This new building system is HORRIBLE

[Saciachrid]

In the first game, we had the prefab/blueprint system, where you would map/place down what were essentially little holograms of what you wanted to build. If you were a person who was not interested in going all out on base building, this was very nice as you could just place down your shelter and other necessities and call it there.

The *real* heart of base building though in the first game was the "custom" blueprints, where you could mark joints/corners/nodes for whatever it was you were envisioning to build. It was a GREAT system because you could map out *what* it was you wanted to build, and it could get built easily as all you had to do was bring the materials to the area of the hologram, no matter how complex the actual structure itself was.

This new building system is a complete and total polar opposite of that. *Every single piece MUST be made individually*, to every little stick, to every log support beam. And so, here is the issue: https://imgur.com/a/TPpuwdJ

This is what I'm *envisioning* and want to build. However, it is quite literally impossible. Placing wood beams to make this bridge is the most clunky, finicky, and just downright broken system I think I've ever seen. Simply because of how high this bridge is going to be off the ground, the game will simply not allow me to place logs how or where I need/want them.

For reference, here's something *quite* similar I made in the previous game: https://imgur.com/a/FBAb37K

It was as easy pie. Build the elevator, and then mark the four nodes for the walkway and bam, poof, done. Blueprint laid, all you had to do was bring the logs for it.

I remember you guys saying that we need not to worry about this building system. If we didn't like it, we could switch to the old one... And sure, you're not *entirely* wrong, which pisses me off even more because it's such a poor excuse for bringing over the "old system," because it is *literally* missing half of what the original system actually was. All you guys added for that was prefabs. No kind of custom buildings WHATSOEVER. No foundations, no walls, nothing. All the custom building is essentially locked behind you using this new, broken and horribly inefficient system.

I don't even want to continue playing this. If I can't build things the way I want, I have no motivation or reason to build anything in the first place.

You're in early access, and you're one of the few dev studios that have used the early access program correctly, so I have faith that you *can* fix this horrid system, or at the very least just bring the old one IN IT'S ENTIRETY back, but I can't help but just be horribly disappointed that I have to sit... and wait... for another who knows how many f*cking years until the game's building system is finally in a state to where I can enjoy it.

[Biscuit Baby]

I DO agree with you on the custom foundations :(

But I also really like the direction they are going with the manual building system. They are planning to add back a lot of building mechanics, like you said. Let's hope it's soon

[🌞]

Huh. Interesting.
I actually like the change? I can certainly see why people will dislike it though, but at least its not just pre-built blueprints which are going to look the same for everyone.

I wouldn't stress too much though, I assume they will add in blueprints in a later update.

[Skwerley]

I know how everyone feels about early access but like, give it a little bit of time. If they don't improve it, riot or something.

[s1r_nixalot]

I get what you are saying, but I truly believe you didn't play the first game when it was first in early access, when most prefab buildings didn't exist and only half the caves were there. They released it in EA because of popular demand, they wanted to wait longer. So if you want the old system then you just have to wait.

I seriously do not like that people expect a fully functional game day 1 of EA. You are literally paying for alpha and beta testing a product for a lesser price, that's it.

[Cordel8a11]

My friend and i spent a few hours just struggling to put a gate on our defensive walls so if anyone has figured that out lemme know. We have resorted to ramps that we can jump off of into the compound for now.

[Shalomander]

I found it funny with the new system that i can build my camp underwater but i can't build it on the piece rock on the middle of the water.

[Void]

I prefer this system over the old one, it feels more personal placing individual pieces rather than spamming E on a massive structure.

[Psycha]

You can swap between the old build blueprint system and the new one -_-

[Saciachrid]

Originally posted by PsychaChi:

You can swap between the old build blueprint system and the new one -_-

you didn't read

[FlowArt]

I really miss being able to make a defensive wall by picking a spot and dragging to another. this new way is quick slow

[=Starvin Marvin=]

I Never really built with custom stuff but I think there should be a 3rd menu you can flip to so you have both options to build

[Dregora]

I think they'll eventually develop both building systems, but you're right that right now the old building system in this game isn't as fleshed out as it was in the first. But I do think it will be eventually and you'll be able to use whichever you prefer.

I hope at least.


That being said I do enjoy the new building system. I'm sure it's not done yet, it'll get better/change/fixed over time, but I absolutely love the immersion it brings.

And when it gets tiresome, you can swap to the old one.


I hope they develop both styles.

[DanteBrane]

The new manual style takes some getting used to. It's very slow and methodical and rigid but I enjoy the immersion that it adds. It does seem very restrictive though so you can't truly build like you could in the first game.

[Scarumanga]

Hold X to switch to the old building system.

[Dead&Divine]

It would be alright if you could actually complete buildings using the custom builds. I can’t even complete a tiny custom cabin because the game doesn’t let me place planks/logs in certain spots even tho it’s flat af. Broken ass system honestly kinda disappointing for such a hyped game