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Base-building in Deadside can seem strange compared to base-building in other games. Staking a claim, gathering the necessary resources, and undergoing the construction itself can be a convoluted process. If the player knows what they’re getting into, however, there’s no reason they can’t build the perfect base to keep enemies at bay.
Stake A Claim
Before the player can begin construction they must claim a piece of land. Though claiming land is simple once the player has found a good place, finding a suitable location can be difficult. For a base to be good it needs to be located away from landmarks that will draw attention to it and away from players who might try to raid it. Deadside may not be one of the longest survival games, but players still need some staying power.
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Once the player has found a suitable location they can craft a land claim in the crafting menu. The player can then enter their inventory, right-click on the land claim, and press “Use.” This will create a sign in front of the player. If the outline of the sign is red, the player cannot place a land claim in that area. If the outline is green, the land is available to claim. Once the player has claimed it, the construction process can begin.
Construction Day
In some survival games, the player can slap buildings directly onto the bare earth and have a settlement in no time. Construction is more complicated in Deadside, a factor that makes this underrated survival title more difficult. Once the player has a land claim, they need to place a scaffold to act as the foundation of their base.
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The best survival games give the player choices. There are several scaffolds available, and depending upon the type the player has chosen, they may need to build a second scaffold on top of the first so that walls can then be built. Once the scaffolding has been completed, the player will need to craft a deck. This will function as the base’s floor.
Which scaffold the player chooses is a matter of personal taste: larger scaffolds include pre-set positions for walls and for the construction of a second floor. Some players will prefer the increased storage space and utility of a bigger base, whereas others will prefer the lower profile and easier maintenance of something smaller.
How Big To Build
If the player isn’t planning on using the base for much other than surviving the brutal world around it, it doesn’t need to be large or elaborate. Even if the player does want a more elaborate compound in the future, there’s something stopping them from building something quick and easy first, then using that small base as the seed from which a larger construction project can grow.
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While Valheim players may need to know how to build elaborate camps in which to roleplay, bases in Deadside are utilitarian: they exist as glorified storage containers for players to safely tuck away their loot, keeping it out of the hands of thieves and raiders. A player can spend as much or as little time on their base as they want, and if it’s raided or destroyed or the player just doesn’t feel like doing the work, Safe Zone storage is always an option.
Deadside is available for PC now.
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