Originally posted by CapNKirkland:

i have a whole bunch of these tables around my base TRYING to stop the CONSTANT greyling spawns and harassment. (they're not even a threat, they're just annoying now) and it doesn't seem to be working.

was this changed recently?

edit: i'm not talking about events. i know they don't stop events spawns. i'm talking about just normal play

If you are using workbenches to suppress spawns, you can test your coverage by equipping your hammer, selecting a build piece from the workbench (like a wood beam), then running all over your base, watching the display at the bottom of the screen. If you enter an area not covered by a workbench, the workbench requirement icon will flash red. You can also watch the coverage circles appearing on the ground, and look for gaps that way.

BTW, spawn suppression items absolutely DO stop event spawns --- but only within their area of effect. Events are different in that the creatures can spawn a long way out, far past the visible red circle, and they will then aggressively move toward you. But if you have strong walls and complete inside suppression, you're usually good. I have several bases built way out in the water with complete suppression on the land. I've gone through several dozen raids in such places where nothing ever appeared at all. Well, not bats or drakes. Those flying *&@^ers will show up anywhere because they spawn above the coverage.