mau5-hou5 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So, I just died last night and woke up this morning to start fresh again. I wandered a lot of the map first to scout out good places to set up base camp, and that's where I stumbled upon the little off-sprout pictured in the attachment. If I build my base on there and fully seal myself in with walls, will I be at any risk from hounds etc...? Will they spawn inside my base, totally bypassing my wall or would the wall hold them out for a bit while I prepared to fight while they broke down the wall? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battal Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The simplest way to deal with hounds is toothtraps. Trust me, you'll get tired of rebuilding your walls every ten days. But on the other hand, that's a really nice spot and I suggest you use it. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Cynicist Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's so hideous! But technically speaking yes, it is quite viable. You may have trouble expanding your base later on though. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't starver2336 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 So, I just died last night and woke up this morning to start fresh again. I wandered a lot of the map first to scout out good places to set up base camp, and that's where I stumbled upon the little off-sprout pictured in the attachment. If I build my base on there and fully seal myself in with walls, will I be at any risk from hounds etc...? Will they spawn inside my base, totally bypassing my wall or would the wall hold them out for a bit while I prepared to fight while they broke down the wall?BUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Cynicist Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 BUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh sweet Christ we're losing him! Quick, give me the strongest damn stuff you can find on the shelf and help me shove it down his throat! Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't starver2336 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh sweet Christ we're losing him! Quick, give me the strongest damn stuff you can find on the shelf and help me shove it down his throat!why?? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Cynicist Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 why?? It's gonna b-be alright buddy. I-it's OK p-pal, we're here for you! I promise we can play soccer and catch-ball and slide down hills and swing on swings and throw frisbees tomorrow, you bet! Good night, sweet prince...*shoves pillow on face until struggle ceases* Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebulous Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well, hounds will take the time to eat walls so... It doesn't matter? Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the truthseeker Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hounds spawn off screen and rush in to attack you from multiple sides.As noted earlier, they will stop to Attack walls. Technically, you can start and build a "panic/death trap room" or a "only one way in filled with (suggested tooth) trapped corridors made out of stone." Whether you made this corridor of death or not, it's exceptionally recommended to make an corridor/area of tooth traps to go to and lure them in/near your base. If you don't mind potential spoilers, there's a Wiki entry for Hounds that also includes links to "hound survival guides." Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARamblingSpider Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Your choice. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown_king Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 What's going on Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancness Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 My opinion is that walls are a hindrance because they can trap you in with nowhere to run. Make a field of tooth traps away from the flammable parts of your base. Build a firepit next to it in case the hounds attack at night. When hounds are incoming, go stand in the middle of your tooth traps. Dead puppies, free teeth gems and monster meat. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortorin Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 When it comes to worrying about hound attacks, or any other attacks there is only one thing you need: nearby Beefalo. Just run around the herd in circles and wait for the hounds to aggro on the Beefalo. Also, don't forget to bring a Beefalo hat! On the topic of if that is a good place to build; I say no. IMHO the best place to build is in the wide open next to a crossroads that has access to multiple resources. Walling yourself in just spills disaster if something goes wrong. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlySpy2 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 It seems good enough to begin off with but you should probably move to someplace with more roo- wait where is my name. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-340937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeoSS69 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 They spawn off-screen, which means if your camera is zoomed in enough they'll bypass the walls. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-341377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadpanQuinkan Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I wouldn't say it's that good of a spot for a starting base. A cramped area that needs a lot of cleaning up. If it's hounds you are worried about early game, try setting up camp reasonably close to some pig's, beefalo, or frogs. They kill the hounds which leads to you getting the teeth to make your own tooth trap doggy death field. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-341459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the truthseeker Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Long story short. If you build a stone corridor what is only one square wide, it will force the hounds to go after you single file. Of course this is assuming you make it with only one way in/out. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-341752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau5-hou5 Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thankyou all, much appreciated:) Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-341839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_Perry Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Long story short. If you build a stone corridor what is only one square wide, it will force the hounds to go after you single file. Of course this is assuming you make it with only one way in/out. in fact due to the pathfinding, they will attack walls if they see those first e.g my base has about 6 entrances, they still make their own... Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-341876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castaway on the Moon Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The simplest way to deal with hounds is toothtraps. Trust me, you'll get tired of rebuilding your walls every ten days. But on the other hand, that's a really nice spot and I suggest you use it. This x100 You can safely laugh at anyone who still builds walls and "rooms" to deal with hounds. All you need is a small minefield of tooth traps and you're golden. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-342902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BUBBY Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I Say, Just fillup the whole area with tooth traps, and build your base nearby, watch themget through that Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-342905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 To the OP... if that peninsula is bigger than the screen then hounds WILL spawn inside it. I do like the proximity to the swamps and the touchstone but I would probably build my base on that savannah next to the path. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-342906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisch Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 And pls don't make the mistake and build your toothrap spot nearby of anything burnable (like bushes or trees) or the firehounds gonna f*** up your whole base lol. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-343352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangofet Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 That's actually a pretty good area, but I would say that it would be better to find a place where there are more resources for you. Link to comment https://forums.kleientertainment.com/forums/topic/28644-can-somebody-tell-me-if-this-is-a-viable-base-building-option/#findComment-343399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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