Chris Drumm-Contributor

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December, 2022
Bachelor's degree in English writing
RPG, Strategy, Indie
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About Chris Drumm

Chris Drumm is a lifelong gamer with a BA in English writing and years of experience writing articles and news online. He's played hundreds of games in dozens of genres, enjoyed them all, and put more than a few playthroughs on YouTube under the user name ThreadbareInc.

Proudest Gaming Achievement

Chris created a semi-popular Let's Play of Deus Ex that delved deep into both the game and its themes. Search for "Deus Ex: The Lecture Series" on YouTube to learn more.

Favorite Games

Chris enjoys a wide variety of games from every era of video game history, but some of his personal favorites include the original Deus ExPlanescape: TormentCrusader Kings 3, and Baldur's Gate 3.

Favorite Console

The vast majority of Chris' gaming experience has been with the PC, and he's been quite happy to see games both new and old come to the platform.

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Raft Pen
Raft: How To Get Wool, Eggs, and Milk

These three materials are closely related because to get any of them players must learn how to tame and sustain wild animals.

Raft Build Hammer
Raft: Building Hammer Tips

The building hammer is a powerful tool that lets players construct their raft from the bottom up, but it helps to know just how it works.

Raft Metal Detector
Raft: How to Use the Metal Detector

One reward for visiting Caravan Island is the metal detector, which is a useful piece of equipment players will want to use on every future island.

Raft Blueprint
Raft: How to Use Blueprints

New players may be confused by blueprints and how best to use them. Fortunately, the answer is simpler than one might expect.

Raft's Vasagatan
Raft: Vasagatan Walkthrough

The second story island is more of a story ship stuck in a lagoon. It's dark and dangerous, but there are plenty of notes and items to discover.

Planet Crafter Sulfur Fields
The Planet Crafter: Where to Find Sulfur

Sulfur isn't immediately useful, but eventually players will need a reliable source of sulfur. Luckily, there are a few reliable places to find it.

Planet Crafter Fusion Energy Cell
The Planet Crafter: Where to Use the Fusion Cell

The fusion cell is one of the last items unlocked in the current version of the game. But it's not at all obvious what makes this item so valuable.

Raft Receiver Setup
Raft: How to Use the Receiver

The receiver is an important piece of equipment that unlocks the story islands, but setting it up and using it can be tricky.

Planet Crafter Zeolite
The Planet Crafter: Where to Find Zeolite

Zeolite is one of the rarest minerals in the game. However, there are a few consistent ways to find it and even a spot where mining is possible.

Planet Crafter Biomass
The Planet Crafter: How to Increase Biomass

Once players get past the first stage, they have to start boosting biomass. Figuring out how to do so can be tricky, but it's a necessary step.

Raft Dead Gull
Raft: How to Get Feathers

Feathers are useful for crafting, but seagulls are tricky to shoot down. Luckily, there's an easy way to lure them close.

Planet Crafter Rocket
The Planet Crafter: How Rockets Work

Rockets are a key resource that let players leave the early stages of the game behind, but it helps to understand just how they work.

Planet Crafter Ice Block
The Planet Crafter: When Does the Ice Melt?

There are two types of ice in the game. One type blocks important caves and exits until it melts, but where are these blocks and when do they melt?

Planet Crafter Methane
The Planet Crafter: How to Get Methane Cartridges

Many advanced organic materials call for methane, but there's no way to get methane from anywhere on the map. However, there is a useful machine.

Planet Crafter Uranium
The Planet Crafter: Where to Find Uranium

Uranium is essential for rocket engines and nuclear reactors, but this elusive element can be hard to locate.

Raft Sail
Raft: How to Use the Sail

The sail is one of the first big constructions a Raft player can make, but it can be tricky to figure out how to use one.

Raft Shark Attack
Raft: How to Kill a Shark

Sharks are a constant foe in Raft, but a player with good timing can kill one, even in the game's earliest stages.

Raft Research Table
Raft: How to Use the Research Table

The research table is the object that allows players to advance further in the game. However, it's not immediately obvious how it works.

Planet Crafter Golden Crate
The Planet Crafter: Every Golden Crate Location

Players who find golden crates can get some useful items and materials, plus they can collect a set of golden effigies. Here's where they are.

Planet Crafter Sulfur Extractor
The Planet Crafter: Where to Place Ore Extractors

Ore extractors can give players an unlimited supply of common and rare minerals, but first they need to know where to put them.