GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Flotsam session
Our independent guide helps you observe how Flotsam’s documented systems interact. By noting patterns in construction, gathering, specialists, research and exploration, you can make informed decisions that keep your floating town functional and your drifters healthy.
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Compare Construction Materials
Build two small structures—one primarily using plastic, the other using driftwood. Record visual differences and size, then consider which material fits your current resource stock.
- Compare the visual impact of plants versus statues when decorating a building.
- Observe how different material combos affect the apparent size of a floating structure.
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Track Resource Hotspots
Sail along a single region for one session, noting how often plastic versus driftwood appears. Use the data to plan future routes that maximize material collection.
- Track which debris types appear most often in different regions to plan efficient routes.
- Balance fish harvesting with water desalination to maintain steady food and water supplies.
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Specialist Impact Review
Recruit two different specialists and list the new buildings or quests each unlocks. Compare how each influences the pace of town development.
- Compare the unlocks provided by different specialists to decide recruitment order.
- Watch how each specialist’s storyline influences the quests that become available.
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Technology Upgrade Timeline
Sketch the steps from firewood to eel‑electricity, marking prerequisites for each stage. This visual aid helps prioritize research that yields the biggest efficiency boost.
- Map the progression from firewood to eel‑electricity to see efficiency gains.
- Compare the impact of pipeline upgrades on overall resource conversion rates.
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Health vs. Pollution Balance
Visit a polluted ruin and a clean island, then record any changes to drifter health. Adjust exploration strategy based on the observed impact.
- Compare the resource yields of ruins versus islands to decide where to focus voyages.
- Observe how distance from your base influences the need for additional supplies.
