Originally posted by LittleBlueDuneBuggy:

Black Forest.

Definitely not the Black Forest if you want a quiet, safe spot. After plenty of hours in the game I tend to build in the Black Forest, Swamp, and Plains because I don't want it to be quiet and 100% safe. I like it when the resources come to me...

Originally posted by John:

Access to the open ocean, Meadows preferred.

This is probably best for your first base. The meadows are safer. You'll eventually need to travel by boat so being near or directly beside the sea is a good idea.