Bugs, Issues, Where Is Support For Epic Games?

[Harbingerman]

Is this the only place to talk about this game? At least Steam offers a discussion forum and I am surprised that Steam doesnt boycot discussions for games sold on epic; those are just my opinions; lets not derail the thread too much and keep on topic but some sentiment is welcome.

Because I only see one email for support for this 'epic' game (note epic was not capitolized), I am starting a thread for the major and minor issues as I seem to have one...

1) First the bug/issue: I cannot inspect items in my hand anymore; changed back to default controls and yes I have a programmed mouse by logitech to add insult to injury, and now all I see are Q all the items to sense for hearing and smell in the ghosty orbs; was doing okay, switched out a few controls, now I cannot get back to inspecting items in my hand.

Issue - If you think this is a third person game think again ... this issue after I figured it out to me is a sign of a poorly designed game. Having to move the char around in Free Camera mode seriously; trying to locate items on the ground with no reticle not that apes didnt have those back then, is a PTA. Was this game even beta tested?

Dont get me wrong the game is ok for the price maybe a tad high if there are 'issues'; in general everything works, and I am happy with it.

2) The option to have FULL CONTROL of key assignments is becoming a major issue in gaming (I think) at least it is for me; that does not exist here. There are assigned keys not even being used ! WTF? Yes I am upset here ...

3) If someone can make an audio recording of the mating/grooming cue I want to hear it; do it on twitch or youtube I dont care; as far as I am concerned, there isnt one at least on PC.

4) Starting the game assumes you need a controller and have to hit the 'A' button? A game designed solely for console and allowed for PC players as a side note? After a few button smashing scenes I was able to get in; guess the space bar was what was needed ... nice start us out with a puzzle like they did in the cave man days just to start the game !

The help and tutorials and options to remove them is okay ... the game in general is okay ... this could have been an 'AAA' rated game ... gets a B; might have been an A if it wasnt for no 3rd person char view.

Thats my poke here ...

[Caduryn]

https://discord.gg/panache

"If you have any technical issue or need assistance related to Ancestors, please send an email at [e-mail]. Provide as much info as possible, like screenshots etc. Thank you!"

[Magnus Aurelius, Bright Lord]

3) every single full gameplay video on YouTube will provide you that. Start there : https://youtu.be/lpJkapDsU08

4) took me 3.5 seconds to figure it out. A non issue really.

This couldn't have been an AAA game seeing as it was made by a small studio. The term AAA does not mean a game is good.

[Caduryn]

Originally posted by Moonraker:

Issue - If you think this is a third person game think again ... this issue after I figured it out to me is a sign of a poorly designed game. Having to move the char around in Free Camera mode seriously; trying to locate items on the ground with no reticle not that apes didnt have those back then, is a PTA. Was this game even beta tested?

Just stand up wile in "Intelligence" Mode and you can look around freely ^^
After you have learned it. ^^

[Harbingerman]

Thats not 3rd person ... but I will try that I did read about standing to help with things though in the beginning as it is supposed to be apes dont stand upright like that unless the game assumes they did at its beginning.

I listened to a video and heard the dull click sound so now I know what I am looking for; I think that idea of doing things in minigames is debatable for rme me; its okay ... just debateable.

I would have expected a bit more realism.

In grooming I just kept trying randomly...maybe my game is botched and have to reinstall I dunno or the DX is messed, or the the CPlus is on a Java break !

[Magnus Aurelius, Bright Lord]

I find the grooming mini game needlessly tedious as well.

I like a lot of littoe realistic things, like for exemple, you are very unaware while eating or drinking. The camera zooms in so that its difficult to be aware of your surroundings, like all animals eating in the wild.

Its the little things.

[Harbingerman]

I have noticed the zooming in ... that is a bit awkward like a mini cut scene ... maybe try to move to get out of it ... have to look for that again ... still need help or wondering about my examine of items I even started a new game still same problem cant examine anything... I think it is a mouse key tied to 2 different actions...thats logitech hate it but trying to get it to work.

[Harbingerman]

I am now on the discord...I may have to send a support email as I now cannot play due to not being able to examine items I pick up ... tried everything, verify files, reset default keys so it is not key remapping. It worked fine at the beginning of my first game ...

[Magnus Aurelius, Bright Lord]

Explain your case on Discord see if they can't help you. Let us know.

[Harbingerman]

OMGosh I am so embarrassed ... this is the SECOND time this happened ... I have to HOLD Q to examine items in hand !!! That stupid little circle is hard to see with me my eyesight and poor memory ... that problemo is solved ... ape does evolve !

[Magnus Aurelius, Bright Lord]

🤣🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

Alright at least the problem is solved 🤪

[Lvl 10]

Here on Steam.

[Cougarific]

FYI other players have reported that the chime cues can be very difficult for them to hear on their speakers (vs. headphones), and some people just don't hear that particular frequency very well.

One guy said his children heard it just fine, but he couldn't hear it at all.

[Magnus Aurelius, Bright Lord]

Seniors lose the ability to hear a certain amount of decibel. Hearing aids would help, most likely.

Anyway, do these people play with game music ? I always put the music off and Iv got no problem hearing it. Of course, that's not a proper solution, but I'm just throwing it in case.

[Harbingerman]

I have my music off ... also this sidenote after having issues with audio cues:

Seriously audio cues and a minigame? Well thats what we have and after several attempts of noticing them (yes them) may add this side note that no one seems to want to mention; and yes; HERE ON STEAM yeah I know I bought it off Epic whats a poor gamer to do when he really just wants to monkey around...:

Correct me if I am wrong but there are different kinds of audio cues for different actions: a barely dicernable static noise (which repeats BTW lol) and you have to be a quick draw McGraw on these cues or die (!?) (in the case of grooming when you get batted up side the head), then theres the ding doorbell sound for the lifting up of a rock ... ok so I get the sounds now and actually notice them.

Is there one for altering stuff? I mean there isnt as far as I can tell, so why not get rid of them completely; make this game all live action, not minigames; but its ok I can live with it; deal with it; if anyone can get passed finding the space bar to even start the game yer doing good; I had to smash keys; sort of like a rage start lol ! Now I just tap the space key ! And I am changing that key remap ! Wonder if I can really lock myself out of the game !?

All that said I am trying to remap keys and am having more success; just cant remap the F-Keys; can remap mouse its a slow process but getting there. Anything is doable when you put your mind to it; glad I wasnt a caveman back then; or maybe I was and forgot !

[Cougarific]

Yes same (similar anyway) chime for Altering stuff.

And just FYI don't get too frustrated with the mini-game aspect early on - as your primate matures and expands their neurons, everything will become easier and easier to the point where the mini-games become very routine.