What base type is best for me?

Hi everyone. I am a TH8 in Gold 3 right now. I have a problem, with me being in more activities, I have less time to play CoC and that means less time to farm. In preparation for this I have worked on maxing collectors and mines to have a steady revenue but it is not enough. I want to maintain the trophy range of Gold 3 and higher without the loss of too many resources. If I make a farming base and leave my TH exposed for the shield, I may not have the time to regain those trophies and maintain my league. But on the other hand, a trophy base leaves my resources a little bit more vulnerable. I don't know which type of base to build so I have come to you guys for advice. If anyone could advise me on the base type to go and some designs to go with, that would be great. Here are some things that might be useful.


I am TH8 with all buildings possible except 5th hut. This includes 4th mortar, 2nd DE drill and 3rd storages. Please note, the 3rd storages are low level and can be disregarded as you can steal very little loot.

I am up to date with splash defenses and cannons but only two archer towers are level 9. The rest are level 8.

If farming is the way to go. I want to defend DE storage and drills, along with one resource of my choice above others.
Same with trophy base but DE is extremely important above the others. I also normally farm one resource at a time.

I hope this I for is enough to aid me. Thanks everyone in advance.

I would go with a funnel type base since you maxed out your guns as it is. Right now the important thing is location and luring enemies where you want them. If you get attacked by giants/healers, a funnel base is your top option to protect the middle of the base (with your TH or important resources). Here's an example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHQD_MFUqlE

If balloons are what you mostly get attacked by, you'll want to lure them into specific areas which look weak, but have traps in them. Also spread out your AA guns a bit to avoid lightning spells taking them out all at once. Any base will get destroyed eventually and most you can get at least 1 star on, but I think this should work well to protect the center where you can place your TH or dark elixir, etc.