Do Some Base-Building Preparations
You may not be able to build your base as soon as you step foot into the wasteland, but you can start to spec out the large sites that Bethesda has created where you’re allowed to build. Finding the perfect one for your upcoming settlement may take some time as you travel the wasteland but is well worth doing in order to truly make your first base perfect. While you’re on your travels, be on the lookout for these areas with lots of building resources that you can scrap and then craft into materials to create your own impenetrable fortress.
As you progress through the game and travel around, you’ll be able to send Brahmin Caravans to trade between your different bases. However, spend longer perfecting your bases, instead of having a few half-baked ones that won’t be able to withstand a raider attack. You’re also going to want to spend some time expanding your settlement to allow traders to arrive, as these guys have got some of the best items you’ll come across in the game. But remember, you’ll also need to plant food, build some water pumps, and some power generators to make sure they stick around.
