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I'm doing a third playthrough and I'm looking for a few suggestions for good base locations.
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thepicgamer Jan 31, 2023 @ 10:43am 
I usually make a first base near the safe shallows. Having a base near shallows, kelp, and plateaus gives access to many resources
dreamrider Jan 31, 2023 @ 11:25am 
This is probably one of the 5 MOST posted questions on this forum. Answered many dozens, if not hundreds of times.

Not a complaint, but rather than request a re-statement of hundreds of existing answers, why not try a forum search on "base locations"?

BTW. The only real answer is: "Anyplace that you find inspiring, fascinating, helpful, or challenging."
Up trees, down caves, near dangerous creatures, in placid calm waters, on an island, hanging in the air, only in your submarine, etc.
Mardoin69 Jan 31, 2023 @ 11:27am 
Wait....say wut!? Your 3rd play-thru....and you're not sure where to build your base? I mean....didn't you build multiple bases all over the place in your previous play-thru's? So, the way I play it.....my first base is always in the shallows close by the lifepod--preferably in a somewhat deeper area for Mobile Vehicle Bay device purposes and so there's room under a moonpool for easy navigation. But, that's just one of many bases. I build small bases just as like 'rest stops' around key locations of the map....mainly for supply drops / pickup points so I don't need to travel all way back to main base. I even build all way down into lava zone for that purpose.

I suppose, if a person isn't into base building so much really, focusing on one base only approach, then I'd probably build on the South East side of the mountain near the mushroom forest. Mainly just for quicker access to the lost river. And, there's fairly quick access to each type biome from that point as well. So, resource variety is good. The other consideration would be by the trench in the SW quadrant more toward middle of map so you're near creepvine field and red grass biome but, close to another access to 'lost river.' This location for same reasons as first selection. Ofc, I actually build multiple bases....one near each entrance to lost river and place beacons over the bases for quick reference points.
Cougarific Jan 31, 2023 @ 1:46pm 
"The best spot to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1697169163417217963/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1700542332336676445/

"Where shall I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1621724915792171258/

"Where did you build your base?"
https://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/3491891042514560099/

"Where to build main base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154643795209880137/

"Where's the nicest place to build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/350542683197631307/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1489992713712922826/

"Where is the best location to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/2592234299535289563/

"Where did you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/135507855755412434/

"Where is your base located?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/144512526678497818/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154645299384828182/

"Where do you build your first base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738202120702/

"About to build my first base, but where?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/530646080859241747/

"Where would you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/620703493330731243/

"Best base locations?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/618459931317820698/

"Best place to put a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/364041776188915908/

"Best biome to make a base in?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/412448158152285031/

"Best general area for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/617330406660301316/

"Best location for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/458606248629597564/

"Best biome to build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/371919771748189337/

"Best place to set up your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Construction of base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Kelp forests best place for base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/392184522706215938/

"Bases - where have you built them?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/359543951698895315/
BahamaLlama Jan 31, 2023 @ 1:59pm 
Originally posted by Cougarific:
"The best spot to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1697169163417217963/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1700542332336676445/

"Where shall I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1621724915792171258/

"Where did you build your base?"
https://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/3491891042514560099/

"Where to build main base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154643795209880137/

"Where's the nicest place to build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/350542683197631307/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1489992713712922826/

"Where is the best location to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/2592234299535289563/

"Where did you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/135507855755412434/

"Where is your base located?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/144512526678497818/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154645299384828182/

"Where do you build your first base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738202120702/

"About to build my first base, but where?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/530646080859241747/

"Where would you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/620703493330731243/

"Best base locations?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/618459931317820698/

"Best place to put a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/364041776188915908/

"Best biome to make a base in?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/412448158152285031/

"Best general area for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/617330406660301316/

"Best location for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/458606248629597564/

"Best biome to build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/371919771748189337/

"Best place to set up your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Construction of base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Kelp forests best place for base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/392184522706215938/

"Bases - where have you built them?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/359543951698895315/

Seems you've been doing this since 2016. Either you don't have a life, or you're just sad. It's not wrong to ask this question, even if it's asked "hundreds of times" as you've said a few times. Instead of acting like a moderator, just ignore these posts and move on instead of spamming everyone one of them with this type of comment. 7 years and you still keep doing it lol.

Edit: Changed the year because it seems you've been at it since 2016, not 2017. So, 1 extra year lol.
Last edited by BahamaLlama; Jan 31, 2023 @ 2:06pm
admiral1018 Jan 31, 2023 @ 2:40pm 
Since you're experienced and likely intend to build a larger base, my vote would be in the grassy plateau either right near Lifepod 17 or just north of there on the flats that overlook the Dunes. Those locations put you in scanning range of 4-5 different biomes and give excellent access to all resources, as well as plenty of openness and visibility for the Cyclops.
Ragosta tin Dei Jan 31, 2023 @ 2:47pm 
Basically I saw that they had a new building type so I wanted to do a fresh playthrough. It's been a while since I played before so I don't actually remember and the saves I currently have only have 2 bases (essentially the cyclops is my base so I just beelined to cyclops and park it near volcanic vents) I build one near the shallows (usually near mushroom caves for the lithium and magnetite).

The other playthrough the bases I built were a bit big and it affected the game's performance. Also reefbacks would get stuck in the base so I'd constantly have their songs on loop which was annoying.

I posted here for if you guys had any suggestions because usually forum comes up with interesting stuff.
Cougarific Jan 31, 2023 @ 3:19pm 
Originally posted by BahamaLlama:
It's not wrong to ask this question, even if it's asked "hundreds of times"
Welcome to the Steam Discussions

Searching is key! Before you post a question, use the forum search feature to determine whether your topic has already been covered.
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/
Jouchebag Jan 31, 2023 @ 3:28pm 
Originally posted by Cougarific:
Originally posted by BahamaLlama:
It's not wrong to ask this question, even if it's asked "hundreds of times"
Welcome to the Steam Discussions

Searching is key! Before you post a question, use the forum search feature to determine whether your topic has already been covered.
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/

Getting anal and squashing new players out with silly overreactions doesn't seem helpful...

Seems better to encourage questions, regardless of skill level or pathways to the knowledge, to support being a part of the community.

Sure anyone can Google the answer. They're here to connect through discourse. That's what forums are for. Discussion. Not to just supply information. That's a wiki.

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Last edited by Jouchebag; Jan 31, 2023 @ 3:34pm
BahamaLlama Jan 31, 2023 @ 4:01pm 
Originally posted by Cougarific:
Originally posted by BahamaLlama:
It's not wrong to ask this question, even if it's asked "hundreds of times"
Welcome to the Steam Discussions

Searching is key! Before you post a question, use the forum search feature to determine whether your topic has already been covered.
http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/

Exactly, DISCUSSIONS. This forum is here to discuss things, not just as a search tool. All of us have access to Google, so, we could all just easily type in to Google "Best place to build a base Subnautica" and we'd get the answer.

Again, you've been doing this since 2016, how sad of a life must you have? Not to mention 2.0 changed some things so information from 2016 could be wrong. It could also be wrong if someone found a better place to build for resources, or a nicer place to build than previously mentioned.

Just skip past these posts if they trigger you so much. It's been 7 years and you shared 24 links to 24 different times people asked, that's around 3 a year.
Sputnik Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:14am 
Beware: This list of links is a wicked dastardly trap!

Try posting on any of these and you'll promptly be admonished for "necroing" (bad doggy!) Unless you're supposed to just read, not write anything yourself on the subject - since now all the old sea-hands are through with it.

Of course, you could always content yourself with a little backseat moderating. Some find it very rewarding and will go to great lengths to indulge themselves in that pleasure:

Originally posted by Cougarific:
"The best spot to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1697169163417217963/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1700542332336676445/

"Where shall I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1621724915792171258/

"Where did you build your base?"
https://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/3491891042514560099/

"Where to build main base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154643795209880137/

"Where's the nicest place to build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/350542683197631307/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/1489992713712922826/

"Where is the best location to build a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/2592234299535289563/

"Where did you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/135507855755412434/

"Where is your base located?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/144512526678497818/

"Where should I build my base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/154645299384828182/

"Where do you build your first base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738202120702/

"About to build my first base, but where?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/530646080859241747/

"Where would you build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/620703493330731243/

"Best base locations?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/618459931317820698/

"Best place to put a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/364041776188915908/

"Best biome to make a base in?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/412448158152285031/

"Best general area for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/617330406660301316/

"Best location for a base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/458606248629597564/

"Best biome to build your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/371919771748189337/

"Best place to set up your base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Construction of base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/358415738204601213/

"Kelp forests best place for base?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/392184522706215938/

"Bases - where have you built them?"
http://steamcommunity.com/app/264710/discussions/0/359543951698895315/
Last edited by Sputnik; Feb 1, 2023 @ 8:19am
XLjedi Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:42am 
Originally posted by dreamrider:
This is probably one of the 5 MOST posted questions on this forum. Answered many dozens, if not hundreds of times.

Not a complaint, but rather than request a re-statement of hundreds of existing answers, why not try a forum search on "base locations"?

BTW. The only real answer is: "Anyplace that you find inspiring, fascinating, helpful, or challenging."
Up trees, down caves, near dangerous creatures, in placid calm waters, on an island, hanging in the air, only in your submarine, etc.

I'm interested in this thread, and fresh perspectives are good. For me, since I apparently die a lot, there does seem to be an advantage not straying too far from the original respawn location. The shallows seem to have a nice array of fish for water and food, and my grav fish trap is always full of the pinkies.

Not a complaint, but rather than suggest necro-threads (which if OP had posted in, you'd probably point that out too) you could also just resist the urge to post to threads you feel have been done before.
Last edited by XLjedi; Feb 1, 2023 @ 3:57am
MaddogDino Feb 1, 2023 @ 5:55am 
I like to have my main base below floating Island. Totally safe from any mob spawns, easy land access and straight down for Deep river access.
South west Grassy Plateaus.
Safe, a lot of entrances for Jellyshroom Cave (large deposits of rare raw materials), very close to the Blood Kelp Trench if you need to farm blood oil, very close to Sparse Reef (large deposits of raw material including quartz and gel sacks) and very close to a Kelp Forest if you need to farm creepvines.
Last edited by ⎝⧹Za Furan⧸⎠; Feb 1, 2023 @ 10:53am
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