Newcomers Guide

Things to know about playing Shartak

• Shartak is a slow paced game. This isn't Doom; you won't be slaughtering enemies left and right. You'll be traveling through the jungle or searching for supplies. That takes time.
• Shartak is what you make it. There are no defined goals that you have to (or are encouraged to) achieve. You can trade, explore the island, hunt animals (or people) or build a community. It's up to you.
• Metagaming is key. Half the fun of Shartak comes from participation in clans and the forums. You can still have fun playing a lone explorer or hunter, but you'll be missing out on a lot of fun.
• Navigation is not easy. Until you acquire a GPS or the exploration skill, expect to just wander in the jungle. Still, the exploration is half the fun.

Tips for starting out

• Make sure you're well supplied before venturing out into the jungle. The jungle is dangerous place. See below for recommended supplies.
• Expect to die. The jungle is filled with dangers. On the other hand, you can revive fairly easily, so don't let it get you down.

Recommended adventuring supplies

• 3 machetes/cutlasses. Because the first one is guaranteed to break at the worst possible time.
• 1 one knife/dagger. These are vital for leaving messages on trees and huts.
• 1 sharpening stone.
• A lot of healing supplies. You never know what you'll run into out in the jungle, and you'll live a lot longer if you've got a bunch of first aid kits and healing herbs.
• A lot of spare ammo for rifles and blowpipes. This largely applies to soldiers and warriors.
• 1 GPS unit. Initially, only outsiders and pirates can use these; however, natives with outsider knowledge can also make use of them.