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The Alters - Guides Hub

A strange world awaits you in The Alters. As Jan Dolski, you have to do everything in your power to make it back home. Fortunately, you can lend yourself a helping hand. By that, we mean that Jan can create clones of himself, each with his own dispositions and attitudes, to aid him on his journey. Of course, things get more convoluted down the line, which is why we have our The Alters guides hub to prepare you for the task at hand.

The Alters guides hub

Beginner's guide: 12 tips to help you survive - The Alters is a sci-fi survival game, with key features that involve base building and management. Not only do you need to keep track of your clones and whatever it is that they're doing, but you also have to gather lots of resources, keep your base functioning, handle key objectives, and avoid otherworldly threats in the region. Our beginner's guide has a bunch of tips to help you get started.

Base-building and management guide - Your mobile hub can have several modules and rooms, each with a unique function. Still, you have to be mindful of the available space, the total mass, and the materials that you need to construct these improvements. Additionally, you have to consider the jobs that your alter buddies can do.

How to scan and mine for resources - This guide for The Alters focuses on a very basic task. That said, the materials that you gather, including metals, organics, minerals, and rapidium, are necessary for crafting and progression.

How to increase character happiness and morale - As Jan Dolski, the copies and clones you create have their own set of beliefs and motivations. They even have their own backstories and life paths. Naturally, you have to keep them happy by finding out what makes them tick and completing the tasks they have for you. Of course, if you can't keep them happy, then you can always keep them in line.

How to destroy Anomalies - These peculiar entities pop up all over the planet. Some are pulsating wisps that stay in place, while others follow you around before exploding. There are even variants that affect time, which can be deadly when you're far away from your base. The good news is that there's a device that can destroy these anomalies. In fact, blasting these things nets you unique resources as well.

How to weather Magnetic Storms - In The Alters, you're not just moving your base to avoid the scorching sun. You also have to mitigate the devastating impact of Magnetic Storms. These planetary disturbances occur periodically, and they can easily wreck your entire base. You need to be well-prepared for any eventuality.