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Sketchazoid Nov 10, 2022 @ 4:54pm
Where do you make your main base?
So I am still searching for that perfect planet, looking for a home to make my main base, but I wanted to ask you guys where I should setup shop?

Do you setup next to a trade depot with plenty of pre-built landing zones?

Next to a portal?

Or maybe you setup in an idyllic location with a great view?

What would be your go-to spot for a main base?
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tkwoods Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:00pm 
I really only use the freighter base.
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Sketchazoid Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:05pm 
Originally posted by tkwoods:
I really only use the freighter base.
I still don't have a freighter. Apparently I can get the Normandy from Mass Effect as a freighter but it always says my inventory is full. Idk

I know I can buy one but I just don't feel like forking over that mush cash.
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Jaggid Edje Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:09pm 
I like to make my main base on a planet with resources that I will use frequently. Typically Uranium (Launch Thruster fuel), but sometimes I go for Pyrite instead (Pulse drive fuel).
If I do Uranium, that means it's going to be Radioactive planet, and I like to try to find one with extreme weather at that point, with Storm Crystals. As for location on the planet, I find a good hotspot for the resource I'm after that is also near a power hotspot.

I know a lot of players like Idyllic, paradise planets, but I find those pretty boring. I can see the same thing looking out my window IRL. I much prefer hazardous planets for my bases in NMS. For the variety, and because they have resources you don't get on paradise planets.
Last edited by Jaggid Edje; Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:15pm
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Scoob454 Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:12pm 
I usually start with finding my preferred planet type. Then, I scan for a trading post and land there. Once I find a decent electromagnetic hotspot, I usually build my base fairly close to it.
I like having the trading post close so I can use it for trading or ship hunting.

I don't spend much time enjoying the view through my base windows, so I rarely build based on the aesthetics of the location. I often build on lush planets, but I've been finding some nice swamp/marsh planets lately.
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Stephire Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:13pm 
The Normandy is a frigate that you can send on missions once you own a freighter. I have to second the freighter as a main base. I always build my first base near a Minor Settlement,Trade Outpost or Colossal Archive.
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Johnny in the Clouds Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:14pm 
An interesting location usually suggests the starting point for a base. It can be complex or simple and sympathetic to the ambience of the planet.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2335135220
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Sketchazoid Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:16pm 
Originally posted by Stephire:
The Normandy is a frigate that you can send on missions once you own a freighter. I have to second the freighter as a main base. I always build my first base near a Minor Settlement,Trade Outpost or Colossal Archive.
Ah I think I was getting frigate and freighter mixed up. I haven't owned either yet.
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Lindy Bomber Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:16pm 
I build bases to access various resources.

I don't have a "home base", I tried building one a few times, but I never finish because I get frustrated because you basically have to trick game into doing what you want. It doesn't look right and I give up and move on.
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mbrowne999 Nov 10, 2022 @ 5:38pm 
Originally posted by Johnny in the Clouds:
An interesting location usually suggests the starting point for a base. It can be complex or simple and sympathetic to the ambience of the planet.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2335135220
Now that's impressive!
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NZ.Zero Nov 10, 2022 @ 6:11pm 
Originally posted by Sketchazoid:
Next to a portal?
Yes
Originally posted by Sketchazoid:
Or maybe you setup in an idyllic location with a great view?
Yes
... also resources..,
.. also interestig builds ...
Which is why I have about 8 main bases and about 50 medium sized satellites. No reason to limit yourself to one. Building bases is fun. My favourite bit is 'reading' a site and responding to it with the base design.
Last edited by NZ.Zero; Nov 10, 2022 @ 6:13pm
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tkwoods Nov 10, 2022 @ 6:19pm 
Originally posted by Sketchazoid:
Originally posted by tkwoods:
I really only use the freighter base.
I still don't have a freighter. Apparently I can get the Normandy from Mass Effect as a freighter but it always says my inventory is full. Idk

I know I can buy one but I just don't feel like forking over that mush cash.

Game gives you one free once you have about 2.5-3 hours in game and warp 5 times.
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Mr. Bufferlow Nov 10, 2022 @ 7:30pm 
"Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning." PP
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Prescient Stones Nov 10, 2022 @ 8:04pm 
Like other, depending on game progress, bases tend to be around a resource that is needed to get motivated. I love finding Curious Deposits and will thus find one an then search the surrounding 750u's to find the other, so I can bounce back and forth to farm. Once that is located I scan for hotspots. Later in game I progress to hunt planets with Proto milk, Honey, Eggs, Larval Core, Bone Milk; cause I'm hungry IRL and cooking in game is a fun distraction. Recently, I've been taking over Colossal Trade centers, as I find it convenient to trade from the ships inventory on their landing pads. The harsher the planet the better.! Been deleting bases and plopped down a base parts recycler and found I had 849 Glass and 1400 metal plates amongst other item the recycler was full, so I don't really know how much got eaten by the black hole.
Let it be known that I will build a base on an undiscovered system I find that is the jump off point to a new galaxy. << That should be an Expedition Mission!!! It's harder than it sound.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2887039681
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taniwhat Nov 10, 2022 @ 8:16pm 
I mainly use the freighter as well.

I usually have a starting base on a planet simply because the quest line demands one. If I can it's beside a small or large trade centre (close to the shops ;) ), pretty junky and casual.

Base next to my settlement, just for the convenience. Usually set up a mine or extractor or power if that's convenient. For no other reason than I will be back.

I generally throw a base down next to a portal in every galaxy. Square room, power, teleporter.

Base next to nanite deposits. Any old junk that works, power, teleporter.

Otherwise, I pretty much ignore bases now.
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smurfy Nov 10, 2022 @ 8:34pm 
1 on my starter planet so I can always go back.
1 on a pardise planet, next to water (the beach house)
1 on a Storm Crystals planet
1 on a planet in a system with an easy Derelict Freighter (7 zones, no bug nests) for easy cargo bulkheads for freighter.
1 on a planet in a system with an S classs Derelict Freighter.

But "main" base is now onboard the freighter.
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