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This, right here. Please don't integrate P+ into the main game. I and a lot of people play the mode specifically to avoid the Tek and Modern content and all the pitfalls that come with it. The aesthetic of prehistoric animals and low-tech lifestyle also fits so much better, imo. Not to mention that Primitive + would be smothered under ARK's normal content. It'd be a cute distraction on PvE before players left it behind again for the convenience of air conditioners, generators and Tek Rifles or whatever. Let's put it like this: People who play Primitive + for the sake of Primitive + and the immersion are the only ones at risk in this situation. Whereas people who would play the content before forgetting it exists save for the cute little 'look what I made' shenanigans stand to lose nothing except for novelty. The only way I'd be behind integrating it into the main game is if there was a dedicated server type that capped at P+. No Assault Rifles, Tek Saddles, or mechs. Just people with a focus on their tames and not their toys.

Yeah, I was gonna say that this model is better, imo.

I think people are making a mountain out of a molehill here. In terms of PvE. We still don't have any definite parameters on what constitutes a 'ghost town' or what constitutes an 'extended period of time'. Fact is that, while many people are going to be transferring to the fresh servers, just as many people, if not more, have roots that they've sat down and aren't willing to uproot. You don't need new people to trade with (as they've probably got nothing anyhow), but these other PvE 'Alphas'. Create trade hub servers and interact as a community with your own peers. And you'll probably still get the odd newcomer if the fresh servers get filled. And there'll be room! People won't have to pillar (they probably still will, though); there'll be ample space for your builds now that people can spread out. And if a map is pillar'd? Then you've got practically endless other choices. I mean, I've always thought that PvE servers got crowded quickly, and it's easy to see why. There's, generally, no inherent danger after a while. People can build and build, tame and tame, breed and breed without restraint. Usually. Giving players a bit more breathing room isn't a bad thing.

I'm not all that sure. A lot of people seem to think that ARK pushing release back would be a benefit.

I'm on my hands and knees here, though, @Jat. Please let there be more than two Ragnarok Prim+ PvE servers on launch for PS4. As it is, P+ players that want PvE currently are more or less crammed into the two we've got or look for Unofficial servers. And I understand we may not be the largest playerbase, but we most certainly need more servers than that.

There are going to be Legacy versions of Ragnarok, apparently.

Do I see... Cornrows? Excellent. Also, hell yeah, Daeodon. Please let it be at least competent in a fight...

Looks weird in the dossier for some reason, but I'm sure the in-game model will do it justice. Also, yesss, time for me to return to my love of dinosaurs. Sorry, mammals, it's been real, but dinos are number one in my heart again.

Yeah, really hope some of these come to consoles, but, uh... where's Ragnarok?

My only question (right now) is when will Primitive + and Scorched Earth/Server Transfers start playing nice with each other. Otherwise, I don't think it's possible to tame a Megalosaurus and that leads to an eight-plus hour Theri tame. Unless you tame a lower level, at which point it becomes a three-plus hour tame.

Well, now Ark's got a horse. Eh. I mean, I ride horses in every other video game I play so it's nothing really exciting save for possible new mechanics which aren't even tied to the horse. I'm happy for the horse lovers, but just more food options for my Allies, I guess.

It's out, fam. Edit: 15.7 Gigs. Looks like I'mma have to play it when I get home from work.

Blegh. Just bought Playstation Plus 1 year subscription so I can play Ark (although some of these deals aren't half bad...). That was 60 bucks and the Ark bundle is another 60 more or less. Ugh. Talk about Buyers' Remorse. I feel horrible right now. Now I remember why I don't buy a lot of new things in the first place.

True, but at least the constantly hungry carnivores help with spawns. I at least hope they'll stick to their word about territories, herds and migrations actually being things.

But what if you're a child and your parent has been seemingly ignoring you in favor of your older siblings? Maybe because they needed that attention at the time, more than you did. Or they couldn't give you the attention for whatever reason. So, when it's finally your turn for attention, what's wrong with the parent apologizing by giving you a cookie? I mean, you've had to sit and watch while your parent lavished the other two with attention and now the older siblings are upset because you got an oreo while they went to the park, zoo or whatever maybe an hour or so beforehand?

Wait, are those Manticore Armor skins or are they actual armor sets?

God bless. Definitely picking it up.

Okay, so the Pachyrhino causing that berserk mode in people is new... I like it.

Wait, so... if no PvP server is off limits, then people who haven't paid for Scorched Earth are going to be able to attack raiders from Scorched Earth? Or is that wall still there?

Ayy, Xbox is getting it after all. Good for you guys and good on Wildcard.

I think that's a bit unfair. Sorry if I'm taking this out of context, but you're making it sound as if Xbox players aren't loyal fans because they're upset they didn't get the event. I think it's reasonable that they're not the happiest given that the rug was practically pulled out from under them the day the update was meant to drop. And I'm sure that this wasn't intentional, but some forewarning would've been nice. 'Hey, guys, Jeremy and Jesse are overseas, and we're not sure we'll be able to make it -- keep your fingers crossed, though!' That would've been simple. Especially with twitter. I feel for Xbox players. Must suck hardcore.

Wow, man. Ragnarok's looking pretty clean. The only other unofficial map that I've seen that could compete is The Oldest World, although I don't know if development for it is still going on.

Hoo boy, then did they ever slip up when Assassin's Creed Unity was released for PS4. And Witcher 3. And a lot of games, really. Sony's just weird, especially recently with Skyrim: Remastered for the PS4 not getting mods. Not to mention Fallout 4.

That's something we gotta take up with Sony, bro. Apparently, WC has a functioning version of Ark for PS4, but Sony's like 'nah'.

And there's the War Pig.