To remove a tool cupboard in Rust, you need to be the owner of the tool cupboard. Hold a building plan, look at the tool cupboard, select demolish, and confirm the removal. Ensure no other players have access permissions to prevent interference during the removal process.
Locating the Tool Cupboard
In the game Rust, the tool cupboard is a critical item that you may need to remove for various reasons, such as base expansion or restructuring. To remove the tool cupboard, the first step is to locate it within your base. The tool cupboard is usually a square or rectangular object that appears to be a small wooden box with a glowing red light on one of its sides. You can usually find it on the ground or elevated slightly on a shelf or foundation within your base.
Checking Authorization
Before you can remove the tool cupboard, you need to ensure that you are authorized to do so. In Rust, only players with building privilege can interact with the tool cupboard, including removing it. Building privilege is usually acquired by being present within the building privilege radius of the tool cupboard. You can check your building privilege status by hovering your cursor over the tool cupboard, which will show you a message indicating if you have building privilege or not.
Gaining Building Privilege
If you do not have building privilege, you can acquire it by entering the building privilege radius of the tool cupboard. This radius is usually represented by a blue or green transparent sphere around the tool cupboard. Once you are within this radius, you will gradually gain building privilege over time. Keep in mind that if you are not the owner of the tool cupboard or part of the authorized players, you may need to wait for the privilege to build up before you can proceed with removing the tool cupboard.
Removing the Tool Cupboard
Once you have gained building privilege, you can proceed with removing the tool cupboard. To remove the tool cupboard in Rust, you need to have a building plan in your inventory. The building plan is a basic tool that allows you to construct and deconstruct various structures within the game. With the building plan equipped, approach the tool cupboard and interact with it by pressing the appropriate key or button, depending on your platform.
When interacting with the tool cupboard, you should see an option to "Authorize" or "Pick Up." Select the "Pick Up" option to start removing the tool cupboard from your base. Confirm your decision, and the tool cupboard will be dismantled, allowing you to pick it up and store it in your inventory for later use. Keep in mind that removing the tool cupboard will also remove your building privilege, so make sure to have a plan in place to secure your base before proceeding.
Securing Your Base
After removing the tool cupboard, it is essential to secure your base to prevent unauthorized access and potential raids. Without the tool cupboard providing building privilege, other players can easily destroy or build within your base, compromising its security. Consider reinforcing your base with additional defenses, such as traps, barricades, or extra layers of walls to deter potential intruders.
Additionally, you may want to rebuild a new tool cupboard in a secure location within your base to regain building privilege and continue expanding or fortifying your structures. Remember to regularly check your building privilege status and ensure that your base remains secure to avoid any unwanted surprises while playing Rust.