Sparse Plains: early biome caution

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Dim, open, resource-poor perimeter biome tied to Collector Leviathan patrols. Do not enter early for ordinary materials. Scout from a known edge only with Tadpole, beacons, supplies, and a concrete objective (e.g. route toward Tadpole Depot / Karakorum).

Field notes

MaterialsBeacons, Supplies
ToolsTadpole
Depth / zoneOpen perimeter / trench transit

Steps

  1. Treat Sparse Plains as a transit/danger zone, not a farming biome.
  2. Start at a known biome boundary; place beacons on entry and exit headings.
  3. If engaged by Collector: break LOS, head to known boundary, keep moving until pursuit cues fade — then restock before retrying.
  4. Ordinary early metals (Silver/Lead/Copper) are better farmed in starting biomes.
Official store scene reference: open deep-water biome; not a Sparse Plains map
Image: Unknown Worlds / Steam store screenshot — official store media; scene reference only · View original source ↗

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