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  • Summer Cup, SotF, Community Crunch 57 & Primitive Plus Dev Blog

    Hello Survivors,

    Welcome to your latest edition of the Community Crunch and ARK Digest!

    Summer Cup and Survival of the Fittest!

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    In a little over a week from now we'll be hosting the Summer Cup Season 1 Finals live from Shanghai ChinaJoy. The teams are currently practising and getting ready to travel to Shanghai later this week to compete in an epic series! Later this week be announcing where you can tune into the games and at what time to support your favourite tribe's conquest for the Summer Cup.  

    For those of you who haven't been keeping up and would like a chance to watch the Semi Final games from earlier this month, check out our previous announcement which covers the finalists and their journey to Shanghai:

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    And in addition to that, we’ve still got some major updates to come regarding SotF and its development which we will let you know more about in the near future so stay tuned for extra details!

    ARK Digest!

    Hey guys, 

    There won't be a Digest this week! I know, boo! Sorry, we've just been hard at work on the upcoming patch so the the Digest will be making it's reappearance next week :).

    Community Contests!
        
    ARKitect!

    This is an award given to Survivors to celebrate the amazing structures you build. These bases are judged based upon a number of different factors such as their creativity, uniqueness, how fun of a base it is, the difficulty of building it, the functionality it provides and much more!

    The ARKitect for Community Crunch 57 is…

    TwitchRP - Public Library - ARK: Survival Evolved by eco

    Congratulations eco! Looks like an awesome place to hang out :)

    and we'd also like to give a special shout-out to Wolf Angelus for their awesome build! 

    Reign of Vlad Tepes

    ARKVideo!

    This contest is open for all types of video be they funny, epic, scenic, stories, whatever inspires you. Just a general reminder that they should remain safe for work, think of the children! 

    The ARKVideo winner for Community Crunch 57 is…

    YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS NEW POTION I FOUND! - Ark: Survival Evolved Cinematic by nakedzombo

    That’s it for this week’s entries guys! Thank you to all those who entered and congratulations to all our winners and if you’d like to take a look at what all the survivors submitted, you can do so here:

    Fan Feature!

    Beware the Sl1pg8r by Green Man Cartoons ft sl1pg8r

    Massive Gladiator Battle by ThickFreedom!

    RANGER CHRONICLES #14 - ARBORIA (Chapter 2 Intro) by ranger1presents

    ARK: Survival Evolved [MODDED] | Ep5 | THE GEORGIAN MINISTRY OF HIGHWAYS SHOWCASE by Squidge Meister

    Parkemon by Valoule

    KITING A TITANOSAUR TO SEA FAIL! :: How NOT to Drown a Titano :: Ep. 42 :: Ark: Survival Evolved by UniteTheClans

    Building Vertical EP1 - Ark Treehouse Basics by Firespark81

    Vastatosaurus Rex by  Meiolania

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=727759144

    Lego Battle Trike by c-rex0129 

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=725744507

    Pokemon Pidgeot by Sharkcat

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=729324090

    Fanmade Dossier: Irritator by Tasfariel

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    Fanmade Dossier: Edmontosaurus by Mega

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=725321268

    Fanmade Dossier: Baggi & Great Baggi by Mega

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726426419

    Fanmade Dossier: Acanthostega by Mega

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726956742

    Fanmade Dossier: Shogun Ceanataur by Shadlos

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=727796349

    Fanmade Dossier: Ostafrikasaurus by Shadlos

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=727841811

    Fanmade Dossier: Fatalis by Mega

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=727385515

    Fanmade Dossier: Leaellynasaura by Mega

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=726014368

    Fanmade Dossier: Meolania by jugglebird

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=725171763

    Fanmade Dossier: Confuciusornis by [ESA] Parrotmarauder327

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    Source: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=725274275

    Primitive+ Developers Blog!

    Hey fellow survivors!

    We are getting close to the official launch of Primitive+ and I thought it would be a good time to go over what Primitive+ is and what you can expect to find in it.  The total conversion won’t be much of a change for those who already survive primitively, but for those who are used to more modern things like electricity will be in for quite a change!  Everyone’s vision of what ‘primitive’ is can differ.  Because of this, it’s probably best to say that primitive in this case means no electricity.  While Primitive+ is primitive in nature, it’s not like ‘stone age’ primitive.  The premise of the mod is “What would ARK look like if we took our current knowledge and the resources provided to try and survive”.  While things like electricity and AC might not be realistic in this scenario, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have some luxuries while surviving in the primitive lifestyle.

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    Primitive+ takes away modern conveniences and leaves you to survive the way that many people did for years, and still live to this day.  There is no electric or anything that might require electric (AC, Fabricator, etc).  Although some of those modern conveniences are gone, I’ve given you a lot more content to fulfill your adventures on the island.  You will find that most of the content fits nicely with roleplaying or PVE experiences.  For those that prefer PVP, there’s content in there for you too!  For PVP’ers I’ve added more weapons and different ways of raiding bases and fulfilling your PVP desires.  You might find that the barrel of gunpowder has some detrimental effects and is highly temperamental.  Maybe you prefer to take a battleaxe into your fight.  Maybe you prefer ranged damage and opt for the longbow, musket, or flintlock pistol.  No matter how you choose to engage your foes, there should be an option for you in Primitive+.

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    In addition to the PVP content that’s been added, there’s tons of contents for those who want to simply enjoy their time on the island and make the best of it.  You might prefer to be a master chef with the different consumables and crops that Primitive+ has to offer.  If that doesn’t suit your play-style, you might prefer to become a merchant and set up a market with market stalls for trading.  The goal of Primitive+ will always be to expand upon the content that ARK already provides so you will find that Primitive+ isn’t a lot different than the core game.  It diversifies the core resources to allow for a more immersive and personable experience.  I mean who doesn’t want to send mail to friends using the in-game mailing system in Primitive+!?  You could even invite them over for dinner and cook a meal.

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    There are dozens of new resources to collect including an additional 11 crop seeds that you will be able to plant and grow.  Primitive + adds 230 different items that are not in the core game which includes 3 new building tiers (lumber, cement/brick, and adobe).  Since metal structures are not a thing in Primitive+, cement and brick offer the highest line of defense against raiders.

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    There are certain things that didn’t make the cut for the initial release that I plan on expanding upon in further updates.  Primitive+ will receive future updates and content as the core game matures and adds more features.  I hope you are excited for the future of Primitive+, because this is just the beginning!!!!!

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    A special thanks for all the testers that have been helping me get this squeaky clean before release.  That’s not to say there won’t be some minor issues, but nothing game-breaking.  Get ready to live off the land!

    - Ced

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    That’s it for this week’s post guys! As always if you’ve got anything to share please get in touch and be sure to follow us on Twitter at @survivetheark - Facebook at www.facebook.com/survivetheark and Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/playark

    All the best,

    Wildcard Jat and the ARK: Survival Evolved Team!

    Edited by Jat

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    Squidge Meister

    Oh darn it. I thought I might stand a chance of winning the Arkitect award this time. Well congratulations to everyone!

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    eco

    I know what I will be watching today! The Massive Gladiator Battle by ThickFreedom is hilarious. I love how you guys film!

    Thank you for choosing my video, I had so much fun with that.

    AND I've been looking for Jurassic Park legos locally and have had zero luck. I want all of them!!

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    Deadpool00012

    Bummed about no Digest, but I understand. SUPER HYPED for pelagornis and all the videos were awesome too.

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    Zadira

    So many amazing talented people!   Congrats to the winners!

    I am so excited about Primitive Plus becoming an official DLC.  Congratulations Cedric! Thank you for doing such an amazing job.  :Torpor:

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    Ranger1

    Congratulations to eco, Wolf, and Nakedzombo!  Nicely done and well deserved all.

    All of the new content Cedric made for Primitive + looks amazing.  While I don't think the primitive lifestyle would work well for my projects in the foreseeable future, I'm dying to get my hands on many of the new items it contains.

    So I'm casting a yearning eye in the direction of our modding community.  Ranger needs to be able to build in Adobe and plant wheat (or at least "look" like I planted wheat) in the near future.

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    FlyinJapman4

    You all have fun with Plus. I'll just be waiting in a corner until Survival comes out.

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    eco
    26 minutes ago, ranger1presents said:

    Congratulations to eco, Wolf, and Nakedzombo!  Nicely done and well deserved all.

    All of the new content Cedric made for Primitive + looks amazing.  While I don't think the primitive lifestyle would work well for my projects in the foreseeable future, I'm dying to get my hands on many of the new items it contains.

    So I'm casting a yearning eye in the direction of our modding community.  Ranger needs to be able to build in Adobe and plant wheat (or at least "look" like I planted wheat) in the near future.

    Wheat you say? Sounds fun

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    ElDiablo919

    that vlad the impaler base is the coolest thing i've ever seen on ark. very well done

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    Icarus

    Props for all the Monster Hunter Dossiers, beautiful <3

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    ColossuS

    Reign of Vlad Tepes looks incredibly intricate, nice work.

    I really do hope that Primitive + is compatible with The Center. Can't see why it wouldn't be.

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    Tasfariel

    ^ ^ i hope my Irritator is good enough , i like the spinoaurus and many people hate the new 4 legged spinosaurus. Than i have make a Spinosauruid for these people "Irritator". The irritator Walk on 2 legs and have a Sail on his back  .  Yes the Irritator is not so big like an Spinosaurus but thats no matter i think.

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    The Lime Inc.

    gratz eco well deserved

    gratz to ranger and valoule I always enjoy your work inspires me a lot

    working hard to finish my own project, been way to long but real life and pokemon got in the way hahahaha

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    nakedzombo
    On 7/23/2016 at 10:01 PM, DahDerpasaur said:

    I think people would rather have a digest than a crunch.

    You're wrong. I love both the crunch and digest. They both keep the community involved.

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    GP
    14 minutes ago, nakedzombo said:

    You're wrong. I love both the crunch and digest. They both keep the community involved.

    I agree. It's annoying when others feel they should speak on behalf of other people!

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    DahDerpasaur
    9 hours ago, nakedzombo said:

    You're wrong. I love both the crunch and digest. They both keep the community involved.

    I too like the crunches, but I'd like to see what was going to happen for the future of the game in digests.

    9 hours ago, GamerPerfection said:

    I agree. It's annoying when others feel they should speak on behalf of other people!

    I wasn't trying to speak for others, hence why I said "think"

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    GP
    Just now, DahDerpasaur said:

    I too like the crunches, but I'd like to see what was going to happen for the future of the game in digests.

    I wasn't trying to speak for others, hence why I said "think"

    The thing is all you needed to do was say you would rather have a digest. Why say what you think others would want when you don't know what they want? What is important is what you want.

    It's better to have had the Crunch and no Digest than not have anything at all. It's just unfortunate that Jeremy wasn't available for this weeks digest.

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    DahDerpasaur
    1 hour ago, GamerPerfection said:

    The thing is all you needed to do was say you would rather have a digest. Why say what you think others would want when you don't know what they want? What is important is what you want.

    It's better to have had the Crunch and no Digest than not have anything at all. It's just unfortunate that Jeremy wasn't available for this weeks digest.

    I guess that's true.

    I never said that I hated the cruch, it's just that I like Digests more.

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    Ranger1

    Well, I had hopes that I would at least place this time around, but I think that perhaps doing a parody of the Jonny Quest intro ARK style might pre-date a lot of my viewers... and possibly a fair few members of the community team.  LOL!

    Or perhaps using a version of the actual theme from the show made them a bit nervous.

    Or (and this is perhaps more likely) I missed the comedy/nostalgia mark that I was trying to hit entirely.

    Either way I can't fault their final choice in the slightest, it was extremely well done.

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