Grouse House Directory
 | Welcome to Wolvden!New to the game or coming back after a long break? It can be difficult to get warmed up to all of Wolvden's features! If you'd like to read our guides to help you get started, we've provided our suggested order below, starting from the very basics and getting into the specifics. We hope you enjoy! |
Supplemental resources which don't explain mechanics, like image repositories, will not be included, and can be found in the [Supplemental Resources] section further below.
Getting Started | |
| These first five guides provide a base introduction into game mechanics and lay out all of the information we think would be useful for a beginner! From the interface, to taking care of your wolves, to trading with other players, we'll go over every feature and provide resources for more detailed learning in the future. |  |
1. Getting Started: The Very Basics, FAQ, and Glossary
Learn about rollover and the site layout. Be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary, and come back to it later once you learn more about mechanics, as well!
2. Lead Wolf and Talents
You've learned about the site, but what about learning about you? This guide explains the role of your lead wolf, the wolf you play as, and what your lead wolf is able to do for you.
Now that you know about your pack, how about learning the details of your wolves, taking care of them, and assigning them jobs to do in your pack!
4. Your Pack, Territory, and Player Customisation
Learn all about your pack and territory, and how you can add some personalization to your profile.
5. The Crossroads and Commerce
The Crossroads has lots to do! Learn about every Crossroads location, and then about Wolvden's currencies and shops.
Covering the Details | |
 | Now that you know the basics of the site and your wolves, your next concern: getting wolves to fill your pack, and giving those wolves stuff to do! |
6. Befriending and Special Befriended Wolves Retired: Check out the new wiki page!
Learn how to find wolves while exploring, and how to help guarantee that they'll like you enough to tag along!
7. Hunting and Prey
Hunting has a lot of moving parts, it can be a bit overwhelming! This guide goes into depth on all of it.
A great supplemental resource to our hunting guide, this guide touches on wolf personalities and explains how they affect the game.
9. Scouting
If you want to start branching out across the Wolvden world, you'll have to start scouting!
10. Biomes and Environment Gallery
Once you've started scouting, you might get curious about all of those places you're discovering! This guide explains all of Wolvden's biomes and their differences.
Illnesses become a persistent mechanic after your 4th rollover. If you want to get ahead, you could read this guide before then, or wait until then to learn all about Herbalism!
Mastering the Crafts | |
| You've learned a lot about what your pack wolves can do, but what about you the player? |  |
12. Questing
Questing is an important way to earn currency and learn about the game!
13. Exploring and Explore Encounters
So many of Wolvden's mechanics are centered around exploring. This guide contains information about exploring in general. It also includes a list of all explore encounters, which you can reference if you want to make sure you're picking a good option!
14. Battling and Trophies This guide is in the works and coming soon!
Questing is an important way to earn currency and learn about the game!
Fishing is a mini-game you can play for Silver Cones and unique items! You can find it on the Games page, and learn about the intricacies here.
16. Recipes and Crafting
Throughout your gameplay, you'll happen across some recipes, which you can start using to craft! Crafting allows you to access a variety of new items, and this guide explains where you'll be able to get started.
Passing Down the Knowledge | |
 | There's so much that your wolves can do for your pack. But... isn't this a breeding sim? Where's the puppies? |
17. Breeding and Pregnancy
Breeding is such an important part of Wolvden, you'll want to make sure you understand it pretty thoroughly. This guide will help!
How will you be able to tell what your puppies will look like after they're born? Genetics, of course! Wolvden's genetics can get a bit complicated, and this guide goes in depth.
19. Raffle Studs
By this point, you may have seen the word "Raffle" thrown around while referring to wolves. Raffle traits stem from Raffle Studs, which you unlock at Level 10, and you can learn about here!
20. Puppies, Pup Survival, and Training
Once those puppies are born, how can you ensure that they survive? And, what's the best way to raise them to adulthood? This guide covers all the details.
Expanding Your Wisdom | |
| You've learned all about the game's mechanics and everything you can do on a daily basis. What else is there to do, besides taking care of your pack? How about participating in some events! |  |
21. Lunar Event Retired: Check out the new wiki page!
The Lunar Event is a monthly event that last for a week, starting on the third Friday of every month. Explore a mystical dream world, and prepare using this guide!
22. The Matchmaker Retired: Check out the new wiki page!
The Matchmaker event takes place every February, and introduces a huge cast of date-able wolf NPCs.
23. Cataclysms
The Cataclysms event takes place every August, and features a variety of natural disasters, new explore encounters, and lots of new characters.
24. Coigreach
The Coigreach event takes place every November, and features a comprehension storyline with many new explore encounters!
25. Mini-events and Special Occasions
In addition to these large events, there are multiple smaller events and special dates! This guide covers mini-events such as Halloween and December Gifting, as well as special occasions like Black Friday and April Fool's Day.
