# Getting Started

Welcome to **Jurassic Saga**! This guide will walk you through your first steps in the mod, starting with collecting [Remains]($content/items/fossil)
and processing them into DNA. From there, you'll learn how to create prehistoric creatures or modify their genetic code.

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## [Remains]($content/items/fossil)

### Obtaining
Remains are the foundation of your journey. They are obtained exclusively through **mining**  
Different types of remains can be found depending on the Y-level and biome:
- **Marine remains**
- **Flora remains**
- **Aquatic remains**
- **Specific creature remains**

Exploring different depths increases your chance of finding varied fossil types.

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### Usage
Remains are processed in the [Genetic Analyzer]($content/machines/genetic_analyzer)  
When analyzed, they can yield a variety of outputs:

- **DNA fragments**  random, but based on the fossil type used
- **Coal**
- **Cobblestone**
- **Gravel**
- **Sand**

DNA fragments will have a quality ranging from **1% to 100%**, depending on the sample  
Fragments can be combined into full DNA strands, which unlock the next stage of your adventure.

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### Next Steps
Once you have DNA, you can choose between two paths:

- [Creating an Egg]($guides/creating_an_egg)  
Requires a normal creature egg, which is then fertilized with DNA
Available unfertilized eggs include:
- **Chicken**  Small Reptiles and Birds
- **Frog**  Amphibians
- **Ostrich**  Large Reptiles or Birds
- **Fish**  Aquatic Creatures
- **Basilisk**  Small Reptiles
- **Spider**  Insectoid Creatures
- **Alligator**  Medium Reptiles and Birds

- [Modifying DNA]($guides/modifying_dna)  
Use the DNA Modifier to add genes and customize traits. Current gene options include:
- Fertility improvements
- Gender determination (male/female chance)
- Toughness
- Aggressiveness
- Color/skin variations

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## Progression Flow
Here's a quick tutorial to start your journey of de-extinction:

1. Mine [Fossils]($content/items/fossil)
2. Analyze your findings with the [Genetic Analyzer]($content/machines/genetic_analyzer)
3. Obtain and combine the resulting DNA fragments to create a full 100% DNA token
4. [Customize your DNA]($guides/modifying_dna) to your taste using various genes or cosmetics
5. Inject your DNA within a corresponding [hatched egg]($guides/creating_an_egg) with a syringe
6. Once you have everything set, you are ready to start your very own... Jurassic Saga

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## Tips for Beginners
- Bring plenty of mining tools  remains are scattered across different Y-levels
- Track which fossil types appear at which depths to target specific creatures
- Store DNA fragments carefully; high-percentage samples are especially valuable
- Decide early whether you want to focus on **breeding creatures** or **genetic experimentation**
- Check related documentation for deeper mechanics: [Genetic Analyzer]($content/machines/genetic_analyzer), [Creating an Egg]($guides/creating_an_egg), and [Modifying DNA]($guides/modifying_dna)