Wolfboy702 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm at the point in the game now where sillica pearls are kind of a big deal and my base is pretty much on the opposite side of the map to the snow biome where i currently go to farm them but the long trip to get there is starting to become tiresome. I'm right on the shoreline so it shouldnt be that much hassle to get them except that I have crippling Thalassaphobia (fear of deep water), I can't even look at a picture of deep water without getting uneasy. I've looked up suggestions but most people just seem to have an issue with the deep sea creatures rather than the deepness of the water itself. I've gone into singleplayer, forcetamed an alpha mosa and then put playersonly on for good measure but I still can't handle it. The only thing that has ever helped was the old scuba mask because it gave the illusion of not being underwater but since the nerf it does next to nothing in that area. I'm currently trying to go a little deeper each day to try and gradually get better but I'm literally down there for a second before I have to come back up to stop myself hyperventilating. Anyone got any suggestions on how to handle this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvirusl Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 6 minutes ago, Wolfboy702 said: I'm at the point in the game now where sillica pearls are kind of a big deal and my base is pretty much on the opposite side of the map to the snow biome where i currently go to farm them but the long trip to get there is starting to become tiresome. I'm right on the shoreline so it shouldnt be that much hassle to get them except that I have crippling Thalassaphobia (fear of deep water), I can't even look at a picture of deep water without getting uneasy. I've looked up suggestions but most people just seem to have an issue with the deep sea creatures rather than the deepness of the water itself. I've gone into singleplayer, forcetamed an alpha mosa and then put playersonly on for good measure but I still can't handle it. The only thing that has ever helped was the old scuba mask because it gave the illusion of not being underwater but since the nerf it does next to nothing in that area. I'm currently trying to go a little deeper each day to try and gradually get better but I'm literally down there for a second before I have to come back up to stop myself hyperventilating. Anyone got any suggestions on how to handle this? Take a trip to scorched Earth pearls spawn on the surface there. Transfer them back to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyMantooth Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 My wife has a fear of drowning so any water source deep enough makes her also uneasy. The drowning sound the game plays completely turned her off from the ocean for a bit, but with perseverance, she now swims with the force of Poseidon. As with normal life, its about overcoming fears in order to do things that involve those fears. I hate bugs, namely spiders, but I live in a location IRL that is prone to all types of spiders and flying insects. Being bit several times, jump scaring, running and screaming, I was forced to keep going into the fray over and over and although I still despise them, I go into it with the mentality that it must be done. More or less, it gets easier the more you go into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracul Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Try hugging the bottom, pesky sea scorpions are down there but it sounds like your perticular brand is closer to my own. I love water, lots of water but have a inherent unease about deep water, it wasnt untill i spent a couple of THOUSAND hours in arks ocean that I figured it out was its the same (for me) as looking over a ledge of a building roof top. Dont get it much these days unless im on a new server and actively swimming down somewhere instead of riding something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfboy702 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 minute ago, Dracul said: Try hugging the bottom, pesky sea scorpions are down there but it sounds like your perticular brand is closer to my own. I love water, lots of water but have a inherent unease about deep water, it wasnt untill i spent a couple of THOUSAND hours in arks ocean that I figured it out was its the same (for me) as looking over a ledge of a building roof top. Dont get it much these days unless im on a new server and actively swimming down somewhere instead of riding something. Mine is literally the opposite, I can't go too deep because I feel crushed by there being so much space above me. I feel like there's always something looming over me and the fact that the shadows expand as you get deeper only make it worse. I'm actually ok swimming along the surface provided I'm on a mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korias Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 beaver dams have pearls too. you're probably closer to a few dam spawn points than the snow biome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowgirl Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I would either go to SE and port, or I hear that anglers get a lot of them, if you tame one and boost speed and weight maybe the light it puts off wouldn't make it so bad for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowgirl Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 TBH a really easy way though is SE with a whip, get an argent fly around (esp at night) and look for the glow, you can also get a ton just from the green obby, the ones in the riverbed you just hop off the flier, whip them up and go on with your business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonestorm Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I don't consider myself having this fear but I definitely feel the anxiety when looking out in to the deep on here or like Subnautica. I really like Jordan Peterson's take on overcoming fear, the first 2 minutes are the relevant part https://youtu.be/CSV5KJqSlFY . I feel like I have to internally steel myself and just dive but you may have more steps before you get there. Good luck man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackanapes Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I agree with korias. Going into the water in ARK doesn't excite me, but I like raiding beaver dams and killing the beavers when they agro on me. Heaps of cementing paste, silica pearls, wild mushrooms, flowers and pelt, all without getting wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not21dropper Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 maybe set the graphics to low? i honestly dont know but it is odd i have a crippling fear of heights to the point of having the thought of doing something like abseiling making me go into severe panic but when on the top of the world on Ragnarok with a griffin diving down i have no fear interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouSpowells Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Have you tried walking into the water with a Rock Golem and an air tank on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyanicEmber Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Otter will allow for pearl collection in the shallows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed38 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Wolfboy702 said: I'm at the point in the game now where sillica pearls are kind of a big deal and my base is pretty much on the opposite side of the map to the snow biome where i currently go to farm them but the long trip to get there is starting to become tiresome. I'm right on the shoreline so it shouldnt be that much hassle to get them except that I have crippling Thalassaphobia (fear of deep water), I can't even look at a picture of deep water without getting uneasy. I've looked up suggestions but most people just seem to have an issue with the deep sea creatures rather than the deepness of the water itself. I've gone into singleplayer, forcetamed an alpha mosa and then put playersonly on for good measure but I still can't handle it. The only thing that has ever helped was the old scuba mask because it gave the illusion of not being underwater but since the nerf it does next to nothing in that area. I'm currently trying to go a little deeper each day to try and gradually get better but I'm literally down there for a second before I have to come back up to stop myself hyperventilating. Anyone got any suggestions on how to handle this? angler fish. or trading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegeekgroundhog Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 If the old scuba mask helped you, you can install a mod like Crystal Clear that makes water look like it was in this good old time =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razen Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Build a Grinder....will give you tons of pearls also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazegamer Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If you can, tame the giant squid. Once you have that, you have peace of mind knowing that nothing can touch you in the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dslick Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I too have this problem lol I know how you feel. It's better if you have a partner, and also other alternatives to getting pearls as the above have mentioned. It also made it a lot easier once I tamed myself a dolphin and put max speed into it so nothing can catch me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirageUK Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just stay to the shallows killing Trilobites for sillica (and sometimes black) pearls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ep1cM0nk3y Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 10:18 PM, HandyMantooth said: My wife has a fear of drowning so any water source deep enough makes her also uneasy. The drowning sound the game plays completely turned her off from the ocean for a bit, but with perseverance, she now swims with the force of Poseidon. As with normal life, its about overcoming fears in order to do things that involve those fears. I hate bugs, namely spiders, but I live in a location IRL that is prone to all types of spiders and flying insects. Being bit several times, jump scaring, running and screaming, I was forced to keep going into the fray over and over and although I still despise them, I go into it with the mentality that it must be done. More or less, it gets easier the more you go into it. I did the same, almost drowned when I was young and it took awhile in ark to adapt to it.. still gets me a little from time to time but I'm pretty accustomed to it now and I love the ocean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueFox91 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Man, I didn't know this phobia existed or would make playing a game difficult for players with this fear. Fearing drowning, the unknown, and what you can't see seemed instinctual to me. I learned something today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amalar Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I would recommend spending time at the sea floor, with a couple tames ofc. If your sitting on the bottom of the ocean it feels more safe since nothing is really below you. Maybe that allow you to get accustomed to underwater stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedogowl Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have pretty bad Kenophobia (fear of voids), it doesn't bother me often, but the ARK sea 'triggers'(urgh) it pretty bad. I did what you did (try it completely risk free first) which helped a bit; but it still causes a lot of anxiety being far in and far down, like a kick/knot in my stomach. The absolute worst for me is falling through the terrain/glimpsing under the mesh; makes me feel physically sick . If it's just the pearls you are after, try taming an Angler (easier said than done) and use that for them. I was blown away when I saw how many pearls they gathered when I pumped Melee on them, also you can pump speed and just try and make it as quick as possible; blitz down, munch pearls, blitz back; you don't even have to get off it or even stop, then over time maybe you'll become desensitized (it didn't really happen for me but maybe it will for you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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