PvP, PvE or PvPvE?

[Aabra]

The components for my new PC will be arriving in a couple days and I'm really looking forward to playing Ark for the first time. The first thing I'll need to do though is select a server to play on and griefers seems to be a real problem in the game.

I like to do a lot of building in games like Minecraft, Project Spark, etc and will want to build a base that is not only functional but is also aesthetically pleasing. That being said - I don't want some 13 year old coming in and blowing it all up.

A PvE server would then seem like my best choice but from what I understand... you still get lots of griefers on PvE servers.

So my question is... do I start on an official server? an unofficial one? PvE? PvP? PvPvE? Where can I go to build my base/do my own thing with just the normal/default settings for the most part without any fear of griefers? (that isn't 100% single player)

[LordRayken]

You get a lot of griefers on all servers. Find a low populated PvP server and build away from beaches and spawns.

[Chop]

if your main concern is building, I'd suggest finding a nice unofficial server. majority of the time your stuff will be destoyed in pvp. pve servers are littered with obscene bases and dinos which causes quite a bit of server lag. in your case (even though I love officials) unofficial is probably the way to go

[DrathDragoon33]

I recommend a pvpve server.

You can battle people if needed. It is regulated by admins. Pvpve servsers tend to be 2 to 6x which is a nice spead over the official servers.

The base game was made to be played with many people in a tribe. Playing with 1 to 3 people in a tribe on an official will get you raided amd left with nothing.

[Aabra]

These comments have me a bit worried. I feel almost like single player might be the best experience but that's really unfortunate. PvE clearly isn't safe - keep seeing posts about people getting walled in and PvP is really what I'm trying to avoid. A non official server is probably the way to go then.... gahhh Any recommendations for a mostly default settings non official server that has strict anti-griefing policies etc? (And won't be gone forever in a week)

[onedudesmind]

PVE official is also so full of Pillers it will take you an hour (on some) just finding a small spot to place a campfire. Look for a good unofficial and try another did you find a community you like.

[☠ Buccaneer ☠]

Hello, Experienced admin and player here, 650+ hours on this profile 300 of those hours as a admin, on my second profile I have 240 hours of PvP player/admin experience. I just came back from a long break to return so I have a fresh and brand new server.

A little about me; I'm a retired veteran and a beginner motovlogger. I live life for myself and do the things in life that make me the happiest and most satisfied no matter the cost of money or harm it'll bring me.

I've switched a few things around already on the server and I'll list them below. I'm online almost all the time if not I'm within reaching distance of my computers and I have Arkon set up on my phone (Mobile Server Control more or less) so if I'm out I can still update/monitor even away from home. I've been an admin on Arma3 and a server admin for dayZ as well. I'd rather not have anyone that'll start drama and keep my server a mature enviroment.

I have community events that will involve PvP and PvE requirements to complete and the rewards vary between the tasks/events.

-Dedicated areas for trading.

-Gladiator events.

-If player/tribe is offline for more than a week without notice their base/dinos will be destroyed to make room for new players/former players looking to expand.

My new server is a PvPvE. The things I've messed with so far would be:

-2xtaming

-0.5 from 1 water consumption

-0.6 from 1 food consumption

-harvest multiplier (how much you get from plants etc.) from 1 to 1.2

-wild (not tamed) dino's damage multiplier increased from 1 to 1.4

-player resistance from 1 to .6 (meaning harder to survive the elements/torpor)

-EXP multipler was set to 1.8 from 1

-I increased the level cap due to the ammount of new engrams coming out from 65 to 150 (player) 113 to 200 (dino).

-I set the day and night cycles from 1.0 to 1.7 so longer days and nights.

-Show player position is turned on as well as third person.


Haven't messed with anything else, as I said brand new server, just started it this morning.


Some basic ground rules I'd just like to be followed out of courtesy for fellow players and myself will be; No looting/theiving/demo of bases while people are offline, PvP Tribe war winners get a special item from me, No killing other people's dinos while their offline, and don't camp more than 2 cave(s)/metal mountain(s). NO DRAMA, drama will equal an instant ban from me as well as "hackers".

Server info is: Living With Titans
IP: 158.69.225.19:17615

[war4peace]

Originally posted by Aabra:

So my question is... do I start on an official server? an unofficial one? PvE? PvP? PvPvE? Where can I go to build my base/do my own thing with just the normal/default settings for the most part without any fear of griefers? (that isn't 100% single player)

Here's what I propose:
Add me to Steam as a friend. When you see me play Ark on Steam, join the server I am on.
i play on two servers: an official PvE server and an unofficial PvPvE server with one tribe only. Both servers are friendly, helpful with no griefers.
I will help you get on your feet on the official server and on the unofficial one, we all will take care of you, show you the ropes.

[Aabra]

An unofficial server with only 1 tribe may be what I'm looking for. I'll have to check it out (as well as a few other servers while I learn the basics) and see. I should have my new PC on Monday or Tuesday.... end of the week by the latest.

[EliteGamer11388]

I'd offer a server, but it's got some slightly boosted rates, not default :/ Though it's new, so there are plenty of good spots open to build lol

[Manou_54]

Welp, if you go to an offical server YOUR GOING TO HAVE A BAAAD TIME...

Because;
-The community is too toxic
-The admins won't care about anything unless its hax or bugs
-Every server usually has an "Alpha tribe", who whipes out every other tribe
-Your progress is going to get whiped out... even if its PVE (Players find a way)
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PVE is deffinantly a bad option because;
-People have nothing to fear because you can do nothing to them
-It's a magnet for trolls and looneys

Unless;
-The people you play whit are the people you know and respect
-There is an admin that can kick the ****ers that disobeys the rules
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What would i recommend?
Play on a...
-Unoffical
-Low populated
-PVP
-Modified (Building HP, night duration, gather rate...)
-Whit an "Admin" thats usually neutral, and only takes actions when someone is being a ****

Here is a quick guide for PVP;
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=511986073

Have fun
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[EliteGamer11388]

Just in case, here is my server info.

DemonikARK666 PvPvE. 162.251.70.214:27048 New server, and new people get a joining gift. Admins do not raid, (base raid days are twice a week), and can only defend, though we can PvP. Admins will not use unfair advantages against players, or spawned items. Almost anywhere is available to build currrently since it's new, except artifact caves. No griefing.

3x Harvest/6x Exp/10x Tame/ 5x egg hatch/ 10x Baby mature/ longer days, shorter nights. Multiple fun mods that enhance playing experience. Half water/food drain. Player levels to 110, wild dinos to 150.

We have an arena for events with prizes, and I'll be working on a trader, (using enemy implants as currency), and a bank to store the implants. This community area is about the middle of the map, and will be a no PvP zone.

PvP decay is on, and we will not wipe at all, unless some critical error or problem forces it. (I don't wanna lose all my hard work, do you? lol)

Mods: Better Beacons/Metal With Glass/Advanced Architecture/Pimp My Rex/Corpse Finder/Magic Masks/Eradicator admin pickaxe/Dynamic Colors