want to save

[ucw]

Hi -- I can't find anything in the forums about users saving their game progress in case they die... would like to not have to start from the beginning. Maybe this option can be added to the improvements, thanks.

[McMatthew]

The game is supposed to be ruthless. If you could just respawn it would take away the survival aspect of it. Having said that, you could always create Meat Effigies or wear red amulets which will revive you if you die.

[mobius187]

Yes, if you are playing a Wilson you should research the razor and Meat Effigy. Then simply grow a beard, shave it, and build an effigy. You can even build more than one. Then each time you perish you will lose all your equipment (i.e. where you died), but respawn near the oldest effigy (alive).

Be sure to use a hammer to clean-up older/broken Meat Effigies.

[ucw]

The longest I have stayed alive is 10 days because I haven't read any hints or tips... I just got killed first thing in the morning of my 10th or 11th day because of some creature I was completely unprepared for. Ruthless and fun! Maybe I'll read more about the game here and be more prepared.

[BarovSoap]

Probably hounds. They appear every 7-10 days. I don't like saving, at least for Don't Starve, it takes away the challenge and fun. I used to play Terraria and eventually my house had a room for every set of items as well as walls to match from where I found them all because of respawning/saving.