GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next The Headlands session
Our independent guide breaks The Headlands into five core systems—pace, machinery, market, contracts and production. By observing each element you can craft a personal approach that respects the game’s deliberate, unhurried design while still achieving steady growth.
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Pace Observation
Play for several in‑game days without rushing any task. Record which field order yields the most grain and note any price changes during transport. Compare these results to a faster, less‑planned approach.
- Observe price trends before loading a truck to avoid unexpected drops.
- Try different field orders in a short test to see which yields more grain.
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Machinery Comparison
Use two different vehicles in separate sessions, noting sound, fuel use and field coverage. Write down which feels more efficient for your current farm size and why.
- Listen to each machine’s audio cues for a sense of its condition.
- Ask the mechanic which vehicle matches your current field size.
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Market Timing Test
Load grain onto a truck, then watch the price for a short period before delivering. Log any price changes and calculate the profit impact of waiting versus delivering immediately.
- Track fuel usage alongside harvest schedules to spot bottlenecks.
- Keep a small grain reserve to sell when a sudden price spike occurs.
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Contract Impact Review
Complete a neighbour contract and measure the resources gained versus the effort spent. Use this data to decide which future contracts align best with your production capacity.
- Select contracts that match the crops you are currently producing.
- Note the resources you receive after each contract to compare efficiency.
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Supply Chain Trial
Process a harvested crop into a finished good and sell it. Compare the earnings to selling the raw crop and note which path suits your current growth stage.
- Start by processing one crop type before adding more.
- Compare earnings from raw grain versus processed goods to decide where to focus.
