How to Save Your Progress in Rust: A Survival Guide

As a Rust player, I've learned that saving your game in Rust isn't like other games. There's no traditional "save" button. Instead, your progress is constantly preserved in this brutal survival world.

Here's how to effectively "save" your game in Rust:

1. Log out safely: When you disconnect, your character falls asleep where you left them. Find a secure spot inside your base before logging off.
2. Secure your base: Build strong walls and doors. Your offline body and loot can be raided, so make your base a tough target.
3. Close all doors: Always shut every door before logging out. Open doors are an invitation to looters.
4. Stock your Tool Cupboard: Fill it with enough resources to maintain your base for 24-48 hours. This prevents decay while you're offline.
5. Hide your valuables: Store your best loot in hidden stashes or hard-to-reach areas of your base.
6. Join a team: Teammates can protect your stuff while you're offline.

Remember, in Rust, your progress is "saved" by surviving. There's always risk, but these steps will help preserve your hard-earned loot and base between play sessions.