Unveiling the Switchback's Horde Base Evolution - 7 Days to Die
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- Block by block tutorial on my starter horde base the Switchback. In this tutorial I'll walk through the materials and how to evolve this over Day 7, Day 14, Day 21, and Day 28+ all the way up to surviving a 912 gamestage horde battle.
This base was built and evolved over the course of my first 1.0 playthrough livestreams Check out the playlist here:
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Chapters:
0:00 Switchback Overview
0:53 Day 7 Tutorial
13:31 Day 7 Horde Night
15:00 Day 14 Tutorial
23:03 Day 21 Tutorial
28:04 Endgame Tutorial
32:03 Gamestage 912 Horde Night
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This base was built and evolved over the course of my first 1.0 playthrough livestreams You can see it being built in game here:
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Let me know if you have any questions!
Eko
thank you for this I will def watch the series
I appreciate all of this the base stood amazingly strong on my day 35 horde. My question though is there anyway way to incorporate the exact same base in a two player build and not sacrifice stability
Huge props for the effort you put into your base builds (and tutorials)! Inspiring!
Truly amazing, that’s a lot of hours looking for the blocks, materials, etc., for each upgrade… 👍🏼
Creative mode 😏
@@shaneflannery5267 try to replicate the same with all the info he put on and see how many ours will take you to do it… Remember, he’s the one who makes all the researching…
Sometimes we don’t appreciate all the effort they do for us…
@GunsNerdsandSteel I was hoping you would see and comment on this build!! His editing style and attention to detail reminds me of the hard work you put into your videos. I have really been digging the base upgrading set to the beat of the music! G9 does this as well and it's always one of my fav parts of the video. Huge props for all the amazing 1.0 content you have been putting out. The camera angles, sound effects, super clear and articulate voiceover, and level of commitment to your base design keep me coming back for more!
@@shaneflannery5267 I use the most appropriate tools available ... and to rapidly prototype bases, I do often build in creative because it's the most efficient use of time so I can get content out to HELP people learn to build. But if you want you can see me build it in a live playthrough ...th-cam.com/play/PLDRZ6PYEiJSJlHVGqDOwKgEw6HplNCXPN.html
So I do not know if people know how much work you put into editing that video but I have to let you know how I appreciate your level of dedication and work in those videos. I do thank you directly for this. I have to say I tried to follow couple of base video for 1.0 but I got twice my ass handed to me and then yesterday small update broke my world, probably due to mods I use. I will use this today and again thank you very much, I love everything in your video, the tone of voice, you pace, the way you explain each step to make noob friendly for us. Just Brilliant !
Thanks for taking the time to provide that feedback. This was by far the biggest tutorial vid that I've done so glad to see it's resonating well!
Agreed! Thanks Eko, you can see the love you put into this base and this video, like all of your content. That extra effort goes miles
That was well said and put I can also agree on day 50 on my 1.0 I love the thought of giant useable bases but the off the top details to to each and every build is wonderful
I love that you detail the raw resources, then show what they can make and then go through all the different shapes and how to get to them in the menus.
Trying to make these for anyone to consume! Glad you enjoyed!
Prob the best tutorial ive ever seen, the lvl of patience and dedication to your fanbase is nothing short of commendable.
Thanks kindly!!
Day 7:
Materials: 0:57
Shapes: 1:23
Day 14:
Materials &Shapes: 15:05
Day 21:
Materials &Shapes: 23:20
Endgame:
Materials &Shapes: 28:09
I almost added those timestamps but it made it look like you had a 5 minute section covering the materials and shapes.
@@WaywardEko i am directly making steel stuff so these time stamps are helping me to track in case i make doubles so guessed it might help someone else too
good looking out
Firstly, thank you for the massive effort you put into this! It was well worth the wait! 💝
As far as single video or separate for the stages, there's pros and cons to each. I will personally be fully content with whichever works out better for you. The individual videos would give us the early version sooner (which is nice), but I also like knowing how the build will need to evolve later even as I'm building the Day 7 base.
Also, listing the materials needed... 👍👍👍 Now I know how much to collect before I start, so I don't have to stop in the middle of building! ❤(I hate running out of materials in the middle of building.)
I get that ... I kinda changed format on the material listing mid vid ... one of the challenges of making these is you almost always forget one of the parts ... and then start recording. So trying to learn better ways to do this but still let people know what they need up front.
Wow, Next level build!! Never seen anyone do the progression and all the pre planning you do. Great work.
Thank you!!
Functional and aesthetically pleasing. Love the base, appreciate the detailed breakdown and will be giving it a go.
The little additions of how and why as you went were great.
Thanks for that feedback. Was hoping to get this out earlier, but it's those little details that I hope make this followable even for new folks!
very detailed guide with good tips! you adress every little detail one needs to know, very beginner friendly, visual representation is also awesome thx
Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!
I love your build videos! They always give me new ideas. I love that you break down the shapes that you use so it's easy to know how to create the shapes and angles and designs. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to helping us all be better builders!!!!!!! 🎉❤
Thanks Joutre!!!
This is an AMAZING VIDEO! So cool to see the evolution of this base design. I hope you get a TON of new subs. You deserve it.
Thanks so much! Appreciate the love as this one was such a big lift!
I don't think it's possible to improve on these build guides any more than you've done. Absolute masterclass on the subject. Thanks for all of the work you put into helping us stay alive in the apocalypse!
There's always ways to improve!! I look forward to seeing other's takes on this that will move it to the next level!
Watching this build was great! I loved the details you provided. I actually built this base while you were building it on the streams and really like the upgrades you did with the base and the changes made.
Thanks! Hoping it gives some answers that folks were asking on stream!
@@WaywardEko It has definitely helped me out. I was excited to see how you were going to do the pit and the design for it is really nice. Keep up the great work on both the streams and the building tutorials!
Love this base and it's evolution! Thanks for all the work you put into this very clear tutorial!
Thank you and enjoy!!
love how detailed and simple you make the tutorial! definitely want to see more like this
This is the direction I'll be going with the channel - more build focused blended with some mechanics vids.
Incredibly detailed breakdown. Super helpful video. Subbed!
Just wrapped up my day 21 horde in the winter biome with this. Had 3 demolishers and unfortunately the 3rd one popped right at the choke point. Blew the iron door to smithereens but everything else held up, including the electric fences! I am a handful of books away from powered vault doors so that's my goal by Day 28. I love this design and the time you put into this video to help us build it has not gone unnoticed, huge kudos my man!
The only change I made was to put some bars above where I stand surrounded by ramps giving me a wide-eye view of the sky. I prefer to blast those little bastard vultures out of the sky myself for now :) I should also note that I did not have time to widen the stairs or add the grenade pit, and it still held up under a Day 21 horde night in the winter biome where 3 demos and LOADS of cops came to the party!
Glad it's working well for you!!
Always amazing build tutorials Eko! Thanks for all the time you spent creating a great guide and for making it easy to follow!
Thanks so much Rook!!
Instant sub for this video. Live the design and so well put together !
Thanks kindly!
Very well done video and tutorial! Best I have seen out there in forever. Also a really cool base! Got a lot of inspiration from watching this :-) Well done!
Thanks so much!!!
This is awesome! I can't wait to build it tonight! I've been looking for a good early base idea I can bring into late game
Enjoy!!
Great video; I appreciate how you broke it into stages. This is my first video seen of yours, and you've earned my subscription. Keep up the good work.
Thanks kindly for that!
Great looking base and great guide, I'll certainly be trying my hand at building it.
Make sure to drop a picture on my discord when you're done!
Functional and stylish. Your builds and designs are a thing of beauty - excellent job 🙂
Thanks so much Sir!!
only started getting into 7 days and must say this is amazing, im here cos of iSyzen and defo will be implementing this base design when i get into the game proper. amazing video
Thanks so much!! Enjoy!
I used the extra space in the middle of the interior to extend the fighting window to make a steel hatch fighting hallway, probably wont need it but i love my hatch hallways :) Love this build in my current world! Thank You so much for the top notch content!
Glad it's working for ya!
The detail alone is worth a sub
Thanks so much!
All the additional instructions made this so easy to follow keep it up bro
Thanks so much!
im not a horde base type of person, but ill say that this video is nothing but quality. nice job!
Yes, I typically "fight where I live", but this design could be adopted. Increase the platform level from 7x7 to 11x11, add a second level, one for living, one for fighting.
one of best guide ever i see in youtube at all
Thanks so much!
Been looking for something like this, nit walk-throughs. Got a sub and like from me for just how well explained and step by step this video is.
Your kind words mean a lot to me. I appreciate the support!
You are a genius!
I love your base and video!! I'm gonna try it my next 7D2D game😆
Thanks kindly!
I've built my base very similar to this. Yours just looks way more pleasing to the eye and I defitnitly took some notes and going to give my base a new facelift :D
Please beg borrow and steal! We all get better snagging pieces from each other!
love this tutorial, complete description and easy to follow instructions, i sub'd and gave it thumbs up, how could i not ... thank you and hang in there, your channel will grow, it just takes patience, other than that, as far as i see you got what it takes to be successful; cheers!
Thanks kindly for the support!
Awesome work, man! Thanks a lot ❤
Thank you!
Just catching up on your live streams. Love this base. Been waiting for this tutorial for what seems like ages 😂. Great work. Keep it up ❤
It was a beast of an edit - tried to make it as new player friendly as possible.
@@WaywardEkoI’ll bet it was. I’m just coming back to 7days since alpha 20. Wow there are changes made. Loving 1.0 and loving your live stream. Almost caught up so hopefully be able to see you live soon 👍🏻👍🏻
Love the vid just had to sub for all the effort you've given to this build going to give this build a try.
Drop a pic in my discord when you get it done!
best tutorial i have watched for a base BY FAR!!!!!! thank you for all of the work you put into this!!!!!!!! bravo good sir!!!!!
Thank you so much!
@@WaywardEko ur very welcome!!!!! 💜
Great work man!
I started getting back into 7 days on console and this tutorial is absolutely perfect. You earned yourself a sub sir!
Glad it helped!
@@WaywardEko hey, I dont know if you will reply but I am building the base in my playthrough and I found out that dogs stack up between underneath the stairs and that little foundation to keep the stairs from collapsing. Is there a building mistake or something else I am missing? Thanks in advance!
That is a pretty cool and good looking base. Having the zombies have to run on switchbacks is a good way to keep them from entering rage mode. It doesn't immediately activate upon a fall. There is a timer. If you can make them run about for a bit, the timer runs out.
I made a simple pill box on stilts base that forces the zombies to run at me with a narrow walkway. This causes many of them to fall down from a traffic jam and allows for a nice rifle build to abuse it. The penetrater perk with AP rounds makes it especially deadly. It also allows for one or two teammates to join in on the fun.
Later on, with enough points in traps and wiring, I fill the floor with blade traps all around. The traps kill their rage mode as they take new damage and softens them up with extra damage before they can run back up the ramps to the narrow walkway to get to the pill box.
Drop some pics in discord when you get it setup! Love seeing how people riff on other ideas!
Good stuff man I like the full walk through.
Thanks kindly!
Great breakdown and build as always Eko
Thank so much!!
Love all your builds eko!
Thanks for the support!!
One of the best instruction videos I have seen.
Thank you kindly!
I would add blade traps surrounding the foundation pillars then and a single wiretrap on the pit nearest to base to reduce the digging zombies. Thanks for the vid and the community server, I have so much fun!
All great ideas!
Immediately after 1 minute I liked the video when I have seen the different iterrations of the bases side by side, the checkerboard pattern floor to easily count the blocks, the number of resources needed. Well done!
Update: And the video got even better after that!
Thanks so much for the feedback!
Fantastic work as always!
Thank you!!
*Eko: What a beautiful base fren! I very much enjoyed this video! You are awesome! Have a phenomenal day and I’ll catch you in your next video! 👋🏻😁👍🏻*
Thank you so much!!! Enjoy!
the video was 🔥🔥. good camera work too
Thanks kindly!
Eko, I love your videos. Loads of design work and effort have gone into them. You take your time and explain them so well. Have you thought about using bottom plates at ground level and top plates at face level for your structural supports? If gives the zoms less to hit and you can walk through the space, as well.
thanks so much!!
I generally stray from mechanics like that which appear to defy real world physics - just a personal preference.
@@WaywardEko I used to be that way, but Minecraft broke me. :D
Great ideas as always bro simple but quite cool
Thanks!
Excellent tutorial, keep up the great work
Thanks a lot!
Was amazing!
Been waiting for this, I'll be building one out in the wasteland on my solo just for the adventure. Thanks for all the work I know that went into this.
Thanks so much Whistor!
you make a great job! thank you!
I don't know if it was intentional, but I loved that the first two hits of the club in Horde Base day 7 went with the music drops.
That aside, fantastic base. Love to see the evolution, I might be building this one on our server
100% intentional. It's the little things that makes the edits take longer but is sooo satisfying.
Love it! The musician in me appreciated every single one.
My first time seeing your video but im subbed now you are great, loved the video keep it up ❤
Thanks kindly!
Ive played since early alpha and this may be the best base builsing vid ive seen
Thank you so much for that!
Excellent video Eko
Thank you!
Superb video, makes me want to do it!
Thanks so much!
Aaaaaaand subscribed. Thanks for the tutorial, man!
Absolutely!!
Thank you! As a console player the change to 7dtd have been a lot to relearn 😂
This base design is going to truly help as I tried the old console base for the first horde and only just held on for the night!
So happy to have the console folks on the new version!
im just finding your channel today......man.....dig your effort
sub earned
Thanks kindly!
Pretty cool build!! :D Thanks for the awesome video!
I've been using a modified version of one of your builds, the 5 pillar (like the 5 on a dice face) with 2 pillars for the zombie bridge connected with the 0.025 poles like a tight rope and some blade traps and electric fences, works like a charm! :D
Love getting to hear that!! If you get a chance, drop pics on discord!
@@WaywardEko Credits where credits are due my friend! :D Really liked the design and made a few modifications myself, posted in your discord. Still working on it, but it works fine
Really cool video and so helpful. You have my sub. Many thanks.👍
Quite welcome!
No 1 video is perfect. Lets u plan ahead according to your mats at hand and know what items to collect
Glad you enjoyed!! Thank you!
That was good info building
Amazing video!
Thank you!!!!
Great base design. I'll use it in my next play thru...
Enjoy!
That was great! I got to build it 😊
Do it!!!
just started watching but this design looks great!
I've been constantly amazed at how well it performs!
had first horde night in this last night. Went well very little repairs after.
Your designs are awesome.
Thank you! Cheers!
Love this base, I used the same with a few minor tweaks. I am going to add a rear part for dew collectors, some farming and a vehicle storing garage down below towards the rear and a Gyro spot on the roof :)
Love seeing people make their own tweaks!! Please drop by my discord and drop a pic when you are done!!
I'm not very good at building in this game, so this helps a lot, thank you
Glad to help!
Really nice setup
Thanks kindly!
love this.. great video
Thank you!!
Would love to see more build guides with this setup!
More build guides incoming ... likely different bases and formats!
@@WaywardEko that’s what I meant. Can’t wait
Great video thx a lot. I tried it out and it works gorgeous.
I am wondering if there is from your point of view any possible idea to add some swing plates on the base as well……
AWesome guide ! Thanks for tipp. ^^
Thank you!
Some things to improve: 1) make it min 11 block high so they don't go into rage mode when falling (preferrably 13 to be safe when double stacking), 2) use pole then door, so they don't stack side by side at melee point, 3) use spiral stairs to save blocks and space rather than ladders or long stairs. Looks cool though! I'll try a variant some day when V1.0 is officially released.
It is 11 blocks high :) and more after you add the pit.
Pole is a single point of failure - the combo cube + 2 narrow tips allows for redundancy.
Spiral staircases would absolutely be a viable choice!
Great beginners guide thx
Quite welcome!
Best tutorial ive ever seen...
Thank you!
Brilliant Effort On The Video Mate, Must Have Taken A While.. Waiting For The Console Version And I'll Be Building This.. 10 Days To Go 🙏🏼
Excited for console folks to dive in!!!
I'm working on making this beast on xbox, I appreciate the video and can't wait to see how it turns out in the end. I'm already on day 60 so trying to super build it fast 😅
Make sure you get the upgraded version!!!!
@@WaywardEkowheres the upgraded version?
Thank you x
Second comment, I appreciated the long video, but I also would have loved a 3 or 4 part series evolving the base from week to week. There was another creator that did that (his channel is inactive now sadly) and it was cool to just see video to video how it changed.
I'm on the fence ... I'll have to see how this one performs ... it hurt me not to be putting out a lot of content but this ended up being near a 40 hr edit. That could have been 3 vids easily dropped in sequence.
Hoo-boy that's a lot of editing time. I hope this one blows up! As long as there's Eko content to watch, I know people will be happy
Thanks for the video
Quite welcome!!
Just used this for my day 7 horde and plan on upgrading ut to the day 14 one. Worked great but had a couple close calls because zombies decided to crawl on each other and block the door. Also the broke the double pole and valister while i was dealing with a zombie that got in. So if your doing insane 64 count hopefully you get some cement mix or you get lucky with ammo drops pre horde. Otherwise keep that door open?closed? and shoot them with arrows as they fall down.
Opening the door can be tricky when they stack up but usually you can get an opening. You could technically leave the door open all horde and they will keep trying without going into rage mode. Yeah - I tested on Survivalist ... so on Insane you'll have more stack up dealing with the crazy HP numbers.
I'm here from isyzens video and this base I'm gonna build, it's amazing I tried my own design but failed so I'm resorting to this epicness
Enjoy!!!
Gonna try this in my new game I just started and looking forward to it. Something to consider for the next version are dart traps.
You could put some in the pit, but you wouldn't be able to reload during horde. Dart traps are hard because they only fire in a direct path.
@@WaywardEko Haven't look closely yet but maybe the top fence post could be replaced with two dart traps, one on each side (in the 7 day+ version).
the blocks that remain when the grenade pit is finished are those supposed to be dug down to be the outlying walls of the pit?
Love this design and the work you put in to editing its super clear how to do this
Evolve and Adapt!! Good stuff!
This is great if I want to spend most of my time in game just getting resources and building.
I did this on my livestream with almost no active resource gathering and built the whole thing in a day in game. We all play differently.
@@WaywardEko I watched the livestream before I commented this.
You started on day 4-5. Finished around 2 days later
Love this
Thank you!
We built this out of cobblestone for our day 35 hoard and at first it was working really well, they would drop into the pit where we had a bunch of spikes. But then the zombies started attacking the stair supports for some reason, we had only made single pillar stair supports because we didn't think they would bother with that. After the stair collapsed they started attacking the main base supports and we had to abandon the base or it would get destroyed. I'll try with heavier stair support this time. When it works it works really well.
Yeah - day 35 you need to be up to concrete and have the full base built!
Dam good idea
Outstanding build, I appreciate the clear easy to follow instructions! I have a question; we have 7 survivors & an unholy blood moon spawn rate. Any suggestions for scaling up the base to compensate? I believe zombies are still attacking the back pillars because the main path is simply too full; I was going to widen the stairs and main path slightly (?) Thank you again 😊