Offline single player mode?

[amrree]

I am thinking about buying this game but I dont want to play online with other people. I dont like people is there an offline single player mode?





Thanks :)

[Scheneighnay]

There is, though the lack of other players and a world that stops when you do makes for a very different experience.

[briancourt2]

yes. And you can also setup a dedicated server on your machaine and join it, or invite just your friends. Might want to look into editing the settings to enable more "engram points" for level ups as the game is balanced for a group learning different items to make. I played for a while as single player, once I got the mechanics, I think you are going to enjoy more with others. Up the difficulty and you will see it is very dangerous to be alone.

[amrree]

I LOVE 7d2d and someone said this was sort of like that. I have never went online on 7d2d Or dont starve - just as long as the game doesnt rely on multiplayer.

[Vesuvius]

PvE solo or private server has plenty to offer. Just remember the only "player" like npc's are mods only.... all vanilla npc's are dino's :)

[DangerHobo]

It may be the best way to play (solo). The only jerk blocking caves/resources/rivers/paths is you, the Chinese can't rocket your base from under the map, and if the dev's nerf your generations of flyers you can just mod that trash away. Missing is the "keeping up with the Jones'" effect playing online has. And the rubberband Deja Vu where you pick up ten eggs, wait 20 seconds, then pick them all up again. Sounds like I don't like the game but it is my fav.

[Scheneighnay]

Originally posted by DangerHobo:

It may be the best way to play (solo). The only jerk blocking caves/resources is you, the Chinese can't rocket your base from under the map, and if the dev's nerf your generations of flyers you can just mod that trash away. Missing is the "keeping up with the Jones'" effect playing online has. And the rubberband Deja Vu where you pick up ten eggs, wait 20 seconds, then pick them all up again. Sounds like I don't like the game but it is my fav.

Official servers are the worst representation of the game because they have the worst of the community and worse performance.

[Giltirn]

It's definitely playable but unfortunately is somewhat neglected when compared to the online versions. Specifically, the game is really balanced around group play in a persistent world, so you will typically end up with passive times like egg hatching taking 10s of hours of time to complete. Fortunately there are a huge number of variables that you can change to make the game better suit offline solo play, but I do wish there was a set of 'agreed upon' values, even if set only by the community, that offered a fair amount of challenge while remaining balanced. Hopefully closer to release the devs will spend some time tuning the values for offline play.

For me I haven't played in over a year as I am waiting for AI pathfinding fixes that will enable me to roam the island with a small pack of defensive dinos. As it stands they get stuck on everything and you end up spending more time babysitting the dinos than you do moving around. If you want a more polished experience in offline solo I suggest waiting for a bit longer.

[FirstToDie]

Single player is enjoyable, but very hard unless you add some mods and increase your resource rates/taming speeds. Even then, you are looking at a long grind if you intend to take on bosses.

For me, the best part of the single player experience is making your own goals and story as you explore the chosen map. You and your tames vs the harsh unexplored world, has its own rewards.

I do find PvE with fellow tribe mates the most fun however, setting common goals with a larger pool of resources and engrams.

[Scheneighnay]

Originally posted by Giltirn:

It's definitely playable but unfortunately is somewhat neglected when compared to the online versions. Specifically, the game is really balanced around group play in a persistent world, so you will typically end up with passive times like egg hatching taking 10s of hours of time to complete.

It's not entirely worse for that, because you can also put the game down whenever you want.
Unlike some players who set alarms for the middle of the night so they can imprint.

[TyranntX]

yep, there is a single player option... though it's a lot more fun with others

[BombsOnyaMoms]

There is single player, also there is a mod called bush ppl that adds npc enemy tribes. I'm a fan of that particular mod if you want to play sp but also enjoy combat.

[amrree]

Thanks everyone - I think I will wait until the game leaves early access. That or 80% discount.

[BombsOnyaMoms]

Originally posted by amrree:

Thanks everyone - I think I will wait until the game leaves early access. That or 80% discount.

thats cool, also make certain your pc can handle it before buying. The listed minimum requirements arent realy correct imo. You should aim a little bit higher if you want to actually run the game.