Why ARK Couldn't Pull Off Procedural Generation #shorts

This is why ARK couldn't pull of proc gen like other games could.

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[SolciteGuy]

Imagine if we got a better and actually supported version of this in ASA or even Ark 2. Then I would definitely play them

[memecraftgamer]

It’s always fun exploring a new modded map, if they put more effort into this it would be a really good feature

[HeyNoQuest]

Procedural generated maps had potential and i wish wildcard had developed the feature more. I hope it returns in ASA as a mod.

[BetterNevaia]

The main problem on these is overspawn, lack of biomes and it takes a while (or you look it up but even then its not great) to understand what parameters change. They are also small and no obelisks.

[sketchman]

Procedural maps would be amazing honestly. If they figured out how to make it work with obelisks and caves for the relics.

[gonewhaling]

I’m about to do a private pvp session with my boys on a procedural map in a week 😭

[Draconic_Lorecraft]

That feature had massive potential, if only Wildcard gave it more credit and work…

[piratekit]

Procedural generated maps would be really fun for SotF tournaments.

[theprime]

I made some fun maps with this. Best if you extend the landscape to the boarder of the map because it adds 25% more land.

[BiggestMan]

We need WildCard to add a refurnished version of this in ASA. Imagine how enjoyable it would be to explore maps you know nothing of.

[Myne]

Back then there was so much hope for ARK as a game. 7 years later I'd say only 40% of that potential has ever been realised.

[Lagonbreezey]

A friend of mine had a pretty cool idea for procedural generation, where you pick the bosses and a few other things you want to have in the world such as creatures and biomes with advanced settings to get more specific with the generation, honestly it sounds like a pretty good idea for procedurally generated to be fun

[happyday]

I tried this once. Took forever trying to load a new map so I gave up haven’t thought about it till now.

[ZTTINGS]

I tried Proc Gen not that long ago out of boredom and absolutely loved it. After getting to know each map off by heart the idea of having a new world completely unknown to me where I had to find the relevant dinos and resources really appealed. It didn't take long though to see how incomplete it was and other than for a bit of a mess aroubd, it's not really functional enough to allow long term play. I totally agree with Ned about the point that Ark should focus on a measured, scalable approach to release but I absolutely believe that procgen would add a lot of interest and longevity to the game, were it reworked properly. I could see it being a pretty cool foundation for eg SOTF, where long term strategies aren't critical but the idea of landing on a map that nobody knows in advance has real value.

[xander]

I don't know if they would have to make this a separate game or if they could include it an arc. 2. But what if they made a system where you can build the map? Like you can raise up mountains. You can lower the terrain. You can put the obelisks and even make your own explorer notes. I think it'd be really interesting and we could get some really cool and creative maps and they wouldn't have to spend time on non-story maps where you can just download them onto your game from a website kind of like Skyrim mods

[SongOfSnowfall]

I have been trying so hard to make a good one but it’s almost impossible and it’s kinda hopeless to try to make an interesting or playable one, I wish they included the ability to place obelisks or even create caves. Map generation is absolutely something that should be worked on more

[dragongirl]

if you do some setting you can esentiay have a colection of perfectly flat islands. Perfect for base planning

[samuelramirez]

a feature i wish they didnt slack on was tethering

[Waynes_World]

I actually made one for my cluster few years ago its was pretty cool only problem is it took 20 min to load in the map even for new gen consoles

[screpio]

I tried it a few times & it would have been nice it they'd removed the kinks & finished it.
It was hit or miss with adjustments just to get a decent PG map though...
& yeah they always lacked the essential extras mentioned (the explorer notes, the Obs, etc., )