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

The Community Crunch is where we share important things going on with ARK, as well as host contests and showcase creations made by the community! Let's get started with some news.

ARK: 2x Evolution Event Weekend!

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Survivors across ALL Platforms will be receiving a special Evolution Event perk this weekend! It's already live now and will remain active until Monday the 14th at 12PM EST. All Official Servers will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

2x Harvesting Rate
2x Taming Rate
2x EXP Rate
2x Maturing
2x Hatching
2x Gestation
2x Faster Mating Interval Rates

Reminder: this 2x bonus is on top of the 2x rates that are now standard on our official servers!

Community Contests!

Player Procedurally Generated Maps!

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The Procedurally Generated Map system allows players to make their own ARK maps by determining a myriad of landscape options from the heights of mountains, depths of valleys, and the number of lakes, rivers or oceans, to the kinds of each biome they want, and more! Let's check out the entries for this weeks contest! This week's contest winner is... Wolf Angelus!

PGMapName=BeachParty
PGTerrainPropertiesString=MapSeed=100;LandscapeRadius=1.0;Water Frequency=3.9;Mountains Frequency=11.5;Mountains Slope=1.90;MountainsHeight=.815;Turbulence Power=0.0125;Shore Slope=1.65;WaterLevel=-0.72;GrassDensity=1.0;JungleGrassDensity=0.05;ErosionSteps=25;TreesGroundSlopeAccuracy=0.5;DepositionStrength=0.005;ErosionStrength=0.005;OceanFloorLevel=-1.0;SnowBiomeSize=0.11;RWBiomeSize=0.15;MountainBiomeStart=-0.49;MountainsTreeDensity=0.06;JungleBiomeStart=-0.55;IslandBorderCurveExp=4.0;MaxSawnPointHeight=0.2;SnowGrassDensity=0.25;MountainGrassDensity=0.007;SnowMountainGrassDensity=0.15;UnderwaterObjectsDensity=0.5;SnowMountainsTreeDensity=0.03;TreeDensity=0.005;JungleTreeDensity=0.50;RedWoodTreeDensity=0.0135;SnowTreeDensity=1.25;RedwoodGrassDensity=0.07;ShoreTreeDensity=0.32;SnowShoreTreeDensity=0.04;DeepWaterBiomesDepth=-0.24;InlandWaterObjectsDensity=0.5;ShorelineStartOffset=0.035;ShorelineThickness=0.045;MountainGeneralTreesPercent=0.15;TerrainScaleMultiplier=(X=1.0f,Y=1.0f,Z=1.0f);SnowBiomeLocation=(X=0.7f,Y=0.7f);RWForestBiomeLocation=(X=0.4f,Y=0.4f);NorthRegion1Start=(X=0.25f,Y=0.0f);NorthRegion1End=(X=0.416f,Y=0.5f);NorthRegion2Start=(X=0.416f,Y=0.0f);NorthRegion2End=(X=0.582f,Y=0.5f);NorthRegion3Start=(X=0.582f,Y=0.0f);NorthRegion3End=(X=0.75f,Y=0.0f);SouthRegion1Start=(X=0.25f,Y=0.5f);SouthRegion1End=(X=0.416f,Y=1.0f);SouthRegion2Start=(X=0.416f,Y=0.5f);SouthRegion2End=(X=0.582f,Y=1.0f);SouthRegion3Start=(X=0.582f,Y=0.5f);SouthRegion3End=(X=0.75f,Y=1.0f);EastRegion1Start=(X=0.75f,Y=0.0f);EastRegion1End=(X=1.0f,Y=0.333f);EastRegion2Start=(X=0.75f,Y=0.333f);EastRegion2End=(X=1.0f,Y=0.666f);EastRegion3Start=(X=0.75f,Y=0.666f);EastRegion3End=(X=1.0f,Y=1.0f);WestRegion1Start=(X=0.0f,Y=0.0f);WestRegion1End=(X=0.25f,Y=0.333f);WestRegion2Start=(X=0.0f,Y=0.333f);WestRegion2End=(X=0.25f,Y=0.666f);WestRegion3Start=(X=0.0f,Y=0.666f);WestRegion3End=(X=0.25f,Y=1.0f)

If you'd like to learn more about PGMs, please check out our quick start guide:

NVidia Ansel Photography Contest

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Super Resolution Version: http://images.nvidia.com/ansel/SuperResolution/ARK-SuperResolution1/ARK__Survival_Evolved_HighRes_2016_09_01_-_14_38_36_55.html

ARK: Survival Evolved and the Scorched Earth Expansion Pack now include support for NVIDIA Ansel -- a revolutionary new way to capture in-game shots.  Compose shots from any position, adjust with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high-fidelity formats, and share the screenshots in 360 via a smartphone, PC or VR headset. 

Learn more about these features from the NVIDIA blog.

Now let’s get to the contest!

There were 3 potential categories for survivors to enter their shots into and they were the following:

Three Categories

Super Resolution: These should be taken at 8x Super Resolution. Players can optionally use Depth of Field effects accessible in Spectator mode by pressing the [Delete] key.

Panoramic 360 Stereoscopic 3D: These should be taken at 4x Super Resolution,  in 360 Stereoscopic 3D mode. We will crop them to 2D for web display, while also providing the 3D version for viewing within VR display.

Freeform: Any settings, whacky and creative use of Ansel filters are encouraged. Adding humorous titles/captions in Photoshop is also acceptable for this category!

And now without further ado, here are your entries!

You’ll want to click on the image title to be able to download the maximum size image, we’ve resized them for display purposes 

Super Resolution!

Winners!

FataL1ty - O Dear Obelisk

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Runner Ups!

DEBBYSAURUS - FLIGHT OF THE TERROR BIRD

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GG Fizz - Ragnarok Cliff Side Viking Town Main Entrance

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BlueDragon - A new day

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Ego - Land of the Lost

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Pollti – Ruins in flames

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Honourable Mentions!

BlueDragon - Angry

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BlueDragon - Dark Raptor

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BlueDragon - Enter the leech!

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BlueDragon - Hidden threat

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BlueDragon - Mythical morning

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BlueDragon - Predator and Prey

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BlueDragon - Running on the beach

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BlueDragon - Standing tall

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BlueDragon - Sunset flight

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BlueDragon - The fearless compy

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BlueDragon - Tropical morning

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Ego - Awakening of the evil

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Ego - Furious guardians

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Ego - Prepare for battle

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Kovko - Bloodbath

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1David25 - OAF's Boardward

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1David25 - Island Castle

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Domino - King of the Guardian Trio

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Domino - Meet The Rocket Jumper

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EXFIB0 - Canyon Lake

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EXFIB0 - Fire Wyvern

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EXFIB0 - Icelake

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EXFIB0 - Lakeside

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EXFIB0 - Lightning Wyvern

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EXFIB0 - Set The World On Fire

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FataL1ty - Against the Elements

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FataL1ty - Beacons

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FataL1ty - Danger in the Dawn

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FataL1ty - Heavensward

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FataL1ty - Much Daybreak. Wow.

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FataL1ty - Patrol

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FataL1ty - Snow Patrol

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FataL1ty - Stream of Tears

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FataL1ty - Time to Turn Back

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FataL1ty - Windblown

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GG Fizz - Ragnarok Cliff Side Viking Town Cliff View

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GG Fizz - Ragnarok Cliff Side Viking Town Full View

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Kovko - Catch me if you can

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Kovko - Coming Through

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Kovko - Loner

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Kovko - Ptera Attack

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Kovko - Target located

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Pollti – Jungle_Dungeon

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Pollti – Swamp Ruins

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roguewolf91 - In Search of Adventure

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Seggzy - ARK Wars

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Wolf Angelus - Bite Sized

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Wolf Angelus - Hunter of the Blood Forest

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Wolf Angelus - Mythical Fantasy

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Wolf Angelus - Rex Playing in Water

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Panoramic 360 Stereoscopic 3D!

Winner!

EXFIB0 - High Up

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Honourable Mentions!

BlueDragon - Across the sea

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BlueDragon - Crystal Clear

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BlueDragon - Floating View

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GG Fizz - Ragnarok Cliff Side Viking Town Market View

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EXFIB0 - Mountain Lake

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EXFIB0 - Ragnarok

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EXFIB0 - Redwood Waterfalls

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FataL1ty - Dragon's View

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FataL1ty - Run, run, RUN!

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FataL1ty - Snowy Vantage Point

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Kovko - Island

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Kovko - Streams

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roguewolf91 - What Lies Beneath

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Wolf Angelus - Rexes Incoming!

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Wolf Angelus - Sunset

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Freeform!

Winner!

F1r3fly - The Life of a Trilo-bites

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Honourable Mentions!

EXFIB0 - Cruisin'

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EXFIB0 - Poison

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Wolf Angelus - L'ego my Pego

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ARKVideo!

This contest is open to 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!

And without further ado, the ARKVideo for Community Crunch 100 is...

THE HUNT by Legs

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 100 is… 

it's a tie!

GGFizz's Ragnarok Viking Town!

and

Ragnarok Treehouse Evolved by Sitharias

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Full album: http://imgur.com/gallery/KQQ6R

We'd also like to give congratulations to our runners up this week:

Homemade Redwood Tree by Gingie!

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Check out the full album: http://imgur.com/a/1HxAs

 Ragnarok WATERFALL CASTLE BASE TOUR | Ark Survival [NO MODS] by badassunicorn

Ark Survival Evolved || Patreon Base Showcase - Dragon Keep by Dragonarcwar

If you'd like to check out the submissions from the rest of the entrants, you can do so here:

Fan Feature!

Exploring Ragnarok - Artifact of the Hunter by MonkeyManTV

Cool ARK Ragnarok Barn and Stable - Exploring ARK Ragnarok Official Map - Awesome ARK Base Locations by SWChris

Ark Survival Evolved, River Mouth Base by The Pilgrim

Sand Smell by Shuher

Miller Flakes! by Kaigs
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101369507

Top Hat Jerboa by Catbug
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1104280024

Diving with mantas by Wawann
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101324829

Three Raptors by Peekofwar
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1100595176

Forest Camo Megalania by Sharkcat
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107728771

Desert Camo Megalania by Sharkcat
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107730070

Snow Camo Megalania by Sharkcat
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107729328

Realistic Giganotosaurus by DinoPlayer34
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1103854978

Tyrannotitan by milokamilo
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107439835

Ragnarok Resource map by Exhumed
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101707249

Additional Creatures Official Dossier: Purussaurus! by Shadlos
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1104359211

Additional Creatures Official Dossier: Megaraptor by Shadlos
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1100746501

Dossier: I. rex by Scanova the Carnotaurus
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101779192

Dossier: Gallimimus by Scanova the Carnotaurus
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http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101766280

Dossier: Sabertooth by Scanova the CarnotaurusE26BF451B971E20C2535D8781B6DC8CE1FB20FA3
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1101780176

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:

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All the best,
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Whoo, number 100 :) ! Congratulations everyone, and again to our winners. Thank you all for sharing your content week in week out, it's been a fun ride getting there. Looking forward to the next milestone. Sorry, we didn't make a larger-special crunch, we're in the middle of our own crunch right now getting the game ready for release, hope you understand! :P

 

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I am curious how the Ansels are judged? There are several (in the 8x category) under honorable mentions I think are far more exciting as they have a certain level of scenery, dino quantity, and color (excluding mine for the purposes of this comment & wiping all names away to avoid any form of bias). I actually just look at the images first purely anyway and not the names, I don't want to say which ones I think fit the above since the nature of this isn't targeting anyone, but rather in an image vs image scenario, but I count at least 6 (again, excluding mine for this purpose).

Thanks for any response.
Happy 100.

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On 12/08/2017 at 11:17 PM, Jat said:

Whoo, number 100 :) ! Congratulations everyone, and again to our winners. Thank you all for sharing your content week in week out, it's been a fun ride getting there. Looking forward to the next milestone. Sorry, we didn't make a larger-special crunch, we're in the middle of our own crunch right now getting the game ready for release, hope you understand! :P

 

Congratulations on the 100th. Couldnt miss the hundred after saying it was the last crunch for 3 times. Hope those pesky bugs get squiched at release. The server has been traveling through time for months!  

Time for ark to run stable and to shine at release! Im excited!

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34 minutes ago, Oermens38 said:

Congratulations on the 100th. Couldnt miss the hundred after saying it was the last crunch for 3 times. Hope those pesky bugs get squiched at release. The server has been traveling through time for months!  

Time for ark to run stable and to shine at release! Im excited!

I think it was you who I replied to in the other Crunch? They've never said it is the last, I don't think they intend on stopping it anytime soon. They say it's the latest which means the most recent.

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Survivors across ALL Platforms will be receiving a special Evolution Event perk this weekend! It's already live now and will remain active until Monday the 14th at 12PM EST. All Official Servers will be undergoing this evolutionary change which includes:

2x Harvesting Rate
2x Taming Rate
2x EXP Rate
2x Maturing
2x Hatching
2x Gestation
2x Faster Mating Interval Rates

Reminder: this 2x bonus is on top of the 2x rates that are now standard on our official servers!

 

Does this mean that now 2x will be forever?

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9 minutes ago, Captnmorgan said:

you had your own answer... Special evolution event this weekend... Permanent I doubt it.

 

32 minutes ago, DonGrezzy said:

Reminder: this 2x bonus is on top of the 2x rates that are now standard on our official servers!

Yeah, but the "reminder" is confusing me. 2x Bonus on top of the 2x rates that are NOW standart.. 

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I am also confused about the whole X2, and I wanna have proof of this for my tribe.  No one believes me lol they think something like this would have been announce more officially like on update notes. 

Can someone just confirm this? From now on harvesting, taming, exp, maturing, hatching, gestation and mating speed is X2 (What we used to call a x2 event)  These are gonna run 24/7 on all official servers from now on?

And when there is an event it will be X2 of that? 

2x Harvesting Rate
2x Taming Rate
2x EXP Rate
2x Maturing
2x Hatching
2x Gestation
2x Faster Mating Interval Rates

Reminder: this 2x bonus is on top of the 2x rates that are now standard on our official servers!

 

Does this mean that now 2x will be forever?

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