How to Speed Up Night Time in ARK: Survival Evolved
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The nights in ARK: Survival Evolved can be long, dark, and potentially dangerous. For many players, waiting for the sun to rise can feel like an eternity, especially when you have specific goals or a build project in mind. Fortunately, ARK offers several ways to speed up the night cycle, making your gameplay more efficient and enjoyable. The primary method involves adjusting server settings, although some console commands can also influence the experience. This guide will explain exactly how to make the night go by faster and provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about time manipulation in ARK.
Adjusting Night Speed Through Server Settings
The most reliable way to speed up the night cycle in ARK is by adjusting the server settings. This method requires you to have server administrative access. Here’s how it works:
- Locate the Advanced Settings: Access your server’s configuration panel. Typically, this is done through a web interface or a file editor. Look for a section called “Advanced Settings” or similar.
- Find the Time Scale Sliders: Within the advanced settings, you should find sliders or numerical input fields related to time scaling. Specifically, look for options for “Night Time Scale” and “Day Time Scale.”
- Increase the Night Time Scale: The default value for the night time scale is typically 1.0. To make nights go by faster, increase this value. A setting of 2.0 will make the night twice as fast, while 3.0 (the maximum setting) will make it three times faster than normal. This means that a night that normally lasts for approximately 13 minutes and 20 seconds, would be completed in roughly 4 minutes and 26 seconds when set to 3.0.
- Adjust the Day Time Scale (Optional): If you also want to make the days longer, you can slide the “Day Time Scale” value below 1.0. For example, setting it to 0.5 will make the day twice as long. This allows you to balance the lengths of the day and night according to your preference.
- Save the Changes: After making the adjustments, save the changes to your server’s settings. You will likely need to restart the server for the new time scaling settings to take effect.
By increasing the night time scale, you can significantly reduce the amount of time spent in darkness, allowing you to progress more quickly and minimize the risk of nocturnal dangers.
Using Console Commands to Adjust Brightness
While the primary method focuses on time scale, it’s also useful to know how to adjust night visibility. To make nights brighter, you can use in-game console commands. This change only affects your personal client and does not change the server settings for other players.
- Enable Gamma: Ensure that gamma is enabled in your settings. This option may be located in the video settings.
- Open the Console: Press the default key for the console (usually the
TABkey, or the tilde key~). - Enter the Gamma Command: Type the command
Gamma XwhereXis a number between 0 and 10.0is the darkest setting and10is the brightest. For example, typingGamma 5will increase the brightness, making the night appear less dark. - Press Enter: Press Enter to execute the command, and the game’s brightness should adjust accordingly.
Remember that this command only changes the visual brightness and does not alter how long the night lasts. It’s a useful tool to manage visibility during night time, but does not speed up time itself.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions related to time manipulation and related features in ARK: Survival Evolved:
How long is a full day/night cycle in ARK by default?
By default, a full day/night cycle in ARK lasts 60 minutes. The day lasts for approximately 40 minutes, and the night for about 20 minutes, which corresponds to a night from around 21:50 to 4:30 in-game time. Keep in mind that each minute of in-game time is equal to about 2 seconds of real-world time.
Can I skip the night in ARK altogether?
There is no command to directly skip the night. However, using the SetTimeOfDay command in the console can advance the time to the day, though it doesn’t quite “skip” it. To change the time, use the console command SetTimeOfDay [time], e.g. SetTimeOfDay 06:00 to advance to 6 AM.
How do I make the day longer in ARK?
To make the day longer in ARK, adjust the “Day Time Scale” in your server’s advanced settings. Setting this value to less than 1 (e.g., 0.5) will slow down the passage of day time, effectively making it longer.
Does the slomo command affect the day/night cycle?
Yes, the slomo command affects the entire game’s speed, including the day/night cycle. A slomo 2 command will make everything twice as fast, including the day and night. This means not only does night pass faster, but so does the day. slomo 0.5 slows it all down, which will increase the night time.
What is the best gamma setting for night?
The best gamma setting is subjective and depends on personal preference and your monitor settings. However, values between Gamma 3 and Gamma 6 are often considered good for increased visibility without over-brightening the image.
How do I tame the DodoRex?
Taming a DodoRex is a complex process. You first need to acquire the trophies of the Megapithecus, Broodmother, and Wyvern, then combine them with three Golden Treats in the Annunaki Workbench to create a Boss Tribute. The DodoRex is summoned from the boss tribute, and cannot be tamed in the normal way.
What is the fastest dino in ARK?
The fastest dinosaur in ARK is generally considered to be the DodoRex, followed by the Gallimimus and the Brute X-Spino. The order of speed differs depending on how players define “fast.”
Can I increase my movement speed to outrun dinos?
Yes, leveling up the movement speed stat increases both walking and sprinting speed. Around 130% movement speed is often enough to outrun most wild dinos on level ground.
Is movement speed a wasted stat for dinos?
For wild creatures, yes, the movement speed stat is considered wasted because wild dinos cannot level up their speed. However, players can level up their own speed to become faster.
Does force feeding make tames faster in ARK?
No, force feeding does not affect taming speed in ARK. It does not increase the rate of taming. The effectiveness decreases every time the creature eats food from its inventory or takes damage while unconscious.
How can I keep a dino unconscious while taming?
To keep a dino unconscious, use narcoberries or narcotics to increase its torpor. Continuously add narcoberries or narcotics to their inventory to maintain their unconscious state.
Does laying on a bed do anything in Ark?
Yes, laying on a bed will heal faster than not being on a bed. Simple Beds also act as respawn and fast-travel locations for you and your tribe.
How much Fortitude is recommended in Ark?
Fortitude points provide better insulation from extreme temperatures and reduce the effects of torpor. Ideal values are around 15–40 points (8–20 levels worth) for normal play, or more for specific circumstances.
Does Oxygen increase swimming speed?
Leveling up the Oxygen stat increases swimming speed, by 1.2%, this benefit is cumulative with movement speed bonuses.
Is there a command for speed in Minecraft similar to ARK’s slomo?
Yes, in Minecraft, the effect give [player] minecraft:speed [duration] [amplifier] command can be used to give the speed effect. For example, /effect give @p speed 30 5 will grant the nearest player a speed effect for 30 seconds with an amplifier of 5.
By understanding these methods and addressing the common questions, you can gain more control over your gameplay in ARK: Survival Evolved, making the experience both more efficient and enjoyable.