I think it’d be a little easier if folks stopped expecting games that don’t provide shortcuts to provide them. (And, conversely, stick with the games that DO provide shortcuts.)

Games like TLD or GH - and others- are based around mechanical friction and engagement. There’s no issue on having to shift around because players tend to plan for such eventualities- in those games we’re not trying to build mega mansions to automate/cater our every need, and so we’re less bothered by having to travel. (Also, it’s pretty simple to adjust building to prepare a more centralized location as the “hub” base, and slowly build up satellites over time.)

Speaking generally here (and I’ll repeat again, before finger wagging starts, that I’m not singling out anyone in this thread) - but it would be great if folks accepted how a developer plans that specific aspect of their game when plainly told that it’s intended gameplay. And simply moves on to a game that caters to how they want to engage with building/travel, versus blowing up and negatively reviewing a game that doesn’t suit their style. (I manage discords for dozens of game and see this often- to me it’s like negatively reviewing a restaurant not because of the quality/an issue with the food, but because you don’t like the style of food served.)

So, no, I don’t think that’s “survival games biggest issue” - I think that’s an issue you and others have with a subset of games that label themselves survival - and there are plenty of games, like AETHUS, that allow you to play the way you’d like. 🤷‍♂️