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	In this FAQ we will try to answer all the frequently asked questions about PlanetSmith and it's development state.		In this FAQ we will try to answer all the frequently asked questions about PlanetSmith and it's development state.

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	Discuss changes to this page in the page's [[Talk:Frequently_Asked_Questions \| discussion tab]] before updating the FAQ !		Discuss changes to this page in the page's [[Talk:Frequently_Asked_Questions \| discussion tab]] before updating the FAQ !
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	Due to the Kickstarter launching, newcomers have a lot of questions!<br>		Due to the Kickstarter launching, newcomers have a lot of questions!<br>
	Try reading this FAQ first before asking your questions in the [https://discord.gg/eSS2pYU7Nw discord server].		Try reading this FAQ first before asking your questions in the [https://discord.gg/eSS2pYU7Nw discord server].

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	===== Craft =====		===== Craft =====
	Crafting is (temporarily) available in the [[~~Hexcel:~~campfire]]. A campfire can be put down by holding down the right click button on any hexcel surface.		Crafting is (temporarily) available in the [[campfire]]. A campfire can be put down by holding down the right click button on any hexcel surface.

	Access the crafting menu through the hammer icon (top right)		Access the crafting menu through the hammer icon (top right)

	===== Cook =====		===== Cook =====
	Cooking is available in the [[~~Hexcel:~~campfire]]. A campfire can be put down by holding down the right click button on any hexcel surface.		Cooking is available in the [[campfire]]. A campfire can be put down by holding down the right click button on any hexcel surface.

	Place the meat in the meat slot (top left), once you have done so, left-click in the fire area. This will drop a meat above the fire, use your left click to maintain it roughly around the middle. Once the left bar is in the cooked area, right-click to flip it and do the same with the other side.		Place the meat in the meat slot (top left), once you have done so, left-click in the fire area. This will drop a meat above the fire, use your left click to maintain it roughly around the middle. Once the left bar is in the cooked area, right-click to flip it and do the same with the other side.
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	== Discord ==		== Discord ==

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	Finding it is easier done in an Arctic ocean, due to the ground being uncovered and ores being visible from afar.		Finding it is easier done in an Arctic ocean, due to the ground being uncovered and ores being visible from afar.

	To obtain it, use a [[Item:primitive hammer]]		To obtain it, use a [[Item:primitive hammer \| primitive hammer]]

	==== My game is running poorly, why is that? ====		==== My game is running poorly, why is that? ====

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	==== I am not in the PlanetSmith discord ====		==== I am not in the PlanetSmith discord ====
	Join the discord, you will automatically get your role!		Join the [https://discord.gg/eSS2pYU7Nw discord server], you will automatically get your role!

	=== I want to get involved in the development ===		=== I want to get involved in the development ===
	As generous of you as it is, we are not looking to hire anyone at the moment.		As generous of you as it is, we are not looking to hire anyone at the moment.

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	== Discord ==		== Discord ==
	~~Q: while playing I had an idea that i want to share, where should i put it?~~
	~~A:💡suggestions-ideas ! we love hearing what ideas our community has had. If we like it enough we might even add your idea into the game (with some credit of course)~~

	=== How do I obtain the Kickstarter roles? ===		=== How do I obtain the Kickstarter roles? ===

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	=== I want to get involved in the development ===		=== I want to get involved in the development ===
	As generous of you as it is, we are not looking to hire anyone at the moment.		As generous of you as it is, we are not looking to hire anyone at the moment.


	~~at the moment we aren't hiring anyone, but in the future if needed we might make an announcement that we're looking for people~~

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	=== When will I get my kickstarter rewards ? ===		=== When will I get my kickstarter rewards ? ===
	Once the kickstarter ends ! ~~[[learn why]]~~		Once the kickstarter ends !

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	== The Game ==		== The Game ==
	This section relates to the state of the game, what you can expect of it along with some general knowledge for demo purposes		This section relates to the state of the game, what you can expect of it along with some general knowledge for demo purposes
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	* If you have never participated in a playtest prior to April 2026, you '''cannot''' join playtest anymore.		* If you have never participated in a playtest prior to April 2026, you '''cannot''' join playtest anymore.

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	=== Demo ===		=== Demo ===
	This section relates to demo content available during the ongoing demo (30/03/2026 - 30/04/2026)		This section relates to demo content available during the ongoing demo (30/03/2026 - 30/04/2026)
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	To obtain it, use a [[Item:primitive hammer]]		To obtain it, use a [[Item:primitive hammer]]

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	=== Features ===		=== Features ===
	This section is about what the game will offer upon release.		This section is about what the game will offer upon release.
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	==== Will there be pvp ====		==== Will there be pvp ====
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	<span>Hang tight !</span>		<span>Hang tight !</span><br>
	The <b>dev team</b> is thinking hard about this...		The <b>dev team</b> is thinking hard about this...
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	== Discord ==		== Discord ==
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	<span>Section under construction</span>		<span>Section under construction</span><br>
	it will be ready <b>Soon™</b>		it will be ready <b>Soon™</b>
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	In this FAQ we will try to answer all the frequently asked questions about PlanetSmith and it's developement state.		In this FAQ we will try to answer all the frequently asked questions about PlanetSmith and it's developement state.

			== Kickstarter ==
			You can find the most frequently asked question related to [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/incandescentgames/planetsmith the kickstarter campaign] here

			=== When does the kickstarter end ? ===
			April 30th 2026.

			=== Should I back the project ? ===
			It is up to you to back it, and if you have the funds to do so !
			As of right now, the kickstarter is fully funded, which means the game is getting out no matter what, we are now having stretch goals to get more content and allow for faster developement.

			=== When will I get my kickstarter rewards ? ===
			Once the kickstarter ends ! [[learn why]]

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			== The Game ==
			This section relates to the state of the game, what you can expect of it along with some general knowledge for demo purposes

			=== Playtests ===
			This sections is about playtests, how to join them, when the next playtest will be held and what to expect of them

			==== When is the next playtest ? ====
			There is no fixed date, however expect a weeklong playtest that happens every 6 months.

			==== How can I join the playtest ? ====
			Depending on your situation, here is how to join a playtest.

			===== I have already participated in a playtest before =====
			* You already have a playtest key linked to the steam account you used to play the game, simply wait for a playtest to come around and install the playtest version once it is available !

			===== I have never participated in a playtest before =====
			* If you have backed the [[#kickstarter\|kickstarter]], you will be provided a playtest key (starting at Game Supporter) once the kickstarter campaign ends !
			* If you have never participated in a playtest prior to April 2026, you '''cannot''' join playtest anymore.

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			=== Demo ===
			This section relates to demo content available during the ongoing demo (30/03/2026 - 30/04/2026)

			==== How to ====
			This section is a quick Survival101 crash course : it will teach you the absolute basics if you want to survive long enough to get to the next day.

			===== Craft =====
			Crafting is (temporarily) available in the [[Hexcel:campfire]], a campfire can be put down by holding down right click on any hexcel surface.

			Access the crafting menu through the hammer icon (top right)

			===== Cook =====
			Cooking is available in the [[Hexcel:campfire]], a campfire can be put down by holding down right click on any hexcel surface.

			Place the meat in the meat slot (top left), once you have done so, left click in the fire area, this will drop a meat above the fire, use your left click to maintain it roughly around the middle. Once the left bar is in the cooked area, right click to flip it and do the same with the other side.

			By the end you obtain a cooked meat.

			Beware, overcooked meat can taste a bit like coal... (meat disapears when overcooked)

			===== Find unstable matter =====
			In the ground, it is a glowy purple-ish ore.

			Finding it is easier done in an arctic ocean, due to ground being uncovered, and ores being visible from afar.

			To obtain it, use a [[Item:primitive hammer]]

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			=== Features ===
			This section is about what the game will offer upon release.

			==== Will we have multiplayer ====
			Yes, You can expect that feature to be in the base game once it releases.
			It is a late developement goal, meaning that it is not the main priority at the moment

			==== Will there be pvp ====
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			<span>Hang tight !</span>
			The <b>dev team</b> is thinking hard about this...
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			== Discord ==
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			<span>Section under construction</span>
			it will be ready <b>Soon™</b>
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