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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 Ex, Planescape: Torment, Crusader 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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?
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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.
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.