This game is brutal, death is frustrating but is also a large part of the learning process. But if a new player is stuck dying over and over and their only ways to get out of that situation is to either spoil themselves by searching walkthroughs and guides (which are hard to find and barely available at the moment), ask someone who plays the game (more feasible if playing on server), or simply give up, it's problematic.
Some form of a hint system could be implemented where the game analyzes the cause of the player's death (for example, lack of warmth, food, thirst or energy) and gives the player some explanation as to what they could've done to avoid their death.
If the player dies due to lack of energy, the tip could say "Resting can be done by using the sleeping spot or through crafting a bed. Only comfortable rest will regain energy!"
If the player dies to thirst, "Drinkable water is blue, but you may not always have access to it. During winter, eating snow may help in a pinch."
And so on. Exact wording of the tips can be tweaked so it only gives direction and does not spell out the solution.
This game is brutal, death is frustrating but is also a large part of the learning process. But if a new player is stuck dying over and over and their only ways to get out of that situation is to either spoil themselves by searching walkthroughs and guides (which are hard to find and barely available at the moment), ask someone who plays the game (more feasible if playing on server), or simply give up, it's problematic.
Some form of a hint system could be implemented where the game analyzes the cause of the player's death (for example, lack of warmth, food, thirst or energy) and gives the player some explanation as to what they could've done to avoid their death. If the player dies due to lack of energy, the tip could say "Resting can be done by using the sleeping spot or through crafting a bed. Only comfortable rest will regain energy!" If the player dies to thirst, "Drinkable water is blue, but you may not always have access to it. During winter, eating snow may help in a pinch." And so on. Exact wording of the tips can be tweaked so it only gives direction and does not spell out the solution.