Ark the center map

RogueTaylor · May 21, 2016, 08:53:14 AM

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/

Whitey · May 21, 2016, 08:57:40 AM

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

RogueTaylor · May 21, 2016, 09:05:53 AM

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

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.

Jewelz^ · May 21, 2016, 09:21:09 AM

Looks gorgeous! I can't wait to run around in my pants with you all.

RogueTaylor · May 21, 2016, 09:37:36 AM

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.

Eep · May 21, 2016, 05:44:28 PM

Ello! I'd love to give the new map a bash too!

SithAfrikaan · May 21, 2016, 06:15:34 PM

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!

Galatoni · May 21, 2016, 06:20:00 PM

Ha. Seconded. Personally I love primitive plus. But as already said them load times are insane

Chaosphere · May 21, 2016, 06:59:04 PM

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.

RogueTaylor · May 21, 2016, 07:59:18 PM

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

SithAfrikaan · May 21, 2016, 08:53:28 PM

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

Jewelz^ · May 23, 2016, 08:44:16 AM

Any chance we could have a 2nd server? Would love to play this new map sooner rather than later.

Gortex · May 23, 2016, 11:41:32 AM

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?

RogueTaylor · May 23, 2016, 01:45:59 PM

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

Chaosphere · May 23, 2016, 05:51:02 PM

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.