With so much to do inCloser The Distance, it can be overwhelming. There are over a dozen characters to keep track of, and each of them needs supervision and support to ensure their future is bright. If left to their own devices, they won’t move forward.

Thankfully, we have a handful of tips that can help you get started and finish strong. The people of Yesterby need help moving on after a terrible tragedy, and only you can guide them towards a better tomorrow. Here’s how you can make the most of your time in the quaint village of Yesterby!

Closer The Distance Galya entering the greenhouse.

Use The Pause Button

Time moves on, and you won’t want to waste a moment. The pause button allows you tostop and think without wasting daylighthours. Use it as often as you need to so you cancheck in on villagers, look over your options, and make decisions for the people of Yesterby.

Similarly, you can speed up time as well. This helpsreduce the time spent watching villagers workon time-consuming tasks and it can speed up the long walks across the village to reach new locations.

Closer The Distance Zek tells Melville he finished the memorial sculpture in the workshop.

Pay Attention To Needs

Every character in Closer The Distance has various needs that must be met. Aside from hunger and sleep, there aredifferent needs based on each individual’s personality. Meeting these needs is the best way to get things done.

Specific needs can have animpact on the story. For example, Zek’s need for accomplishment will lead him toreject tasks and projectsif it’s too low. Giving him a confidence boost will help him find his goal in life.

Closer The Distance Pia and Axel in the kitchen while Conny waits at the door.

Prioritize The Villagers

Unfortunately, youcan’t help everyone. Some villagers, like Pia, aredetermined not to get alongwith others. Spreading yourself thin will leave everyone hurting, and you’ll feel burnt out.

Instead,focus on one or two villagersat a time. You can’t make everyone’s dreams come true right away, but you can work slowly toensure a few of them find peaceafter the tragedy.

Closer The Distance Galya with Pia in Pia’s workshop, surrounded by sewing supplies.

Keep An Eye On The Time

Some wishescan’t be worked on at night, and everyone will besent to bed around midnight. Staying up too late will have a negative impact on their needs. If you havetime-sensitive tasks to complete, be sure to keep an eye on the time so youdon’t run out the clock.

Also, different characters wake up at different times. For example,Galya is usually the first person upat dawn andZek will be up closer to noon.

Closer The Distance Galya and Leigh sitting on a bench together.

Check Your Relationship Status

You cancheck the relationships between each villagerat any point by using the sidebar. Maintaining healthy relationships is important as they are what holds Yesterby together.

You’ll want toprioritize maintaining these relationshipsbecause they can help you in a pinch. Even when things look bleak, a strong bond between two people canturn things aroundfor the better. For example, ifsomeone contemplates leaving Yesterby, a powerful relationship canconvince them otherwise.

Closer The Distance Zek playing guitar in public for Laul and Conny.

Make Decisions Carefully

With how Closer The Distance saves your progress, youwon’t be able to reload or undo mistakes. Any decisions you make are permanent and must go forward. Your decisions will alsoimpact the people of Yesterbyand what their futures hold.

Will youconvince Zek to work on the sculptureor will he give up entirely? Will the Boat Lodge be finished on time or will Melville be let go from the project? Every action has consequences.

Closer The Distance Zek talking with Leigh in the living room with exercise equipment.

Keep Moving Forward

No matter what you do, keep moving forward.Don’t dwell on the pastand focus on the tasks you can get done. Cheering up the village and helping them move on is the primary goal, so it’s important to make progress towards it.

Some villagers will resist this, especially Pia, but understand thateach character grievesthe loss of Angie differently. Some will need more support than others. If a character sends you away and doesn’t want to talk,try coming back laterwhen they’re in a better mood.

Closer The Distance Conny telling Melville about her mom in his workshop.

Get To Know Yesterby

Everyone in Yesterby has a story, and theyall tie togetherto create the history of the town. Getting to know the characters willreveal more of their pastsand how they connect to their futures. Knowing more about them can provide new actions and wishes for you to use in your quest to unite Yesterby.

Not everyone will welcome you rummaging through their painful memories, butbeing nearby and consistentwill help persuade them to open up and share. The best way tounite the villageis to understand how all the pieces of the past fit together and lead to the future of the boat lodge.