How to Make Planks in Aloft

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So, you want to make planks in Aloft. Maybe you’re trying to build a shingle roof, craft a sail, or just hoard them like a wood-loving dragon. Whatever the case, making planks is easy, but the game sure makes you work for it. Here’s a quick guide to help you turn wood into planks.

Step 1: Find Wood

Before you can make planks, you need wood. This is the easy part. Chop down a tree, pick up wood from the ground, or just pretend you’re a lumberjack.

Step 2: Build a Sawmill

To craft planks, you’ll need a sawmill. If you don’t already have one, go to your crafting menu and build it. Think of it as your plank factory. Without it, you’re just a person awkwardly holding a pile of wood, wishing for planks.

Step 3: Turn Wood into Planks

Now that you have your sawmill, it’s time to put it to work:

1. Place your wood into the sawmill.

2. Watch the magic happen as your sawmill converts boring logs into fancy planks.

3. Retrieve your planks like the industrious builder you are.

Alternative Method: Loot Them

If you’re feeling lazy or just like the thrill of scavenging, you can skip the sawmill entirely. Search for Stone Chests on random islands. They sometimes contain planks, because why wouldn’t ancient treasure hunters leave wood in their chests?

What Are Planks Even For?

You’ll quickly realize planks are the backbone of your crafting dreams. Here are just a few things you can make:

• Tools: Like the essential Wood Bucket (because carrying water with your hands isn’t an option, apparently).

• Buildings: Think trellis floors, roofs, and even farming plots. Because nothing screams "modern architecture" like planks.

• Sailing: Need a sail? You’ll need planks. Want a fancier sail? You guessed it—more planks.

• Furniture: From fancy dining tables to linen chairs, planks are key to making your island feel like home instead of a shipwrecked nightmare.

Pro Tips:

• Stockpile Planks: You’ll always need more planks than you think. Build a Plank Stockpile (1 plank, ironically) to keep extras handy.

• Don’t Ignore Chests: Seriously, looting planks from stone chests is like winning the lazy builder lottery.

• Plan Ahead: Roofs and sails eat up planks faster than you can make them. Get ready to sawmill like it’s your day job.

And that’s it! Now you’re ready to make planks like a pro and build everything your heart desires (or at least a really nice roof). Happy crafting!

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