Choose for your current route
The best site is not always the prettiest one. Prioritize a workable building footprint, nearby materials and a sensible route to the content you are currently tackling.
Build for repeat visits
A useful base shortens the loop between gathering, crafting and exploration. Leave enough room for future stations and storage rather than rebuilding every time your needs expand.
Treat risk as a cost
A remote spot can be valuable, but travel time and danger matter. Establish a dependable early base first, then add specialist outposts only when they solve a real progression problem.
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