Just purchased and started playing today. Every time I die I lose all weapons and only have hands as an available option. Armour and spells aren't affected. Anyone have a similar situation.

Thanks

Here's a suggestion: Don't die.

If you are having trouble affording hit points and food, try going into a dungeon and killing the enemies on the first floor. When you leave, you will gain hit points based on the enemies you killed. Also, food consumption is slower in the dungeon than in the overworld.

(Note that this is contrary to what most players would expect; instead of fighting outside before venturing into a dungeon, you should go into the dungeon right away!)

Once you have plenty of HP, death should not be an issue until near the end of the game when a certain mandatory minigame comes up.

For weapons, there are two options to get some:
1. Steal them
2. Once you get a vehicle that can cross the ocean, there is a sign that will give you one of the weakest weapon you already have. If you visit another sign, you can revisit this one for another weapon.