Welcome to the Islands 🌲
Longvinter looks calm, a charming island chain filled with fishing spots, cabins, and sunshine. But beneath the peaceful surface lies danger: wildlife that bites, players that raid, and storms that ruin your camp if you’re careless.
Whether you’re exploring solo or surviving with friends on a ChipHead-hosted server, these beginner tips will help you get started, stay safe, and make your first fortune.
1. Spawn, Scout, and Stay Calm 🧭
When you first spawn, don’t rush. Look around, check your surroundings, and start with basic gathering.
- Grab rocks, sticks, and berries nearby
- Avoid large animals early on, wolves and bears will end your run quickly
- Locate a safe area to set up a temporary camp
Pro Tip: Use the map terminals scattered around to mark your position and locate nearby NPCs or traders.
2. Learn the Basics of Survival 🪓
Longvinter blends survival mechanics with casual exploration. Your first goals are simple:
- Collect wood and stone for crafting tools
- Build a campfire for warmth and cooking
- Hunt small animals or fish for food and cash
- Avoid other players until you have gear, friendly isn’t always friendly
If you die, you’ll drop items unless you’ve stored them safely, so play cautiously early on.
3. Make Your First Money 💰
Cash rules the island, it buys weapons, tools, and house upgrades.
- Fishing: The most reliable early-game money source. Use basic rods and sell fish at Trader NPCs.
- Looting: Search abandoned camps for materials or valuables.
- Crafting: Sell surplus crafted goods or cooked meals for a tidy profit.
Bonus Tip: Keep a small emergency stash in your tent, don’t carry everything on you at once.
4. Choose a Smart Base Location 🏕️
Picking the right spot for your camp is crucial. Look for:
- Access to water (for fishing and transport)
- Nearby trees and rocks (for crafting materials)
- A short run to NPC traders (for selling loot)
- Cover from open roads (to avoid raiders)
Avoid building too close to spawn points or other camps, it attracts attention.
5. Craft and Store Wisely 🧰
Start crafting simple tools and work your way up.
- Axe: For chopping trees
- Pickaxe: For mining ores
- Fishing Rod: For money and food
- Tent: For saving your progress and storing gear
Once you place a tent, it becomes your personal safe zone, enemies can’t loot items stored inside.
Pro Tip: Upgrade to a large tent or base structure when you can afford it, more space, more protection.
6. Understand PvP and Safety 🚨
Longvinter’s islands are shared spaces, meaning danger can come from other players as easily as wildlife.
- Avoid carrying high-value items when travelling
- Don’t camp near PvP hot zones
- Keep your map updated with safe trader locations
- Use suppressors or bows for stealth combat if needed
If you prefer a calmer experience, look for peaceful servers or host your own private world through ChipHead.
7. Explore, Upgrade, and Expand 🌍
Once you’ve stabilised, expand your goals:
- Explore remote islands for rare loot
- Purchase or upgrade boats for faster travel
- Unlock new tools, weapons, and furniture
- Trade regularly to earn passive income
Every trip adds to your survival knowledge, the more you explore, the stronger you become.
8. Team Up with Friends 🤝
Co-op play transforms Longvinter from survival into a social adventure.
- Assign tasks: one fishes, one builds, one explores
- Share storage and tents
- Build joint camps with overlapping safety zones
- Create trading alliances with nearby teams
Bonus Tip: On a ChipHead-hosted server, your shared camp progress and loot remain stable even when players log off.
Final Thoughts 🌤️
Surviving your first days in Longvinter is about patience, planning, and staying aware of your surroundings. Once you master fishing, crafting, and smart base placement, the islands become a paradise instead of a threat.
With ChipHead hosting, your world stays secure, stable, and lag-free - perfect for building communities, running events, or relaxing with friends. The only thing you’ll lose here is bait, not progress. ⚡🎣
