ItsNotUs PVP Base Building

ItsNotUs Base Building Philosophy

At ItsNotUs, we believe the best defense is not being found. Our base designs prioritize stealth, misdirection, and layered defenses that make raiding us more trouble than it's worth.

PVP Base Building Fundamentals

Building in ARK PVP requires a different approach than PVE. Your base needs to be both functional and defensible against other players.

Location Selection

Choosing the right location is critical for PVP base defense:

• Hidden locations (caves, underwater, dense forests)
• Difficult to reach locations (cliff faces, high mountains)
• Areas with natural choke points
• Proximity to important resources

Base Design Principles

Effective PVP bases follow these design principles:

• Layered defense (multiple walls and obstacles)
• No obvious weak points
• Turrets covering all approaches
• Compartmentalized structure (so breaching one area doesn't compromise the whole base)
• Hidden vaults and storage

Defensive Structures

Turrets

Turrets are your primary defense against raids. We use a mix of:

• Heavy Turrets - High damage, but slower fire rate
• Tek Turrets - Effective against Tek armor and creatures
• Plant Species X - Slowing effect and area denial

Turret Placement Strategies

Our turret placement techniques:

• Create overlapping fields of fire
• Use different heights for turrets
• Place some turrets inside to catch raiders who breach outer walls
• Use turrets to cover blind spots and approach routes

Walls and Structures

Your building materials matter:

• Thatch/Wood - Basic, easily destroyed
• Stone - Resistant to most dinosaurs
• Metal - Strong against explosives and dinosaurs
• Tek - Highest resistance, but expensive

ItsNotUs Meta Base Designs

Cave Bases

Caves offer natural protection but have specific challenges:

• Limited building space
• Often have only one entrance (which can be both good and bad)
• May require specific building techniques

Underwater Bases

Underwater locations provide natural concealment:

• Require scuba gear or underwater tames to access
• Can be built in deep trenches for added security
• Turrets are less effective underwater

Cliff Platforms

Cliff platforms offer unique advantages:

• Difficult to approach without flying mounts
• Limited angles of attack
• Can be built in hard-to-reach locations

Defensive Tactics

Dinosaur Defense

Our well-bred dinosaurs can be powerful defenders:

• Imprinted creatures with high stats
• Set to aggressive or turret mode
• Positioned strategically around your base
• Include a mix of ranged and melee attackers

Trap Designs

Our signature traps that catch raiders off guard:

• Bear traps to immobilize players
• Plant Species Y for area denial
• Tek forcefields to block entry
• Maze-like structures to confuse attackers

ItsNotUs Base Maintenance

Regular Checks

We maintain our base's defensive integrity:

• Regularly check turret ammunition
• Repair damaged structures promptly
• Update designs based on new meta strategies
• Keep defensive dinosaurs fed and healthy

Resource Management

Our PVP bases require significant resources:

• Establish efficient farming operations
• Create hidden resource caches
• Diversify storage to prevent total loss in a raid