Astraeos and Love Ascended are live!

No way yall delayed the map.

Released it an hour past the announced time

Once released had to send an immediate patch for it

and still doesn't even let us play it on single player lmao

I hope the maeguana is not just a maewing skin....

otherwise you will have to do a TLC on the gen2 maewing

38 minutes ago, Arkentia said:

I hope the maeguana is not just a maewing skin....

otherwise you will have to do a TLC on the gen2 maewing

Although I agree, at the same time I'm torn because I like the idea of putting alternatives to existing creatures behind paywalls, rather than entirely unique creatures like the Pyromane. The Pyromane being a paid DLC is absolutely p2w ; but the Maeguana being part of a paid DLC, when the Maewing will inexorably come for free someday, is not p2w (especially since apparently the Maeguana can be used by people who don't own Astraeos). So even if they don't TLC the Maewing, I kinda feel like there's something to explore there, that strikes a better balance between paid content and fair content.

19 minutes ago, ladyteruki said:

Bien que je sois d'accord, je suis partagé car j'aime l'idée de mettre des alternatives aux créatures existantes derrière des paywalls, plutôt que des créatures entièrement uniques comme le Pyromane. Le Pyromane étant un DLC payant, c'est absolument du p2w ; mais le Maeguana faisant partie d'un DLC payant, alors que le Maewing arrivera inexorablement gratuitement un jour, ce n'est pas du p2w (surtout qu'apparemment le Maeguana peut être utilisé par des gens qui ne possèdent pas Astraeos). Donc même s'ils ne font pas de TLC sur le Maewing, j'ai l'impression qu'il y a quelque chose à explorer là-dedans, qui établit un meilleur équilibre entre le contenu payant et le contenu équitable.

the problem is that on an already paid map it would have been cool to have a new free creature like on each canonical DLC map on Evolved. technically, since the card itself is paid for, there would be no need to charge for a new creature as such. moreover there would have been room for something complementary with the maewing. the maeguana could have accelerated the time between matings or even accelerated the maturation time of the babies. and in the end when the maewing is really back it will be of absolutely no use because there will already be a creature that has replaced it

Looks like real fun but my game says no sessions found so GG my game broke again. 

New Creature with the new map? And it looks like there's variants unique to it too, along with unique bosses (though they may just be asset flips from that failed pirate game no one cares about), and maybe new armor pieces/skins?

3 hours ago, ladyteruki said:

Although I agree, at the same time I'm torn because I like the idea of putting alternatives to existing creatures behind paywalls, rather than entirely unique creatures like the Pyromane. The Pyromane being a paid DLC is absolutely p2w ; but the Maeguana being part of a paid DLC, when the Maewing will inexorably come for free someday, is not p2w (especially since apparently the Maeguana can be used by people who don't own Astraeos). So even if they don't TLC the Maewing, I kinda feel like there's something to explore there, that strikes a better balance between paid content and fair content.

Yes indeed in the end that is important, however guys I think that in the history of the game there has never been something as simple and important as this creature, I'll explain. Previously, as the contests demonstrate, to create a new creature it was necessary to create a new model that has its new movements and unique abilities, in addition of course to its new taming system, since by now no creature that has been added with the contests can be tamed simply with darts... if this thing of the flying lizard is managed well we could have more creatures with extreme simplicity, since in the end it is a reskin and a change of abilities (I hope), for example now that they have to add the bison they could also in the future add the primeval Bos (Aurochs) simply by changing its skin and abilities. It may seem lazy but we have to see the advantages:
1- More creatures releasable per year
2- In a single map creatures that differ from the basic ones without betraying their usefulness in the specific phase of the game
etc.

22 minutes ago, TyranntX said:

New Creature with the new map? And it looks like there's variants unique to it too, along with unique bosses (though they may just be asset flips from that failed pirate game no one cares about), and maybe new armor pieces/skins?

Yes

37 minutes ago, Arkentia said:

the problem is that on an already paid map it would have been cool to have a new free creature like on each canonical DLC map on Evolved.

Oh I am absolutely not disagreeing with that ! My take was more along the lines of "now that this ship has sailed, this would be a more healthy way to release paid creatures" than a wish for Astraeos, really.

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moreover there would have been room for something complementary with the maewing. the maeguana could have accelerated the time between matings or even accelerated the maturation time of the babies. and in the end when the maewing is really back it will be of absolutely no use because there will already be a creature that has replaced it

That's absolutely true. I think something we're seeing with the Community Votes is that there's literally hundreds of ideas for creature abilities, and there was a wealth of options available to WildCard. But I have to wonder whether they had the time and/or manpower to dedicate someone to working on exclusive new abilities for the Maeguana in time (...well, by WildCard's standards) for the Astraeos launch. I think it's more reasonable to underline that the Maewing was a huge part of the popularity of Gen2, and that it now requires a TLC for whenever Gen2 releases. It feels more productive to me.

(btw I'm French too, sorry that we're having this conversation in English XD )

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if this thing of the flying leurtola is managed well we could have more creatures with extreme simplicity, since in the end it is a reskin and a change of abilities
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It may seem lazy but we have to see the advantages:
1- More creatures releasable per year
2- In a single map creatures that differ from the basic ones without betraying their usefulness in the specific phase of the game

Yes and no. Wasn't it a huge criticism (among many, granted) of the Pyromane that it was mainly a reskinned Shadowmane ?

That said I could not agree more with the idea of releasing variants to existing creatures. A solid example of that would be the Stygimoloch and the Styracosaurus, whose models exist but are not being used, and could bring some variety to maps (hopefully with some minor tweaks, like maybe the Styra doesn't have a knock back like the Trike does, and instead maybe has a piercing or bleeding effect, but has all the other abilities).
It could do a world of good to maps that we already know by heart, in particular maps like Lost Island which has SO. MANY. JUNGLES. with similar spawns, and could use a bit of variety.

Anyway I wanted to ask you guys a few questions:
1- How beautiful are the Marble Mines!? They are simple but their geometric shape is fascinating
2- But can this map be considered canonized to the game like valguero, crystal island etc?
3- But when they release lost colony will they stop developing it to focus on ark 2 or will they continue them in parallel?

2 hours ago, MikeyWasabi said:

No way yall delayed the map.

Released it an hour past the announced time

Once released had to send an immediate patch for it

and still doesn't even let us play it on single player lmao

Be patient, I'd like to remind you what happens with extinction...

30 minutes ago, TyranntX said:

New Creature with the new map? And it looks like there's variants unique to it too, along with unique bosses (though they may just be asset flips from that failed pirate game no one cares about), and maybe new armor pieces/skins?

From what I know they are reskinned, buffed and enlarged creatures.

Maeguana is impossible to function: Either the "wing" is too rigid to use its legs anymore or it is too fluffy so it will never function as a wing.
It also lacks the cuteness/goofyness of the maewing. Does its functionality make up for that?

2 hours ago, ladyteruki said:

Oh I am absolutely not disagreeing with that ! My take was more along the lines of "now that this ship has sailed, this would be a more healthy way to release paid creatures" than a wish for Astraeos, really.

That's absolutely true. I think something we're seeing with the Community Votes is that there's literally hundreds of ideas for creature abilities, and there was a wealth of options available to WildCard. But I have to wonder whether they had the time and/or manpower to dedicate someone to working on exclusive new abilities for the Maeguana in time (...well, by WildCard's standards) for the Astraeos launch. I think it's more reasonable to underline that the Maewing was a huge part of the popularity of Gen2, and that it now requires a TLC for whenever Gen2 releases. It feels more productive to me.

(btw I'm French too, sorry that we're having this conversation in English XD )

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Yes and no. Wasn't it a huge criticism (among many, granted) of the Pyromane that it was mainly a reskinned Shadowmane ?

That said I could not agree more with the idea of releasing variants to existing creatures. A solid example of that would be the Stygimoloch and the Styracosaurus, whose models exist but are not being used, and could bring some variety to maps (hopefully with some minor tweaks, like maybe the Styra doesn't have a knock back like the Trike does, and instead maybe has a piercing or bleeding effect, but has all the other abilities).
It could do a world of good to maps that we already know by heart, in particular maps like Lost Island which has SO. MANY. JUNGLES. with similar spawns, and could use a bit of variety.

Right

1 hour ago, MMaas said:

Maeguana is impossible to function: Either the "wing" is too rigid to use its legs anymore or it is too fluffy so it will never function as a wing.
It also lacks the cuteness/goofyness of the maewing. Does its functionality make up for that?

Well you still have to understand that, in addition to being a video game... it's science fiction.

4 hours ago, GodsOfWar said:

Looks like real fun but my game says no sessions found so GG my game broke again. 

The servers dont just instantly get the update bro. They are down because the servers are downloading the update too

2 hours ago, Ermerus said:

Well you still have to understand that, in addition to being a video game... it's science fiction.

In that case there's limitless ways to design creatures at least physicly correct. Design is just off.
But my question was: Is functionality making up for it? Try answere that instead of stating the obvious.

Just wanna put this observation here: ASE Map = $20. What you got: 5 creatures sculpted and modeled from the ground up. A Map with unique mechanics and highly advantageous items to craft

This is what you get for a ASA Map that is $15: 1 creature whos base model was taken from the Maewing and was sculptured around that. The map itself that likely doesn't have a unique mechanic nor any advantage crafting items.

Does that seem like a rip off to anyone else? Of course im gonna buy it anyway cause im a bad person that shouldn't but can we agree that the math here is kinda sketchy and definitely not worth it compared to what we used to get?

1 hour ago, MMaas said:

In that case there's limitless ways to design creatures at least physicly correct. Design is just off.
But my question was: Is functionality making up for it? Try answere that instead of stating the obvious.

From what you wrote it didn't seem like it but let's move on bro we're all friends here, regarding the design well I could only repeat myself, I could say that those absurd flights with those membranes don't make much sense but if you want advice don't ask yourself all these questions... after all it's Ark

1 hour ago, Morikar said:

Just wanna put this observation here: ASE Map = $20. What you got: 5 creatures sculpted and modeled from the ground up. A Map with unique mechanics and highly advantageous items to craft

This is what you get for a ASA Map that is $15: 1 creature whos base model was taken from the Maewing and was sculptured around that. The map itself that likely doesn't have a unique mechanic nor any advantage crafting items.

Does that seem like a rip off to anyone else? Of course im gonna buy it anyway cause im a bad person that shouldn't but can we agree that the math here is kinda sketchy and definitely not worth it compared to what we used to get?

Yes, in fact they could have made it pay a little less, but keep in mind that it will be continuously expanding.

So WC knows we all want the Maewing back and to sell the new map they put a Maewing rip off behind a paywall. Classic Snail and WC behavior. 

please fix the game freeze crashing on xbox series s its happening every 2-3 mins now and i cannot enjoy the event  

NOW I remember why I consider this Love Ascended event to be the worst event out of all others. The drop rate for chocolate boxes from breeding is abysmal. Fishing gives a SLIGHTLY better chance, but requires the same hearts you use to get the skins. You can't transfer the hearts or chocolates. You only get 3 hearts from each Love Bird and Love Bug, but they are hard as hell to find. And only 7 days to get what you need. Even if you have a large dodo farm to try for chocolates, you are going to be throttled by the lack of Love Birds and Love Bugs. I hope they up the spawn rate

My 5777 abb server doesn't have the event enabled, nothing is colored and dont even ask for the "valentine mod" getting in.

It's a day of event colors lost

Can you guys please check?

Ark is starting to go from a game we all once loved to a game thats to expensive for anyone and thats why I hope Wildcard sees this because when I was younger im still pretty young but when I was younger the only thing I could bond with people with now that you guys are uodating everything making it absolutely PLAY TO WIN it doesnt give people like me who have been through tons of tough times in life barely able to afford food still hardly can and now you guys are making me pay 15 extra dollars on top of the 120 I spent on last games premium edition and stuff and 45 for the base game now i have to pay for mods are you serious  lets not even get started on how much my device costed thats all to much for some people Wildcard please only rob the rich leave us poor alone