Official Server maps are cluttered with bases

[Seyton]

Obviously the game is a sudden hit and every server is overloaded and over time it will settle down a bit (hopefully), but I don't think allowing four bases per clan (or two bases per individual) is necessary.

People in groups already have the advantage of numbers, they shouldn't also get the advantage of multiple bases. Let alone the fact that the map is too small to sustain the number of people on servers.

Its especially problematic on PvE servers, where bases cant be destroyed.

[OriginOrange]

its the map too. They really needed to make more open areas. Everythign is so claustrophobic

[HellDuke]

I suspect the problem will peter out when the servers get reset and all the bases are wiped. Loads of these bases are from people that got on the hype train, build a bunch of tiny bases and barely did anything with them, maybe hopped over to new servers etc. So those bases will either decay or they will not get re-built when the server resets.

[IvoryTemplar]

1) Bases will eventually decay even on PVE servers.
2) The game is early access. You bought the game knowing that.
3) Don't play on high pop servers if you don't like it.
4) Play offline since it sounds like you don't want to try to get into a group with anyone.

[RayRay Jackson]

Also, this isn't the entire map if I recall correctly. There is an area North East to be unlocked as well as another area far East based on the graphic I saw awhile back.

I was fortunate enough to start on server launch for Official PVP and while my first base got blocked in (I didn't know that could happen at the time) I was able to disassemble and salvage the materials to move it in less than an hour (also wrote down a name to visit when I get my siege golem). Stumble on a base on the next plateau over that had lapsed in upkeep so I smashed the walls, built my base, and the next few days the next base was in decay for three days before I wiped it out and built 2nd heart there to control the mountain.

Even with stone gear if you find an area that is in decay (glowing red on the walls and gate) you can smash it down and destroy the base to build there. PVE, I would imagine it sucks, but there are dedicated server options that are easy to get running for no money you can host a private PVE server for you and your friends if that's your goal. Then you can each build massive keeps wherever you want and setup waygate travel points.

By contrast, I tried to join the 80 player PVE server & ran around for 45 minutes trying to find a spot to build my heart to progress the quest and there was nothing East or West all the way past Dunlee Farms. I gave up...

[Carnatux]

Devs talked about possible periodic wipes of offical servers etc on discord to maintain healthy servers and competition

[OriginOrange]

Originally posted by RayRay_Jackson:

Also, this isn't the entire map if I recall correctly. There is an area North East to be unlocked as well as another area far East based on the graphic I saw awhile back.

I was fortunate enough to start on server launch for Official PVP and while my first base got blocked in (I didn't know that could happen at the time) I was able to disassemble and salvage the materials to move it in less than an hour (also wrote down a name to visit when I get my siege golem). Stumble on a base on the next plateau over that had lapsed in upkeep so I smashed the walls, built my base, and the next few days the next base was in decay for three days before I wiped it out and built 2nd heart there to control the mountain.

Even with stone gear if you find an area that is in decay (glowing red on the walls and gate) you can smash it down and destroy the base to build there. PVE, I would imagine it sucks, but there are dedicated server options that are easy to get running for no money you can host a private PVE server for you and your friends if that's your goal. Then you can each build massive keeps wherever you want and setup waygate travel points.

By contrast, I tried to join the 80 player PVE server & ran around for 45 minutes trying to find a spot to build my heart to progress the quest and there was nothing East or West all the way past Dunlee Farms. I gave up...

Yeah the entire map will fill out with new biomes eventually

[Seyton]

So none of these replies really get to the heart of the problem, having four bases per clan is always going to end up overloaded the map. Its not just 40 people per server, you will have a range of people habitually playing at different times so it will be far more than that.

The point is there is no reason to allow groups to have four bases for PvE or PvP, its a massive advantage to larger groups which isnt offset in any way for solos, duos of triples.

[Purple Sauce]

tbh this map is far too small for 40 people to be on, and there should be a clear base limit of 2 per person as the default. I don't see a reason why someone would need 4 F'in bases.

[Label07]

Originally posted by Seyton:

Obviously the game is a sudden hit and every server is overloaded and over time it will settle down a bit (hopefully), but I don't think allowing four bases per clan (or two bases per individual) is necessary.

People in groups already have the advantage of numbers, they shouldn't also get the advantage of multiple bases. Let alone the fact that the map is too small to sustain the number of people on servers.

Its especially problematic on PvE servers, where bases cant be destroyed.

I agree. I would expect if it's a team of 4 then there is ONLY 1 base and everyone quests are updated to whoever is the furthest. I would go as far as to say that newcomers should get all the abilities unlocked equal to the player with the most progression.

Group finder matchmaking, pre-game lobby would be good. The official Discord is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ if you want specific settings, US-W, 4 player, pvp/full-loot, etc.