NickSCFC wrote:Finally going to get this at the weekend, any advice before I jump in?
Off the top of my head...
Pretty sure the game doesn't explain this *at all* but you can make health/other potions via crafting menu almost from the get go. (Click touch pad > L1 > Scroll down to
traps and potions.)
Craft improved satchels for resources, weapons, and outfits early on. Ditto ammo satchels, but especially the resources one. Just give crafting menu a good going over in general to see what it is you can craft.
You can fast travel to any discovered camp site if you have a travel pack in your resources satchel. Though you can carry many they are a one-time use item. But once you get to Meridian, you'll be able to buy the Golden Fast Travel Pack which offers infinite fast travel uses, whilst only taking up one slot in your resources satchel. (Bought via the trader for x50 Metal Shards, x1 Fox Skin, and x10 Fatty Meat.)
Don't waste shards on blue level gear, or buying every available weapon right away. Best gear is available in Meridian.
Stick with the hunter and sharpshot bows, and the sling early on in the game.
Put points into Silent Strike (Prowler tree) and Lure Call (Forager) asap. This will allow you to easily dispatch enemies early on.