Tutorial

The **tutorial** for *Staxel* is available any time a new world map is created. As of version 1.5, the tutorial now lasts a minimum of **nine days** and all players, even in Multiplayer worlds, must complete the tutorial.

**Note**: up until version 1.4, time paused during the tutorial. As of version 1.5, time is paused until after selling the Turnip that Farm Fan urges the player to sell during the first part of the tutorial. Before reaching that step of the tutorial, the player is free to explore the island and collect items, such as Bugs, flower petals, and crafting materials (also known as "Reagents").

## Launching the game

*This section will quickly cover the steps between launching the game and beginning your playthrough*

*Staxel* can be launched directly from the Steam Library, GOG Galaxy, or through the *Staxel.Client.exe* file located in the game folder. If you've recently installed some mods, launching *Staxel* may take a few minutes as it runs a Content Builder to integrate the new files.

You can adjust Language settings under **Options > Game Controller Icon (3rd tab) > Language**. Staxel currently supports English, French, German, Japanese, and Chinese gameplay with unofficial translations for other languages available via community mods.

Multiplayer follows similar steps in map creation, but starting a game or joining a game requires a slightly different process beforehand. After selecting Singleplayer or the appropriate Multiplayer steps, you can begin map creation.

### World creation

**The following map customization options are currently available:**

* Map Name
* Creative Mode (unchecked is Story Mode by default)
* Copy From (uses an existing map)
* Seed
* World Size (scales island from 1x to 3x default size)

Map creation can range from 1-2 minutes at 1x default size to around 5 minutes for a 3x map. While it's possible to mod in a larger island size, expect load times of 10+ minutes when creating those maps. When your map is complete, a loading bar will appear for joining the world and the Character Design menu will pop in front of it.

### Character creation

**Player characters can currently be customized in the following ways:**

* Gender
* Player Race
* Animation Type (Type 1 has less motion on most animations to improve First Person camera view)
* Skintone
* Hairstyle
* Eye Type
* Starter Outfit

These options can all be recustomized later if you change your mind, either before the Tutorial begins or by purchasing a Vanity for your Farm.

## Mods and community

*Optional information on how to add community-made content or meet other players*

Player-made mods offer a lot of interesting content to supplement what the developers have released so far. The official locations to download modded content are either on the Steam Workshop or (for non-Steam players) the ModHub on the official website.

A few of the most popular mods include:

* Additional furniture and storage methods
* Automation features for crafting
* Extra costumes and clothing items

For help finding other players to start a Multiplayer map with or need help on getting started, you can visit the main community hub on the Official Discord Server. The development team is also very active in answering questions that appear on the Steam discussion board for Staxel.

## Tutorial Questline

### Part 1 - Starting Out

*Main article: Starting Out*
*This section summarizes your interactions with Farm Fan and where to find more information on the Wikia*

On arriving at the island, you will find yourself in your farm house. There's no rush to leave, so you can familiarize yourself with the game controls and adjust game settings before departing. As you approach the door, Farm Fan will spot you and begin a dialogue:

* Farm Fan will welcome you to Staxel. Maximilian has informed her you will be taking over the old farm and has prepared you a welcome package.at the General Store
* A map will be displayed to show you where the General Store is located
* Proceed to the General Store and talk to Leif to recieve your welcome package of  Potato Seed (x4),  Watering Can,  Shovel,  Hoe and 500 .
* Walk back to your farm and talk to Farm Fan
* She will ask you to till the soil with your hoe, plant a crop seed and then water the crop
* Talk to Farm Fan again to recieve a Farm Fan Turnip
* Follow Farm Fan to the Town Square and sell the turnip (or any item) at the Murmur Merchant's Sell Box
* Talk to Farm Fan again and she will tell you to regualrly check your mailbox for more mail
* Recieve Mail Murmur Consortium and recieve 10  from the lottery

During the first day, time will remain paused at Noon on Spring 1st. You can take as much time as you need to complete it, along with any exploration or side activities you might be interested in trying out before your playthrough officially starts.

### Part 2 - Making Some Friends

*Main article: Making Some Friends*
When you wake up in the morning you will have received mail from Farm Fan asking you to come see her because she has something for you. You will also have mail from Robin and Wren introducing themselves to you as the local postal delivery people

* Find Farm Fan
* She will give you 4 onion seeds and then encourages you to go introduce yourself to everyone starting with Rowan. A guide will pop up explaining the friendship system
* Talk with Rowan
* He will give you some Sap and ask you to let Farm Fan know he'll need her help again later
* Talk to Farm Fan who will encourage you again to introduce yourself to everyone else and to talk to Max about new people who might need help settling down. She will also give you the Guide Bookshelf

### Part 3 - Building 101

*Main article: Building 101*
In the morning you will wake up to mail telling you that Farm Fan wants you to talk to her when you have completed achievements And another mail from Farm Fan that she found a cow and you need to go talk to Aliza about building a barn

* Find Aliza. She will give you an axe and tell you go chop down a couple of trees and to come back when you're done
* Bring the wood back and Aliza will give you a Blueprint for a Trough, 500 petals, 3 nails and a straw bale and explain that you need to turn the raw wood into lumber at a Table Saw. A crafting guide will pop up to tell you how to craft
* You will need to purchase additional nails and straw since 2 troughs are needed for the barn. Craft the troughs and talk to Aliza
* Aliza will give you a barn sign and tell you to go place it somewhere on your farm. A guide will pop up explaining signs and totems
* Place the sign where you want to build the barn
* Go talk to Aliza
* Aliza will give you a hammer, 50 grey wood blocks and 50 red roof tiles
* Build your barn
* Talk to Aliza who will congratulate you and send you to Farm Fan
* Go talk to Farm Fan and she will give you a cow, 2 trough food, 500 petals and a guide on caring for your cow

### Part 4 - Raining Cats and Dogs

*Main article: Raining Cats and Dogs*
Mail from Maximilian asking you to come see him since he found a stray dog and cat

* Find Max to choose your pet
* Pick a pet. Max will give you the pet you choose, a naming form so that you can change the name of the pet and then sends you to Leif for supplies
* Talk to Leif. Leif will give you 2 pet food and a food bowl

### Part 5 - Invasion of the Crickets

*Main article: Invasion of the Crickets*
You will wake up to mail telling you that Rowan needs your help urgently

* Talk to Rowan who will give you a net and a catching bug guide
* Catch red crickets. They will be displayed on the map
* Talk to Rowan who will thank you and gives you 500 petals and a mug o sap

### Part 6 - Let Them Eat Fish

*Main article: Let Them Eat Fish*
Riah sends you mail asking you to build a nice fishing spot

* Talk to Riah. She will give you a fish rack blueprint, bait box blueprint and a fishing spot sign. She also tells you to either buy a barrel from Aliza or take one from your farm. You will need a 2 rhino beetles so make sure you catch them
* Bait Box - buy a carving and a combining station from Aliza. Follow blueprint instructions for making
* Fish Rack - make on assembly station in Aliza's store
* Buy barrel from Aliza's store or take one from your farm
* Place sign, fish rack, bait box and barrel near water making sure the requirements on the sign are met. The wood needed can be a tree that is large enough within the bounds of the sign, or you can find sitting logs or anything that has the category of wood for the wood requirement
* Talk to Riah. She will give you a fishing rod and a fishing guide

### Part 7 - Two Soups

*Main article: Two Soups*
Rowan is in need of your help again. This time, in the mail, he lets you know that he has guests arriving and they want food and he doesn't have any

* Talk to Rowan who will tell you he needs 2 soups made. He will give you 800 petals for cooking stations and gives you a cooking guide
* Grow or buy vegetables for soup. Depending on the recipe you choose you will either need a jar of water or a milk for each soup. You can buy an empty jar and fill at the kitchen sink or buy water in the general store. If you placed your cow earlier in the tutorial you might already have milk you could use
* Buy a Chopping Station and a Boiling Station
* Chop the vegetables and boil with the water or the milk, depending on the recipe you chose to make the soup
* Talk to Rowan with the 2 soups in your inventory. He will give you 1000 petals and a mug o sap

### Part 8 - License to Till

*Main article: License to Till*
Today you wake up to mail from Maximilian who asks you to come see him to acknowledge the work you've done rejuvenating your farm. Take the attached Registration Letter with you

* With the registration letter talk to Max. He will take the registration letter from you, congratulate you and gives you a farm license.
* Max will direct you to talk to Farm Fan for a congratulatory present
* Talk to Farm Fan who will give you a chicken, chicken feed, chicken feeding area, coop sign and 500 petals
* Optional: purchase a chicken coop from the general store or from Leon the murmur merchant by the town square. Set up coop sign and complete the marker

### Part 9 - Postage and Handling

*Main article: Postage and Handling*
This quest is not part of the Tutorial. It is Leif's first friendship quest. But if you've been talking to Leif enough during the tutorial then his friendship level will be high enough to trigger the quest the day after you receive your farm license.

* Leif will send you mail asking for your help
* Talk to Leif. He will give you the Post Counter blueprint, Handling post blueprint and Post Office blueprint. You will also receive the Marker Protection guide
* Make the postal equipment and place it in the boundaries of the store
* Talk to Leif
* Talk to 3 murmurs. The 3rd one will ask you if you're not a morning person
* Wren or Robin will spawn the next day. Checking frequently before noon open up your map and look for the postal person and talk to them
* Wait for the next postal person to spawn. It can take up to 4 days. Make sure you check for them each day and often before noon. They despawn at noon. Talk to the person.
* Talk to Leif. He will give you 3500 petals and a Postman hat

## What to do next

Once you've completed the first day quest then you can choose to explore the island until you are ready to sleep. You won't get the mail for the next tutorial quest until you have proceeded to day two.

## Version history

* Version 1.5: Tutorial completely revamped.
	+ Tutorial now lasts nine days
	+ Time does not pause during the tutorial
	+ All players must participate, not just the host (in multiplayer worlds)