Whiskerwood First Winter

Quick Answer

Surviving your first winter in Whiskerwood: preparing heating, stockpiling resources, and managing your colony through the cold months when the Claws stop traveling.

What This Guide Covers

• Winter Survival
• Heating Preparation
• Resource Stockpiling
• First Year Planning

Detailed Notes

• Winter Timing

  Winter arrives after approximately the first year. Prepare heating 2 days before winter starts. The Claws avoid cold weather travel, so tax payments may be delayed during winter.
• Heating Preparation

  Fire tenders needed for heating. Prepare heating 2 days before winter. Campfires require 3 logs each - need substantial wood reserves for winter heating.
• Resource Stockpiling

  Stockpile food, firewood, and clothing before winter. Make sure you have 100 logs, 100 food, and at least 40 robes in the warehouse. Whiskers can die quickly from cold.
• Fuel Reserves

  Keep healthy fuel reserve for winter. Winter fuel consumption is high when buildings are clustered. Check temperatures using the H hotkey.
• Food Independence

  Fishing dock is essential for sustainable food production. Fish provides better food stability than berries. Bread from wheat is high quality food and a game-changer for food supply.
• Housing and Warmth

  Houses need to be heated consistently. Whiskers don't need to be warm constantly if their clothing provides some protection, but their houses require consistent heating.
• Winter Economy

  Winter supply ships are more expensive. Strategically overpay taxes during warmer seasons to build goodwill, then refuse some shipments in winter when they cost more.
• Workforce Planning

  More whiskers means more productivity but also higher taxes. Recruit aggressively before winter since new whisker ships stop arriving during cold months (approximately 8-10 days).