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This is a short introduction to playing The Colonists | This is a short introduction to playing The Colonists: Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human. | ||
= Aim of the game= | = Aim of the game= | ||
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The first mission of the campaign will guide you through all the basics of how to set up a colony. It will show you how to place [[Roads and Paths]], construct [[Building|buildings]] and expand your [[Territory & Map]]. It is highly recommended for new players and takes around 15 minutes.<BR><BR> | The first mission of the campaign will guide you through all the basics of how to set up a colony. It will show you how to place [[Roads and Paths]], construct [[Building|buildings]] and expand your [[Territory & Map]]. It is highly recommended for new players and takes around 15 minutes.<BR><BR> | ||
The second mission of the campaign will provide some initial set-up instructions for placing a [[Sheep_Farm|Sheep Farm]]. After that you will be guided to view the Mission Info and Advisor panels. Then you are on your own.<BR><BR> | The second mission of the campaign will provide some initial set-up instructions for placing a [[Sheep_Farm|Sheep Farm]]. After that you will be guided to view the Mission Info and Advisor panels. Then you are on your own.<BR><BR> | ||
After completing the first two missions you are ready to choose a path | During these first two missions you will get familiar with the '''[[Game User Interface|Game's User Interface]]''' menu's, panels and information.<BR><BR> | ||
After completing the first two missions you are ready to choose a path through Exploration play or play that features [[Combat|combat]].<BR> | |||
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From the start of the second mission you have access to the Advisor panel in the top left of the screen. Here you can find any important problems you currently have with your colony or suggestions for tasks to accomplish next. | From the start of the second mission you have access to the Advisor panel in the top left of the screen. Here you can find any important problems you currently have with your colony or suggestions for tasks to accomplish next. | ||
TOP TIP: You are always able to build Level 1 versions of buildings even after you unlock Level 2. So even if you run out of access to stone you are always able to expand using a [[Watchtower L1|Level 1 Watchtower]] and mine using a [[Surface Mine L1|Level 1 Surface Mine]] to continue your colony. | '''TOP TIP''': You are always able to build Level 1 versions of buildings even after you unlock Level 2. So even if you run out of access to stone you are always able to expand using a [[Watchtower L1|Level 1 Watchtower]] and mine using a [[Surface Mine L1|Level 1 Surface Mine]] to continue your colony. | ||
== Read Next == | |||
[[Game_User_Interface|Gamer's Interface]] will help you understand layout of the screen, tools, and panels.<br> | |||
[[Placing_Buildings| Placing Buildings]] will help you understand some of the basics for building placement and the hotkeys associated with that.<br> | |||
[[Understanding_Energy|Understanding Energy]] is the source of progress.<br> | |||
[[Transportation| Transportation]] is a critical aspect of the game. Dig in and drill-thru these informative pages.<br> | |||
[[Managing_Your_Colony|Managing Your Colony]] will help you with understanding all the movements and how to help you complete the maps faster.<br> | |||
[[FAQ | Frequently asked Questions]]: We've all had them. If you don't see your answer consider joining on our Discord (https://discord.gg/thecolonists) Server and ask the community for help! | |||
Latest revision as of 11:36, 29 November 2024
This is a short introduction to playing The Colonists: Build a new home for your team of robots as they begin a new life for themselves on a distant planet where they can fulfil their ultimate dream: to be human.
Aim of the game
Whilst each mission will have different objectives, the general goal of the game is to guide your team of robots from a simple stone age settlement through to a bustling industrial colony.
👉 New Players
The first mission of the campaign will guide you through all the basics of how to set up a colony. It will show you how to place Roads and Paths, construct buildings and expand your Territory & Map. It is highly recommended for new players and takes around 15 minutes.
The second mission of the campaign will provide some initial set-up instructions for placing a Sheep Farm. After that you will be guided to view the Mission Info and Advisor panels. Then you are on your own.
During these first two missions you will get familiar with the Game's User Interface menu's, panels and information.
After completing the first two missions you are ready to choose a path through Exploration play or play that features combat.
🆘 Advisor
From the start of the second mission you have access to the Advisor panel in the top left of the screen. Here you can find any important problems you currently have with your colony or suggestions for tasks to accomplish next.
TOP TIP: You are always able to build Level 1 versions of buildings even after you unlock Level 2. So even if you run out of access to stone you are always able to expand using a Level 1 Watchtower and mine using a Level 1 Surface Mine to continue your colony.
Read Next
Gamer's Interface will help you understand layout of the screen, tools, and panels.
Placing Buildings will help you understand some of the basics for building placement and the hotkeys associated with that.
Understanding Energy is the source of progress.
Transportation is a critical aspect of the game. Dig in and drill-thru these informative pages.
Managing Your Colony will help you with understanding all the movements and how to help you complete the maps faster.
Frequently asked Questions: We've all had them. If you don't see your answer consider joining on our Discord (https://discord.gg/thecolonists) Server and ask the community for help!