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Grounded Co-Op: Squad Roles That Work

Grounded co-op scales insect pressure but rewards split duties. Assign gatherer, builder, and fighter roles early so sessions stay productive.

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Shared world and permission basics

Host owns world saves — agree on play schedules before big builds. Use storage labels so everyone finds shared mats.

Respawn beds near boss arenas cut downtime. Keep backup gear sets for rescue runs.

Splitting tasks for faster progression

One player farms acorns while another analyzes mutations at the lab. Parallel tasks beat everyone doing the same quest step.

Voice comms for spider pulls — call direction when kiting wolf spiders toward spike traps.

Frequently Asked Questions about Grounded

What should I know about shared world and permission basics?

Host owns world saves — agree on play schedules before big builds. Use storage labels so everyone finds shared mats.

What should I know about splitting tasks for faster progression?

One player farms acorns while another analyzes mutations at the lab. Parallel tasks beat everyone doing the same quest step.