How Basic Cooking REALLY Works in Sons of the Forest - does not include advanced cooking info

Summary

In this video, Gabatron explores the intricacies of cooking and managing meat in the game 'Sons of the Forest'. He details the process of cooking meat over a fire, the benefits of consuming cooked versus raw meat, and the consequences of overcooking. Gabatron also addresses the spoilage timeline for both raw and cooked meat, providing practical advice for players to maximize the use of their resources and avoid food waste. The video is a comprehensive guide for gamers looking to optimize their in-game survival strategies.

Takeaways

• 🔥 To cook meat in 'Sons of the Forest', you need a fire and then hold 'E' to add the meat to the fire.
• 🍗 Raw meat turns rotten after about a day in the game, which is roughly 28 minutes of real-world time.
• 🍖 Cooked meat lasts slightly longer than raw meat, going bad after approximately 37 minutes or a day and a half in the game.
• 🚫 Eating rotten meat results in a marginal loss of health and stamina, with minimal hunger satisfaction.
• 🍲 Cooked meat provides a significant boost to health and stamina, making it more beneficial than raw or rotten meat.
• 🚫 Overcooking meat results in it burning and turning black, which reduces its health benefits but still provides some hunger satisfaction.
• ⏰ It's important to monitor meat while it's cooking to avoid burning, as it only takes about 32 seconds after cooking to burn.
• 🕒 Eating raw meat gives less health and stamina benefits compared to cooked meat, but it's better than eating rotten meat.
• 🔥 Meat can be cooked on any fire, including reinforced ones, but smaller fires can also be used for cooking while on the move.
• 📈 The video provides detailed information on food management in 'Sons of the Forest', which can help players plan their survival strategies more effectively.

Q & A

How do you cook meat in Sons of the Forest?

To cook meat, you first need a fire. Once you have a fire, harvest meat from animals like seagulls. Approach the fire and hold 'E' to open your inventory, then left-click on the meat to add it to the fire. Cooked meat turns a darker brownish color and can be collected or consumed by interacting with it again.

What are the benefits of eating cooked meat compared to raw meat?

Cooked meat provides a larger boost to your hunger meter and stamina, and also regenerates a significant portion of your health, making it more beneficial than eating raw meat.

How long does raw meat last before it goes rotten in the game?

Raw meat lasts for about 28 minutes in real-world time, which is roughly a day in the game. It's recommended to cook the meat within about 25 minutes after harvesting to prevent it from rotting.

What happens if you try to cook rotten meat?

Rotten meat cannot be cooked and will disintegrate after about 38 seconds on the fire.

Can you overcook meat in Sons of the Forest?

Yes, meat can be overcooked. If left on the fire for too long, about one minute and seven seconds, the meat will burn and turn black.

What are the consequences of eating burned meat?

Eating burned meat reduces your health and stamina slightly but still fills a small amount of your hunger meter.

Does cooking meat prevent it from going rotten?

Cooking meat does not prevent it from going rotten, but it does seem to last a bit longer than raw meat, turning rotten around the 37-minute mark with one sleep cycle in the game.

What are the effects of eating rotten meat in the game?

Eating rotten meat results in a marginal loss of health and stamina, with very little benefit to your hunger meter.

How long can you potentially carry around meat without it rotting?

By waiting just under a day to cook the meat and then just under a day and a half to eat it after cooking, you can potentially carry meat for about two and a half days without it rotting.

Can you extend the shelf life of food in Sons of the Forest?

Yes, you can dry your food to extend its shelf life, but details on how to do this will be covered in a separate video.

What are some ways to engage with the Sons of the Forest community?

You can join the Sons of the Forest community on Discord and Reddit, as mentioned in the video description.