Modded Server Map

[Fergus]

The modded server has now reached the testing phase. That means we can start discussing what map and mods to use.

The first step will be deciding on a map.
Lets have your suggestions for a map. Reply here with what map you would like to see on the modded server. After all suggestions are gathered they will be put into a poll for voting.

After we get the map decided we can start discussing what mods to run.

[Desirae11]

My suggestion is crystal isles

[Cyhan]

I agree with Des Crystal Isles

[Syren]

I agree with Desi, crystal isles, played a lil in singleplayer and was stunned.

[Roland]

I was originally gonna go with crystal isles but after taking a tour and the fact the map creator released a global map wipe with 1 days notice recently im gonna have to go recommend Ragnarok, it has 3 active people working on it,is further along in development and they have a proven track record for good design,they made the Valhalla map.

[Toolbox]

I'm personally tossed up between Ragnarok and Crystal Isles. Both have all biomes, so either is good for me.

[Fergus]

Ragnarok gets my vote. The hand held map works. every biome is there and at least partially populated. so far no complete wipe with 1 day notice. more than one person working on it. creators made a very popular map already.

[alphynen]

I love the way Crystal Isle looks and the thoughts behind it, but a global wipe is a NO in my books, my second choice is Ragnarok. I like the Valhalla map better but its not being actively worked on. So Ragnarok it is for me.

[MilesHardeem]

I vote for Ragnarok - It looks more like an island and less like a fantasy land. Seems more accurate to Si-Fi which the game is. I do love the colors of the Crystal Isles but I don't think I would enjoy it quite as much as Ragnarok.

My general TLDR perception of each map:

Crystal Isles - Fantasy touch, beautiful, more colorful than general Ark maps. Slightly more customization beyond standard game.

Ragnarok - Follows general art theme of Ark, relatively light general customization beyond vanilla ark, beautiful, brilliant sense of mystery & discovery in some areas.

For context, when I reference customization I mean things beyond just the map itself being custom (additional resources, creature types and so on - not just customized landscape elements). Although I love what they are doing with Crystal Isles as it relates to these types of customization each one requires that much more testing, and creates a higher chance for bugs and so on. I am equally interested in general MOD's as I am in playing on a new map, and I feel they will add the additional spice we're probably all looking for.

Discussion is good, state why and how you came to your decision, helps us make a better collective decision!

Thanks all,

Miles

[Cree]

Just looked at both the maps and Ragnarok gets my vote.