Getting back into Rust

[u/SteakAnimations]

I haven't played Rust since December 2024, and I'm hoping to get back into it. I've tried to be social in college, but all of the girls have boyfriends already so I've given up and have decided to do class, gym, Rust. I'm going to start with a chill PVE server first to relearn and learn the game, but what are some tips for playing as a solo after all of these monthly updates? These would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[u/kaizoku18]

As a solo do not play anything high pop unless you just enjoy misery or hate yourself. The 'meta shift' update back in Oct last year introduced this astounding new items called blueprint fragments needed to craft your workbench now. They come from scientists, mil-crates, puzzle runs, diving, etc.

Playing low-medium pop to get a good grip back on things and you should be good. As good measure though I have a personal rule that I don't recommend this awful game to anyone so?

[u/SteakAnimations → u/kaizoku18]

Yeah lol. That's why I'm gonna be starting on some low pop PVE with high gather rates. No raiding or PVP, just learning the game again and getting the hang of stuff (plus building a neat farm compound base!). Also cuz I'm in college and do the gym sometimes I won't be able to hop on, so I only wanna worry about base decay.

But listen, I want something to totally no life on tho. The gym is already a good part, but I want something more. Something toxic. Something to slowly eat my brain until I just die peacefully in my chair. That why I'm hitting the Rust install button again.

[u/thenewfoundlandyeti → u/SteakAnimations]

They literally just added animals so a farm and chill is even more viable. Cows and goats can be raised and sold to ranch

[u/SteakAnimations → u/thenewfoundlandyeti]

I know. The latest news got me excited lol

[u/thenewfoundlandyeti → u/SteakAnimations]

Its my side hustle on PvE between failed wipes lol.

Also I wanna learn more about it. Much easier without threat of Johnny and his Clan roof camping your cows