Wuper

Would the bear trap be mostly offensive, defensive or for gathering food? Once you've assembled the trap would it be reusable? Would you be able to bait the trap somehow? You could make the bear trap a complex item to acquire but the pay off would need to be satisfying enough to justify it.

I could see player controlled fortifications adding a very interesting dynamic to the game, it could offer safe havens for new players or loot jackpots for bandits and thieves. Having a base camp of sorts would also offer an objective that the players can work towards such as establishing, improving, and protecting a camp.