Rust in 2026 - A Tour of Our Pirate Ship Base with @emberzpainter
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What Way of the Pixel says about this base
Overview
A pirate ship-themed harbor base built before the naval update. Ember and Way of the Pixel created this creative January wipe base on a PVE server.
Key Features
- Full pirate ship structure built in dry dock with support scaffolding
- Custom hand-drawn artwork throughout (Jolly Roger Trading Company, Blackbeard Refinery, Kraken Cafe signage)
- Decorative drawbridge connecting ship to harbor
- Jail cells with spider web rugs blocking entry (see-through but impassable)
- Separate armory, storage, kitchen, fishing dock, and cafe areas
- Electrical cables styled as ship ropes
- Large signs serving as ship masts
- Multiple trap decorations on ship deck (auto-resetting)
- Captain's quarters with bunk beds and storage
- Crow's nest accessible by climbing
- Tugboat docked in deep water area
Build Details
See video for full build cost.
Creator's Notes
Ember handled most of the ship design. The team added extra locks beyond normal security due to past server troublemakers. They used a test generator (300 power output) from the server store instead of windmills and solar panels. The drawbridge required creative building within game limits. The pirate ship event (custom admin event) drove much of the design inspiration. They documented everything before the naval update released.
Best For
Creative builders who enjoy themed bases and roleplay servers with admin events.
