I'm so glad that people are trying this game.

I know Renton wants to go about it blind, which I agree is the best way to play this game, so I wont post any tips or tricks yet. Just figuring out what you did wrong on one life is a huge part of the appeal. I've definitely killed off characters in rage-quit with this game. Then I find myself determined to kick this game's ass an hour later.

Well, I was just going to post where I am in the game. I've been at it for about a month now, mostly playing on weekends until this past week. Unemployment, ya dig?

So I have WX-78 past day 100, but on a modified world (touchstones -> lots, boons -> lots, frogs -> less). Also, I've used up all my touchstones. I do have a Meat Effigy, though, so I'm covered for the moment. I had to run around and avoid Deerclops all last winter, so I'm going to try to take him on next time. THAT will probably be the death of me. I've been killed by him before, and I put up quite a fight.

For Renton: Super, super tiny spoiler. Just a tip, for your food concerns. (There are nested spoilers, don't let the size throw you off.)
Spoiler:
Don't be picky about your food source in the early game.
Super tiny spoiler if you're starving.
Spoiler:
Make a Crock Pot
Tiny spoiler: First useful crock pot recipe:
Spoiler:
Meatballs: 1 Meat (any kind), 3 fruit or veg. (Don't us a Durian IF you used a Monster Meat! One or the other, or neither.