Cannot build // invalid possition

[ds!!]

Hi guys. Im not able to start build my second base. I attempted many planets, many places, but still same results - cannot built // invalid position. Im in phase where story wants me to build my next base already (first was at very begging). I have enough resources, I flatten the place. Still no success to find suitable place where building is allowed. ¨
Are there any certain restrictions, where I cant build? I now Im not allowed to build near the colony I overtook. But Im not able to do that on places where I did not found anything far around.

[TheCr33pur]

Well if you are flatten the area, note that terraforming wont stay that way later on. Sometimes down the road, things such as terraforming will be back to default. Better off finding a spot doesnt need much terraforming.

[maestro]

Save and exit your game, and restart.

I find that this usually works for me.

If it were because of the colony, you'd get a "CANNOT BUILD WITHIN SETTLEMENT LIMITS" instead of "Invalid Position".

[ds!!]

Originally posted by maestro:

Save and exit your game, and restart.

I find that this usually works for me.

If it were because of the colony, you'd get a "CANNOT BUILD WITHIN SETTLEMENT LIMITS" instead of "Invalid Position".

Thanks a lot. This approach works.

[Foxglovez]

Not only should you not EVER terraform anything for any reason but you should build up a full floor to be safe. Planets change their size during big patches, terraforming just flat disappears. Besides, everyone needs a basement for solar panels and other crap.

You can build within settlement limits, you just set the base compy right at the edge of allowable territory, picking a side to move in from. Even without a base you can place a save beacon at the door of your office, never a bad idea, or always have been able to in the past. I admit I haven't tested since this big patch though I need a new settlement on my main as the once lovely world is just toxic mess now. Ahh well.

[Ozwald]

Originally posted by Foxglovez:

Not only should you not EVER terraform anything for any reason but you should build up a full floor to be safe. Planets change their size during big patches, terraforming just flat disappears. Besides, everyone needs a basement for solar panels and other crap.

You can build within settlement limits, you just set the base compy right at the edge of allowable territory, picking a side to move in from. Even without a base you can place a save beacon at the door of your office, never a bad idea, or always have been able to in the past. I admit I haven't tested since this big patch though I need a new settlement on my main as the once lovely world is just toxic mess now. Ahh well.

No, you can terraform, but you need to be smart about it.

I dig down to place a foundation & restore around it to have a solid base. I tunnel or trench for power/supply lines & restore after I've made a few access points to patch into the grid.

You can absolutely terraform around a base, but trying to beat the landscape into submission just isn't a wise move. Nor one for longevity.

[Foxglovez]

Well digging and trenching for power isn't what I consider as terraforming, but rather as digging and trenching. LOL Definition of terms I guess. The beating back of landscape is the issue and filling in of all ground flattened or removed. I have bases on 154 galaxies, just a portal, 2 solar panels n a battery on all but the lush ones, and even some of those are half buried or levitated. Just no use fighting that battle and no reason to. It's like the guy that goes to the doctor and complains that it hurts when he hits his thumb with the hammer...