Before 236, raid towers were expensive. Now, bring a portable Ladder Blueprint. Because ladders can be placed and picked up within the new 60-second demolish timer (extended in 236), you can build a tower, peak over a wall, pick up the ladder, and retreat. No evidence left behind.
: This era of Rust saw the peak of "Public Utilities" like research tables at monuments (Satellite Dish, Airfield), allowing solo players to be more "portable" by not requiring a massive home base for every tech progression step. 3. Custom Server Meta (The 236 Version) On unofficial servers like Magix Rust rust 236 devblog portable
4.3. Improved Diagnostics for Portability Bugs Before 236, raid towers were expensive
: Unlike standard bases, it does not require a Tool Cupboard but will decay quickly (usually within 24 hours) if not maintained. Steam Community 2. Devblog 236 Highlights No evidence left behind
For console players, the Portable TC is not just a new item; it is a new way to play the game.