After 5 minutes without deliberate input you are saved and logged out, even during automatic combat, gathering or following. A warning appears one minute before logout. Automatic reconnects, network pings, repeated game orders and held keys do not renew this timer. Use a fresh key press, tap, click, scroll or camera drag to keep playing. The map records explored terrain. A broad view may paint gradually so movement remains responsive. Use settlements and landmarks as reference points.
Caves can connect through multiple entrances and lead into deeper networks. Harder creatures guard remote chambers, while baby dragons and rare regional species reward long expeditions. Check your food, ammunition and escape spells before descending.
Build a rowing boat using eight logs of any wood, including mixed woods; ordinary logs are used first. Choose water near a reachable shore. Boats stay moored when you land or enter a cave from the water. Board again to cross water. Deep-sea fishing requires a sea rod; look for gulls beyond the heartland. A large catch can become a mounted trophy on your own wall.