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DJ Febrezee Apr 25, 2019 @ 10:46am
Is building a base in the floating islands a good idea?
It's very pretty there, and there are lots of great materials to harvest, but I don't feel like fighting off bonesharks constantly.

On a scale of 1/10, how recommended is setting up a base in the Floating Island biome?
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Originally posted by General Idea:
Building a base in a pretty location that is away from bonesharks sounds more appealing as a better idea. There's a lovely old tree that is a wonder to behold in a tranquil and peaceful spot that I recommend. So I would say 1 preferring a peaceful life.
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Bleep Apr 25, 2019 @ 11:01am 
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General Idea Apr 25, 2019 @ 11:04am 
Building a base in a pretty location that is away from bonesharks sounds more appealing as a better idea. There's a lovely old tree that is a wonder to behold in a tranquil and peaceful spot that I recommend. So I would say 1 preferring a peaceful life.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 25, 2019 @ 1:14pm 
Gotcha. Thanks!
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Amanoob105 Apr 25, 2019 @ 1:19pm 
If you ever see a place in this game and think "I'm home". Then it is a good place to build a base.

And it sounds like you found yours.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 25, 2019 @ 8:20pm 
Originally posted by Amanoob105:
If you ever see a place in this game and think "I'm home". Then it is a good place to build a base.

And it sounds like you found yours.

I think I'll try it out, see how it goes, and worst comes to worst I'll be stuck in an endless loop of deaths and respawning.
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Ryvaken Tadrya Apr 25, 2019 @ 10:42pm 
My only problem building in the underwater islands was they smashed my seamoth while it was docked in the moonpool. They left the base itself alone.
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!?! Apr 26, 2019 @ 2:25am 
The cannon is a better location for reasons that will reveal themselves.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:18am 
Originally posted by chris:
The cannon is a better location for reasons that will reveal themselves.

Cannon?
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!?! Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:29am 
The thingy that goes pew pew and makes stuff go boom.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:41am 
Originally posted by chris:
The thingy that goes pew pew and makes stuff go boom.

Got it. Thank you! :steamhappy:
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Amanoob105 Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:57am 
Originally posted by Ryvaken Tadrya:
My only problem building in the underwater islands was they smashed my seamoth while it was docked in the moonpool. They left the base itself alone.
Ah, yes, I forgot about them....

In theory, if you made a tall tower going up from the base to close to the surface you might be abled to place a moonpool up there and it could be high enough that with luck the bonesharks won't find it up there.

The prawn you'd just have to keep in the cyclops.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 26, 2019 @ 8:17am 
Originally posted by Amanoob105:
Originally posted by Ryvaken Tadrya:
My only problem building in the underwater islands was they smashed my seamoth while it was docked in the moonpool. They left the base itself alone.
Ah, yes, I forgot about them....

In theory, if you made a tall tower going up from the base to close to the surface you might be abled to place a moonpool up there and it could be high enough that with luck the bonesharks won't find it up there.

The prawn you'd just have to keep in the cyclops.

Or I can release my mesmer children to keep the population down...
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miklkit (Banned) Apr 26, 2019 @ 8:40am 
There is a ridge on the South side of mountain island next to the floating islands where I built a large base that was pretty peaceful.
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DJ Febrezee Apr 26, 2019 @ 9:33am 
Originally posted by miklkit:
There is a ridge on the South side of mountain island next to the floating islands where I built a large base that was pretty peaceful.

Hmm, I'll check it out!
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HeTiCu7 Apr 26, 2019 @ 4:56pm 
Originally posted by DJ Febrezee:
It's very pretty there, and there are lots of great materials to harvest, but I don't feel like fighting off bonesharks constantly.

On a scale of 1/10, how recommended is setting up a base in the Floating Island biome?

I built a base on the solid island, and started one on the floating island also. However, before you go down that path you should know that this game does not support much out-of-water height easily. About 3 decks up is all you can get to without getting really tricky. IOW, your prawn cannot fly very high on land, and there are no outside ladders. And the construction ability has a range limit, which is pretty much 3 levels above your head. So, if you're not wanting to build any skyscrapers, then I do recommend building a base on an island. I have 7 bases in various zones, including in the blue waters, but my main base is on the solid island. There, I have a really cool garden growing every above-water plant variety found on the planet. (and I also have underwater gardens growing every water plant at all other bases) :)
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