After you've established yourself on your island, you might look across the sea and want to explore the rest of the world. In this Feature Focus, we can take a look at how you interact with the world outside of your island. Fortunately you have a ship, although it will need repairs before it is seaworthy. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/1ad47b5273d12e829667e7a6f4d3995cd75858ce.png[/img] But once you've collected enough resources, and fixed the ship, you can use it to view the archipelago you find yourself in. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/867be13fe989bb987f43f955171d21249b8fcfbd.png[/img] The world is procedurally generated each time, so the island position, types, resources, and names will be different in your playthrough. However there are special islands, those marked with a resource icon, which are guaranteed to be generated, since they have special significance. Each island will show different statistics on the right. Most importantly in the top corner describing just how dangerous the enemies you'll be facing. The resources below describe what the island looks like, and what resources you can gain from conquering the island. And lastly, some islands will unlock access to special materials - such as iron or hardwood. Those are represented with an icon on the map, as well as the box on the right. So, now you've chosen which island to visit, you can expect less than a warm welcome. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/93536c078c47c9a5b462c14a7ff36152771677b7.png[/img] The islands are blighted, and armed and armoured goblins defend these mysterious towers. How dangerous these goblins are exactly will depend on the distance from your starting island, so there's a progression to it. Once you succeed in defeating the goblins defending the tower, and using the gods-given power to purge the island of dark magic, you might think your quest is done. But there's one last obstacle remaining between you and your conquest - the leader of the goblin tribes - the Shaman. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/6f3c90ca2758a5f807553c02af16cb099643e71d.png[/img] The Shaman is not particularly strong in melee, but she has dark magics which will make you weaker, if they hit you. Also she's escorted by her bodyguards, which are more than happy to finish your off. Having finally dispatched her - the island is now yours. But before you start to gain the benefits of your new conquest, you must secure it by repairing the fortress that lies on the island. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/dcda3b614ff6fac31876f50a6ec3412cb0e0fa05.png[/img] And you've conquered your first island. Well done. Now you can expand your Outpost through the Build menu. There are specific buildings which may be used to collect resources for you - and ship them over to your main island. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42309538/88def95aef221119a1035db04ae010a89128111c.png[/img] How many resources you'll earn depends on the quality of the resources on that island - so putting a woodcutter hut in a heavily forested island will get you much more. Will you conquer the islands and bring them under your banner? Find out, in Alone.