Hello all ark player earlier in the week i saw a new map had been dropped for ark on steam called the center, this map from the videos i have seen made the map look very beautiful and very different form the original map. i was wondering if anyone has given the map a go or not, like i said i think it looks really nice and just want to know if its a good playable map or not? i like the idea of starting again on a map that people don't know to bring some interest back into ark and with this map looking as interesting as it does i wanted to know what you lot thought.
Thanks for reading
Rogue
p.s this is the url for the map on steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/473850/
The map has been running on our test server for a number of weeks and I'm sure some of the admins will be around shortly to provide some feedback :D
Quote from: Whitey;413341The map has been running on our test server for a number of weeks and I'm sure some of the admins will be around shortly to provide some feedback :D
ah okay then, i will look forward to there thoughts on the map but upset a bit that people have played it but i guess there are only a few admins for it so its not that bad. i like the idea of getting a bunch of join the map at one time and then trying to survive the island, hopefully this would bring back the buzz that after hundreds of hours of playing the same map has gone.
Looks gorgeous! I can't wait to run around in my pants with you all.
Quote from: Jewelz^;413344Looks gorgeous! I can't wait to run around in my pants with you all.
that's the only reason i want to play it jewelz... and to find you some dolphins.
Ello! I'd love to give the new map a bash too!
Hi Guys!
Admin summoned!
Basically a couple months ago before the map was officially supported by Ark, I organised with Oldie Grimnar Galatoni and the rest of the admins that we setup a test server with the Centre map running, AS WELL AS, the primitive+ mod for a completely new experience. Needless to say, I absolutely loved it, I thought that it offered a new massive place to explore, and the primitive mod offered a completely different way to level and build, from new items to new trades as well.
The Centre map was received well by Grim, and everyone else that gave it a fly over, it really is incredible.
The primitive+ mod didn't float grims boat to much, and honestly I agree, it's still in need of a lot of work, but more so, it increases the load time into the game by a ludicrous 6minutes+ for myself, and I'm not on a shabby rig!
If there is a future for the Centre map on our servers it'd be up to Grimnar how it's implemented, and we'd also need a show of hands to see what kind of interest there is for it.
Personally, I'd love it, it really is a bigger more beautiful Ark. Offers us fresh places to explore.
I hope this helps Rogue!
Ha. Seconded. Personally I love primitive plus. But as already said them load times are insane
A fresh start on a fresh map, with a new character, is hugely appealing to me, and probably what will bring me back to the game :)
My 2 cents.
First off I completely agree with chaos on this and it would definitely bring me back to see this new map and where we are ALL level 1 again. This would be a fun experience for me to have us all start again and try to survive the best we can. We could all make a community hub then each branch off In to different areas to make our homes.
Sixth thanks for responding man it's nice to know I can call for admins so thanks very much sith. I am really glad you liked that map tho all you admins, it looks amazing and it's great to her you all liked it. As for mods I never really thought of mods but I would kinda like to see some interesting ones added in if we do this to make the game a bit harder maybe, this way it makes ups have to work for survival.
Thanks again for all the replies guys
Quote from: RogueTaylor;413372First off I completely agree with chaos on this and it would definitely bring me back to see this new map and where we are ALL level 1 again. This would be a fun experience for me to have us all start again and try to survive the best we can. We could all make a community hub then each branch off In to different areas to make our homes.
Sixth thanks for responding man it's nice to know I can call for admins so thanks very much sith. I am really glad you liked that map tho all you admins, it looks amazing and it's great to her you all liked it. As for mods I never really thought of mods but I would kinda like to see some interesting ones added in if we do this to make the game a bit harder maybe, this way it makes ups have to work for survival.
Thanks again for all the replies guys
Really Glad you and Chaos feel like that, I certainly do as well, with all our experience, lvl 1 would be refreshing. And I'd personally love to see the new start begin right off the bat with level restrictions on the dino's lifted all the way to max, I've had good practice on the server side of things for settings that would balance it quite nicely in terms of damage vs ease of getting resources...
For now, spread the word, hopefully more of the players see this thread and can come give their opinions :D
Any chance we could have a 2nd server? Would love to play this new map sooner rather than later.
I am very much up for trying the new map and starting again even though I am still playing most nights on the current server map as I am enjoying the game and have the creativity bug.
If there is agreement would it mean losing the current server map and if so what is the rough ETA of this?
Quote from: Jewelz^;413418Any chance we could have a 2nd server? Would love to play this new map sooner rather than later.
I second this, would love to get back on here and to start on this new map. I can work with good old jewelz again
but like chaos said i dont want to take out the old server, people have put way too many hours into that server
Ditto.
New map, reset character stats - I would jump right in.
But of course I don't want to see this done at the expense of anyone still enjoying the current server! This is key here as some guys still have big projects underway.
Just ironing out the details bros, and after some final discussions I'm sure we'll have something to post about soon :norty:
I've noticed a drop in activity a little bit back and haven't seen many people on so if I'd loose my stuff, no worries. I might drop in again if there's this new map on to have a look.
can we transfer characters across? Not bothered about resources, could we save the map (if at all possible) and make it available to people to download so they can play it locally?
I'd be totally against transferring characters across. The appeal for me here is a clean slate, not just for some of us or in some aspects. I'd love to try the game from the first step with no one higher up helping and no safe places etc.
Don't worry it will be a full wipe and fresh start, thats already decided.
Afternoon folks. Is there any more news on the plans at the mo? I'm playing modded minecraft in its place but I'd much rather spend the time (when not overwatching) poking scaly beasties with you lot :)
Gary
An announcement of our future plans will be made this weekend(ish).
Please bear with us :thumbsup2:
Sounds good Pen :)
Looking forward to it, but always important time is taken to iron out any kinks.
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Don't want it too kinky :flirty:
Thanks for the update Pen! indeed it is important to iron out servers before going live huh. You can leave some kinkiness in tho, all that leather aye!
PRO TIP
If you want to play on the centre come tuesday, and haven't already, DOWNLOAD IT ON STEAM!!!
Bit of a no brainer but I discovered myself today that you have to go to the game's DLC page and opt to download it - it ISN'T and automatic thing
:)
Quote from: Chaosphere;414318PRO TIP
If you want to play on the centre come tuesday, and haven't already, DOWNLOAD IT ON STEAM!!!
Bit of a no brainer but I discovered myself today that you have to go to the game's DLC page and opt to download it - it ISN'T and automatic thing
:)
Seconded :D If you previously had the mod installed, you STILL HAVE TO ADD THE DLC
Chaps, I didn't see the point in opening a dedicated topic for this and decided this was the most appropriate place.
So I've been playing Ark since Friday evening and so far with plenty of hours to kill I've enjoyed it. The risk vs reward and crafting is fun. The grind is monotonous. Level 13 now.
I'm at the crossroads of whether to continue playing or not so this is important.
What I'm struggling with is the idea that I have to login every day to put berries inside a Dodo to keep him alive and he's the first, smallest least hungry tamable character which means later on it'll be like daily grind obsession nightmare. How do you guys cope with managing multiple dinos? Is there a trick like a food hopper or something to install in your base or is it as I am finding, a complete daily grind?
Secondly, I've also been used to games where I play more closely with other people, (Elite in a Wing, Warframe a team of 4, Naval Action a Fleet of up to 25 players) not just having some advice on TS (which is always appreciated) but actually in the game together and able to work together, protect each other, turn up when there's a problem. Ark is less minecraft and more alien isolation online and I feel having only seen 2 people so far in the game (PEN on day 1 and Gorion yesterday) it's not a team based game more a "get a bird" then craft for yourself game as far as I can see and I really don't like the lack of teamwork.
Lastly, the games I play I earn items and I own assets which cannot be taken from me. Ark feels like a single player game on a shared server where if I take my eye off it for a few days I'm gonna be back to square one and I don't see the point of that if Point 2 does not exist (i.e. the teamwork fun part). Maybe it's just because the South Island is populated by new players and we all can't protect ourselves far less each other from a lvl 20 Carno. Perhaps we need a mix of new and experienced players mixed in together?
Anyways, these were my observations and I would appreciate your feedback.
Cheers,
Albert
New players tend to spawn on those islands as it's the safest but you don't have to stay there.
To solve the problem of feeding you need to learn the feeding trough and keep it topped up with berries and meat. A bin will keep the dinos going for a few days and up to a week. Once you have a trike or another creature, berries are collected enmasse and are not a hassle to forage for. You'll collect 100's in a couple of minutes and they'll last in the bin for a week or so. Meat goes off slightly quicker.
Regarding the teamwork this is a hard one. Some people like to play solo and some play together. People also level up as wildly different rates so have different needs. I disagree that there's a lack of teamwork as every day people zip off to help others with a tame or build or if they're in trouble.
I'm a teamie so myself, Oldie and Sulks have a shared base. Armitage is also just over the water. I think you've just been unlucky when you've been on as normally there's 6 people on and sometimes more. We team to do certain things. Last night Whitey and I did a cave run together and Oldie and I tamed a couple of birds.
I'd suggest moving towards us. You're welcome to join us in the ruins where there's loads of space. You can then build your base (or not if you don't want to as it's not needed for survival) and join us in our expeditions and tames. We'll also join you in yours. Downside is that you'll have everything you pretty much need which will take away from the initial survival aspect but upside is you won't need to be a hunter-gatherer any more.
If you're going solo then the early levels are a grind but once you have a couple of dinos then the game expands exponentially. It's more fun building together and playing together and that's what we tend to do.
Have a think and we can get you over to ours if that's what you like or there's other places very near which would make nice bases if you'd like to build your own spot but be near us. We'll come and help you build of course and we can certainly kit you out with anything you need. It basically means you're skipping levels but that's not an issue so long as you're aware of it.
Have a think. I would suggest hanging in there whichever route you go (solo / joint) as you've seen little but a beach and the map is a large beautiful place.
Good to know there is a larger scale way to feed the animals. Gorion and I were helping each other out yesterday but he couldn't build near me as we are enemies in the game apparently so he had to start building a bit away making the prospect of sharing a base impossible. Do we need to create our own clan to share more resources? Or has he just not been made part of the Beards?
I'm not keen on jumping in on already advanced operations as you say I lose the fun of the initial setup and leveling. But I did need the reassurance that there is a more efficient way to keep the animals fed.
I'll stick with it through getting a safe base build for placing animals into.
As a matter of priority we need to make him a member of the Beards. That will make you friends so you can build together. If you want to move before you're too invested in your new base then give me a shout and we'll move you over.
Thanks Pen, I think the area we're located is fine.
KK.
Also happy to give you a feeding trough / anything else if you want a little boost. Call it a starter pack.... ;-)
What happens to a dead player's body?
Earlier today I was killed by a lvl 80ish raptor in the south island, and I couldn't find my body with all my stuff. Had to restart from literally zero.
Quote from: Gorion;414718What happens to a dead player's body?
Earlier today I was killed by a lvl 80ish raptor in the south island, and I couldn't find my body with all my stuff. Had to restart from literally zero.
Normally you will find your dead body where you died but if you get killed by a dino it may eat your body and leave a pack with all your stuff in it. It should still be there for an hour after your death. There are bugs though and your body/pack can disappear. I had this happen to me the other day with all the fur gear lost that took ages to get the materials for as well as some higher quality tools.
Sometimes if you are near a slope than it goes way down to the bottom of it, if you lose you kit it is best to turn the ground clutter to zero so that they stand out like a sore thumb. Do a wide circle as well. I found pens body last week about 100m from where he "fell" of our boat. I know it won't help this time but next time :-)
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Ground clutter 0 is my new default setting. Thanks for the tip.
As for my stuff, it's gone, so back to basics again.
Happy to supply you with anything you've lost or anything you'd like. Just let me know.
Quote from: Gorion;414722Ground clutter 0 is my new default setting. Thanks for the tip.
As for my stuff, it's gone, so back to basics again.
Plenty stuff in my hovel mate, help yourself, other than the stone wall, I want to put that out to protect the building.