FAQs

FAQs is a list of frequently asked questions that have been asked on the Dinkum Discord.

* General FAQs
* Technical FAQs
* Gameplay FAQs
* Support FAQs

#### When is the release date?

Dinkum was released into Early Access on July 14th 2022.

#### Can I stream Dinkum?

**"**Dinkum is a streamer-friendly game! As long as you are playing with a legally obtained copy, you may create, upload, live stream and monetize videos online containing Dinkum gameplay."

(Quoted from https://www.playdinkum.com/media under the section "Streaming and Video Policy")

#### Will Dinkum come to consoles?

Dinkum may come to consoles once the game is at version 1.0.

#### Will the game be translated in other languages?

Hopefully this will be possible once the game is at version 1.0.

#### What's the roadmap for the game?

You can see the current roadmap here:

* https://dinkum.featuremonkey.com/roadmap/
* https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1062520/view/3342250434605772470

#### How can I share Dinkum?

You can share the news about Dinkum by sharing the links below:

* https://www.playdinkum.com/
* https://twitter.com/dinkumdev
* https://www.tiktok.com/@dinkumdev
* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WGU4Z-PMy49ffgBizCLcA
* https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062520/Dinkum/
* https://www.reddit.com/r/Dinkum/
* *and of course* this wiki https://dinkum.fandom.com/wiki/Dinkum\_Wiki

#### Is the map randomly generated?

Everyone's map will be different, but certain biomes rely on the climate, so the north of the island is hot while down south it's a bit cooler.

#### There's a dupe bug! I can't remove or move those items! What do I do?

If you run far enough from the house to unload the chunk and come back it should fix itself. Otherwise saving and exiting will fix it.

#### I really don't like the camera settings! How do I change them?

You can make the camera move with the mouse by going into settings and check the ‘Mouse always moves camera’ option. You can also invert the Y axis if the camera movements feel a little strange.

#### Help! I have lag and the game is super slow!

Lower the quality settings, lower the chunk view distance and maybe lower the resolution if you are desperate. Playing in the top down build camera helps too.

#### Why isn't the story progressing?!

The game is still in Early Access! It means it’s not quite done. There is much more coming before it can be considered a full release game! Please see the Roadmap to see what else the solo Developer, James Bendon, has planned: https://dinkum.featuremonkey.com/roadmap/

#### What specs are needed to run this game?

The minimum recommended specs are as follows:

```
OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 560, AMD Radeon HD 6970
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible

```

If you have issues with launching the game, or the game crashes soon after launching, please verify file integrity through Steam. In your Library, right click on Dinkum -> Properties -> Local files and click ‘Verify Integrity of game files’. If the issue persists, please report here by either upvoting an existing ticket that resembles your issue, or if it is not listed, to detail as much as you can in a new ticket.

#### Where is the location of my saved games?

* On Windows, saved games can be found at the following location:
```
C:\Users\%userprofile%\AppData\LocalLow\James Bendon\Dinkum

```

* On Linux, when playing the game via Proton, saved games can be found at the following location:
```
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1062520/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/James Bendon/Dinkum/

```

#### How does Multiplayer work?

A player who wants to host needs to start the game in multiplayer mode. The host can have up to 3 people visit, for a total of 4 players on the island. Visiting players need to choose a character to visit the island with. Your character will take their inventory into other peoples games and can take items back home once the session has ended.

You can do anything you can do in single player except only the host can move buildings, place buildings, activate the Deep Mines elevator with everyone inside, and sell farm animals.

The world is active while the host is active. Only the host can place buildings and further the town quests. Other players can build relationships with the townsfolk and receive requests from them. The money earned is not pooled but other players can contribute to paying off the town debt if they choose.

*For more details on this, please visit the Multiplayer page.*

#### How big is the map?

The map is not infinite, but pretty big! Your town and farm will only take up a little bit of the island and it will take a little while to walk from one side to the other.

#### Is Controller Supported?

Yes! PS4, Xbox, Xbox Series X and Switch Pro controllers have been tested. (Note: Currently the Switch Pro controller buttons will not align with in game prompts unless you choose to NOT use the Nintendo Switch Button Layout in Steam.)

#### Can I pause time?

Yes you can! Go into your journal and select the Options tab at the top right. The Pause button will be on the right page.

#### Can I place/move buildings wherever I want?

Yep, you can place building deeds where you want them to be built. A little bit into the game you get the option to move buildings as well.

#### Why can't I move my tent?

You can only move your home once it's been upgraded to a house.

#### I found a shiny stone! What do I do with it?

Shiny stones can be used in the Stone Grinder bought from John's Goods after it has been built.

#### How do I fish?!

While holding the fishing rod and facing the body of water, left click and the lure will be thrown. Holding down the button will throw the lure further away from you. Once the fish has taken the bait, left click (it will nibble it most of the time, but then an audible and visible plop! will sound) and wait for it to stop splashing both visually and audibly. As soon as it stops, left click to reel it in. Stop once it starts splashing again. Repeat until you’ve caught it. The bar on the right side of the screen is the meter that shows how soon the fish will break away. Once it reaches the bottom, it will let go of the lure and swim away. It will not despawn.

#### Where can I find [insert wood]?

There are several biomes on the map! Check the map with M (or Up on the D-pad of a controller) and the different coloured areas are different biomes! Explore everything and everywhere!

#### I found a weird electrified egg?!

Sell it to John on his scales! Or crack it open.

#### I found something I carry? What should I do with it?

So you found a fossil or a weird rock lump, take it to John’s to sell it! Drop it onto the scales, there will be a poster on the wall of a person carrying a block. Cha-ching!

#### How do I plant things?

**To plant crops**, you will need a hoe from Rayne and some seeds. A watering can is optional but useful.

**To plant trees**, dig a hole with the shovel, throw the tree/bush seed into the hole using Q or the left joy stick on the controller, and replace the dirt from the shovel on top. A new seedling should pop up.

#### What do old keys do?

You’ll need them for the mine! Get a Deep Mining Licence and construct the mine! There’s *a whole new world.*

#### Do things come back after being destroyed?

Rocks, trees, barrels and ore rocks regenerate over time but not in the same place. Take note of resource nodes and biomes and visit back after some time has passed.

#### How can I get upgraded tools?!

A few ways, you need the appropriate licence, and the right level in the skill. Check back to Fletch after hitting Level 10 on a skill to see what else has been unlocked.

Sometimes, there is a wandering trader that can sell you special items.

#### My screen went black and white?! Is this a bug?

Your stamina is low! Check the yellow bar in the top left corner of the screen. Is it low? Eat something! Or go to sleep.

#### I want to make so-and-so stay! How do I do it?

You have to spend money in their store and increase your relationship with them! While chatting, there are a series of hearts in the top left of the chat box. The more times you chat with them and fulfill their requests, the more hearts will be filled out! Once you’ve reached a high enough level, the visitor will tell you that they want to move in and that a building deed will show up in Fletch’s deeds list. Please note that you can only place a deed once your debt for the previous deed is cleared! For more detailed information on each visitor, please refer to the People page.

#### Franklyn!! I paid him materials and money to build something and he's gone!

Ah yes, the temp tent will do that and it is a known bug. It is suggested to wait before getting him to do any major project until he’s settled permanently in your town or until the bug is fixed.

#### What's a camera and how do I get one?

The camera is an in-game item you can use to take photos, often used for completing bulletin board quests. You will find it in the museum after you have donated a certain amount of bugs/fish.

#### I’ve encountered a bug

Bugs can be reported on the bug tracking website here:

https://dinkum.featuremonkey.com/
OR
 Dinkum Discord

Please check the list of bugs before adding a new one. If you find your bug, you can give it an upvote. This helps keep the bug list organized and allows the developer to see what bugs are occurring most often.

If the bug is preventing progress, restarting the game by returning to the main menu will often fix most bugs.

If you still require immediate assistance, you can post in the dinkum-troubleshoot channel of the Discord. Please keep in mind that help is provided by volunteers and this is not an official support forum.

#### Help! I’ve lost progress due to Steam Cloud Saves

Steam Cloud saves are a service provided by Steam. Any progress lost from Cloud Save Conflicts can not be reversed by the developer.

Please make sure to always read the Steam Cloud conflict pop-up carefully before launching the game on a different device.

### My game is crashing/freezing

Game crashes can be caused by a wide range of things. Anyone with having problems with the game crashing should attempt:

* Updating their Graphics Drivers
* Updating their BIOS
* Downloading the latest C++ Redistributable for Windows here:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

Uninstalling and reinstalling Dinkum after trying the above steps can also help.