Server Rates

[Flash]

I wanted to start a discussion about server rates and see what everyone thinks. We've always mirrored official rates with the only exception being that we often times let events (with boosted rates) run a little longer.

I'm somewhat of a purist and by default tend to stick with normal play. However at the same time we did always run fast respawns on our TF2 servers, so it isn't like The Ville has never deviated from stock settings.

The more I realize how much of a grind Ark can be, spending hours upon hours to raise dinos, I do wonder if we should switch to higher rates? The goal being to maximize the fun of players while reducing the monotonous parts of the game.

This will of course make it easier for everyone to beat the bosses (and game) so permanently boosted rates could be a negative for players who want to do things the "normal" way.

What do y'all think? I'd love to hear thoughts from those of you who spend time on TV1.

[M's]

I would be for it. Thats one reason I don't play like I did.

[Bort]

I think I'm of a similar mindset, Flash. I enjoy being able to say that I walked uphill in both directions and accomplished everything I have 'the hard way', but on the other hand I would really like to complete the content in this game before Ark 2 eventually releases (release date yet unannounced). I'm happy to go either way on this one, what ever the group decides is fine with me.

[<eVa>Verman]

I support that decision as well.
I like the complexity of the game but it can be tedious at times.......

[Flash]

So here are some of the scenarios we could consider:

A. Go to 2x rates normally and then match event rates (usually 3x) during events.

B. Go to 3x (event) rates all the time. Whenever an event happens we'd get the special stuff but no change in rates.

C. Go to "double" rates, meaning 2x most of the time and then up to 6x (double the 3x rate) during events.

Any other options I'm not thinking of? Any of those sound like the best option?

[<eVa>Verman]

Interesting choices.
How about we go Option A, 2x then 3x during events?
See how that goes for a week or so.
The other two are intriguing as well, but maybe a slow start is needed?

[Bort]

I think my vote would be for option B, but any of them would be fine.

[Madorii]

My vote would be for option B as well. I got spoiled during the events and now that I'm having to recoup a bunch of lost dinos from lack of play I'm realizing just how long it really takes to get anything accomplished. I think that would be a great idea! I love the game but the long rates make it less desirable to play. I love this server and I don't want to leave it!

[<eVa>Verman]

I'll go with the group opinion.........

[Flash]

OK, the new rates are in place. We can always adjust later if needed.

As a reminder you can always view our full configuration on GitHub:
https://github.com/TheVilleOrg/Ark-Surv ... figuration

[<eVa>Verman]

Oh my! Let the breeding begin!

[Madorii]

Woo hoo!!! Thanks Flash