Every time i unload or rejoin the game, my base resets. Love the graphics!
As I remember, in some of the games you respawn where you finished the game.
But as I recover more and more games, the practice of respawning in the centre of the map / home place is quite common. So don't bother. Your solution is fine. I just got confused for a while. But after playing a little I got the point :) .