Swimming to the Next Continent

I heard someone imply that the distance between the two continents is so large that swimming to the other continent is unfeasible. I decided to test that premise and so far it's panning out to be one heck of a journey.

At first I thought I would swim the entire way through, but I found out quickly that going past the archipelagos was not an option.

Small LV22 animals nipped at my heals every time I approached an island. Despite them being about 40-60 meters away on my map (outside of the first one or two circles on my radar) they came at me and took my health below 20% as I would reach the shore and be safe.

I landed on the third island (pictured below) at Entropia Universe time: 2013-06-09 22:13:41 with a Session time of: 01:02:49.

After about a ten minute break, I decided to make my way to the next few islands.

Update: At Entropia Universe time: 2013-06-09 22:27:34

I ran into a Razorback Mature. I was so used to getting clipped for 17 health that I didn't expect the 80 damage I took as I tried to lure what I thought was a Razorback young away from my path between two islands.

I was fortunate to be taken to a revive terminal in the middle of an island west of where I died. It was a gift and a curse, because I was taken somewhat closer to my destination, but it also meant a forced trip either back or forth. Filled with resolve to continue on, I surveyed my next path.

Deciding to take a higher risk for shorter times now that the revive terminal spared me from being sent back to Camp Icarus, I went for the long island to the west, planning on cutting south afterward. The idea was quickly cut short when a Razorback Mature tore into me within seconds of leaving the island. Discouraged, I thought about swimming back (if that was even possible from this location *gulp*) or calling for help. (I'd run into two generous, helpful players who were on my friends list. I figured one might fly in on a plane and pick me up).

Update: Sorry, missed the time.

I decided to cut back south east and go the path I'd originally intended to follow. The distances were shorter and I might be able to manage to make it with only one hit. The matures wouldn't give me more than that.

I swam across and made it to one island before surveying a small strip between my location and the next destination. I was about to head to the small strip when I realized the red dots on the radar wouldn't let me make it past that strip. That small bit of insight led me to turn the map 90 degrees clockwise before heading the slightly longer distance to the next spot.

Update: Entropia Universe time: 2013-06-09 22:48:17

I made it to the next spot and decided to come update the blog on how far I'd gotten. I needed a break from having to make all those minor turns left and right between the Razorbacks. They always seemed to get more eager the closer they were to a coast.

Update: Entropia Universe time: 2013-06-10 03:26:01

Nearly five hours have passed, and it's time to part this god-forsaken rock.