Are caves worth using as a homestead?

[Tesla]

Found a nice cave to call home. Problem is, it rains staight thru the roof. Tree branches penetrate the rock also. Will this domicile offer any protection from the elements and item decay until a solid structure can be built? Are there any advantages besides ambience. Thanks for any feedback.

[Bisjul]

I think the caves are just aesthetic at this point.

Maybe later they'll do something with them.

And if I'm wrong, then hopefully someone can point you to a thread that has the answer.

[djext2000]

Bears live in caves. Good luck ;)

Rarrrrr

[wulvgar]

no caves are not good homesteads

[StarvingSteve]

right now, both caves and buildings are for looks only. Might change when we get comfort.

[Tesla]

right now, both caves and buildings are for looks only. Might change when we get comfort.

This is what I was hoping for. Why is it there if it serves no purpose? Same as buildings atm. fingers crossed.

[Snickle1980]

hey tesla . did you get that name from a clive barker book or from the scientist?

[Tesla]

hey tesla . did you get that name from a clive barker book or from the scientist?

Scientist. Looking to bring dc power to Tahoe , then the death ray of course.

[Redfoot]

I have chosen a cave in hopes that when decay is implemented, it will provide protection from the elements. I can't build structures yet and really don't have much room other than said cave.

Also, does anyone know if will there be any way to utilize a gate or door at the cave's entrance? I have tried all the walls and barricades I know of and I always get, "There are objects in the way." But, I haved moved everything and there is nothing in the way, even moving further out from the entrance. Is the cave itself causing this error message?

If caves were not to be meant as dwelling places and there is no way to secure it, I need to move on before I accumulate too much stuff.

[Trenchfoot]

The con to making a home in a cave is that you give up precious building/terraforming area. The cave will swallow nearly 75% of your building space if you're only one person (depending upon where you place the totem). The larger your tribe is, the less of a factor this becomes. But then, if you have a large tribe you probably don't care about the cave anymore anyway.

[Redfoot]

Yeah, I don't have a problem with no terraforming or building as long as I know that i will be able to secure the cave somehow later on when safe zones are removed.

[Jadzia]

I have chosen a cave in hopes that when decay is implemented, it will provide protection from the elements. I can't build structures yet and really don't have much room other than said cave.

Also, does anyone know if will there be any way to utilize a gate or door at the cave's entrance? I have tried all the walls and barricades I know of and I always get, "There are objects in the way." But, I haved moved everything and there is nothing in the way, even moving further out from the entrance. Is the cave itself causing this error message?

If caves were not to be meant as dwelling places and there is no way to secure it, I need to move on before I accumulate too much stuff.

The object in your way is the cave itself, its considered as rock and blocks building. If they don't change it you won't be able to build anything close to it.

They plan to add comfort boost for buildings and protection from decay for items (baskets) that are placed inside the building. I guess caves won't give this features...would be nice if they gave though.

[Trenchfoot]

They plan to add comfort boost for buildings and protection from decay for items (baskets) that are placed inside the building. I guess caves won't give this features...would be nice if they gave though.

Should they really? I mean, can you really imagine living in a cave? Can't be great.

[Jadzia]

Should they really? I mean, can you really imagine living in a cave? Can't be great.

Hmm why ? Is a tent any better ? None of them has a bathroom or something like that :p
Caves are bigger and can be kept warmer I think...not as I ever tried, lol.

But if there was a real apocalyptic world and I had to choose between a small tent and a big cave with a door I'd choose the cave. Would you go for the tent ?

[Trenchfoot]

But if there was a real apocalyptic world and I had to choose between a small tent and a big cave with a door I'd choose the cave. Would you go for the tent ?

Depends on which one was dry I guess. So yeah, I guess they should provide 'some' level of comfort. At least something above standing out in the snow.

[Redfoot]

My cave is larger than a cheif's tent and is quite cozy. I suppose I will gamble on it becoming functional. I don't really want to move.