remove tether distance

[John]

it ruins the purpose of the game

[Daliniira]

Originally posted by margalus:

Originally posted by Daliniira:

tethering is here to make people pay money host a server... i like playing with my friend with mods on old ark and now we can't. tethering make playing ♥♥♥♥ i hope a mods is made to remove tethering

No it's not. You can play without a tether without paying for a server.

rally ok then how i remove tethering for a non dedicated server so i can play with my friends that all i want to do play on a non dedicated server with my friend with mods

[margalus]

Originally posted by Daliniira:

Originally posted by margalus:

No it's not. You can play without a tether without paying for a server.

rally ok then how i remove tethering for a non dedicated server so i can play with my friends that all i want to do play on a non dedicated server with my friend with mods

You don't. You host a dedicated server on your own computer.

[Daliniira]

Originally posted by margalus:

Originally posted by Daliniira:

rally ok then how i remove tethering for a non dedicated server so i can play with my friends that all i want to do play on a non dedicated server with my friend with mods

You don't. You host a dedicated server on your own computer.

and that cost money that was my whole point

[Night (939)]

I don't know much about running servers but you can host your own dedicated server on your pc for free. Believe you use some dark magic with the ASA dedicated server tool in your library.

[Daliniira]

wait if they give you tools run a dedicated server for free then why have a non dedicated server???

[Night (939)]

If I'm understanding it well enough originally the tool wasn't even out until some of the nitrado stuff was reverted. I also assume a dedicated server would run a tad more intensive then a non-dedicated but yeah I wouldn't know.

[XXArghorXX]

Originally posted by Daliniira:

wait if they give you tools run a dedicated server for free then why have a non dedicated server???

Because not everyone has 2 PCs and running a dedicated server and the game in the same computer is not something recommendable unless your PC is relatively high end.

[PandaBearJelly]

Originally posted by XXArghorXX:

Originally posted by Daliniira:

wait if they give you tools run a dedicated server for free then why have a non dedicated server???

Because not everyone has 2 PCs and running a dedicated server and the game in the same computer is not something recommendable unless your PC is relatively high end.

It's also just way more work than clicking a single button for a non-dedicated option. Even if you're PC would handle running it without issue the setup process is intimidating or too inconvenient for many.

For those who want to try it, here's a decent tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c6T97wkY38&ab_channel=TroubleChute

[Lord Haart]

Originally posted by John:

it ruins the purpose of the game

This mechanic has been a subject of debate among players, as it comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here's a detailed breakdown of the positives and negatives of tethering as i c it.

Positives:

Improved Performance: Tethering can significantly improve game performance, especially in scenarios where players are using lower-end hardware or playing on consoles. By restricting the distance between players, the game can allocate resources more efficiently, reducing lag and optimizing overall gameplay experience.

Easier Coordination: Tethering encourages better coordination and teamwork among players. Since players cannot venture too far from each other, it becomes easier to coordinate actions, share resources, and work together to achieve common objectives. This feature fosters a sense of togetherness and collaboration within the game.

Reduced Server Strain: Tethering helps reduce the strain on the game server, as it limits the amount of data that needs to be processed simultaneously. This can lead to smoother gameplay, fewer crashes, and an overall more stable multiplayer experience, particularly in cases where the server resources are limited.

Negatives:

Limited Exploration: Tethering can restrict players' freedom to explore the game world. This can be frustrating for players who enjoy the open-world aspect of the game and prefer to venture out on their own to discover new territories, resources, and challenges. It can limit the sense of adventure and discovery that many players seek in such games.

Less Immersive Multiplayer Experience: Tethering can hinder the immersive multiplayer experience, as players might feel confined and unable to fully engage with the game environment. It may limit the sense of autonomy and independence that players often seek in multiplayer survival games, thereby reducing the overall enjoyment and immersion factor.

Difficulty in Solo Activities: Tethering can make it challenging for players to engage in solo activities or tasks that require them to explore or gather resources independently. This limitation can be particularly frustrating for players who prefer to play at their own pace or focus on individual accomplishments within the game.

In summary, while tethering can offer benefits such as improved performance, better coordination, and reduced server strain, it also has drawbacks, including limited exploration, a less immersive multiplayer experience, and difficulties in solo activities. Game developers often need to strike a balance between these factors to ensure an optimal gaming experience for all players.

T.t.N.i.t.W

[Davis1717]

If you want to play on my rented unofficial pve server you're more than welcome (Davis1717 server)

[PandaBearJelly]

Originally posted by Lord Haart:

Originally posted by John:

it ruins the purpose of the game

This mechanic has been a subject of debate among players, as it comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here's a detailed breakdown of the positives and negatives of tethering as i c it.

Positives:

Improved Performance: Tethering can significantly improve game performance, especially in scenarios where players are using lower-end hardware or playing on consoles. By restricting the distance between players, the game can allocate resources more efficiently, reducing lag and optimizing overall gameplay experience.

Easier Coordination: Tethering encourages better coordination and teamwork among players. Since players cannot venture too far from each other, it becomes easier to coordinate actions, share resources, and work together to achieve common objectives. This feature fosters a sense of togetherness and collaboration within the game.

Reduced Server Strain: Tethering helps reduce the strain on the game server, as it limits the amount of data that needs to be processed simultaneously. This can lead to smoother gameplay, fewer crashes, and an overall more stable multiplayer experience, particularly in cases where the server resources are limited.

Negatives:

Limited Exploration: Tethering can restrict players' freedom to explore the game world. This can be frustrating for players who enjoy the open-world aspect of the game and prefer to venture out on their own to discover new territories, resources, and challenges. It can limit the sense of adventure and discovery that many players seek in such games.

Less Immersive Multiplayer Experience: Tethering can hinder the immersive multiplayer experience, as players might feel confined and unable to fully engage with the game environment. It may limit the sense of autonomy and independence that players often seek in multiplayer survival games, thereby reducing the overall enjoyment and immersion factor.

Difficulty in Solo Activities: Tethering can make it challenging for players to engage in solo activities or tasks that require them to explore or gather resources independently. This limitation can be particularly frustrating for players who prefer to play at their own pace or focus on individual accomplishments within the game.

In summary, while tethering can offer benefits such as improved performance, better coordination, and reduced server strain, it also has drawbacks, including limited exploration, a less immersive multiplayer experience, and difficulties in solo activities. Game developers often need to strike a balance between these factors to ensure an optimal gaming experience for all players.

T.t.N.i.t.W

Did AI write this? Lol

[Lord Haart]

Everyone moans about me doing short posts so I prepared this in Word 21 and then uploaded.

[Sixgun]

Originally posted by Malackbar:

Yes, this is ruining gameplay with the wife and daughter. We can't do anything because we can't increase tether distance like we used to with classic Ark. This has to be a deliberate decision on the game developer's part. Give us back the option to increase tether distance. If it's too much for our computer, then so be it, we will have to change it back. But, we had tether at 999999 on classic Ark and we were just fine and had great family games in our household. I'm pretty pissed that I've spent $120 for our 3 accounts, to now not be playing together. Tether distance is killing your game.

I sent a friend invite would like to talk to you.

[Zodiac011]

My GTX 960 2gb, i5 4460 an 8gb Ram PC back in 2016 handled ARK:SE without an issue with 2 friends and the tether distance set stupidly far. Why should I be locked out on ASA when I have a 4090, 5900X and 64gb Ram? My CPU and Ram aren't even stressed.

It's not a performance reason as to why it's locked, It's clearly just broken at the moment. It's also none of the devs business how I care to run the game, if I'm okay with 12fps but can actually play it, why should they lock me out of it? Peer To Peer also shouldn't have any effect on the overall servers, if it does, well then why are they okay with have hundreds of empty servers up and running? There's literally a counter argument for every argument surrounding this feature.

[Ryyko]

Originally posted by Lexa's Flamekeeper:

@Des debateable tbh, I disagree there's a reason why old ark is 128GB-300GB and this is 70GB

70GB because its one map