Humble Hermit Hungry for Help

[Mctester]

Hello, greetings, and salutations my friends! You may call me John for the purposes of a name, though that name itself relates to none of my Hearthlings.

I am a newcomer to this wonderful land and find it absolutely delightful. I'd like to tell you a brief tale of my time so far. I've settled into abandoned property with a few friends and we have transformed the forgotten spot into something modest. But safe? No.

Our little slice of heaven has endured a thrashing to say the least. But it comes as no shock to us. We are very close to the water, and have little to no defenses...anymore at least. We were working on a veritable fort, and feeling proud of it, until some demi gods came around and laid waste to all that we had built. An easy recovery, but we chose not to try and raise new defensive walls. It was taking large chunks of our time, and we had nothing to show for it after only a few minutes of some idle grievers.

My friends have also dropped like flies. We started out 5 men strong. We lost one man to the raid that claimed our defenses, and two others while me and a fellow forager were out collecting goodies another day. We came home to dead bodies, destroyed tree's, and marooned boats. Now only having a single partner with which to brave this harsh landscape we changed our tactics up. Never did we split apart, and at the briefest sight of anyone we ran and hid like scared little bunnies. A good thing too, because apart from a single rare moment where we met a pleasant fellow who talked a bit before departing, all others who approached proceeded to tear and plunder whatever was of value while my partner and I could only watch from afar.

Make no mistake though, I find all of this to be incredibly fun and am not disheartened in the least. I find this human element of hindrance to be an entertaining challenge and a great motivator.

The reason why I've finally come to the forums is because of whats happened just today. While out and about foraging we came across the mighty Aurochs. We've seen them before but this was the first time we found some close to the water. Approaching from our boat, we milked our hearts content with clovers and prepared to leave. My partner though, could not resist the calling of the elusive Aurochs hair. Despite my warning and protests, my partner left the boat and went to go pluck a hair from the majestic beast.

Nothing. No rampaging, no angry herd. Just a lucky Hearthling. Happy for my friend, I congratulated him. But success had created a hunger in my partner. He tried again, with complete success. A third time went by, and still the creatures continued to nibble their meal. Annoyed, I get out to go and make another bucket for some more milk, since my partner is taking his sweet time. Not long after I fill up my bucket, an angry gnashing echoes out. With horror I look with dismay as the entire herd peels away from me and begins to chase after my partner. I am now cut off from the boat and can do nothing but watch helplessly as my last companion is gutted and trampled to an unrecognizable pulp before he can reach the river, his few lucky Auroch's hairs vanishing into the bloody mess of his clenched fist to be lost forever with him.

Now I am alone, completely in love with this marvelous game but left to pick at what vultures leave me every night at my homestead. My strengths lay in Farming, Exploration, and Survival, with a healthy marksmanship for hunting and a basic Unarmed Combat for defense. Sewing and Cooking are very skeletal. Smithing, Melee, and Stealth do not interest me in the slighest and I aim to stay at 1 with them if possible. Carpentry has still been left untouched, but I feel is something I cannot neglect much longer if I am to continue to survive solo.

I play often, and will happily contribute whatever I can to any allies I make. I'm not looking to join a village or raiding party PER SAY, but without any companions to talk with the game is becoming very lonely. If all you can offer me is a friendly voice to talk with, that's just fine and all the help I need. But I'd like to remain focused on my strengths, so any aid to help shore up my weaknesses would be lovely.

Thanks for taking the time to read this, and thanks also to the community for helping keep such a wonderful game alive and healthy. It's been a blast so far and I look forward to the future fun.

[Granny]

Such a great read.

Would love to be a voice in the wilderness for you, pm sent

[dagrimreefah]

We need more players like you, OP. Hang in there bud.

[Mctester]

Just wanted to drop in to give a hearty thanks to everyone for their kind responses both in the thread and through your PM's. It's heartening to be heard and to receive helpful words from fellow players. I still have no definitive plans for the future, but I intend to keep in touch with everyone whose willing to be an ally and extend my help to them in anyway I can.

My adventures have continued to be profitable but full of hardship. It's hard to resist starting a little Hearthling journal, so I won't. Expect a colorful project from me in the future. But this is not the time or place for it.

It dawned on me I should give some general idea as to my location, to help encourage those who may be interested in my aid but afraid of distance. I have found myself on the World Map so generously constructed by this great community. I'm very central on the map, and far North. So keep an eye out for me my fellow northlanders!

Also of note, I am by a village called "Smieszen" that seems active. If your reading this or have information on the city, please pass it on to me.

My continued best wishes for all reading, and may you always find water and shade.

[Mctester]

Well that didn't last very long. Was slaughtered down in the wilderness by what looked like the Grim Reaper himself while trying to make my way to more friendly lands. Very cool way to die. But a major bummer. Really takes the wind out of your sails.

Sorry, I no longer have anything worth while to offer. I'm completely useless in all areas. My play time is going to drop dramatically now as there is no longer anything to do but wait for my LP to level up again. I may not be back. But it was a very fun run. I'm sorry to see it end. Going solo surely is not the way to go, but my friends are unwilling to give the game another chance and now that I have nothing to give anyone in return...I'm afraid I won't ever find my place here now.

[Mctester]

Alright, done with the pity party. Now that I've had time to grieve over the loss of my character, his son is ready to go out into the world and seek vengeance.

Like his father, my new hearthling is good at Exploration and Survival. But he is still mighty fresh compared to his hardened predecessor. He has a small amount of farming skill, but that is likely to be left behind at this point. Unless it must be focused on for the good of a community.

I don't know how long this young one can survive by himself. So anyone looking for a dedicated soul drop me a line.

[Caryl]

We'll take one for the team, brother.

[dagrimreefah]

Alright, done with the pity party. Now that I've had time to grieve over the loss of my character, his son is ready to go out into the world and seek vengeance.

Like his father, my new hearthling is good at Exploration and Survival. But he is still mighty fresh compared to his hardened predecessor. He has a small amount of farming skill, but that is likely to be left behind at this point. Unless it must be focused on for the good of a community.

I don't know how long this young one can survive by himself. So anyone looking for a dedicated soul drop me a line.

Yeah, solo is really tough, unless you're a no-lifer (me lol). Just try to get into a village buddy. You seem mature and dedicated enough, it shouldn't be hard.

[NOOBY93]

That recovering from being sad after death was really quick. You're gonna go far.

[Mctester]

I'd just like to take the time to say thank you again to all the wonderful people on this forum.

This is probably one of the nicest communities I've had the pleasure of being a part of. Little ironic that a game with one of the most violent and harsh pvp systems could bring out some of the most golden attitudes I've gotten to talk with yet. I have no shortage of support and again, I'd like to thank everyone for their kind words and advice.

"The Son of Zander" as I like to call him is fairing alright. He is surviving. He is far from growing however. Soon he will make a great pilgrimage out to one of these Villages that has opened their arms to him. Though I wish I could join and help everyone that's been so kind I will have to settle on one.

But anyone that has given me a helping hand, anyone that has offered me a word of kindness, if there is anything I can ever do to help aid you in anyway, do not hesitate to let me know.