Dawn of Man – Farming Tips & Tricks
Tips and Tricks for Beginners
When you’re picking out your spot to set up shop, aim for a place that’s as flat and wide-open as possible. Trust me, when it comes to farming, you’re going to want all the flat land you can get.
If you’re thinking about bringing in some animals, just remember: they can chow down on a ton of straw. And here’s the kicker—your people? They don’t really get any perks from mixing up their menu, and plant sickness? It’s pretty rare. So, do yourself a favor and dedicate at least 70% of your farms to crops that crank out straw. Bonus: having a lot of straw around seems to give your animals the right vibes to multiply.
Now, with this game plan, you might find yourself drowning in straw, especially in the early days of farming. Don’t sweat it—straw’s not going anywhere. But yeah, you might need to throw down a bunch of haystacks.
One more thing: hold off on letting your population hit 40 until your farms are in tip-top shape. Farms are key. But hey, feel free to take it slow in the first couple of eras. The raiders are chill and there’s plenty of animals to go around.
And don’t sleep on flax linen. That stuff’s gold. With just a stick, you can turn it into primo fishing lines. Start with a couple of flax fields and then maybe bump it up to three. You’ll have plenty of goods to barter with.
