Terraform — Where you start and what to do first
About
OverviewTerraform is a Roblox sandbox game where you shape planets, build spaceships, and explore the Solar System. You start on Earth, gather resources, and eventually push out to the Moon and beyond. This guide covers your first steps, how to earn money early, and how to make sure your progress is saved.
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Where you start and what to do first
Step
Every new session drops you onto Earth, either in North America or South America. Both areas have building plots where you can start putting together a spaceship, and NPCs standing nearby ready to interact with you.
- Find your plot you spawn in North or South America and each area has dedicated building plots for ship construction.
- Talk to the NPCs they can sell items, trade with you, and give you side quests to work on while you build.
Earning money in the early game
TipsThe Moon is made of slate, rock, and basalt terrain, and Moonstones appear on its surface at regular intervals. Collecting them is the go-to money-making method for new players.
- Moonstones spawn on the Moon's surface periodically, so you can return repeatedly to collect more.
- The Moon's terrain is made of slate, rock, and basalt.
Materials found on Earth
SummaryEarth looks blue and green from a distance because of its wide oceans and green vegetation. Its surface holds several materials you can interact with.
- Ground one of the basic surface materials on Earth.
- Mud found across Earth's terrain.
- Sandstone another material distributed across the surface.
- Snow present in certain parts of Earth.
- Rock common surface material found throughout Earth.
Glossary
Glossary- Moonstone
- A collectible resource that spawns periodically on the Moon's surface and serves as the primary source of money for new players.
- Private World
- A personal game instance in Terraform where your progress is saved between sessions.
- NPC
- Characters found on Earth who can sell and trade items with players and hand out side quests.
- Side Quest
- An optional task given by an NPC.
- Plot
- A designated building area in North or South America where players construct their spaceships.
Common questions
FAQWhere exactly do I spawn when I first join?
You spawn on Earth, either in North America or South America.
How do I make money early on?
Collecting Moonstones from the Moon's surface, where they appear at regular intervals, is the first source of money for new players.
Will I lose my spaceship if I quit the game?
Creating a private world saves your progress.
What can NPCs do for me?
NPCs on Earth can sell items to you, trade with you, and give you side quests.
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