo game options. The other columns show information on the server such as name, host-name, and difficulty level. The last row shows the number of people playing on that server / max number players allowed. Ping refers to your connection speed related to that server (Be aware the smaller the number the better your connection and less lag you'll experience). Lock icon indicates that server is password protected. When selected, the Server List tab will populate and show servers that are available to join: When you select Co-op you are presented with the Co-op Join tab:īy default you will see the Friends tab which will show you any of your Steam friends that are currently playing Co-op. No attacks: Hunters will not attack you but they will defend their bases.Ĭo-op is a way to play the game with other people by either joining someone's game or by hosting your own and having others join you. Only revenge attacks: Hunters will only attack your base if you are aggressive toward them. Normal (revenge and periodic attacks): Hunters will periodically attack your base on their own and when you are aggressive toward them. Choose one of the Hunter Attacks options from the drop-down menu: This checkbox allows you to turn the appearance of Hunters on or off. Hunter behavior is shown on this section of the menu:Ĭhoose whether you have Hunters Enabled or not. Hardcore: This difficulty is the same as Normal but you only have one life and the profile will be cleared upon death. Easy: This reduces the number of predators in the game - Normal: This is the default setting for difficulty and will present a challenging amount of predators. When you select Solo Game you are presented with this menu:Ĭhoose your Game profile tab you can have up to 5 different saved games.Ĭhoose your Game Difficulty by selecting one of three options:
When first loading the game you get the initial game menu options: "You chose wisely".īefore starting a game and jumping in head first or Getting started (How do I play this game?), this article tackles the menu's and options available Before you begin.