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The Oregon Trail Guide

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Catherine Compton's 'The Oregon Trail For Beginniners' (NEW and improved version!)

Catherine Compton
YOUR FIRST TIME IN INDEPENDENCE:

There isn't a very good in-game tutorial for your first time... so here's what you need to do, to set off on the trail. First, look at the to-do list on the left, there are 4 steps you need to do before you're ready to go.

Buying Supplies

Go into the General Store. The left pile is supplies, the right side is wagon upgrades.
for your first trip, I recommend not upgrading your wagon, save the coins for food and supplies. Pay most attention to the food, get as much as you can. Don't waste coins on clothes at this point. Once you've picked what you like, leave the store.

Choosing a Profession

Each profession has different advantages, but most won't be available to you until you've leveled up a few times. Doesn't hurt to click them and take a peek at what each does, though. Pick one that is available to you, then move on to the next step. 

(scroll one screen to the left)

Trail Sign Up

This is where you choose the rest of the people in your wagon.

(scroll one screen to the left)

Setting off on the Trail

You should now see your wagon, and the people you chose, sitting at the exit of Independence.

And now, you're off! You should see your wagon clattering along, with your people next to it, and you're ready to follow my below advice.

ADVICE FOR YOUR FIRST TRIP, OR, IF YOU'VE NEVER MADE IT TO OREGON CITY:

 

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