Why Good Houses Matter
Your survival house is your MC anchor. Three principles: fast (2-3 game days), safe (well-lit), attractive (pleasant long-term). Quick designs make a huge difference in how you feel about your world.
10 Design Quick Reference
#1 Matchbox Plus 5x5 (15min) #2 Hillside Cave 3x4 (20min) #3 Lakeside Cabin 6x8 (30min) #4 Treetop Platform (20min) #5 Modern Cube 7x7 (45min) #6 Viking Longhouse 6x10 (40min) #7 Japanese Hut 5x7 (50min) #8 Desert Adobe 8x8 (30min) #9 Underground Base 10x10 (60min) #10 Taiga Cabin 7x9 (45min).
Quick Beautification Tips
1) No flat roofs — 30-degree slab slope. 2) Window frames with inverted slab sills/lintels. 3) 2-block deep porch with fence awning. 4) Mix planks+stripped logs on exterior. 5) Flower beds+stone path around the house.