If your engineer leaves mid game, someone should create a repair tool via the fabricator and become the impromptu engineer. Instead, just make sure it’s in a location that is easily accessible, but not in the way. Sentries placed outside of barriers are highly vulnerable to attack and are far too expensive to keep replacing, so make sure to keep them inside. Barriers slow and weaken enemies, but don’t they won’t last long without some supporting fire.
Also, make sure to always place barriers between walls that cannot be hopped by enemies. Always build inwards bt starting with barriers guarding the outermost entry points.Regardless of the location you choose to set up your “base,” always remember to follow these simple but crucial rules: