Is ARK Survival Ascended good for new players?

[JBT]

I've never played ARK and at the time I thought I could try ARK 2 was announced, so I decided to wait rather than playing old game. Now that ARK Survival Ascended is here and ARK 2 delayed, would it be wise for a new player to invest time in it where old players have already countless hours in the game and with whom it would be difficult to compete. Thanks.

[Logical Maneuver]

ASA right now, is pretty much Ark when it was first released. So yeah, IF you have the rig to handle it, it's pretty much the original but with all the new dinos. You're essentially paying the original price of just Ark Survival Evolved. And getting all the DLCs down the road for free as they are completed. If you where to buy Ark and all the DLC's for Ark, it would be a bit more.

But honestly, once it gets caught up, using over 250 gb on a solid state drive for one game is just nuts to me, and SSD is a hard requirement. I doubt the servers will be very heavily populated, so you should get a very vanilla experience. The system specs are just out of reach for most average players, it's a 4-6k rig with all the inflation going on.

[zerassar]

Ark and Ark2 are two completely different play styles. Don't compare the 2 like that. Go with the style you like... not what is newer.

[JBT]

Originally posted by Logical Maneuver:

ASA right now, is pretty much Ark when it was first released. So yeah, IF you have the rig to handle it, it's pretty much the original but with all the new dinos. You're essentially paying the original price of just Ark Survival Evolved. And getting all the DLCs down the road for free as they are completed. If you where to buy Ark and all the DLC's for Ark, it would be a bit more.

But honestly, once it gets caught up, using over 250 gb on a solid state drive for one game is just nuts to me, and SSD is a hard requirement. I doubt the servers will be very heavily populated, so you should get a very vanilla experience. The system specs are just out of reach for most average players, it's a 4-6k rig with all the inflation going on.

I play Cities Skylines 2 which is the most demanding game atm so I would be good with this one too. That's not my worry, but noob(me) playing game where everyone have years of experience.

[JBT]

Originally posted by zerassar:

Ark and Ark2 are two completely different play styles. Don't compare the 2 like that. Go with the style you like... not what is newer.

New player can't tell a difference, to me both looks same except improved graphics.

[Logical Maneuver]

Originally posted by JBT:

Originally posted by Logical Maneuver:

ASA right now, is pretty much Ark when it was first released. So yeah, IF you have the rig to handle it, it's pretty much the original but with all the new dinos. You're essentially paying the original price of just Ark Survival Evolved. And getting all the DLCs down the road for free as they are completed. If you where to buy Ark and all the DLC's for Ark, it would be a bit more.

But honestly, once it gets caught up, using over 250 gb on a solid state drive for one game is just nuts to me, and SSD is a hard requirement. I doubt the servers will be very heavily populated, so you should get a very vanilla experience. The system specs are just out of reach for most average players, it's a 4-6k rig with all the inflation going on.

I play Cities Skylines 2 which is the most demanding game atm so I would be good with this one too. That's not my worry, but noob(me) playing game where everyone have years of experience.

Well obviously if you hop onto a PvP server it's going to be very hard to compete if you are a noob, it's like that with any game that has been around a long time. You seem to already know the answer. You can enjoy single player (what I do), PvE servers, or a private server until you know the ropes. But on PvP there will always be alpha tribes of many players trying to crush any one that could pose a threat. The good news here is with the better engine, foliage will offer much better cover as players can't run around in ultra low quality/max view distance and see everything. But you'll still have to worry about being hunted constantly.

[JBT]

Originally posted by Logical Maneuver:

Originally posted by JBT:

I play Cities Skylines 2 which is the most demanding game atm so I would be good with this one too. That's not my worry, but noob(me) playing game where everyone have years of experience.

Well obviously if you hop onto a PvP server it's going to be very hard to compete if you are a noob, it's like that with any game that has been around a long time. You seem to already know the answer. You can enjoy single player (what I do), PvE servers, or a private server until you know the ropes. But on PvP there will always be alpha tribes of many players trying to crush any one that could pose a threat. The good news here is with the better engine, foliage will offer much better cover as players can't run around in ultra low quality/max view distance and see everything. But you'll still have to worry about being hunted constantly.

Ok, thanks..., and how much time it would take for me catch up with others, if that's even possible in this game?

[Logical Maneuver]

Originally posted by JBT:

Originally posted by Logical Maneuver:

Well obviously if you hop onto a PvP server it's going to be very hard to compete if you are a noob, it's like that with any game that has been around a long time. You seem to already know the answer. You can enjoy single player (what I do), PvE servers, or a private server until you know the ropes. But on PvP there will always be alpha tribes of many players trying to crush any one that could pose a threat. The good news here is with the better engine, foliage will offer much better cover as players can't run around in ultra low quality/max view distance and see everything. But you'll still have to worry about being hunted constantly.

Ok, thanks..., and how much time it would take for me catch up with others, if that's even possible in this game?

You'll level pretty quickly, could get to 60+ in a day if you pick up explorer notes and use the buff well. Since your talking about ASA not ASE, it's brand new, the playing field is level. Though they will know exactly what dinos to get first, where metal is, ideal base locations, kibble recipes, the best ways to farm etc. So you will fall behind quickly, but that is not the point. Just have fun, good bye and good luck.

[zerassar]

Originally posted by JBT:

Originally posted by zerassar:

Ark and Ark2 are two completely different play styles. Don't compare the 2 like that. Go with the style you like... not what is newer.

New player can't tell a difference, to me both looks same except improved graphics.

One is a survival FPS and the other is souls like.
Worlds apart. in play style and how combat works.

Also to be clear... I said Ark and Ark2. Your reply to me seems to be referring to Ark:SA instead?

My point... Is if you want survival go with Ark:SA once its proven not to be a scammy let down. Early access is risky.

If you want souls like or are a lore sl*t like me... Then play both Ark:SA and then get Ark2 when it comes out.

[JBT]

Originally posted by zerassar:

Originally posted by JBT:

New player can't tell a difference, to me both looks same except improved graphics.

One is a survival FPS and the other is souls like.
Worlds apart. in play style and how combat works.

Also to be clear... I said Ark and Ark2. Your reply to me seems to be referring to Ark:SA instead?

No, I meant Ark 2 bc sequel of every game rarely change in gameplay. I'l check around to see comparisons between the two.

Thank you both for taking time to reply.

[💕 涩谷凛 💕]

no dont waste your money for this game buy ark 1 its better

[Chaka (FR)]

You will need NASA pc to run ascended in good condition.
Don't waste your time with it now. Just play evolved, you will have more fun as it will work normal on your pc.

[Archer]

No, the price is just doubled within 4 hours

[Dark Star Raven]

Originally posted by JBT:

Originally posted by zerassar:

One is a survival FPS and the other is souls like.
Worlds apart. in play style and how combat works.

Also to be clear... I said Ark and Ark2. Your reply to me seems to be referring to Ark:SA instead?

No, I meant Ark 2 bc sequel of every game rarely change in gameplay. I'l check around to see comparisons between the two.

Thank you both for taking time to reply.

They already said ARK 2 will have completely different gameplay, its going to be only 3rd person and have darksouls like combat

[Tere-Insanity Gaming]

We have played ASA all day. Servers are full. 70/70 mostly. Pick PvP or PvE and get in. I like it but I was here the beginning of Legacy. We play hard and most of those players in there now are Early game will have a lot of patches etc. If you don't meet the system requirements don't play.
The Graphics are amazing.

[Chaka (FR)]

Don't forget that actually you can play only 1 map (the island) on ASA.
It is not bad but on evolved you have many of great free maps and some nice dlcs if you want get them on sales for example.
ASA is sure interesting but it is just the beginning.