What is a turret base for?

[wildbill]

I was wondering what benefit you get when you use a turret base. Since i can mount my weapons on just about any surface, it seems the turret base is just another item not meant for anything. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

[KaneNOD]

If you select the turret base, you can "build" your own turret design!
Select the turret base and press Shift + T to access the location where you can build your turret.
You can design you turret and save it, where you can add that design on others turret bases!

https://avorion.fandom.com/wiki/Turret_Base_Block

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaqpMXh848A&ab_channel=TigusVidiks

[Dezerker]

Thankyou Kane and peace through power

[rickcarson]

I think it depends on what level you're playing on. On normal, veteran or expert they work well to prevent turrets from being casually blown off your ship.

I have seen people who play on much higher difficulties than myself say that they're completely worthless unless (or even if!) the turret block is huge, and thus you're actually better off using stone instead.

But for them I think the block destruction rules are different (and harsher, and thus more important).

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FWIW I have gotten into the habit of building everything on turret bases, and will frequently convert the underlying block into a turret base if I want a weapon in a particular location.

I like workshop designs with loads of turrets, because it makes my life easier.

Is that good? I don't know. Is it optimal? No idea. Is it worth me trying to unlearn that habit? Probably not, so long as I'm having fun.