ElyStone

Having spent a few weeks establishing a beach base, taming some Parasaurs, housing a half dozen Dodo's for a Dodo kibble recipe that i can't figure out (help would be nice) and taming Raptors then losing them i finally decided to scout a little further north to find a new location for a more permanent home. I prepared arrows and tranq arrows for my crossbow, mounted Roger my trusty steed (a lvl 132 Parasaur ) and headed out. As i passed over a rise i saw a swamp that i'd never seen before and a giant crocodile. Now i've messed with these before and knew that the best tactic was height and distance. A few arrows later i laugh at my easy victory and head down to skin my prey. As i raise my axe a giant snake suddenly appears, gives me a bite and within seconds all is black. I throw down the controller and wait to be eaten, but even though i hear the hissing and slithering it doesn't finish me off and slowly my torpor lowers and i'm up. I decide to return to Roger and flee, as i move the snake is on me again, panic sets in and i scramble away screaming Roger's name. I make it back just as the snake attacks again, i jump on Roger's back and he begins stamping, all seems to be going in my favour till Roger gets stuck on a rock, but his mighty hooves finish off the snake and plenty of hide is gathered. I begin to think about how far i have come since day 1 (currently day 16) i feel invincible. I'm stronger now, strong enough to cross this petty swamp. I climb aboard Roger and begin to wade across. A faint ripple in the water catches my eye and before i know what's going on some strange creature has leapt out of the water and dragged me from Roger's back. It is pushing me through the vile swamp water but i notice that it isn't damaging me. But i dont know where its taking me. I try punching it in the face but to no avail, i pull out my trusty crossbow and shoot it in the face, ha more hide for me, I truly believe am invincible, damn i'm good at this game. I call Roger over so that we can continue on our journey. As he's crossing i turn to choose which way to head and come face to face with 2 giant snakes with weird collars, they hiss, one pounces and it all goes dark. As they begin eating me i hear screams in the distance as Roger meets the same fate. Farewell my friend I'll miss you. Controller down, Playstation off.

Having read some other adventures i feel my third day of playing this great game are somewhat minimilist. I spawned in, viewed my surroundings and immediately pounced upon by a Raptor, dead. Respawn in a different location, trapped in by spikes, great a real funny player has blocked exit from my spawn point, excellent. Restart. A nice open beach, no imminently pouncing reptile. All seems well. I haven't been able to survive 3 days so far, this time I'm determined, focused and maybe a little desperate to actually achieve something this time. I find a nice open space just off the beach, finally somewhere to build that's out of range of other players. I get to work.... Soon a fine thatched structure stand before me. I bath in my building prowess. Now how do i tame dinosaurs hmm. A quick Google later i have my slingshot, bolas, wooden club, narcotics are made and food in hand. I step onto the beach with a vicious glint in my eye, who's first. I'm still unsure of genus of dinos but the one called Elvis in popular films is giving me an insulting look. Bolas fly true, she's taken such a beating from my club that it snaps and she's off like the wind. I haven't come this far to lose. I chase her down and finally render her unconcious, fed and tamed she arises as my first. She looks fine so i name her Majestic, i'm so proud. Homeward Majestic and carry my stuff. Back home i decide that i need to change thatch to more sturdy wood as i had to fight off smaller dinos during the previous night. Back to chopping trees... Part way through renovations i find the turtle looking dino walking out front. An idea occurs to me, this could be my second. Bolas fly, slingshot breaks, Majestic attacks but finally with the help of my fists i ko another. Oh i am unstoppable. I call Majestic back to her spot by the house, good girl. Right, narcotics and food for my soon to be new pet. As i enter the house to get them i hear a strange sound, a cross between a cry and a scream. I turn to see my new unconcious pet being eaten alive by a very angry looking Raptor, by the time i start to pull out my spear its to late, my new pet has died and the Raptor has turned its greedy eyes on me. HELP ME MAJESTIC. She throws herself into the fight but it isn't going well for her. I rush to help, trusted spear in hand. As i take my first thrust i can already see i'm too late. Majestic rears up, squeals in agony and falls defeated. I stand in shock, she can't be gone, we'd just found one another. As the first tear starts to fall the Raptor leaps and i am eviscerated. Respawn back at my sleeping bag at the home that will never be the same now, i realise i was too quick the Raptor is still here, i can here it outside and the frontdoor is still open.... I approach cautiously and spy the evil fiend out there. It turns its head and sees me, lets out a cry and is coming, rapidly. Ha, my house is mainly wood i have no fear of you, i think as i shut the door in it's face and step back. It is then that i noticed the space above the doorframe is empty, i hadn't got around to finishing the thatch to wood changeover. The empty space is filled suddenly by an evil, teeth filled face as the Raptor jumps the doorframe and lands straight on me. Dead, again. Throw controller down, turn off Playstation. Ah life on Ark.