Surviving the First Year with Valheim

I’m not sure where to start or how much detail is too much, but I’ll try to give you a rough idea of what our experience has been like so far.

We got into Valheim about 2 months ago and were hooked from the very beginning. My wife and I have always been gamers, but we’d gotten out of the habit over the past few years. Then along came this Norse-themed survival game and… well, it’s been a wild ride ever since.

The first thing that struck us was how immersive Valheim is. We’re not exactly experts in gaming or streaming, but we did our research before diving in and we were blown away by the sheer scale of the game world. It feels like you can actually explore this vast, untouched wilderness, even though it’s all computer-generated.

Now, I’m not going to sugarcoat it – the learning curve was steep at first. I mean, we’re 40-something adults trying to wrap our heads around building structures, farming, and hunting in a game that seems to have an endless amount of depth. It took us a good week or two just to figure out how to craft basic tools, let alone build a decent shelter.

But once you get the hang of it… man, it’s like a whole different beast (pun intended). We started off with some silly mistakes, naturally – who builds a house on top of a bear den? – but we were having too much fun to care. And that’s when it hit us: this game is not just about survival; it’s about collaboration.

We started playing together as a team, taking turns building, farming, and exploring. It became our little routine, our escape from reality (if only for a few hours each night). And the best part? We’re not even close to being experts yet! There are still so many secrets to uncover, so much to discover.

Which brings me to my main point: community. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Valheim has the most welcoming, dedicated community we’ve ever encountered online. Every post, every stream, every YouTuber – everyone seems genuinely passionate about sharing knowledge and helping each other out.

We’ve seen some amazing moments of camaraderie; people working together on huge projects, supporting each other through thick and thin… it’s heartwarming to see. And let me tell you, when you’re stuck (and we have been, trust me), having that kind of support system is invaluable.

Of course, there are the inevitable frustrations – server issues, bugs, and whatnot. But honestly? Those minor setbacks haven’t dampened our enthusiasm one bit. We’ve even started a small community ourselves, sharing tips and resources with other players who might be struggling as much as we did at first.

So here’s my advice to anyone considering diving into Valheim: don’t be afraid to ask for help, and don’t get discouraged when things seem impossible at first. There are so many incredible resources out there, and the people playing this game are genuinely amazing.

That’s it for now; I guess you could say we’re still in our “honeymoon period.” We’ll keep sharing our experiences as we go, but for now, I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the Valheim community. Thanks for having us!

Author: AlexTr1