As a new player diving into Terraria, I’m eager to hear your stories and experiences! I really wish there was a solid guide that could get newcomers hooked right away—something that lets them enjoy the game without spending too much time on the wiki initially. I recently bought Terraria after hearing all the buzz around it and seeing mentions of it while playing Minecraft. Despite being one of my first games, I never got into Minecraft, spending less than 200 hours on it over a decade. However, Terraria completely changed that for me!
When I first tried playing with a more experienced friend, I felt super overwhelmed and quit within a year. Recently, I found a YouTuber doing a let’s play while also exploring the game for the first time, which reignited my interest. This time around, I followed their journey without spoiling too much and finally reached the Brain of Cthulhu, and now I can’t stop playing!
I think the key to making it easier for new players is not feeling pressured to know everything upfront. Just embarking on a journey to loot, explore caves, make basic armor, and craft suitable houses is a blast! This approach lets players learn organically and becomes curious about what else there is to discover. Once the initial excitement kicks in, using the wiki shifts from a chore to a treasure map for cool new things to explore. It’s surprising there isn’t a minimal tutorial to help hook players right off the bat!
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Honestly, you don’t need a long tutorial! Just dive into the game and discover things on your own. If you’re unsure about an item or what to do next, the guide in the game can be super helpful!
I’m also a newbie! Just started last week and managed to finish Wall of Flesh yesterday. It was a wild ride—totally accidental, but now I’m in hard mode with so much more to explore! The game is so fresh and fun when you don’t rely too heavily on guides—it’s like a never-ending adventure!
Did you know you need a special pole to fish in lava? And the bait for that is pretty unique too!
There is a tutorial, but only on console and mobile versions for some reason. It’s a miss for PC players!
Are you watching Spoonkid’s videos? His recent Terraria content is amazing! I just started the game too, and his videos hooked me right in!
Yeah! I stumbled upon his channel randomly and I totally agree, his videos are super engaging! I just finished his first one and I’m already deep into his Master Mode series.
He’s the best! His guides really make the game more fun.
Did you even read my post? That’s exactly what I’m getting at—some guidance would really help new players!