How to Get Soil in Aloft: Simple Guide

Image Credit: Astrolabe Interactive Inc., Aloft

So, you're trying to farm in Aloft but stuck wondering how to get soil. Here’s a basic guide on how to get it:

1. Find a Stone Dorkip

The Dorkip is your go-to tool. Think of it as a Swiss Army knife, except it’s mostly a hoe. To get the recipe:

• Fly around looking for larger islands.

• Look for a garden or some fancy hill with farming vibes.

• Use your sketchbook to snag the recipe. Keep an eye on your paper stash—don’t go sketching chairs or random rocks.

2. Collect Soil

Once you’ve got the Dorkip, it’s dirt time:

• Equip it and start clicking on the ground like a kid digging for worms.

• Each click collects soil. Move around to avoid creating the world’s smallest crater in one spot.

Pro tip: This tool can also make dirt pathways. Great if you’re feeling like landscaping is your true calling.

3. Use the Decomposer (Optional)

If you’re fancy and have built a decomposer:

• Toss in manure (yes, it’s gross, but it works). You can find it near animals like sheep or goats.

• Look for outhouses on some islands. Yep, raid the holes. Welcome to the glamorous life of soil hunting.

4. Knowledge Stones (Plan B)

Sometimes, you’ll find a knowledge stone on islands. These magical rocks might just give you the farming plot recipe. Look under waterfalls or in caves. It’s like treasure hunting but less exciting.

5. The Paper Problem

You might be out of paper because you went wild sketching every lantern and table. If so:

• Create a new world to farm resources and hoard paper there.

• Or, use the in-game console (F1) and type give paper 10. No judgment. We’ve all been desperate.

Final Blurb

Yes, the game’s a bit chaotic. It’s part of the charm—or frustration, depending on your mood. Grab your Dorkip, dig some dirt, and start planting those tomatoes like the sky farmer you are.

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