Big monsters usually yield more than one item, so hold down that button until you stop getting spoils. So when that countdown timer shows up, make sure you walk up to the body and press circle or B to carve off your well-earned rewards. It's entirely possible to forget to carve the monster you just took time killing and miss out on valuable crafting materials. Once you've defeated the primary mark of a quest, you're given only 60 seconds before you're automatically whisked back to Astera.
You'll come across monster tracks or droppings that, when examined, will pop up a meter showing that your Scoutflies have learned more about that monster's location. They do most of their work automatically, and their job is to guide you around the map. These are the little green, glowing flies you see when you're out of town and in the field.
Scoutflies are one of the best ease-of-use additions to Monster Hunter. Just take things in at your own pace, and follow the primary missions the game sets up for you. And don't worry about falling behind or being undergeared Monster Hunter: World gives you ample opportunity to get the resources required to craft the gear you'll need. You'll learn the difference between replaying an optional quest and going on a research investigation in due time. Don't worry about remembering everything the game throws at you just let things naturally become relevant as you discover you need them. The game attempts to show you its many different points of interest in the hub town of Astera, and a lot of those things can come at you pretty fast. Plop those into your item box, or else you'll have to pass up stuff you find. Don't let it get stuffed up with plant gatherings and other crafting ingredients. Your item box can hold a whole bunch of stuff, but your item pouch that you have access to while running around is fairly small. You don't have unlimited inventory space in this game, so you'll have to choose which things you're going to bring.
The establishment of a campsite is usually tied to a quest, but once you have more than one, you can warp between them freely while out questing. There's also a supply box outside the tent that will contain a few items usually associated with your current quest.Īnother important feature is the ability to travel quickly between campsites that you've found. Otherwise, you have access to a canteen just like the one in Astera, and your tent lets you change your load-out and manage your inventory just like the item boxes in town. Much of the same prep work you do in town can also be done here, except for crafting new equipment, accepting new quests, turning in quests or buying items from vendors. You always start at a campsite when you begin a quest or expedition, and you can unlock more as you progress. But you'll have to check back with the handler later, as roasting takes time. These food items can also replenish your stamina or give you other benefits. Oven roasting is an option that lets your handler cook some food items you can use while running around. You can choose from several meal options, each of which provides different buffs to you and your Palico.The important thing is that they keep your stamina gauge at max, so don't worry too much about which meal you pick.