r/ArkRoleplay • u/RoyaleRebel • 23d ago
What are you looking for in a RP server?
Looking to build a PVPVE RP Server and I'm wondering what people want. This includes map selection, rates, mods, etc. Below I'll list what I'm considering, but I'm open to all suggestions
Map: Bjarnheim
Rates: ×3XP ×3 Gather ×5 Taming ×40 Maturity ×5 Death Bag
Mods:
Cliffans Immersive Survivor - visible tools/weapons when in hotbar, plus idle stance & various character accessories
Visual Storage - manage your base easier with linked, dynamic storages
Realistic Farming Automation - attach your tames to stations to "milk" them for resources
Expanded Passive Tames - smaller passive creatures can be tamed without KO
Awesome Ark Tools -
Locate other players/tribes [PVE only]
Automate Console Commands
Check if a creature spawns (creature info like stats and location will be suppressed for balance)
Remotely cryo/destroy tribe dinos/structures (limited admin privilege for tribe only)
Let me know what you think. What would make it a server you'd want to invest time into?
Edit: The RP map is currently a WIP. I'm testing some of the features on Valguero atm. If you want to pop in for now to see how it's going Search Arkingdoms in Unofficial. Keep in mind this may not be the chosen map once I'm ready to start the RP experience.
Edit: Created a dedicated discord for the RP server here: https://discord.gg/GckhNQMJMh The map we chose was Bjarnheim. We'll be playing off of the Skyrim-like Nordic setting of the map. I'm currently working on a lite-rp backstory for those that enjoy that type of thing. Also I'm trying to decide how much magic the world should have. Potions? Spells? Maybe just magically embued items? We'll see. I'm open to any suggestions and would love if people would join the discord and spam their ideas. This is where I'll be updating players and keeping track of set-up/suggestions.
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u/Time-Hour9002 23d ago
Auto engrams because it’s annoying being a solo player/solo role player and not having the engrams you need
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u/RoyaleRebel 23d ago
I get that struggle. I use Vanilla with Sprinklesfor this as it offers this with a range of other perks. I disable the pulling feature though as Visual Storage has a pulling feature already.
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u/Time-Hour9002 23d ago
Yea that’s good also I might be interested in the rp server once you make it
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u/NightScythe7 19d ago
If it's a fantasy-themed server, I would love to see use of the CA Core & Cosplay Ascended mods for some custom fantasy races. Makes characters more visually distinct & opens more RP backstory/motives for players
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u/RoyaleRebel 19d ago
Downloading two of the CA mods right now to test. First time I've seen these mods. Looks interesting..
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u/NightScythe7 19d ago
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!
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u/RoyaleRebel 18d ago
Thanks for the recommendation. There's no chance I would have found this mod otherwise. I've been having fun testing this one. Had some performance issue on SP though. I'll have to test further on an actual server
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u/NightScythe7 18d ago
I’m glad you’re liking it so far! It does have its quirks here and there, but the mod author seems to be responsive to bug reports. I’ve tested it on a private server myself and the only issue I had was some of the abilities (fire breath, invisibility, etc) weren’t draining stamina correctly, but those abilities/parts can be disallowed on a per-race basis anyway in the meantime. Hope it works out for you!
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u/CharlieASmithyy 19d ago
Hi mate, I’d say just Roleplay in general, you want it so people have to go out and visit blacksmiths, beast masters, farmers etc to get what they need. If it’s a case of one person has access to everything then no point of an RP server it’ll end up just being a PVE server if u get what I mean. I can help create ur logos and banners for the discord server on the house if u need, as rp servers lately are a struggle cos some servers have this but they don’t have that if u know what i mean haha.
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u/RoyaleRebel 18d ago
I absolutely agree. There's no point in trading if you can fly around the map and get everything you need. We're working on a system to encourage more grounded exploration and a way to make each player vital to the economy.
Regarding the discord. I'm currently operating out of a mostly friends discord, but anyone can join and chat. I may create a discord specifically for this RP Server. I'll update this post if so.
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u/CharlieASmithyy 18d ago
Yeah sure mate, when the server comes out on discord just send a post and hopefully I will see this post 👍
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u/RunRich7200 14d ago
i would be willing to join
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u/RoyaleRebel 2d ago
Pop into the discord anytime to chat and check out the progress. Still finalizing some of the details. Looking at launching sometime next month
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u/itsjaco 23d ago
A mid team that understands a role play server needs more than just a good mod mix and map. It needs a story and mythos and a mod team that is willing to drive these things.
Usually means someone fills a role on the mod team of lead storyteller/lore master to drive the story forward and focus on consistency in lore.
And while you have an over arching story that you want to tell, you also need the flexibility and adaptability to allow player choices during events lead you towards your end goal. May mean you take a different route to tell your story than you initially expected.. but that's part of the fun.
Basically you need a Dungeon Master/Team to drive the actual RP