Getting Started in Ark Survival

Ark Survival is a super fun game, but there's a pretty steep learning curve for beginners.  Hang in there, it's so worth it.

Lagging?
Because it's such a new game (released June 2015) nothing has been optimized yet, so your computer may run slow.  If it does this guy has some good tips on how to improve your performance.  Performance will improve as the game progresses.

Using the Interface:
Ark is a crafting/survival game, so the interface is pretty complicated.  Here's a good video to cover the basics:

Basic Tips:
Navigate Using WASD
Press "enter" to see global chat or to open a chat window
Press "insert" to chat locally
Press "'b" to use voice chat
Don't worry about dying at first.  It's super easy to re-equip
Don't go in the water higher than your knees.  There  are nasty things in the water.
If it says you're cold--hold your torch for warmth.
Forage with the "E" key (look for the hand symbol)
Punch or use tools with the Left Mouse Button

Where to Spawn
We use The-OC-OfficialServer129

You can see who's currently playing on the server here.

You'll be given a choice of locatons to spawn in, choose South Zone 3.  On the map below, you'll spawn in the pink dot.  You want to make your way along the beach to the Red X which is the base.


Our tribe is called "O'Brien's Raiders" for Willis O'Brien,  who made the first Dinosaur Movie.




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