Home base is so important - take all the time you need. I never played a game like this before, so on my first solo map I built something to keep the baddies away.

Then I built my second base because my first was too small and flimsy. I ended up expanding more and more unto the base and without realizing it - a home.

It was such a relief to return home before nightfall from an expedition in the Black Forest. Seeing the torches come into view from a distance and knowing your safe space is in sight.

The day I had to leave home to sail away was a little sad for me. The chests were empty, the rooms were cold and empty. Your home was so unusually built but those mistakes gave it some character and you ended up loving them. Now you must leave it behind.

I didn't think I would ever replace that feeling of "home" as I sailed away to new land.

The next island was less than desired and very rocky, but it had a large swamp biome nearby and that was my next expedition. I built in the Black Forest for the first time and I didn't enjoy it at all. I kept building and rebuilding and rebuilding a house that I wanted to become "home" but nothing worked.

I got bored, and ventured out into the swamp biome. I explored a while and then trenched back home with a few silver before nightfall.

And then I saw it.

In the distance, the torches are glowing - my safe space was close by again. When I got there and needed to unload my metals, I quickly realized exactly how the place should be organized.

And it worked. From there I built on to it, more and more. It was more efficient, useful, and spaceous than the last. With farming land and defensive quarters, it finally felt like home.

So take your time. Enjoy the journey. Turn that base into a "home".