Question: Point of building

[Scylon]

I am just leaning about this game and am wondering if there is any point in a fancy town/castle? Am I worried about getting attacked?

[Rex Smashington]

No. Devs responded to other posts asking about base defense and said it's not currently planned. Maybe later in development they may explore it but currently there are no plans for it.

[thehag]

I don't think their any town raids in the game if that's what your wondering. I think the game could definitely use that, at least later on.

The most you have to worry about is standing too close to the areas that typically spawn enemies outside of your building area, like the wolves and the shroud guys. Sadly those enemies are not really a threat.

I too would like to have to prepare for raids, especially for a game that actually tries to emphasize on combat. Bases right now are just for fun and making whatever you'd like.

[Scylon]

mkay, cheers folks. EG, no fence required.

[gaiden9]

I don't really care about raids. It would be great if we find seeds and farm or grow food. Really loved in subnautica where you would find different things from around the world, bring them back to your base, and grow/collect them. It would also be kind of interesting if we could build back some of the run down areas of the map and turn them into our own base.

[Matty101]

I think a system whereby you plant or place an object/seed that grows into something you can harvest that attracts enemy maybe a good fit for this.
So you can choose when to deal with base attacks so it won't hurt starting players but established players can have that aspect.
Maybe give some form of loot as a reward for initiating it, like a fruit that gives big xp/rare crafting material or a "summoned" chest that gives a high chance at good loot.

Also i'd have it not tied to the base zone so that you can choose to have it happen at your base or at a specialised zone you design for combat.

[rightasrain]

It does say that the area around The Flame is protected.