What is The Deer?
The Deer is the big scary monster in this game! It's the biggest bad guy and the one you'll see the most. The Deer comes out at night to look for you, and you can't make it go away forever - you can only hide from it! 🦌👻
The Deer is NOT like the cute deer you see in the park or in books. This one is super big and very scary! It walks on two legs like you and me, but it has sharp claws and really creepy eyes!
What Does The Deer Look Like?
How The Deer Looks
- 🦌 Really, really BIG! - Way bigger than you!
- 👁️ Giant eyes that look at you
- 🦴 Big head with a funny-looking mouth
- 👂 Ears that wiggle and listen for you
- 🟤 Brown furry body
- ⚫ Black horns on its head (like on deer you see in pictures!)
- 🖐️ Sharp claws on its hands - be careful!
How The Deer Walks and Runs
The Deer moves in a special way:
- Walks on two legs like people do
- Runs on all four legs when it chases you super fast!
- It runs faster and faster if it chases you for a long time
When The Deer is Really Hungry
Sometimes The Deer gets super duper hungry! You can tell because:
- 🔴 Its eyes turn RED - very scary!
- ⚡ It runs much, much faster
- 💪 Your flashlight doesn't scare it as much
- 😱 This happens when you play for a long time!
When Does The Deer Come Out?
When and Where You See The Deer
- 🌙 Only comes out at night - You're safe when the sun is up!
- 🌲 You'll see it in the forest part of the game
- ☀️ Goes away when morning comes - The sun makes it leave!
- 🎬 First you'll see a short movie about The Deer, then it starts hunting you
The Deer in Different Places
The Deer is only in some parts of the game:
- 🌲 In the forest = You see The Deer
- 🦉 In other places = You see The Owl or The Ram instead (different scary monsters!)
How Scary is The Deer?
How Much The Deer Can Hurt You
- 💔 The Deer can hurt you a LOT!
- ⚡ It can run very, very fast!
- 🛡️ You CANNOT make it go away forever - No toys or tools can stop it!
⚠️ SUPER IMPORTANT: Don't try to hit The Deer with your axe or shoot it with guns! Nothing can hurt it. It will never go away if you fight it!
How to Stay Safe from The Deer
Way 1: Use Your Flashlight 🔦
Your flashlight is like a magic tool that scares The Deer!
- ✨ Point your flashlight at The Deer and it will stop and move away!
- ⏱️ But it only works for a little bit, then The Deer comes back
- ⚠️ If you use your flashlight too many times, it doesn't work as well
- 🔴 When The Deer has red eyes (super hungry), the flashlight doesn't work as good
Smart Idea: Only use your flashlight when The Deer is really close, then run away fast!
Way 2: Stay by the Campfire 🔥
The campfire is your safe, cozy home!
- 🔥 The Deer CANNOT come near the campfire when the fire is burning!
- 🏕️ This is your super safe place at night
- ⚠️ Make sure the fire keeps burning!
- 😴 You can sleep nice and safe at the campfire
Smart Idea: When The Deer is really hungry, just stay home at the campfire. Don't go exploring!
Way 3: Build Walls 🏗️
You can build things to keep The Deer away:
- 📚 Stack shelves to make walls - The Deer can't get through!
- 🌳 Plant baby trees in a circle - When they grow big, they make a tree wall!
- 🏠 Build houses - The Deer won't break them down!
Good News: The Deer doesn't break your walls! Once you build them, you're safe!
Way 4: Hide Behind Trees 🌲
Big trees can help you hide!
- 🌲 Run around big, big trees - The Deer can't catch you!
- 🏠 Run around houses too!
- 🔄 Always keep something between you and The Deer
- 🏃 This helps you get away!
Way 5: Magic Door! 🚪
- 📍 Sometimes you find special magic doors (teleporters)!
- ⚡ They take you back home super fast when The Deer is chasing you!
- 🆘 Use them when you're in big trouble!
Important Tips to Remember!
Good Things to Do ✅
- ✅ Stay home at the campfire when The Deer is super hungry
- ✅ Use your flashlight the smart way - Not too much!
- ✅ Build walls early when you start playing
- ✅ Go home before it gets dark
- ✅ Keep the fire burning all night long
- ✅ Hide behind trees and houses when The Deer chases you
Bad Things NOT to Do ❌
- ❌ Don't try to fight The Deer - Your tools don't work on it!
- ❌ Don't use guns on it - They don't hurt it at all!
- ❌ Don't go far in the forest at night when it's hungry
- ❌ Don't use your flashlight too much - Save it!
- ❌ Don't let your campfire go out at night
- ❌ Don't be scared and run around crazy! Stay calm and be smart!
How The Deer Acts
What The Deer Does
- Night time comes - The Deer shows up in the forest
- It sees you - If you're not at your campfire, it starts looking for you
- Walks toward you - At first, it walks slow
- Runs faster - The more it chases you, the faster it gets!
- Morning comes - The sun comes up and The Deer goes away!
When The Deer Gets Hungry
The Deer gets hungrier when you play longer:
- 📅 First 50 Nights: The Deer is normal - not too fast, flashlight works good
- 📅 Nights 51-98: The Deer gets faster and hungrier
- 📅 After Night 99: The Deer is SUPER hungry with red eyes, runs really fast!
Can You Make The Deer Go Away Forever?
NO! You Can't Make The Deer Go Away Forever! 🚫
Lots of kids try to stop The Deer, but:
- ❌ Guns don't work
- ❌ Axes don't work
- ❌ Nothing in the game can make it go away forever
- ❌ The Deer never, ever gets hurt
The game wants you to hide and be smart, not fight! The Deer is like a monster in a scary movie - you can't stop it, you can only hide from it and stay safe!
Cool Things to Know About The Deer
- 🎮 The Deer is the star of the game - You see it on all the game pictures!
- 👥 Some people think The Deer has something to do with the four missing kids in the game
- 🎬 There are short movies in the game showing The Deer
- 🌍 In different parts of the game, you see The Owl or The Ram instead of The Deer
- 📈 The Deer gets scarier and faster when you play more nights
Questions Kids Ask
Why can't I make The Deer go away?
The game is made so The Deer never goes away! The game wants you to feel a little scared and learn to hide and be smart, not fight. You run and hide, you don't fight The Deer!
Will The Deer break my walls and houses?
No! The Deer will NOT break your walls or houses. Once you build them, they stay safe! The Deer can't break anything you build!
How do I know when The Deer is hungry?
The game will tell you with words on the screen! And when you see The Deer, its eyes will be RED instead of normal!
Can The Deer catch me if I keep running?
Yes, if you run for a long time! The Deer runs faster and faster. You need to use your flashlight, hide behind trees, or get back home to be safe!
Is The Deer everywhere in the game?
No! The Deer only comes out in the forest part of the game. In other places, you might see The Owl or The Ram instead!
Quick Guide - Remember These Things!
🦌 All About The Deer:
- 🌙 When it comes out: Only at night when it's dark
- ⚔️ Can you make it go away forever: NO - Never!
- 🔦 Best way to stay safe: Use flashlight + Stay at campfire
- 💔 Can it hurt you: Yes, a lot!
- ⚡ How fast it runs: Really fast! Gets faster when chasing you!
- 🔴 When it's super hungry: Red eyes, runs super fast!
- 🏠 Does it break your houses: NO - Your houses are safe!
✅ How to Stay Safe:
- Stay home at your campfire when it's dangerous
- Use your flashlight when The Deer is close
- Build walls early in the game
- Hide behind big trees and houses
- NEVER try to fight it - just hide!
You Can Do It!
The Deer is scary, but you can be safe from it! Just remember:
- 🔥 The campfire is your safe home
- 🔦 Your flashlight helps you
- 🏠 Build walls to be safe
- 🧠 Be smart and don't be too scared
You're doing great! Be brave and stay safe from The Deer! 🌲💪