Where should I start my very first base?

[Mr.GoodGivins]

Any tips on where to start at the beginning?

[Pandorian]

So the area the game spawns you at in the beginning is rated 5/5 on variety and resources but the main issue comes down to good areas to build. There are a lot of terrain changes that mess up buildable space.

I can't comment on other islands but I found that Marsh Island, to the North East, has a lot of flat ground you can easily build on that is fully encompassed by your base ring. I'd beeline getting stone foundations and build it slightly raised so you can get maximal area as I haven't found a "true flat" area and most gradually slope to where foundations start to get buried in the ground.

I believe that if you look for large barren spots on the map you should be able to find some good spots.

[jaymikit5une]

I would also suggest the peninsula to the west of where you start (the island on the other side of the big whale skeleton). That has quite a lot of space and there's no fast travel point there by default, so your base can act as one.

[Zaltys]

If you climb up the tall column at the beach, there's a large flat area at the top with trees and rocks. Safe from raids too (since no enemies can path there.)

Will work fine until you need ingots, and you should be able to make a second base by then.

[Mr.GoodGivins]

Thanks for the tips!

[Grizzly]

well there is a place not to start, right when you begin and you go down meeting an NPC that gives you some wood to start out if you talk to her. i build my base left to her in the ruins and well, it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up the AI and the pals couldnt do carry work

[Zaltys]

Originally posted by Grizzly:

well there is a place not to start, right when you begin and you go down meeting an NPC that gives you some wood to start out if you talk to her. i build my base left to her in the ruins and well, it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up the AI and the pals couldnt do carry work

That's the case everywhere that I've seen. The pathing's completely broken. Even if you build on flat land, they'll get stuck in trees.

[Nauct]

A big ass open field so the pals don't bug out and get stuck on things. It seems like you would want to build a base around ruins, but it's a literal nightmare, don't do it

[Lapom]

Originally posted by Grizzly:

well there is a place not to start, right when you begin and you go down meeting an NPC that gives you some wood to start out if you talk to her. i build my base left to her in the ruins and well, it ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up the AI and the pals couldnt do carry work

I did the same. It's also too small to place ranch etc. The flat area with the waterfall and pond further down is decent though.

[WhiteKitt]

fly around and pick something u like

my second / current base is located in the Desert; very north-east and it was a pretty solid pick but u got:

snow / lava / desert / canyon / green / beach / Forest / Marsh / mountain

not sure where im gonna build next. Glad the map is huge and more map would be very appreciated @devs ( and im willing to pay for DLC content like new monsters, new dungeons, more map, more stuff in the same fun style but no bs cosmetics DLC )

jungle and under the sea stuff is missing; also redwood forests; also icy barren lands; also sky cloud land and of course much more that could be added

it helped building around a metal ore bolder. You can take a look or start on this server but its EU - Germany Location 6 Slot ( casual Fun Exp - Stamina - No penalty - High Loot )

5.83.171.184:33000

[Daerious]

Other than having some suicidal Pals that wanted to go for a prolonged swim, I have not had many problems with the region near the lake that is two tiers down from the starting zone's fast travel point. If you are careful with the Palbox placement point, it can fully enclose the region from the lake / bridge to the path down the hill.

One advantage of this region is that the cat Pal can mine the existing stone and gathering Pals will collect the berries. I have not yet been raided but the bridge will provide an easy choke point on that side of the enclosure which can easily be defended and, therefore, I shall only have to build a short palisade with a gate on the other side as the cliffs (both upper and lower) prevent entry from those directions.

It may not be the best location for a main base but, since it is very close to where you begin your adventures, it makes an excellent starting base in my opinion.