When you step into the world of The Planet Crafter, it’s like entering a universe waiting to be explored, but it can also be a daunting space odyssey for beginner terraformers. To ease into this exciting space adventure, here are five essential tips and tricks you should keep in mind when crafting your own planet.

Be careful where you build your base in The Planet Crafter, or you’ll end up in Subnautica. Screenshot by Dot Esports. When in a galaxy far, far away you need the higher ground not to go underwater (not lava). As you dive deeper into The Planet Crafter you’ll witness the transformation of your surroundings through your effort at terraforming the deserted planet. With progress comes change, and in this case, some areas of your starting point might become flooded. This could spell trouble for your base, especially if you built it around the standard crashing area as it could be flooded and end up underwater.