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  • Community Crunch 129: New Servers, Upcoming Stream, & Wildcard Workshop!

    Hey Survivors! Welcome to the latest edition of the Community Crunch! :Jerbhi:

    Upcoming New Servers!

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    Speciality Servers:

    Speciality servers are alternate game modes for ARK that last for a short period of time. Each new theme will bring on a new set of challenges different from that of servers currently available. However, these seasonal servers will wipe and change theme after a determined period of time.

    We're looking for input from you today. We've set up a thread and we'd appreciate if you could drop your suggestions into the separate thread below. Changes will revolve around edits that can be made to the existing config. These types of changes can include many things like: tribe/alliance size, anything related to dino stats and taming, server rates, etc.

    If you have a game mode that you think would be fun to play be sure to leave your comment in the thread:

    Fresh Servers:

    Tomorrow May 1st at approximately 10 am PST we will be launching a new set of servers on PC. These Fresh servers have downloads disabled but uploads enabled for a period of 60 days. After 60 days transfers will open and they will no longer be called Fresh servers. Players are invited to play and build up on these servers without the threat of existing alpha tribes.

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    Community Livestreams!

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    Beginning on May 10th and continuing every other week on Thursdays, the community team will be doing biweekly livestreams! 

    During these livestreams we will have Zen Rowe, Chris, and Jen bringing ARK news, celebrating modding, and the community as a whole every other week. We'll be playing ARK, showing off mods, and showing off your community creations for all to see. Survivors are invited to join us in the chat (and sometimes even in-game) to play and talk with the community team and other developers.

    At this time we're going to begin gathering up your community creations to be displayed on stream. We are accepting any type of ARK related fanart. This can be drawings, videos, builds, ANSEL screenshots, handmade crafts, anything ARK related!

    We will no longer be running Community Crunch contests here on the forums. The Community Crunch will transition into being our weekly news post, while the biweekly streams will become our new Community celebration initiative. We will instead be running contests on the livestreams, with a chance to win something special if your submission is the best of the bunch.

    You can submit your ARKwork to our streaming email address: arkfans@studiowildcard.com

    Be sure to follow us on our Twitch page so you don't miss a stream! twitch.tv/survivetheark

    Wildcard Workshop & Mod Tutorial Contest Update!

    Good day to you all! Zen Rowe here. I have a new Wildcard Workshop video for you today; we revisit replication with some practical examples. Make sure to check out the download link in the post for the project files.

    The 5th Mod Tutorial Contest is now open! This time we're going to do a freestyle contest, meaning it's the perfect opportunity to put together a tutorial for any of those concepts that you kept telling yourself you would.

    Today is also the last day for submissions for the 4th Mod Tutorial Contest, so make sure that you don't forget to submit those before the end of the day.

    ARK: Evolution Event!

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    Our next Evolution Event will take place from the 11th of May at 1 PM EST until Monday the 14th at 3 PM EST.

    That's it for this post guys! As always if you’ve got anything to share please get in touch and be sure to follow us on:

    Twitter: twitter.com/survivetheark
    Facebook: facebook.com/survivetheark
    Reddit: reddit.com/r/playark
    Instagram: instagram.com/survivetheark

    All the best,
    Studio Wildcard

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    2 minutes ago, GP said:

    There's been weekly bug fixes every since TLC 2 dropped. There was only one week skipped, but besides that there have been weekly bug fixes.

    Like what?  I haven't got any downloads except tlc2.  I haven't noticed any changes nor seen any reports of it.  The changelog doesnt say anything new and i haven't seen any notes on these fixes.  Even if there has been fixes they arnt big 1s, the 1s ign or GI would criticise heavily.  The 1s like i mentioned that affect extremely important parts of the game.  The 1s other companies would jump on as soon as they were found...

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    2 minutes ago, Onimusha759 said:

    Like what?  I haven't got any downloads except tlc2.  I haven't noticed any changes nor seen any reports of it.  The changelog doesnt say anything new and i haven't seen any notes on these fixes.  Even if there has been fixes they arnt big 1s, the 1s ign or GI would criticise heavily.  The 1s like i mentioned that affect extremely important parts of the game.  The 1s other companies would jump on as soon as they were found...

    The weekly bug fixes are on PC. They will then come to console after. I don't think it is even feasible to do weekly bug fixes on console with the QA/Cert process.

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    7 minutes ago, GP said:

    The weekly bug fixes are on PC. They will then come to console after. I don't think it is even feasible to do weekly bug fixes on console with the QA/Cert process.

    Ok so whats been fixed?  What am i  looking forward to?  Im curious

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    Just now, Onimusha759 said:

    Ok so whats been fixed?  What am i  looking forward to?  Im curious

    Read the PC Patch Notes. I'm not going to spoon feed you.

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    5 minutes ago, GP said:

    Read the PC Patch Notes. I'm not going to spoon feed you.

    Wasnt expecting you to, you could of posted the link like you usually do

    Really, a facepalm, all i wanted was a link dude.  Dump out your cheerios if someone peed in em and get a new bowl.  Anyone else ask a question like that and youd link it and no ill feelings, but me you have to show your hind end huh.  Typical moderator.

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    15 hours ago, ToothedJaw said:

    For real. They said by spring. We're nearing summer. They have one more month to keep the statement true. I'll bet the money I have saved that it will be late summer or fall before we get it... I don't even know if we'll get a mysterious mysteries until fall.

    I hate to be pesimistic, Wildcard, but this is what you have led your community to expect. You've dissapointed us overall. Please get a new chief of publication or something so we have honest and realistic release dates or maybe work harder. I do believe you work hard on this but this is very stupid planning. Please be more definitive and please come out with more info soon!

    I really am bored of ark. Stopped playing it for a few weeks now. I do single player but after 2 mins of gameplay I ask myself, "why? What's new? What have I not done that I can enjoy?" and then I turn the game off. There are other games which are worth more of my time. I'm sorry. I do look forward to the new DLC but realistically, I have no faith in your predictions.

    Good by... don't have a much more fitting closing I guess.

    Let's just hope when extinction comes out it will actually have the kibble system set up.

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    Just now, Onimusha759 said:

    Wasnt expecting you to, you could of posted the link like you usually do

    Really, a facepalm, all i wanted was a link dude.  Dump out your cheerios if someone peed in em and get a new bowl.

    Ok, but you knew where the patch notes were on the forums, so I didn't feel like you needed to be given the link.

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    1 minute ago, GP said:

    Ok, but you knew where the patch notes were on the forums, so I didn't feel like you needed to be given the link.

    Your right, what was the facepalm for tho?  I didnt know the pc notes had it since i usually dont look in there since im a ps4 guy

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    2 hours ago, GP said:

    Cross over to a map that does allow access to the Replicator and unlock it. Pretty much how any new player that starts on Aberration currently does.

    Did you read what Jat wrote? He said no characters, items, dinos. So when you cross travel to another server and unlock repli, you wont be able to come back.

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    Just now, isu said:

    Did you read what Jat wrote? He said no characters, items, dinos. So when you cross travel to another server and unlock repli, you wont be able to come back.

    Yes I did read it, I know exactly what it says. But how many people are going to be ready for Island/Rag/Center boss fights within the first 60 days?

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    7 hours ago, Jatheish said:

     

    TLC3 was placed on hold so we could focus on weekly bug fixing patches instead, and for now, the plan is to continue doing that. As for Extinction, when we've got something to share, you'll see it mentioned in one of these announcement posts. That pretty much goes for all the other questions regarding ETAs/Updates, we know you guys want them but when/if we have something to share, you'll see it. For now, you'll have to hang tight! :P

     

    Thanks for the reply @Jatheish, Holding tight. Very Excited!! Looking forward to the new content! :) You all have done very well with this game. Thanks WC!

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    When is the scorched earth ascension coming out? are you going to add any new dinosaurs while you're working on the ascension?

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    Tomorrow May 1st at approximately 10 am PST we will be launching a new set of servers on PC. These Fresh servers have downloads disabled but uploads enabled for a period of 60 days. After 60 days transfers will open and they will no longer be called Fresh servers. Players are invited to play and build up on these servers without the threat of existing alpha tribes.

     

     

    so much for that theory  about downloads one of my tribe member was killed by a level 98 player  when the server scorchedearth241 had only been out maybe 1-2hrs at the time so that is a fail on your part WildCard  .... there is no way he could be 98 that fast in 1-2hrs   so he had to have downloaded his toon from another server   

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    27 minutes ago, Lostmymarbles said:

    Tomorrow May 1st at approximately 10 am PST we will be launching a new set of servers on PC. These Fresh servers have downloads disabled but uploads enabled for a period of 60 days. After 60 days transfers will open and they will no longer be called Fresh servers. Players are invited to play and build up on these servers without the threat of existing alpha tribes.

     

     

    so much for that theory  about downloads one of my tribe member was killed by a level 98 player  when the server scorchedearth241 had only been out maybe 1-2hrs at the time so that is a fail on your part WildCard  .... there is no way he could be 98 that fast in 1-2hrs   so he had to have downloaded his toon from another server   

    Are you certain that he was on server 421, not 241? 421 is the fresh server, and should be noted as such with the prefix *FRESH*

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    I do not know any great ideas for servers except permanent servers that have just rapid taming,breeding, and level ups. I really hope we are still getting Structure Plus pleaseee, the play as dinos Servers, TLC 3, 4, 5 love the new abilities by the way, parasaur now adds something to the game. I hope the next TLC you guys work on the Megaladon since the Meg films coming, Titanaboa with no neck frill,bigger, and can grab and constrict, Plesiosaurus that can come on land but is sluggish,Dilophosaurus being bigger since they really got to about 20 feet long different than Jp version, maybe the Quetzel, Therizinosaur with longer neck and turtle/ beaver need some adjustments on the looks. Also as a fan i am humbly asking that you bring all plant crops to all ark types not just primitive for us farmer type players, Ships for water travel and pirate battles pleaseee, NPC Humans on single player i need people lol,Lastly we need new engrams and abilities. I have started playing again since TLC 2 and found the fun again with the new dino abilities, i think if the things above are added it could bring alot more back. Also looking forward to new maps eventually and new creatures wink wink Octopuss, Chimera, Treant golem, Hydra, Water Drake, Water Wyvern wink ?.

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    2 minutes ago, Eli said:

    Are you certain that he was on server 421, not 241? 421 is the fresh server, and should be noted as such with the prefix *FRESH*


    I just tweeted Jen about this but I haven't played main official in a while and had a level 70 character uploaded from the main official. I was allowed to download that character onto the new 'fresh' servers. Happened about 15 minutes ago so I am betting this has been an issue for the last few hours and those taking advantage won't report it.

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    Just now, N3mi said:


    I just tweeted Jen about this but I haven't played main official in a while and had a level 70 character uploaded from the main official. I was allowed to download that character onto the new 'fresh' servers. Happened about 15 minutes ago so I am betting this has been an issue for the last few hours and those taking advantage won't report it.

    Thanks, I informed our server techs and that shouldn't be an issue anymore.

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    You know i did forget to ask if we are still getting the Bio Weapons like mustard gas etc, maybe Narco grenades for Dinos that cost quadruple what a narco grenade costs? Please give me some answers of hope here, i love the game and want to see it expand.

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    21 hours ago, GhostCreep said:

    Its just a suggestion has nothing to do with the crunch.

    They specifically posted the feed to post your ideas on right below the paragraph... 

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    13 minutes ago, Eli said:

    Are you certain that he was on server 421, not 241? 421 is the fresh server, and should be noted as such with the prefix *FRESH*

    yes i am certain i was on the server when he was killed  and it was 421 SE

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    The next evolution event takes place on mother's day weekend.... So we'll definitely be getting boosted breeding rates, right? xD

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    2 minutes ago, doverbeach said:

    The next evolution event takes place on mother's day weekend.... So we'll definitely be getting boosted breeding rates, right? xD

    that will never happen again sorry to say

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    Hello everyone!

    So, I'd like to start out really quick just saying how cool this is being here.  A YouTuber on ARK can now finally see proper news without clickbait.

    Now, time to get into the nitty-gritty.

    I believe Wildcard owes us what we deserve as customers and consumers.  That means the "special something" they promised us a looooong time ago for Beta Players, "Structures +" becoming an official conversion mod (which by the way I am super excited for), and the highest priority: ARK: Extinction.  We have been shown the end scene of Aberration again and again and again by YouTubers finishing the boss fight and ascending, but we've heard nothing else besides "we're working on it."  What exactly are you working on that is extending you a month past your deadline, maybe longer?  We as the consumers and customers deserve to know because it's just how Marketing works.  This ignorance of the consumer and customer causes unrest and even uncertainty of the product in question, reducing profits and decreasing revenues.  Eventually this Early-Access behavior will get old to us, and eventually, ARK's fame will, unfortunately, perish because of it.

    Hopefully, if Wildcard is reading this, they can consider it in their calculations.

    ~The VenomXenomorph

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    Boring news for a while now - at least for me. How about releasing the newest devkit, so some modders can change their stuff or add something new based on it (Classic Flyers-mod really needs to upgrade the Argentavis...)? ;)

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