ARK: Survival Evolved might have celebrated its Early Access ten-year birthday this year, but it still has a firm place in most gamers’ hearts. From classic survival to dino taming, this sandbox world really does offer something for everyone. What’s more, you can enjoy those gameplay benefits through solo play or even the cooperative tribe life that’s made possible by quality ARK server hosting. ARK really has changed how most of us approach the gaming world, which is why it can be so easy to forget that not everyone has been sucked into ARK’s sphere for the last decade.
New players are still finding the game to this day and, just like more experienced players once did, many of them are making chaotic mistakes in their quest to get started. In this article, we’ll consider what the most common chaos-inducing new-play mistakes are, and how you can avoid them to become a pro rather than a novice in no time.
Logistical blunders abound in ARK: Survival Evolved. From failing to build a hospitable respawn point to respawning in a predator-filled spot, these errors can see players failing before they’ve even started. Worse, it can be difficult to stay alive for long enough to rectify them.
But survival is obviously possible and, for new players, sticking to the Southern ‘easy’ zones is probably a good bet. This will give you far more time to work out the logistics of gameplay without facing predators or other setbacks at every turn. And, once you’ve grasped the basics, you’ll be able to move around the map with a lot less risk!
Let’s be honest, dinosaurs are the best thing about playing games like ARK, and the ability to tame and sustain a great dino team is sure to make a good first impression on new players. But, these are dinosaurs, after all, and new players too often rush to tame inappropriate dinos, typically to their detriment.
Luckily, there is a pretty simple rule about which dinosaurs to steer clear of. Simply look out for so-called ‘alpha dinos’ as a newbie player. You can determine these from their red glow and the fact that they’re undeniably more powerful than the dinosaurs you can successfully tame at this stage. There are also pretty helpful guides out there about the deadliest in-game creatures that you’ll want to avoid.
As the name suggests, ARK: Survival Evolved is ultimately all about survival. Unsurprisingly, survival setbacks are another common hurdle faced by new players. It’s especially common for newbies to underestimate the elements, without realizing that simple things like not wearing warm enough clothing will impact character health and performance. Overencumbering yourself, or choosing to run everywhere, can also take its toll, just like it would in real life. Avoid them at all costs!
ARK: Survival Evolved is an undeniably great game, even ten years after release. Count yourself amongst its fans by settling into gameplay free from the chaos that these mistakes can cause!
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