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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. First Steps on Land<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Building Your First Ship<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Your First Voyage<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Co-op Crew Tips<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    First Steps on Land<\/h2>\n

    When you first join a Windrose server, you spawn on a starter island<\/strong> with basic tools: a Hatchet, a Pickaxe, and a Rope. Your first goal is to gather enough resources to build a Sloop \u2014 the smallest ship and your ticket to the open sea.<\/p>\n

    What to Gather First<\/h3>\n

    Spend your first 10 minutes collecting:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • 20 Pinewood Logs<\/strong> \u2013 Chop coastal trees with your Hatchet<\/li>\n
    • 10 Hemp Rope<\/strong> \u2013 Collect Hemp plants (green fibrous plants near beaches) and craft at your inventory<\/li>\n
    • 5 Iron Ore<\/strong> \u2013 Mine the dark grey rock outcrops on the island’s hillside with your Pickaxe<\/li>\n
    • 10 Stone<\/strong> \u2013 Break small rocks on the beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      With these materials you can build a Campfire<\/strong> (for cooking and warmth), a Small Chest<\/strong> (for storage), and begin crafting the first Sloop components at the Carpenter’s Bench.<\/p>\n

      Crafting the Carpenter’s Bench<\/h3>\n

      The Carpenter’s Bench is your first crafting station and is needed for ship-related recipes. Craft it with: 10 Pinewood Logs + 5 Stone. Place it on flat ground near the beach for easy access.<\/p>\n

      Building Your First Ship<\/h2>\n

      A Sloop<\/strong> requires these materials (craftable at the Carpenter’s Bench):<\/p>\n

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      • 30 Pinewood Planks (made from Pinewood Logs at the Bench)<\/li>\n
      • 10 Hemp Rope<\/li>\n
      • 5 Iron Nails (smelt Iron Ore at a Campfire\/Forge)<\/li>\n
      • 2 Canvas Cloth (craft from 4 Hemp)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Once you have the Sloop blueprint item, take it to the waterline<\/strong> (shallow water near the beach) and place it. The ship will appear as a frame you then fill in piece by piece \u2014 hull planks, mast, sail, and helm. Filling in the ship takes about 5\u201310 minutes for a new crew.<\/p>\n

        Your First Voyage<\/h2>\n

        With your Sloop complete, it’s time to set sail:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Stock the ship<\/strong> \u2013 Load food (fish + cooked meals), repair materials (20 planks, 10 nails), and cannonballs if you have them<\/li>\n
        2. Assign the helm<\/strong> \u2013 One player stands at the wheel. Others can adjust sails, man the cannons, or watch from the bow<\/li>\n
        3. Raise the anchor<\/strong> \u2013 Interact with the Anchor Chain to lift anchor<\/li>\n
        4. Unfurl sails<\/strong> \u2013 Interact with the Rigging Station to deploy sails<\/li>\n
        5. Steer<\/strong> \u2013 The helm player uses A\/D to turn, W\/S to adjust sail angle for speed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Your first destination should be a nearby coastal island<\/strong> visible from your spawn. Land there, gather more Pinewood and Hemp, fish from the shore, and begin planning your next ship upgrade.<\/p>\n

          Co-op Crew Tips<\/h2>\n

          Playing with friends on a GPORTAL Windrose server? A few tips for smooth co-op:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Divide tasks<\/strong> \u2013 One player manages the ship while others gather. Specialization speeds up progression dramatically<\/li>\n
          • Use the shared chest<\/strong> \u2013 Place a shared storage chest in the ship’s hold for resources everyone contributes to<\/li>\n
          • Plan island roles<\/strong> \u2013 Assign a Wood Gatherer, an Ore Miner, and a Fisher before landing on each new island<\/li>\n
          • Communicate storms early<\/strong> \u2013 The player at the Crow’s Nest should call out incoming weather with plenty of advance notice<\/li>\n
          • Keep a repair kit ready<\/strong> \u2013 Always have at least 10 Pinewood Planks and 5 Iron Nails accessible for emergency hull repairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            FAQ<\/h2>\n
            \n
            \n

            What should I do if my ship sinks in the first hour?<\/h3>\n
            \n

            Don’t worry \u2014 you respawn on the nearest island. Some materials from the sunken ship can be recovered from the wreck for a short time. Head back, gather fresh Pinewood and Hemp, and build a new Sloop. The second build is always faster than the first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            How do I find my friends on the server?<\/h3>\n
            \n

            Open the World Map (default: M) to see player markers. You can also use the tp<\/code> admin command if you’re an admin, or ask a friend with admin rights to teleport you to their location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            \n

            Is there a tutorial in Windrose?<\/h3>\n
            \n

            Windrose includes a brief optional tutorial that covers basic controls and crafting. On a GPORTAL server, the tutorial is available to each player individually when they first join. We recommend completing it before exploring the open seas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            New to Windrose? This quickstart guide covers your first 30 minutes on a GPORTAL server \u2014 ship building, resource gathering, and your first voyage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":28213,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"post-blog-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,22],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWindrose: Beginner's Quickstart Guide - GPORTAL Wiki<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We'll help you set up your GPORTAL Windrose server in no time, it's a breeze. 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