Right now playing solo. friends and village mates have all quit 6 months ago. I had also at the time, due to slavery for protection was not fun. Yes got the protection, but the cost was supplying their bots. sorry that is not fun. So I have returned, they have all quit, I have been living out of the fortress for several weeks now. This game would be funner working with a community that is for certain. Yet I do have the resources and skills here to maintain living on my own, with the exception of metal. I have been safe where I am. Which is where it becomes uncertain to stay put, or join another village and bring all stocks remaining along. I was the farmer, but since I had an abundance of resources and curios, I have since taken up jack of all trades, which does hurt not working on a specific job since I am splitting my LP. I am also not an experienced miner so my metal stocks are being used on crafted curios, and gear. Eventually I will deplete those stocks it is inevitable.
I enjoy hunting, I have sufficient farming and cooking, mind you would be far better if I had not put 100 into smithing and sewing as well. but those helped with curio crafting and clothing goods which make it far easier living on my own.
So looking for advice, should I stay put or should I join a community? If you think I should really join a village, contact me with details if you would like to recruit me.