How to start playing Ark: Survival Evolved

Here's a beginner's guide to get started playing Ark: Survival Evolved:

1. Getting the Game:

   • Purchase and install Ark: Survival Evolved on your preferred gaming platform (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, etc.).

2. Starting a New Game:

   • Launch the game and select "Single Player" or "Multiplayer" mode.
   • If playing Single Player, you can adjust various settings such as difficulty, map, and player settings.
   • In Multiplayer, choose a server based on your preferences (PvE, PvP, official, unofficial, etc.).

3. Character Creation:

   • Customize your character's appearance and choose a name.
   • Consider selecting a spawn point near a suitable area for your playstyle.

4. Basic Controls:

   • Familiarize yourself with the controls for movement, inventory management, crafting, and interacting with objects.

5. Gathering Resources:

   • Begin by collecting basic resources like wood, thatch, stone, and fiber using your fists or tools like pickaxes and hatchets.
   • Look for trees, rocks, and plants to harvest these resources.

6. Crafting:

   • Access your inventory and craft basic items such as tools, weapons, and clothing using gathered resources.
   • Start with essential items like a campfire, storage boxes, and a thatch or wooden base structure.

7. Taming and Riding Dinosaurs:

   • As you progress, you can tame and ride various dinosaurs. To do this, you'll need to knock them out using tranquilizers or other methods and feed them their preferred food.
   • Each dinosaur has unique taming requirements and benefits, so research the specific dinosaur you wish to tame.

8. Exploring and Surviving:

   • Venture into the vast open world of Ark to discover new locations, creatures, and resources.
   • Be cautious of aggressive dinosaurs and other players (if playing on a PvP server).
   • Ensure you have enough food, water, and shelter to survive the harsh environment.

9. Progression and Engrams:

   • Gain experience points by hunting, gathering, crafting, and completing objectives.
   • Level up your character and allocate points to various attributes such as health, stamina, and crafting speed.
   • Unlock and learn new Engrams, which are recipes for crafting more advanced items.

10. Building and Base Defense:

    • Construct a base using stronger materials like stone or metal to protect yourself and your belongings.
    • Consider building fences, walls, and turrets to defend against aggressive creatures or rival players (in PvP).

11. Tribe and Cooperation:

    • Form or join a tribe to collaborate with other players, share resources, and build larger bases.
    • Assign roles and responsibilities within the tribe to streamline progress and enhance survivability.

12. Progressing to Advanced Content:

    • Once you're comfortable with the basics, explore advanced gameplay elements like underwater exploration, caves, boss fights, and breeding dinosaurs.