Welcome, Drake 
, hope you enjoy the forums. It’s good to see that you’re liking the project!
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Thrive has a Discord Server, I think this is the invite link (https://discordapp.com/invite/FZxDQ4H)
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There’s a community wiki, the gameplay part is outdated. (https://thrive.fandom.com/wiki/Revolutionary_Games_Studio)
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Also there is a project called Thrive Universe, made of fictional aliens, you can add your own. (Thrive Universe Reboot Reboot)
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You can donate to hhyyrylainen’s Patreon, it’s not required, but it’ll speed up the development. (https://www.patreon.com/thrivegame)
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Here is the FaQ (https://revolutionarygamesstudio.com/faq/)