Dear fellow Taoists,
Cultivation Tales Official S3 Season will end at 10:00 on January 20, 2025, and will undergo a shutdown update. The official S4 season is expected to start at 10:00 on January 22.

Dear fellow Taoists,
The official version of the S3 season of 'Cultivation Tales' has now begun.
For details of this update, please refer to the update announcement: Official S3 Season Update Announcement

Dear fellow Taoists,
Cultivation Tales Official S2 Season will end at 10:00 on October 30, 2024, and will undergo a shutdown update. The official S3 season is expected to start at 10:00 on November 1.

===New Content===
1.【New season pass rewards】
The game's main body is priced at 68 yuan. By purchasing the main body, players can play cooperative mode and season mode, while unlocking regular passes.
（1）Regular version pass: You can obtain it by purchasing the main body. The regular pass reward for the S3 season includes two sets of limited edition "Ronghuofentian" fashion, After unlocking the pass, completing achievement tasks can earn rich game item rewards.

Dear fellow Taoists,
The official version of the S2 season of 'Cultivation Tales' has now begun.
For details of this update, please refer to the update announcement: Official S2 Season Update Announcement

Starting from July 31st, a limited time discount event will be launched. Thank you for your support and trust, and we look forward to meeting you all in the wilderness!

Dear fellow Taoists,
Cultivation Tales Official S1 Season will end at 24:00 on July 26, 2024, and will undergo a shutdown update. The official S2 season is expected to start at 10:00 on July 30.

===New Content===
1.【Weapon - Umbrella】
Fellow Taoists can obtain and use the brand new weapon "Umbrella", as well as new Five Elements moves and attacks waiting for everyone to experience!
2.【Hundred Ghosts Night Journey Gameplay】
Shared World has added a new gameplay called Hundred Ghosts Night Walk. Daoists can go to Shared World to view detailed instructions. Eliminate all ghosts, build arrow towers, and guard the wilderness.
3.【New season pass rewards】
The game's main body is priced at 68 yuan. By purchasing the main body, players can play cooperative mode and season mode, while unlocking regular passes.
（1）Regular version pass: You can obtain it by purchasing the main body. The regular pass reward for the S2 season includes two sets of limited edition "Shuiyun" fashion, which can be upgraded to the advanced version of the pass. After unlocking the pass, completing achievement tasks can earn rich game item rewards.
（2）Advanced version pass: It can be upgraded from a regular pass and is priced at 38 yuan. The S2 Season Advanced Pass rewards include two sets of limited edition "Shui Yun" fashion and two sets of high-quality limited edition "Lan" fashion, as well as rewards for limited weapon appearances, title effects, and chat actions.
===Adjust and optimize the content===
1. Fixed the issue of abnormal return to the sect during the expedition
2. Fixed the issue of abnormal determination of expedition times
3. Fixed the issue of occasional abnormal departure time
4. Fixed the issue of occasional abnormal loading of skin models
5. Fixed the issue of occasional falling objects not being successfully picked up

Dear fellow Taoists,
The official S1 season of "Cultivation Tales" has now begun.
For details of this update, please refer to the update announcement:Official S1 Season Launch Announcement
Many welfare activities will be launched simultaneously. For details, please refer to the event announcement:Official S1 Season Opening Event Announcement

Thank you all for your support and trust. Looking forward to meeting you all in Tales!

Dear fellow Taoists,
The official S1 season of "Tai Huang Chu Jing" is expected to start at 10:00 on April 18th. To celebrate the official release of Taihuang, we will hold a series of opening welfare activities, including treasure chests, limited titles, spirit stones, opening orders, massive game resources, and other generous rewards waiting for you to collect! Looking forward to everyone's participation~

[h4]Activity 1: Login Gift[/h4]
The official S1 season of Taihuang has started. Log in and receive a gift email to enjoy limited titles, rare fashion, and massive game resources!
Event Time: April 18th 10:00- July 18th 10:00
Event rewards: Limited title "Guardian of the Wilderness", limited one handed sword fashion "Shousui", Ke Li Dragon Horn * 20, Yellow Rank Premium Experience Pill * 3, Earth Spirit Rhinoceros Form * 5, Board Horn Youjinniu Form * 5
[h4]Activity 2: Seven day check-in and treasure box collection[/h4]
The check-in system has been launched, and a treasure box gift has been prepared for everyone to celebrate the transition from Qingtaihuang to regular service. Starting from the day of official server opening, a total of seven days of check-in will earn you a treasure chest reward!
[h4]Activity 3: Realm Sprint, Prophet Ahead[/h4]
In the new season, strive to improve your cultivation level and achieve your goal to win rich rewards!
Event Time: April 18th 10:00- July 18th 10:00
Event rewards:

[h4]Activity 4: Time limited monster challenge[/h4]
Limited time challenge, killing activity beasts can earn random rewards, and participating has the opportunity to win a large number of spirit stones!
Event time: April 18th 10:00- May 5th 23:59
Event Reward: Kill the exotic beasts in the event to obtain a dazzling treasure
Each Linlang Treasure will randomly receive one of the following items:
Activity rules:
1. During the killing of exotic beasts activity, the total number of times rewards can be obtained is limited. If the number exceeds the limit, rewards will not be dropped.
2. Rewards can only be obtained by players who have completed the kill, and cannot be obtained by participating in the kill.

[h4]Activity 5: Steam Community Lottery[/h4]
Leave a comment in the comment section of this event announcement and randomly select lucky players to receive rewards such as opening orders!
Event Time: From the date of this announcement, May 5th at 23:59
Event rewards:
[h4]Activity 6: Return to Player Benefits[/h4]
Thank you for your support of Taihuang in the preemptive experience version. We hereby offer exclusive return benefits to all returning veteran players!
Event Time: April 18th 10:00- July 18th 10:00
Event rewards: 1 Pass Upgrade Card, 40 Spirit Stones, 2 Qingyun Smoke and Rain Treasure Chests, 5 Full Server Speakers
Activity rules: Experienced players of the Taihuang Initial Realm Experience Edition (who have created characters and played before the official S1 season) can log in to the game in the new S1 season and play for no less than 60 minutes to receive the Taihuang Return Gift by email.

[h4]Activity 7: Recharge rebate[/h4]
Event time: April 18th 10:00- May 18th 23:59

Single recharge of 100-500 (including 500), with an additional bonus of 2 enchanting treasure boxes
Single recharge of 501-1000 (including 1000), with an additional gift of 5 seductive treasure boxes
Single recharge of 1001-3000 (including 3000), additional gift of enchanting treasure box * 16
A single recharge of over 3000 yuan will be given as an additional enchanting treasure box * 20
[h4]Activity 8: Treasure Chests Put on shelves[/h4]
Starting from the opening of the S1 season, we will list all direct sales treasure boxes on the mall. Everyone can freely choose their favorite fashion!


Selling price of 6 yuan
Selling price of 12 yuan
Selling price of 16 yuan
Please refer to the end of the article for details on direct selling treasure chests~
[h4]Activity 9: Lucky Gift Pack Helps the New Season[/h4]
Lucky gift packages will be available on the mall to assist everyone in their cultivation for the new season.
Event Time: April 18th 10:00- July 18th 10:00

Details of Direct Selling Treasure Chest:
Beacon Fire Wolf Xu Treasure Chest:Beacon Wolf Xu Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Treading Moon Sword · Beacon Fire, Breaking Mountains and Rivers · Beacon Fire, Le Shi Hammer · Beacon Fire, Yan Ran Bow · Beacon Fire, Sealing Wolf Blade · Beacon Fire, Juxu Shield · Beacon Fire, Zanming Sword · Beacon Fire, Breaking City Stab · Beacon Fire,
Jade Wings, Jade Wings, Carved Owl Mask, Law Enforcement Face, Name Decoration - Peacock Feather, Flying Sword - Beacon Fire, Full Cloth Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Dark Night Treasure Chest:Liuguang Sword - Dark Night, Chunhua Sword - Dark Night, Starfire Hammer - Dark Night, Autumn Snow Bow - Dark Night, Taiwei Sword - Dark Night, Xia Yudun - Dark Night, Winter Dusk Sword - Dark Night, Raiding Wind Spear - Dark Night,
Hayabusa Feather, Famous Jewelry - Blue Lantern and Bright Moon, Flying Sword and Dark Night, Full Cloth Horn x5, Full Cloth Horn x1, Fireworks x1
Jinglai Coagulation Chest:Jinglai Xianyu series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Coagulation Double Swords, Coagulation Hammer, Coagulation Long Knife, Coagulation Bow, Coagulation Sword, Coagulation Sword Shield, Coagulation Sword, Coagulation Spear,
Qingcang, Egret, Demon Fox Mask, Abyss Protector, Famous Jewel · Jiaolong, Flying Sword · Jiukui, Full Cloth Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Rose Chest:Jinyi Fox Fur Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Lovesickness · Rose, Meeting Joy · Rose, Eternal Hammer · Rose, Promise of Life and Death · Rose, Thinking Knife · Rose, Sea Dry Shield · Rose, Twin Wings · Rose, Looking Through the Sea · Rose,
Flower painted back decoration, underworld mask, control mask, name decoration · flowers, flying sword · indelible attachment, all worn with horn x5, enhanced protection scroll
Sad Moon Treasure Chest:Ruge series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Qieyue Twin Swords, Qieyue Hammer, Qieyue Long Blade, Qieyue Bow, Qieyue Big Sword, Qieyue Sword Shield, Qieyue Sword, Qieyue Spear,
Immortal Butterfly Wings, Butterfly Dance Mask, Dirty Night Protector, Famous Jewelry - Dolphin, Flying Sword - Decadent Soul, Full server Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Infinite Treasure Chest:Twilight and Poetry Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Infinite Double Swords, Infinite Hammer, Infinite Long Knife, Infinite Bow, Infinite Sword, Infinite Sword Shield, Infinite Sword, Infinite Spear,
Dragon Wings, Cold Moon Mask, Miracle Protector, Name Jewelry · Book White, Flying Sword · Phoenix, Full Cloth Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Cherry Blossom Chest:Sakura series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Starlight Flower Sea Double Swords, Starlight Flower Sea Hammer, Starlight Flower Sea Long Blade, Starlight Flower Sea Bow, Starlight Flower Sea Big Sword, Starlight Flower Sea Sword Shield, Starlight Flower Sea Sword, Starlight Flower Sea Spear,
Peach Rhyme Cloak, Misty Kamen, Misty Kamen, Famous Ornament. Flower Dance and Sakura Falling, Flying Sword · Blue Sky River, Full Set Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Scorching Sun Treasure Chest:Nu Xue Fei Frost Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Jiaoyang Double Swords, Jiaoyang Hammer, Jiaoyang Long Blade, Jiaoyang Bow, Jiaoyang Big Sword, Jiaoyang Sword Shield, Jiaoyang Sword, Jiaoyang Spear,
Starry Wings, Emperor Hate Mask, Blue Jade Face Protection, Famous Jewelry - Blue Sky and River, Flying Sword - Dongxi, Full Cloth Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Nirvana Treasure Chest:Youlan Duruo series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Nirvana Heart Double Swords, Nirvana Heart Hammer, Nirvana Heart Long Blade, Nirvana Heart Bow, Nirvana Heart Big Sword, Nirvana Heart Sword Shield, Nirvana Heart Sword, Nirvana Heart Spear,
Yehuo Back Decoration, Shura Face Decoration, Heavenly Emperor Face Decoration, Famous Decoration - Blade Madness Sword Madness, Flying Sword - Nirvana Heart, Full server Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Biqiong Tianhe Treasure Chest:Biqiong Tianhe Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Wanren Glacier Double Swords, Wanren Glacier Hammer, Wanren Glacier Long Blade, Wanren Glacier Bow, Wanren Glacier Big Sword, Wanren Glacier Sword Shield, Wanren Glacier Sword, Wanren Glacier Spear,
Phantom Wings, Blue Sky Mask, Tianhe Mask, Name Jewelry - Indigo Feather Wind Lotus, Flying Sword - Purple Electric, Full server Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Baihuan Treasure Chest:An Zhi Tinglan Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest, Leggings, Boots)
Hundred Illusion Double Swords, Hundred Illusion Hammer, Hundred Illusion Long Blade, Hundred Illusion Bow, Hundred Illusion Sword, Hundred Illusion Sword Shield, Hundred Illusion Sword, Hundred Illusion Spear,
Cuiyun Cloak, Face of Linglu, Face of Jade Algae, Name Jewelry - Hundred Generations Classic, Flying Sword - Jade Sky, Full Cloth Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Jinlin Treasure Chest:Dirty series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Jinlin Double Swords, Jinlin Hammer, Jinlin Long Blade, Jinlin Bow, Jinlin Big Sword, Jinlin Sword Shield, Jinlin Sword, Jinlin Spear,
Smoke Willow Cloak, Twilight Mask, Midnight Mask, Name Jewelry · Ruyi, Flying Sword · Meteor, Full Set Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Charming Treasure Chest:Charming series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Koi Double Swords, Koi Hammer, Koi Long Knife, Koi Bow, Koi Big Sword, Koi Sword Shield, Koi Sword, Koi Spear,
Cangsong Cloak, Demon Face, Charming Face, Famous Jewelry - Dragon Teng, Flying Sword - Red Lotus Dance, Full server Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Spell Chest:Spell series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Holy Mark Double Swords, Holy Mark Hammer, Holy Mark Long Knife, Holy Mark Bow, Holy Mark Sword, Holy Mark Sword Shield, Holy Mark Sword, Holy Mark Spear,
Red Magic Wings, Cold Faced Decoration, Controversy Veil, Famous Jewelry - Number One in the World, Flying Sword - Holy Domain, Full server Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Qingyun Treasure Chest:Qingyun Misty Rain Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest Armor, Leggings, Boots)
Luan Feng He Ming Twin Swords, Luan Feng He Ming Hammer, Luan Feng He Ming Long Blade, Luan Feng He Ming Bow, Luan Feng He Ming Big Sword, Luan Feng He Ming Sword Shield, Luan Feng He Ming Sword, Luan Feng He Ming Spear,
Flame Wings, Black Epidemic Veil, Brave and Fierce Face, Famous Accessories - Smoke and Rain, Flying Sword - Extreme Day, Full Cloth Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Yingyu Treasure Chest:Xia Chan Qiu Wen series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplate, leg armor, boots)
Yingyu Twin Swords, Yingyu Hammer, Yingyu Long Blade, Yingyu Bow, Yingyu Big Sword, Yingyu Sword Shield, Yingyu Sword, Yingyu Spear,
Frost Wings, Bead Curtain Veil, Mist Veil, Famous Jewelry Jade, Flying Sword Shock, Full Cloth Horn X5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Shadow Treasure Chest:Gallo series appearance set for men/women (headwear, hand guards, breastplates, leg armor, boots)
Ghost Double Swords, Ghost Hammer, Ghost Long Blade, Ghost Bow, Ghost Big Sword, Ghost Sword Shield, Ghost Sword, Ghost Spear,
Wings of Frost Flame, Faces of Loyalty and Fierce, Faces of Fierce and Fierce, Famous Jewelry · Hui Sha, Flying Sword · Frost Flame, Full Cloth Horn x5, Enhanced Protection Scroll
Purple Garden Treasure Chest:Purple Garden series appearance set for men/women (headwear, handguards, breastplates, leggings, boots), all with speaker x5
Qingxi Treasure Chest:Qingxi Huansha Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Guardians, Chest, Leggings, Boots), Action Rock, Action Invert, Action Fear, Action Cry, Action Watch You, Famous Accessories Panda, One Handed Sword Rainbow, Title Cang Long Yin, Full Service Speaker X5
Rose Treasure Chest:Silver Winged Rose Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest Armor, Leggings, Boots), Full Loudspeaker X5
Blood Crying Treasure Chest:Weeping Blood Lanxi Series Appearance Set for Men/Women (Headwear, Hand Guards, Chest Armor, Leggings, Boots), Action · Mocking, Action · Clapping, Action · Hugging, Action · Proud, Action · Celebration, Famous Accessories · Purple Qi Coming from the East, Big Sword · Rainbow, Title · Fengyao, Full Service Speaker X5

Dear fellow Taoists,
The S7 season of the early trial version of "Cultivation Tales" will end at 10:00 on April 17, 2024, and there will be a shutdown update. The official S1 season is expected to start at 10:00 on April 18.

===New content===
1. [Instrument Spirit System]
Players can use this system to enhance their weapon abilities, obtain attribute enhancements, and ultimately have a chance to obtain more powerful evolved moves! Add a consumable item called "Artifact Spirit", which can be produced by adding a dungeon called "Sword Tomb" and support free trading;
Add a new wild dungeon called "Sword Tomb", challenge dungeons and defeat lords to obtain artifact spirits.
2. [Cross Season Inheritance System - Sanshengshi]
At the Three Lives Stone, players can store some of their cultivation, moves, spells, and equipment from this season until the next season, and choose to spend a certain cost to take them out and inherit them in the next season. The cultivation motivation is even stronger every season!
3. [Expedition Gameplay - Thunder Formation]
The attacking side has added a "Thunder Formation", which can be deployed and summon Thunder Formation puppets to assist in the attack. The battle between the attacking and defending sides will become even more intense!
4. [Arena gameplay]
Add an arena on the second floor of the Five Elements Tower. 1V1 competitive confrontation, enjoy the fun of battle to the fullest; Win with pride, compete for higher point rankings, and earn honors to exchange for generous rewards!
5. Rewards for new season passes
The game's main body is priced at 68 yuan. By purchasing the main body, players can play in both cooperative and season modes, while unlocking a regular pass.
(1) Regular version pass: You can obtain it by purchasing the main body. The S1 season regular pass reward includes two sets of limited "flying" fashion, which can be upgraded to the advanced version of the pass. After unlocking the pass, completing achievement tasks can earn rich game item rewards.
(2) Advanced version of the pass: It can be upgraded from a regular pass and is priced at 38 yuan. The S1 season advanced pass rewards include two sets of limited "flying" fashion and two sets of high-quality limited "snake" fashion, as well as rewards for limited weapon appearance, title special effects, and chat actions.
===Adjusting and optimizing content===
1. Adjust the departure time: The departure time will be changed to 18:00-23:00.
2. Cancel the trading bank system and gift function.
3. The recharge entrance and the first recharge activity are activated.

After the official S1 season update, a massive number of welfare activities will be launched simultaneously. Rich rewards such as treasure chests, limited titles, spirit stones, opening orders, and massive game resources are waiting for everyone to participate! Stay tuned for our upcoming event announcements~
Thank you all for your support and trust. Looking forward to meeting everyone in tales in the official S1 season!

After several major gameplay and system updates, as well as improved features, we plan to release the official version of "Cultivation Tales" on the Steam platform on April 18, 2024.

As the official version goes online, we will also prepare a massive number of welfare activities for everyone at the same time, including limited titles, rare fashion, appearance treasure chests, game resources, etc., all of which are available upon login! There are also generous rewards waiting for everyone to participate in the activity, such as the opening order, pass upgrade cards, and more!
At the same time, the official version of "Cultivation Tales" will start offering a first release discount, with a limited time discount of 40% off. Purchasing the game only costs 27 yuan! The initial discount will be available from April 18th to May 2nd, for a period of 14 days.
Users who purchase the game and create characters before the official version is launched will receive a total reward of 160 spirit stones through the activity: including 40 spirit stones, 1 pass upgrade card, 2 Qingyun Misty Rain Treasure Chests, and 5 full server speakers.

During the two years of the Tales Pioneer Experience Edition, we have made many new gameplay and system additions and expansions. 17 different systems and gameplay have been added, with 2 new areas for exploring large maps and 3 challenging large bosses. 47 updates and iterations have been completed, and we are pleased to show you some of the content:
Add the function of inheriting and using magic weapons;
Add a new talisman system;
Add a spirit pet system;
Add battlefield gameplay;
Added maps of Endless Sea and Penglai Island Thunder Formation;
Add new types of weapons and treasures;
Add a new underwater abyss dungeon;
Add fishing gameplay;
Add Boss Battlefield;
Newly added hot spring bathing system;
Add mysterious merchant gameplay;
Add air combat systems;
Add Endless Sea Beast Boss and Thunder Array Guardian Boss;
Add the function of sharing the big world with 30 people;
Newly added season pass system;
Add equipment reinforcement system;
Newly added spirit system;
Newly added cross season inheritance system San Sheng Shi;
Add new arena gameplay;
You can experience all of our gameplay content in the official version, and the brand new Tales awaits your exploration!
Players who have purchased the preemptive experience version of "Cultivation Tales" can obtain all the content through free updates on the same day.
Transforming into an immortal and ascending to the Heavenly Gate, wandering freely in the wilderness.
Thank you once again for your support. If you have any further suggestions or opinions on "Cultivation Tales", please feel free to leave us a message~

"Cultivation Tales" is an open world sandbox cultivation game where players wake up alone in the Four Symbols Formation and find themselves in a chaotic land filled with exotic beasts. You are unarmed and must learn to build tools, acquire resources, make equipment, and establish a sect with fellow Taoists to establish a foothold on this continent. At the same time, absorb spiritual energy to study immortal methods, enhance self abilities, challenge various powerful exotic beasts, and gradually explore this mysterious ancient land.
In the Tales Kyushu Continent, you can:
【 Immortal Cultivation 】 Starting from mortals, one can embark on the path of cultivating immortality through flying swords, magical treasures, spiritual herbs, alchemy, meditation, Dharma protection, crossing tribulations, spiritual roots, immortal relationships, and collecting demons.
16000000m ² A seamless map, starting from the vast wilderness of the barren desert, Kunlun Snow Mountain, oasis, endless sea, and the Great Wall connecting the entire Kyushu continent. Explore the continent to the fullest, challenge the secret realm, defeat the lord, collect resources, open the treasure chest left by predecessors, obtain secrets, elevate the realm, and gradually become a powerful force.
【 Construction 】 Logging, mining, gathering, killing monsters, and obtaining various materials. Use your hands, forging table, textile table, grinding table, paper rack, workbench, etc. to make increasingly complex and powerful equipment, weapons, pills, etc. Build bricks and tiles, build houses, use construction hammers and tool hammers to build your defense facilities, deploy and build magnificent and powerful sects!
【 Combat 】Rich weapons, abundant equipment, powerful treasures, changing spells, rare stones, experience the ever-changing combat system. Explore the world using lightness skills, swordsmanship, stepping on waves, swimming, and turtle breathing techniques, and engage in battles with fierce beasts and other players. Master the true art of combat, make reasonable use of physical strength and magic, dodge, block, and counterattack, and become the most powerful cultivator on the continent!
More rich and exciting gameplay content, waiting for everyone to enter the Tales experience!

Traveling through the wilderness not only allows you to experience the authentic cultivation content, such as alchemy, weapon refining, spells, treasures, swordsmanship, crossing tribulations, spiritual pets, monsters, secret realms, treasure hunting, etc., step by step from ordinary people to immortal powers;
You can also experience various systems and gameplay of classic sandbox games, collect, build, survive, build, and freely build houses and other buildings, and build your own sect with friends. The high degree of freedom and playability allows every player to do their best to create self satisfying fun in the wilderness.