What to know
- Fences do not automatically snap together in perfectly straight lines in Solarpunk.
- Foundation pieces can be used as temporary alignment guides on flat ground.
- Flat roof and upper floor pieces work better when building across slopes or uneven terrain.
- Remove the guide pieces afterward to leave behind a clean, straight fence line.
If you’ve ever tried fencing off your base in Solarpunk, you’ve probably noticed that placing fence sections manually can lead to crooked lines and uneven spacing. Fortunately, there’s a simple building trick that allows you to create perfectly straight fences regardless of the terrain.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Materials Needed | Fence pieces, Foundation or Floor pieces |
| Best Use | Base perimeters, farms, animal pens |
| Flat Ground Method | Use foundations as guides |
| Slope Method | Use flat roofs or upper floors as guides |
| Permanent Structures Needed? | No |
| Remove Guides Afterward? | Yes |
Why fences can be difficult to align
Unlike walls and some other building pieces, fences in Solarpunk do not always provide reliable snapping behavior for creating long straight lines. This often results in slight angles between sections, making large enclosures look uneven.
The solution is to temporarily place building pieces that offer straight edges and snapping points. These pieces act as a guide rail for fence placement.
How to build straight fences on flat ground
When working on level terrain, foundations provide the easiest way to create clean fence lines.
Open the building menu and select a foundation piece. Place the foundation as low to the ground as possible while keeping it level.
Extend additional foundations if necessary to create the full length of the fence line you want.
Begin placing fence sections along the edge of the foundation. The straight edge helps keep every fence segment perfectly aligned. Continue snapping fence pieces along the entire length of the foundation.
Once the fence is complete, remove the foundation pieces. The fence will remain in place, leaving you with a perfectly straight line.
How to build straight fences on slopes
Uneven terrain introduces a new challenge because foundations may refuse to place correctly.
Using roof or upper floor pieces as temporary guides
When a foundation cannot be placed due to terrain irregularities, switch to a flat roof piece or an upper floor piece.
- Select a flat roof or upper floor section from the building menu.
- Place the piece so it creates a straight surface across the slope. Minor clipping into the terrain is usually acceptable.
- Use the edge of the roof or floor piece as your alignment guide.
- Snap fence sections along the straight edge. Continue until the entire fence line is finished.
- Remove the temporary floor or roof pieces.
Your fence will remain straight even though the ground beneath it is uneven.
When this trick is most useful
This technique works especially well for:
| Build Type | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Animal pens | Creates neat enclosures |
| Crop farms | Produces organized field borders |
| Base perimeters | Improves appearance and symmetry |
| Decorative gardens | Keeps landscaping clean |
| Resource storage areas | Makes layouts easier to plan |
Additional building tips
When creating long fence lines, it helps to place all temporary guide pieces first before placing any fences. This lets you visualize the final layout and make adjustments before committing resources. For very large projects, combining multiple foundation sections into a continuous line can significantly improve accuracy and reduce placement mistakes.
Using temporary foundations, roofs, or upper floor pieces is currently one of the easiest ways to build perfectly straight fences in Solarpunk. On flat terrain, foundations provide the best alignment tool, while roof and floor pieces are ideal for slopes where foundations cannot be placed. Once the fence is finished, simply remove the guides and enjoy a much cleaner and more organized base design.
