Resource Collection Tracker
Track your progress collecting resources in Winter Burrow. Set goals for each resource, monitor your collection progress, and keep notes on your gathering strategies.
Acorn
Food IngredientBark
MaterialBeechnut
Food IngredientBirchwood
Building MaterialBlackberry
Food IngredientBlueberry
Food IngredientChanterelle
Food IngredientCommon Herbs
MaterialElderberry
Food IngredientEmberwood
Building MaterialFeather
MaterialFlint
MaterialFur Tuft
MaterialGarlic Parachute
Food IngredientGranite
MaterialGrass
Early CriticalHazelnut
Food IngredientMeat_ Ant
Food IngredientMeat_ Leaf Beetle
Food IngredientMeat_ Spider
Food IngredientMeat_ Wood Beetle
Food IngredientOakwood
Building MaterialPine Seed
Food IngredientPine Shoots
MaterialPinewood
Building MaterialPlank_ Beech
Building MaterialPlank_ Birch
Building MaterialPlank_ Oak
Building MaterialPlank_ Pine
Building MaterialPlank_ Wood
Building MaterialRare Herbs
MaterialRope_ Grass
MaterialRowanberry
Food IngredientSandstone
MaterialShrimp Mushroom
Food IngredientSilk Thread
MaterialSoftwood
Building MaterialTwig
MaterialYarn_ Grass
MaterialYarn_ Silk
MaterialYarn_ Wool
MaterialYellow Brittlegill
Food Ingredient🎓 Complete Resource Progress Tracking Guide
📘 How to Use the Resource Progress Tracker
The Resource Progress Tracker is your personal inventory manager for tracking material collection across your entire playthrough. Here's how to maximize this powerful tool:
Search & Filter Resources
Use the search bar to quickly find specific materials like "Granite" or "Flax Fibres". Filter by category (Food Ingredient, Building Material, etc.) or sort by name, category, or completion progress to organize your tracking workflow.
Set Collection Goals
For each resource, enter how many you currently have ("Collected") and how many you need ("Needed") for your crafting projects. The tracker automatically calculates your progress percentage and highlights completed goals with a green checkmark.
Quick Adjust with +/- Buttons
Update your collected amounts instantly using the increment/decrement buttons. Perfect for updating while actively gathering resources. Changes save automatically to your browser's local storage.
Add Personal Notes
Record important information in the notes field: best gathering locations ("5 Flax clusters in Outer Woods north area"), respawn reminders ("check back on Day 12"), or crafting plans ("needed for Granite Pickaxe"). These notes persist with your progress data.
Monitor Dashboard Statistics
The top dashboard shows three key metrics: total resources available (42+), resources you're actively tracking, and goals you've completed. Use these stats to gauge your overall collection progress.
🎮 Real-World Tracking Scenarios
Example 1: Planning Tool Upgrades (Early Game)
Goal: You want to craft a Flint Axe and Flint Pickaxe to progress into mid-game.
How to track:
- Search for "Flint" in the tracker - set goal to 6 pieces (3 per tool)
- Add note: "Behind burrow (2-3), Shadow Pines backpack (5+)"
- Track supporting materials: Twigs (need 8), Logs (need 6)
- Update collected amounts as you gather - visual progress bars show you're 66% done when you have 4/6 Flint
- Once you hit 100% on all materials, you know you're ready to craft!
Pro Tip: Also track "Rope" since tool crafting requires processed materials. Set Rope goal to 4 to avoid surprises.
Example 2: Furniture Set Construction (Mid Game)
Goal: Build the "Cozy Living Room" furniture set (8 items).
How to track:
- Use our Furniture Set Planner to see you need: Pine Wood (45), Fabric (12), Nails (20)
- In Resource Tracker, set these as "Needed" amounts
- Add notes with breakdown: "15 Pine for Sofa, 12 for Bookshelf, 18 for Table"
- Track prerequisite resources: Flax Fibres (for Fabric), Iron Ore (for Nails)
- Sort by "Progress" to see which materials you're closest to completing
Result: You'll know exactly what to prioritize on gathering trips. If you're 90% done with Pine Wood but only 30% done with Fabric, focus your next expedition on Flax Fibres collection.
Example 3: Sustainable Farming Planning (Late Game)
Goal: Set up mushroom farming and maintain steady resource income.
How to track:
- Track "Mushroom Spores" with goal of 20 (for 4 planter boxes)
- Set goals for recurring needs: Fertilizer (50/week), Water (daily usage)
- Use notes to track harvest schedules: "Planter 1 ready Day 15, Planter 2 Day 16"
- Monitor "Shrimp Mushrooms" collection for high-value cooking recipes
- Update "Collected" amounts after each harvest to maintain accurate inventory
Advanced Use: Create separate tracking entries for different resource "pools" - e.g., "Emergency Food Stash" vs "Cooking Ingredients" by using the notes field to differentiate purposes.
⚡ Resource Tracking Best Practices
🎯 Set Project-Based Goals, Not Hoarding Goals
Why: Tracking becomes meaningful when tied to specific objectives.
- Good: "Need 25 Birch Wood for Workbench upgrade and 3 storage chests"
- Less Effective: "Want 100 of everything just in case"
Break large goals into phases. Instead of "Need 200 Logs total", track "Phase 1: 50 Logs for burrow expansion", then update to Phase 2 after completion.
📝 Use Notes Field Strategically
What to record:
- Best Locations: "Outer Woods northern clearing has 5 Flax clusters"
- Respawn Reminders: "Cleared Shadow Pines on Day 8, check back Day 13"
- Recipe Requirements: "Needed for Granite Pickaxe (3) + Granite Shovel (3)"
- Trade-offs: "Could buy from Pedlar for 30g or farm in White Pillars"
⚠️ Avoid: Long paragraphs. Keep notes concise and scannable - you'll thank yourself later when quickly checking locations.
💾 Leverage Auto-Save for Flexible Tracking
The tracker automatically saves every change to your browser's local storage. This means:
- Update your tracker as you play, not after
- Tab between the game and this tracker - your data persists
- No need to export or manually save - just close and reopen anytime
- Progress survives browser restarts (same browser/device only)
Pro Tip: Keep this tracker open in a separate browser tab while playing. Quick-switch to update your collected amounts in real-time!
🔄 Update Frequently, Review Weekly
Daily Updates: Adjust "Collected" amounts after each gathering session.
Weekly Reviews: Every 5-7 in-game days, review your "Needed" goals:
- Completed a furniture project? Clear those goals
- Changed your build strategy? Update material targets
- Discovered new recipes? Add new resource needs
Stale tracking data becomes useless data. Keep your tracker aligned with your current gameplay objectives.
📊 Use Sorting & Filtering Strategically
Sort by Progress: See which materials you're closest to completing. Prioritize finishing partially-completed goals before starting new ones.
Sort by Category: Group similar resources when planning themed gathering trips ("Food Ingredient run to Outer Woods").
Filter by Category: Focus on "Early Critical" resources during your first week, then shift to "Building Material" for construction phase.
🚀 Advanced Resource Tracking Techniques
🎯 Technique 1: Reverse Planning from Crafting Goals
Instead of randomly tracking resources, work backwards from what you want to build:
- Identify your goal (e.g., "Craft Granite Pickaxe")
- Use our Recipe Calculator to see materials needed (3 Granite Pebbles, 2 Pine Wood, 1 Rope)
- For each material, check if it requires processing:
- Rope needs Grass Fiber (3) → Track Grass Fiber with goal of 3
- Granite Pebbles are raw → Track directly with goal of 3
- Set all tracking goals in one session
- You now have a complete "shopping list" for your crafting project
Result: You'll never be surprised by a missing crafting component halfway through a project.
🗓️ Technique 2: Respawn Cycle Management
Track resources alongside their respawn schedules for sustainable farming:
- Fast Respawn (1-2 days): Berries, Grass Fiber, Pebbles
Strategy: Set lower "Needed" amounts, refarm frequently - Medium Respawn (3-4 days): Trees, Flax Fibres, Food
Strategy: Batch collect every 3-4 days, track larger quantities - Slow Respawn (5-7 days): Granite, Rare Mushrooms
Strategy: Use notes field to record "Last farmed: Day X, respawns Day Y" - Non-Respawning: Flint (fixed 15-18 total in game)
Strategy: Track every piece collected, plan tool upgrades carefully
Example Note: "Birch Wood: cleared Outer Woods Day 10, respawns Day 14-15. Need 30 total, have 18/30."
📦 Technique 3: Multi-Project Parallel Tracking
When working on multiple projects simultaneously, use the notes field to indicate allocation:
Example: You're building furniture AND upgrading tools simultaneously
Pine Wood tracking:
- Collected: 35
- Needed: 60
- Notes: "15 for Bookshelf, 12 for Sofa, 20 for Table, 13 for Flint Axe repairs"
As you complete sub-projects, update the notes. When you finish the Bookshelf, edit notes to remove "15 for Bookshelf" and reduce "Needed" to 45.
🔗 Technique 4: Integration with Other Tools
Maximize efficiency by using the Resource Progress Tracker alongside other calculators:
- + Resource Locator: Find where to farm materials you're tracking. Click resource name → see all locations
- + Recipe Calculator: Calculate exact amounts needed for recipes, then set those as tracking goals
- + Furniture Set Planner: Export material lists directly into your tracker goals
- + Expedition Planner: Plan gathering trips based on which tracked resources are closest to completion
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does my tracking data sync across devices or browsers?
A: No, data is stored in your browser's local storage, which is device and browser-specific. If you use Chrome on PC and Firefox on laptop, they'll have separate tracking data. To manually transfer data, use the browser's developer tools to export localStorage, but this requires technical knowledge.
Q: What happens if I clear my browser data? Will I lose my tracking progress?
A: Yes, clearing browser data will erase your Resource Tracker progress. To prevent loss:
- Exclude local storage when clearing browsing data
- Take screenshots of important tracking data periodically
- Record critical goals in the notes field of our Recipe Calculator as a backup
Q: Can I track the same resource for different purposes separately?
A: Not as separate entries, but you can use the notes field creatively. For example, if you need Pine Wood for both furniture (25) and tool repairs (10), set "Needed" to 35 and note: "25 for furniture set, 10 for repairs".
Q: How do I know how much of each resource I actually need?
A: Use these methods to determine "Needed" amounts:
- For crafting projects: Check our Recipe Calculator or Furniture Set Planner
- For tool upgrades: Visit Tool Upgrade Roadmap to see exact material requirements
- For quests: Check our Quest Tracker for quest item requirements
- For general stockpiling: Set conservative goals (e.g., 20-30 of common materials)
Q: Should I track every single resource in the game?
A: No! Only track resources relevant to your current goals. Tracking everything creates overwhelming data noise. Start with 5-10 critical materials for your next 2-3 projects, then add more as needed.
Pro Tip: The dashboard shows "Total Resources" (42+) and "Being Tracked" - keep your "Being Tracked" number under 15 for optimal manageability.
Q: Can I export my tracking data to a spreadsheet?
A: Not directly through the UI, but technically savvy users can access the data via browser developer tools (Console → localStorage → resourceProgress). For most users, screenshots are the simplest export method.
Q: What's the difference between this tracker and just keeping a text file?
A: Key advantages of using this tracker:
- Automatic progress calculation: Visual progress bars show completion percentages instantly
- Auto-save: Never lose data from forgetting to save a text file
- Quick updates: +/- buttons let you adjust amounts in one click
- Smart filtering: Sort by progress to see what you're closest to completing
- Integration: Works seamlessly with other site calculators and resource locators
Q: I accidentally set a wrong "Needed" amount. How do I fix it?
A: Simply click the number in the "Needed" field and type a new value, or use the +/- buttons to adjust. Changes save automatically - no "undo" needed, just correct the number directly.
Q: What does "Goals Completed" mean in the dashboard?
A: A goal is "completed" when your "Collected" amount equals or exceeds your "Needed" amount for a resource. For example, if you need 20 Logs and have collected 20 or more, that's 1 completed goal. Completed goals show a green "Complete!" badge.
Q: Can I reset a single resource without clearing all my progress?
A: Yes! For any resource, just set both "Collected" and "Needed" back to 0, and clear the notes field. The resource card will remain but with blank tracking data, effectively resetting it without using the "Clear All" button.
🔗 Integrate With Your Complete Workflow
The Resource Progress Tracker is most powerful when used alongside our other specialized tools. Here's how to create an optimal workflow:
Resource Locator
Use Together: When a tracked resource runs low, open Resource Locator to find the best gathering locations, respawn times, and farming routes.
Workflow: Track materials → Check Locator for locations → Gather efficiently → Update tracker
Recipe Calculator
Use Together: Calculate exact material requirements for recipes, then set those amounts as tracking goals. Ensures you gather the right quantities.
Workflow: Choose recipe → See requirements → Set tracker goals → Monitor progress
Furniture Set Planner
Use Together: Plan furniture sets to see total material costs, then track each material individually as you gather for large construction projects.
Workflow: Plan furniture → Export material list → Track in Progress Tracker → Build when ready
Expedition Planner
Use Together: Before expeditions, review your tracker to see which resources need gathering. Plan trips around materials closest to completion for psychological wins.
Workflow: Review tracker progress → Plan expedition targets → Gather → Update tracker
Tool Upgrade Roadmap
Use Together: See exactly what materials you need for tool tier upgrades (Stone→Flint→Granite), then track your progress toward each upgrade.
Workflow: Choose tool upgrade → Note requirements → Track materials → Craft when complete
Quest Tracker
Use Together: Many quests require specific items (Flint for Bufo, Heavy Key for Moss). Track quest items separately to avoid using them for other purposes.
Workflow: Accept quest → Track quest items → Gather → Complete quest → Update goals
Complete Workflow Example: Building Your First Major Furniture Set
- Furniture Set Planner: Choose "Cozy Living Room" set → See you need 45 Pine Wood, 12 Fabric, 20 Nails
- Recipe Calculator: Calculate that Fabric needs 36 Flax Fibres (3 per Fabric), Nails need 20 Iron Ore
- Resource Progress Tracker: Set goals: Pine Wood (45), Flax Fibres (36), Iron Ore (20)
- Resource Locator: Find Pine Wood in Shadow Pines, Flax in Outer Woods, Iron Ore in White Pillars
- Expedition Planner: Plan multi-day gathering trip with right tools and backpack space
- During Gathering: Update Progress Tracker after each session
- Monitor Progress: Sort by "Progress" to see you're 80% done with Pine, 60% with Flax, 40% with Iron - prioritize Iron gathering next trip
- Achievement: All resources at 100% → Build your furniture set!