I'm willing to pay, once the crashes stop. I don't care if it runs bad at first, FPS wise. One thing I can't take is crashes. I bought the game and it crashed 10 times in the first 15 minutes lol. I am not accepting this. I refunded and will wait until a little longer. It got released too early because of the contract with Nitrado. So it's not ready for release yet but they are now working on patching it all the time. Hopefully in a few weeks it will be crash free. I don't care if the FPS is bad at first. Just no crashes please. Nothing worse than losing progress!
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
I appreciate your insights! It's unfortunate to hear about your crash experiences. Personally, I've only encountered one crash, and that was while tweaking DLSS settings in-game. Since then, it's been smooth sailing. Early access does come with its bumps, but your feedback is gold-it's not just about saying "It sucks," but providing valuable information to the developers. Sending crash reports can really help them pinpoint and fix the issues. Just to be clear, the Nitrado contract is more about monopolizing server hosting than dictating release dates. I understand the headaches Nitrado contracts can cause. Here's to hoping those patches roll in soon, making it crash-free for everyone! Cheers to progress without the headaches. 🚀
@keblin86
10 ай бұрын
oh it's not just that server stuff. If they didn't release it in October they would of been in deep trouble lol. I watched a massive video about it all. Snail Games have pissed away all their money, borrowed money from nitrado and if they didn't release in october it was going to be very very bad so they HAD to release the game in October no matter what state it was in lol. Now to get around this they can slap "early access" on it. It's 2015 Ark all over again but damn it, they get away with it because the games too good and there is nothing else like it! @@palfy205
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Played for about 4 hours on stream and had three crashes at such weird times, too; weird for sure. It will get more stable as time progresses; we need to feed the reports back to developers and hope it's fixed quickly.
@G0DKILLER_
10 ай бұрын
Honestly, I dont understand refunds, I just uninstall the game until I see progress then reinstall. If I know im going to play it again in the future why bother?
@keblin86
10 ай бұрын
damn it, so they are still happening. Though that doesn't sound as often. Where u just playing and it randomly crashed? As that seems to be the case from what I can see. You just don't know what causes it lol. I actually emailed wildcard but I don't expect a reply or anything from it lol@@palfy205
@TheVortexPrime
10 ай бұрын
An entirely new engine?!? Its the same engine, just updated from UE4 to UE5. The reason it looks so fantastic is the addition of Lumen and Nanite technology, features introduced to 5 and up. They pretty much updated the engine and turned on those features. They've done a lot more than that, they've improved the building system and streamlined some other mechanics that were previously mods but are now built into the core, but make no mistake, its not an entirely new engine and its not a remake either, its the same game, just updated. Knowing whats under the hood, personally I think its a bit of a cash grab, especially considering the team almost went bankrupt from some seriously bad decisions and got bailed out by Nitrado for 4 mill to keep floating in exchange for server exclusivity (which is temporarily halted due to community backlash but I doubt we'll see the last of that problem). Under normal circumstances you should not be paying THAT much if you already own the game, they're just reselling you what you already bought with a facelift. What it actually is, considering their situation, is a fundraiser. So if you love ARK and want to see ARK 2, then support them by getting Ascended, because if they don't make back their losses, ARK 2 won't happen. I love ARK, but I've always had a problem with the morality of the studio, right back to when we all got held hostage during early access when instead of working on fixing the game they sold us, they released the first DLC. You either buy the DLC or get rekt by those that did, flying in on wyverns from their linked DLC server, one-shotting your base and retreating back to where you couldn't go. Its all about the money with Wildcard, they couldn't care less about their community, the situation with Nitrado is yet another reminder of that and I doubt they'll ever change.
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
While I value your detailed perspective, I'd like to emphasize that transitioning from UE4 to UE5 is a significant technological leap. The integration of Lumen and Nanite technology goes beyond a mere facelift, enabling the creation of more dynamic and detailed environments for a truly immersive gaming experience. Although it's not an entirely new game engine, UE5 is still in the early stages of adoption by developers, and I applaud all those for trying it out. Regarding the financial aspect, game development is an inherently expensive endeavour. A development team can only sustain continuous game improvement with a reliable income source. Many long-lasting games adopt monthly subscriptions or DLCs to ensure ongoing development. Considering that the revamp of ARK was priced similarly to multiple ARK DLCs upon their release, it is a fair trade. While the term 'cash grab' might resonate, it's also a necessary step for the studio to recover from past setbacks and continue producing engaging content. The collaboration with Nitrado, although sparking concerns, underscores the challenges studios face in sustaining and evolving a game over time. Despite past frustrations with DLC releases and decisions, supporting Ascended can be viewed as an investment in the game's future. It transcends a simple resale of existing content; instead, it contributes to the ongoing development of ARK 2. As studios evolve, community feedback becomes pivotal, allowing Wildcard to enhance its games and foster a stronger relationship with the player base. How does this refined perspective, including the income aspect, resonate with you?"
@G0DKILLER_
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 Plus I read somewhere that with ASA we get all DLC for free, so why would you not buy ASA??? $50 for a UE5 Ark? thats a no brainer. What I didnt expect was EVERYTHING else we got. improved building, Improved Character Design, not only did we get better graphics.. duh but the water dynamics, how trees fall over when a big dino is near them, the better nightime. all these things i didnt even consider and so so much more. ARK Explorer Notes NOW HAS AUDIO? that one of the voices reading the notes is David FUCKING Tennant, My Favorite Doctor who! NOBODY ASKED FOR THIS AND WE GOT SUCH A TREAT! I dont know who the female reader is. But I listen to every single voice note I pick up now. its so interesting.
@TheVortexPrime
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 I guess the reason I find it frustrating is I'm a game dev myself and I know how easy it is to transition your project from 4 to 5. My own game looks similar to this, and all I did to achieve it is press update, convert all my static meshes to Nanite by selecting all, right clicking and clicking on Nanite and then change my lighting to lumen in project settings and just like that my game looked 100x better. Imagine I went around boasting I rebuilt my game after that minimal effort and then charged £40 for it. The 3rd piece of tech that isn't talked about much is the new procedural tool. They cleared all the foliage and added the procedural tool that procedurally spreads all their new foliage in a very natural way across the map. Looks like they hand crafted the entire island, but again you can achieve that with about an hour worth of tweaks with that tool, it's amazingly easy. I get how expensive maintaining a game like ARK is, but they made waaaay more than enough, ARK was a massive success, over 1.3 billion I think it was that they made through ARK and threw it all away over that failed car venture instead of putting it back into the future of the game. They had more than enough, it was just greed, that was obvious from the start from the sales figures and their marketing. But yeah, regardless, you pretty much said the same as I did near the end, so I think we're on the same page. I love ARK and even though they've always been greedy, I won't be happy about it but I'll still support them by buying Acsended because I want to see ARK 2 get made. It's just frustrating that this update costs as much as some other brand new titles on Steam and almost as much as the base game did. Thanks for your detailed reply and keep up the great work, you did a fantastic job of showcasing the biomes!
@da_blade5040
10 ай бұрын
#Facts
@palfy205
8 ай бұрын
I'm with you there @YourACunt to me it was a no-brainer, but everyone has their own opinions and decisions to make, honestly if purchasing a $50 game is a big deal for you, your problems in life go far above the extent of video games and you need to make big life changes. Thanks for your comment, sorry for the delayed response!
@jaypnolan
10 ай бұрын
By the time my RTX 3060 can run this game, the graphics and setting have been cranked so low that it just looks like the first game….. Whoopi I guess. I can run any other game at 100 fps or higher but this game drops to 20 fps when I leave the beach
@G0DKILLER_
10 ай бұрын
I have a 3060ti and most my stuff is on medium and I can get 50 - 90 fps depending on the time of day/island location. But saying this game looks ANYTHING AT ALL LIKE SURVIVAL EVOLVED IS A LIE Resolution: 1920x1080 WindowMode: WIndowedFullscreen GraphicsPresets: CUSTOM Resolution Scale: 90 AntiAliasing: Low View Distance: Medium Textures: Epic Post Processing: Medium General SHadows: Epic Global Illumination Quality: Medium Effects Quality: Medium Foliage Quality: Low Max Frame Rate: Unticked Motion Blur: OFF LightBloom: OFF LightShafts: OFF Go Into console and type these r.VolumetricCloud 0 r.VolumetricFog 0 grass.Enable 0
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
My 1080 ti and I7-9700k runs it on Low/med at 45-60 frames, my 3080 runs mid/high 1440p at 60 frames, and my 4090 runs it max graphics at 95-110 frames, if you're trying to run brand new games at max graphics you can only expect to have to buy the brand new components to do this.
@jaypnolan
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 I Tun everything on low except global illumination and shadows because without those at least lower than medium, it looks like ark survival evolved
@mikehawknballs434
10 ай бұрын
Im liking it alot the crashes are there like every game released now n days but daym the changes are all really nice big fan of the tame icon toggle now i just leave a beefy turtle by my place or area of interest so i know where to go
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm just starting my first day on Ark Live in 15m! I'll have to check it all out.
@CutestBoyInTheMorgue
10 ай бұрын
I've got a love/hate relationship with Ark Ascended. It improved so many things in which I enjoy a lot more than Evolved.. Things such as the building is far superior and the dense gorgeous graphics are a huge bonus. My only complaint is the performance and the insane amount of crashes. I crash SO much... SO SO SO MUCH.
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Yes, the crashing is getting insane. 3 crashes during my stream. Lost progress. Not much but enough to be pissed off. Though, in time, it'll get panned out. Patience and communication is how it'll be fixed.
@CutestBoyInTheMorgue
10 ай бұрын
I hold hope that it is soon! @@palfy205
@keblin86
10 ай бұрын
I'd be happy with 3 crashes haha, that's so low!!@@palfy205
@palfy205
8 ай бұрын
@keblin86 did your crashing get any better? I'm taking a short break from ARK while they patch a few things up, all in all it's a great game can't wait for the other maps to come out!
@keblin86
8 ай бұрын
I refunded it fairly quickly lol, not willing to put up with this a 2nd time around with this shady company! I will wait to see what happens with it and probably give in when AB map comes out as I love that one lol but will see as the original Ark is still very nice to play. Now that the honeymoon phase is over and the hype has died down I have no rush to jump into the new version anymore tbh and kinda glad I don't have it right now lol. I'll be waiting for a sale or to see what happens with future maps before I buy now.@@palfy205
@K9Tvz
10 ай бұрын
I mean its not even a question, as a player with 10k hours in ase, asa is drastically better in every shape way or form. Simple as that.
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
I'm with ya 💯 only 5k, but I'm having fun. Sadly, the crashing puts a damper on it, but it'll get fixed with time
@hansjones5708
10 ай бұрын
It’s worse cos you need more specs to run the damn thing.
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Because better requirements means worse product? If that was the case we'd still be playing two dimentional games.
@hansjones5708
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 it can be worse without having to revert to the Stone Age. Unless you spend a tonne of money on your set up the game will run like SE and look like SE (it does look the same unless on highest settings)
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
@hansjones5708 graphics are just a small change to the game. Many QOL updates and unique additions were made. Why not go look at the positives? Even with a 2000 series card with RTX. You'll get better looks then. Survival evolved at the same graphics due to unreal engine 5.
@hansjones5708
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 because I’m not into paying for reskins. They had all this time to reskin SE why not finish Ark 2
@HannoxBanano
10 ай бұрын
In my opinion I feel like Ark SA is worth it. If you love ark and love wildcard(even though they are doing us dirty with the Nitrado deal) you should 100% buy the game. If you’re thinking about waiting for Ark 2 just know it’s not going to be like the game we know in love. I’m pretty sure they said it was going to be more of a dark souls game than anything. They made ark SA to continue to make revenue and get use to UE5. Just bought it on PC the other day and if felt like I was a beach bob again for the first time. Great video btw! Got my subscription!
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
This isn't new, most of the time the host company gives out specific deals to games to make it mandatory for players to work through them, these contracts make the developers big money as it allows them to put funds into the project. Though I play single-player most of the time, this has no effect on me. I appreciate the comment, and I believe the game is worth it as well. Lots of effort went in ARK SA, and I'm happy for it as well.
@brettknibbs9351
10 ай бұрын
anyone who can afford the pc required to enjoy it will prefer the new one everyone else will prefer or will stay on the old one imo. i certainly wont be buying it lol runs like asssss
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Ran it on my i7-9700k and 1080 ti ran 40-60 frames on medium Fine for me. But without an RTX, it won't look as good.
@jashpaper8370
10 ай бұрын
Better
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
Agreed
@da_blade5040
10 ай бұрын
Trying to Sell a Game that would cost an Average person 2 to 4k just to replay the same thing is Horrible for a game company to do!! I can't work and can't get disability, after working my almost Whole Life...59 years, so how am I supposed to pay that much for a Game I put thousands of hours in? 😢 I Can't 💔 so I feel it's unfair to people like myself! 😟
@skullnight8981
10 ай бұрын
i am going thro your same struggle brother fair warning the internet is a toxic place
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
I value your perspective, and discussing the game's pricing is entirely valid. However, I observed that your comment deviated from the core discussion about the game's actual cost. The $40 price reflects extensive development efforts and a shift to Unreal 5, which is a lower price tag than I expected and many others. While recognizing financial constraints, saving up over time could make it more manageable. Let's stay focused on the game's value and avoid getting sidetracked by unrelated aspects. Ark SE remains an option, but it's rare to witness discontent over a development team remaking their game on a new engine for resale, given the substantial time investment required. Speaking as someone who dedicated over 5k hours to SA, I'm genuinely thrilled with the remake on Unreal 5. Rather than dwelling on negatives, let's appreciate the positive strides the developers have taken.
@palfy205
10 ай бұрын
@@skullnight8981, I hear you, and navigating online discussions can indeed be challenging. The $40 price point is a fair reflection of the developers' significant efforts, especially considering many paid the same for ARK SA. It's not an exorbitant amount, more like an investment in a revamped gaming experience. Let's focus on acknowledging the value they've put into it rather than getting caught up in the negativity.
@G0DKILLER_
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 I just feel like in todays world too many people are feeling too privileged for free things or trying to make things cheaper than what they should be. I think the time, money and the hard work went into this game to give us a better ark that will last alot longer and will age better over time than ASE. imo 40 - 60$ for this game is defiently worth it if all DLC's are going to be coming to ASA with the same amount of care and details. like 60$ is a one time fee. that can give you THOUSANDS OF HOURS of content plus once all DLC maps come FOR FREE thats even more hours. I just think people want free shit or complain about 20 - 50$ like its going to break the bank depending on your situation ofc it could, but thats when you have to become an adult and look at your priorities and weigh up the pros and cons of that choice. Like I want the new Quest 3 VR headset, I live in australia. the VR headset is $400 - 500 in america, here in australia its $900 - 1000, thats price wont break my bank. but its certianly not a cheap thing to buy. so Ill prob wait till I can get it on discount.
@da_blade5040
10 ай бұрын
@@palfy205 So....Your Basically implying that, because there's a "New" game engine that Every game has the right to redo their game in it and Recharge People for the new updated look of the Original Game? Besides....NOT 1 Bug was fixed from ASE!! and there's even More in ASA!! 😟💔👎
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