> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Base Building

> Comprehensive guide to constructing and upgrading bases in Longvinter.

<Note>
  This information is adapted from the community-driven [Vinter Wiki](https://vinterwiki.com). Community contributions are welcome to keep this guide up-to-date.
</Note>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Purchase a Research Tent">
    Available at Sgt. Lakes Outpost and Arturs Outpost for approximately 700 mk.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Place Your Tent">
    Each player can place a maximum of 2 tents/houses.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upgrade to a House">
    You have 24 hours to upgrade your tent to a house. Failure to do so will result in the tent's removal along with all items inside.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  A workbench is required to deposit 100 pieces of wood for the tent-to-house upgrade.
</Warning>

## House Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Color Selection" icon="palette">
    Choose from 5 different house colors: red, blue, mint, pink, and yellow.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security" icon="lock">
    Set a 5-digit PIN code for your house. Share this code only with trusted players.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Decay System" icon="hourglass-half">
    Monitor your house's decay status under the "Decay" tab in the workbench. Add wood regularly to prevent permanent removal.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  * You don't need to enter the PIN code to access your own house.
  * Enable "share house with team" to grant PIN-free access to teammates.
  * Change your code to revoke access from previous teammates.
</Tip>

## Upgrade Paths

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Sustainable Power">
    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Windmill" icon="wind">
        Provides 50 electricity continuously, day and night.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Solar Panels" icon="solar-panel">
        Generates 25 electricity during daytime only.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Fuel Power">
    <Card title="Large Generator" icon="gas-pump">
      Produces 110 electricity continuously. Requires fuel cans added at the workbench. Each can provides 3 hours of power.
    </Card>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Warning>
  Your choice of power upgrade is permanent and cannot be changed later.
</Warning>

## Additional Upgrades

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Dark Panel Interior" icon="paint-roller">
    A cosmetic upgrade that changes your floor to black tiles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Second Floor" icon="stairs">
    Expands your house vertically, providing more space for containers and furniture. Changes both interior and exterior appearance.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Remember to regularly check for new updates and features in the game, as base building mechanics may evolve over time.
</Tip>