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Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 11, 2017, 05:48:31 PM
Oldie has managed to set up a Primitive Plus Server and it's all online :thumbsup2:

We've temporarily turned off SE to accommodate it and we'll work out what to keep in a bit once we get a handle on who is playing.

Oldie and I have tried it and although the load time is long, and I mean long, it's working Ok.

We've headed tow West 3 and up the coasts to the long spit of land on the coast, halfway up the west coast. Not much there but there is a bed and a little stockade.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 11, 2017, 09:14:09 PM
Is it a totally fresh start character wise? I'm hoping so.. I'll try to jump on !
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 11, 2017, 10:58:06 PM
Yup total reset - lvl 1's all round
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Gortex on March 12, 2017, 11:06:08 AM
sweet... Created a new character or meat fodder for small dino's. Not sure where you guys are but am spawned in West 3
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Sneakytiger on March 12, 2017, 11:13:39 AM
pop on ts gortex i'll find u
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 12, 2017, 12:12:00 PM
We're here.

It's only a stopgap as we'll need to look for a nice spot where we can build our village community.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3828[/ATTACH]
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 12, 2017, 02:15:19 PM
I'll be jumping on, but with my current shifts it'll be in the early hours of the morning... so I'll just explore a bit on my lonesome until we get a village started :)
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 12, 2017, 04:15:10 PM
Quote from: Chaosphere;422078I'll be jumping on, but with my current shifts it'll be in the early hours of the morning... so I'll just explore a bit on my lonesome until we get a village started :)

No BEN! I WILL BEAT YOU THIS TIME!!!
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 13, 2017, 05:19:40 AM
Well, been killed by the same raptor 5 times. Finally managed to lure him to the trike that then killed him for me. Was my plan all along.

Nice thing is, I am building in exactly the same spot where I built the very first time I played the game :D Nostalgic.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: OldBloke on March 13, 2017, 06:52:02 AM
Configs now copied across from previous server.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 13, 2017, 08:03:14 AM
Quote from: OldBloke;422084Configs now copied across from previous server.

Which server though Oldie? If it's The_Island settings, they aren't the greatest, the radius for destruction round structures and dino level were still vanilla??
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 13, 2017, 09:39:18 AM
Thanks Oldie

If you can please adjust the destruction settings that would be great.

Also, can you please check (or are these accessible by me in the admin manager)

DisablePvEGamma=true




Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: OldBloke on March 13, 2017, 10:56:57 AM
Settings were copied from TC and checked with SE too.

I'll check DisablePvEGamma=true
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 13, 2017, 01:28:52 PM
Thanks oldie!
I'm dying much more regularly now, mmmm, perfect :D
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: OldBloke on March 14, 2017, 06:42:48 AM
DisablePvEGamma=true
Rideable flyers are no longer tameable.

Done :)
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 14, 2017, 02:53:33 PM
I can't see the icons on my Hud that tell me about my health / food / thirst / stamina status. Is this intentional? Not so much of an issue now, but could become one as imo the on screen warnings for low stamina, health.. they're not great. Could lead to a lot of dead mounts.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: sulky_uk on March 14, 2017, 04:35:12 PM
i have all the icons, there is a key for enabling/disabling as i did this before, but i cant remember it right now sorry....

edit: Try backspace
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 14, 2017, 06:08:45 PM
Yup - backspace..... I do it all the time.

:rolleyes:
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 14, 2017, 06:46:00 PM
Weird, it's not that - backspace hides the entire Hud.. I have half of mine! (And have tried it, doesn't fix the problem)

But if others have the icons the issue is my end so I will look into my game settings :)
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 12:22:10 PM
Well I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that where we ended up is just unsustainable.

It's too dangerous and the Theri's are spawning in great numbers very frequently.

So....... I'm considering moving and would be happy to help anyone interested in setting up.

I think off to the South towards the Green Tower (near where Oldie etc and I were last time). It's safer and altogether more pleasant.

There's also nice areas of flat land for building. It's also near the water.

I appreciate that lots of us have invested time in the area but it's really only going to affect  myself and Whitey to the most extend. Sithy and his boat can travel round and others such a Gortex, Sneaky, Sulky, OB and milli have minimal build stuff.

You can load up the boats with all your stuff or just fast travel.

Thoughts?
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: sulky_uk on March 16, 2017, 01:00:29 PM
sounds like a plan to me
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 16, 2017, 01:06:46 PM
Quote from: Penfold;422125Sithy and his boat

The one I largely dismantled :g: :doh:
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 01:11:23 PM
Indeedy.

It's just too high risk with no birds.

Totally my fault and I apologise but I'm not sure how we can continue there. The bases have been trounced once again pretty much and at least now it wouldn't take too long to rebuild.

Like I said the boats can navigate to the sea. It's challenging but does work so we can load up.

Whitey's my biggest concern due to the house. I'm even tempted to offer up replacement resources if that is what's needed.

Anyway, no immediate decision. It's meant to be fun but I'm not sure how much fun the current locale is providing.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Whitey on March 16, 2017, 01:12:40 PM
Would we be better to concentrate on building a wall around the existing village for protection?   I'm happy to move but concerned we could end up in the same situation again.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 01:29:59 PM
I wondered that but we could end up being trapped behind the walls if we're not careful.

The South is a lot safer.

Is anyone around tonight. I'll try to get on an perhaps we can TS.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 16, 2017, 02:56:14 PM
I'm up for that. I got ravaged by 2 alpha raptors last night over and over... hard times.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 05:16:19 PM
Oldie,

A few people have asked if you can make the night times a little shorter. That's fine with me so if you're able to adjust that would be great.

Thanks.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Milli on March 16, 2017, 06:51:41 PM
Personally I've been thinking about moving somewhere a little safer anyways as at moment progress is being hampered by the fear of coming face to face with a therizi and getting my face ripped off.....then throw in the raptors wandering about and the mention of a spino nearby the other day and at level 20 (ish) not ready for that yet ðŸ˜,.  But quite happy to go with the flow..... nights being a little shorter would be great though.

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Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: OldBloke on March 16, 2017, 07:01:30 PM
Quote from: Penfold;422132Oldie,

A few people have asked if you can make the night times a little shorter. That's fine with me so if you're able to adjust that would be great.

Thanks.

I've made it ...

Total length of day = 60 minutes
Day length = 50 minutes
Night length = 10 minutes
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 07:27:14 PM
I have no idea what is was previously but thanks :)
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 16, 2017, 09:35:00 PM
Thanks Oldie!

I'll help with the moving once I am online again, back to a few nights of work for me so I'll only be on strange times.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 16, 2017, 10:17:07 PM
That's much nicer quality of life wise. I just tend to wait out the nights crafting. As a result they're not really hard, just dull.. 10 mins is much better :)
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 16, 2017, 11:20:52 PM
I think we need to have a vote on where we're going to re-establish our base if anywhere.

Some have said the South near the Green Beacon, others Hidden Valley. I'll try to get some options together and then vox pop it.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 17, 2017, 12:23:34 AM
Here are some ideas. Will post more as I find them.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3833[/ATTACH]

You may recognise the trench. There is a decent amount of aesthetically pleasing flat ground around the trench, close to water, and importantly close to the Volcano (the best source of metal). May be a bit dangerous, but probably better than where we are now!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3834[/ATTACH]

Flat area near the green tower. Again may still be dangerous. This one I am not sure where the metal is. Looks good though, and a good amount of flat space for us to build around together.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 17, 2017, 12:28:44 AM
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3835[/ATTACH]

Very interesting flat area near red tower. Quite close to a swamp. Not sure where there is metal.. again.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 17, 2017, 01:37:03 AM
The smithy doesn't work for me guys. I can't craft anything there.. and yes I have moved the correct resources over.

For example, I am trying to craft a lumber door, and in my inventory it says I can, but clicking does nothing (as it says 'Can be crafted at: Smithy'). What I can't do is work out how to even do it AT the smithy... no engrams show up in its menus!


Edit - I found the problem. You MUST unlock the smithy engram BEFORE you unlock any engrams that need to be crafted on it. Potentially quite a large bug.

Issue now is I have the engram for lumbar doors, but I can't craft any :(
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 17, 2017, 07:27:54 AM
Quote from: Chaosphere;422139You may recognise the trench. There is a decent amount of aesthetically pleasing flat ground around the trench, close to water, and importantly close to the Volcano (the best source of metal). May be a bit dangerous, but probably better than where we are now!
Flat area near the green tower. Again may still be dangerous. This one I am not sure where the metal is. Looks good though, and a good amount of flat space for us to build around together.

I can't imagine the trench is any safer than where we are now, I consistently had predators falling onto my base from the trees above...

The green tower sports some amazing rock work, but I've got no clue what resources are like out there at all, but thats a cool couple suggestions dude..

The spot near red tower you linked after I think only has metal inside the swamp cave, unless there's been an update to the nodes in the area, I know beaver dams occur in the lake there, so thats cement etc...

It's tough though, too close to red and the world is a little stale, I'd say the top of one of the mountains that have more greenery than the volcano is maybe a good idea, always resource rich, and just a case of getting used to slaughtering countless eagles...

What do others think?
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: DuVeL on March 17, 2017, 07:44:58 AM
I haven't played alot but I'm willing to help where needed. Is there still the option of one of the admins ingame getting me in the clan? Last few times I was on, no admins were on.
BTW, Monday I tried to move towards you guys, had a pack off 10 Dilo's but didn't get far. Overrun by Carno's and Theri's on the way over.
Then tryed over 20 minutes getting my pack back but no luck. Maybe better for me first to try and trap a wolf or something so have a decent transport.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Gortex on March 17, 2017, 09:15:29 AM
I am happy to move as the area is challenging. Stuff can be recreated so not a big deal really.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 17, 2017, 09:23:19 AM
DuVeL,

I'm on a lot so please keep an eye out for me on TS and I'll find you and get you into the clan.

Chaos,

The lumber door is fubared. Everything else is working. We're using reinforced wooden doors

I also agree The trench won't gain us anything.

Whitey and I had a look at hidden valley but I think we may get the same problems with stuff falling down on us.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 17, 2017, 09:23:50 AM
Oh so not just me! Good to know.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Chaosphere on March 18, 2017, 11:08:41 PM
Have we found somewhere yet?

I'm keen to build..but don't know where I'm going! I want to be with the rest of you guys this time around.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 18, 2017, 11:21:23 PM
It looks like the majority are staying where they are but Oldie and Sulky have moved to the mountain at 75,47.

The addition of bears have made the original spot a lot safer but you're welcome at both I'm sure.

Not sure where Milli is now?
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 19, 2017, 07:12:45 AM
Got my lvl 138 bear slaughtered by a Scissor hands cos I was caught off guard this morning, knocked me out then shredded the bear :( So it's still a rough world out there my dudes!
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 19, 2017, 10:09:27 AM
Ouch sorry bro.

I seem to have caught a disease in-game which is only curable by getting leech blood. I've been fantastically unsuccessful in getting that so any help greatly appreciated.
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: SithAfrikaan on March 19, 2017, 03:00:15 PM
Quote from: Penfold;422159Ouch sorry bro.

I seem to have caught a disease in-game which is only curable by getting leech blood. I've been fantastically unsuccessful in getting that so any help greatly appreciated.

I don't even want to imagine what you were doing to end up with something that nasty!
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Whitey on March 19, 2017, 03:02:47 PM
and a fun run through the swap for leach blood cured us both :-)  I can't believe Pen infected me so that I had to help him! :narnar:
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Whitey on March 19, 2017, 03:05:37 PM
I forgot to mention the small dino that spawned in your base yesterday evening Pen:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3839[/ATTACH]
Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: Penfold on March 19, 2017, 03:14:44 PM
wow lol
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Post by: Milli on March 19, 2017, 03:16:21 PM
I'm at centre parcs for weekend bud....will be back on Monday night hopefully....not went anywhere yet

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Title: Primitive Plus Server
Post by: DuVeL on March 20, 2017, 07:51:54 AM
Quote from: Whitey;422168I forgot to mention the small dino that spawned in your base yesterday evening Pen:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]3839[/ATTACH]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3840[/ATTACH]
In this case Pens house....
Although the dino seems to be doing the knocking