Managing resources and people in a post-apocalyptic world has never been more intricate untilState of Decay 2came along. It's an odd combination of a management simulator and an action-adventure zombie game where planning matters as much as acting on those plans. Hence, when it comes to plans, it's important to evaluate one of the most significant resource-drains in the game: the bases.
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Setting up bases can get expensive and relocating is a luxury. That's why picking a good base and sticking to it should be mandatory for survival. Thankfully, this guide exists to help players decide which bases to choose. With how good these 10 bases are, it'll be hard to move out.
FORTIFIED TRUCK STOP
First up is the Providence Ridge area and arguably the best base there with the perfect positioning is the Fortified Truck Stop. For starters, it's located near the center of the area so less travel time in any direction. Moreover, the Truck Stop has a kitchen with a distillery, something most other bases don't have.
The Fuel Storage included in this Truck Stop also serves a dual purpose since it can double as a watchtower. Of course, due to the location, don't expect it to be the starterbase, it's more suited for a mid-game base.
LUMBER MILL
For players looking for something bigger than anything else in Providence Ridge and are ready to advance in the next stage of base expansion, then the Lumber Mill is a great upgrade. It's one of the few bases in the game that comes with five large facility slots.
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That alone offers tons of opportunities for players and can make any other base look limited. The most notable ready facilities in the Lumber Mill are also the Command Center which is always welcome, a Sawmill, and a storage facility formaterials.
BRIDGE FORT
Moving on to Cascade Hills, one base that players will want to consider immediately is Bridge Fort. It's a great alternative as a home base apart from the starting base thanks to the strategic location-- being on top of a river and being a literal bridge helps.
One notable bonus that Bridge Fort denizens will notice is the wide parking space with three sites located on either side of the bridge. The four open slots with room for large and small as well as outside and inside structures offer a good balance for a base.
CONTAINER FORT
By far the best location in Cascade Hills, Container Fort is a must-have for anyone looking to have a permanent stronghold in a zombie wasteland. Container Fort has a whopping seven building slots and two of those are large.
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The biggest draw for Container Fort is how it comes readily equipped with a level 3 Workshop-- a good thing to have for those who love to create their own advantage in the game. Don't expect it to be cheap or easily obtainable, however. It needs eight people and 3,500 influence. Still, for those who are already cramming in a large community in a small base, then this is a necessary upgrade
CAMP KELENQUA
Now, on to Meagher Valley. For those who want that campsite vibe and a more chill background, Camp Kelenquaought to look appealing. It does have its own fence which needs a bit of repair to be protective again but the main benefit of Camp Kelenqua is the amount of space it has inside.
Lots of buildings and facilities can be set up here and there is an onsite source of water for those who don't want to go through the trouble. That also makes it ready for farming, making the base location quite a paradise. The best part? It's affordable and only needs five people and 1,000 influence.
SQUELONES BREWING COMPANY
Squelones Brewing Company is located smack dab at the center of Meagher Valley. That automatically makes it a great location for a base or a home base even. When it comes to benefits, Squelones Brewing Company is also self-sufficient with its own onsite supply of water.
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The open space in this base location also screams "farmland" above all else, coupled with the water supply, then it becomes a food factory. Thankfully, it's not too expensive either and only needs 1,500 influence along with six people.
WHITNEY FIELD
Both Camp Kelenqua and Squelones Brewing Company might be havens for the hungry and needy, but they're not exactly the most defensive options. That title belongs to Whitney Field. It's a base located at the Southern part of the map and comes with two big watchtowers.
Those two ought to make all the inhabitants feel safe as Whitney Field requires quite a big community with eight people and 3,500 influence. The building slots are also generous enough with five of them mixing up large and small facility slots.
KNIGHT'S FAMILY DRIVE-IN
Finally, we arrive at Drucker County. For the best pick and best design base in this region, then players can't go wrong with Knight's Family Drive-In. It's a base that looks like a modern castle so anyone who sees it will know just how protective it can be with the right people.
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The space is large with five building slots and there is also a gate with its own capacity for watchers. Thankfully, this modern castle isn't too costly and only requires 1,500 influence and six people to run it. Not bad for a drive-in establishment.
MIKE'S CONCRETE
Mike's Concrete is the middle-of-the-map base for this region and it's perfect for flexible playstyles and supply runs. Players with vehicles will find this spot delightful as it allows them to quickly get to any area in Drucker County. Rightfully so, it even comes with its own Fuel Storage for maximizing vehicles.
Other than that, Mike's Concrete offers standard bonuses expected of a base that specializes in vehicles like a Machine Shop and five more building slots. For its cost of 1,500 influence and only six people, players should acquire this base immediately for the strategic advantage it offers.
BARRICADED STRIP MALL
There's always that one mall that makes for a perfect zombie apocalypse base, in Drucker County, that's the Barricaded Strip Mall. As with most malls, it comes equipped with a high-quality kitchen that ought to make the inhabitants satisfied.
The mall also has a built-in Urgent Care facility which functions as a clinic for anyone injured. All these luxuries don't come in cheap though as the Barricaded Strip Mall needs 3,500 influence and eight people. Still, it's one step further into rebuilding civilization after an apocalypse.
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