Roots of Pacha: Beginner’s Guide – Tips for Getting Started
Some game creators genuinely pour their hearts and souls into developing remarkable games, setting themselves apart from the profit-focused developers that often take over platforms like Steam. They dedicate their expertise, time, and passion to designing unique experiences, culminating in extraordinary games like Stardew Valley, which has inspired countless imitations over time.
Many of these copies fall short, but the recently released Roots of Pacha stands out. Set in the Stone Age, this charming life simulation game boasts a distinctive and captivating art style. As a tribe member, you’ll work together to expand your village by growing crops, fishing, and discovering new technologies, all while nurturing a sense of camaraderie, teamwork, and serenity.
Crafting and Inventory Management
At the start of your Roots of Pacha journey, it’s vital to craft a chest for storage to manage your limited inventory space. Since your belt can only hold a certain number of items, a chest is crucial for organizing and monitoring your resources. Use your daily stamina wisely by collecting supplies like stone and wood, which you’ll need throughout the game.
To contribute items to the tribe, left-click to donate an entire stack or right-click to open a mini-menu to select the number of items you wish to donate. Alternatively, place the item in your active belt slot and left-click on the contribution bin to donate one item at a time.
Learn Controls and Hotkeys
Get acquainted with the hotkeys and keybindings in the game to expedite your gameplay. You can refer to our guide that lists default hotkeys in Roots of Pacha for a comprehensive list.
Exploring the Map and Interacting with NPCs
- Press ‘M’ or click on the map to locate people you need to speak with.
- Look for exclamation marks above NPCs’ heads to advance in the game.
- Find seeds on the map, marked with an icon, making it simple to locate potatoes, carrots, quinoa, and other crops.
- Feel free to change your mind about contributions until the day’s end by retrieving items from the contribution bin.
- Bear in mind that days in Roots of Pacha are 15 minutes long in real life, so prioritize tasks and maximize each day.
- The small yellow circles in the top right corner indicate the remaining time in the day.
Learning How to Fish
- Fishing is vital for earning contribution points early in the game.
- Take your time and hover your cursor over the fish to fill up your catch bar. Moving too quickly will spook the fish.
- Once you reach the maximum number (3, 4, or 5), left-click to reel in the fish.
- After catching a fish for the first time, its icon will appear when you’re about to catch the same type of fish again.
- For more details, you can check out our guide on fishing.
Farming
- Farming enables you to discover, collect, and grow vegetables and herbs, which can be further processed through drying, grinding, or crushing.
- To domesticate a crop, find the plant in its natural environment and bring the wild-quality crop and seed back to your village.
- Harvesting crops boosts your clan’s knowledge, leading to enhanced crop quality.
- Plant crops during their appropriate seasons; off-season plants will vanish from the wild and any planted on the farm.
