Alright, so I wanted to mess around with the resource map in Fyodor, that new map everyone’s been talking about. I’ve been playing ARK for a while now, and I gotta say, resource maps are super helpful, especially when you’re starting out or looking for something specific.
First thing I did was fire up the game and load into Fyodor. Beautiful map, by the way. Anyway, I needed to figure out where the heck everything was. I remembered seeing something about a “Shimmering Halls” being a good spot, so I thought I’d check that out first.
Before I set off, I wanted to get organized, so I grabbed a pen and paper—yeah, I’m old school like that—and jotted down some resources I was particularly interested in. I also opened up an Excel sheet on my other monitor, just to keep track of locations and stuff. There’s a pre-made file you can find online, but I kinda like doing things my way, you know?
Getting to these Shimmering Halls was an adventure in itself. The entrance is pretty grand, with waterfalls and everything. I spent some time exploring the area, marking down any resources I found on my makeshift map. It’s a good idea to use coordinates, but honestly, I just kind of eyeballed it and used landmarks.
Then I thought to myself, “Why not try to make a proper resource map?” There are guides online on how to do it step-by-step. I followed one of them, it said to consult with local people but since this is a game I skipped it, and it had a step to invite them so I skipped it, too. It was pretty straightforward, mostly just about being organized and accurate with your locations.
Here is what I did:
- Started jotting down the coordinates of resource-rich areas. I know, I know, I should have done this from the start, but better late than never, right?
- Used the in-game compass to keep myself oriented, especially when I got turned around in those caves.
- Made a simple table in my notebook, with columns for the resource type, coordinates, and any notes about the location.
Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. It’s mostly just about paying attention to your surroundings and being meticulous about recording information. Now I’ve got my own personalized resource map for Fyodor, which is gonna be super handy for future adventures. Plus, it’s kinda satisfying to have something you made yourself, you know?
My Tips
If you’re thinking about doing this yourself, here are a few things I learned:
- Be patient. It takes time to explore and map out an area properly.
- Double-check your coordinates. It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you’re in a hurry.
- Have fun with it! It’s a game, after all. Enjoy the process of discovery.
That’s pretty much it. Now I can easily locate what I want. It feels good to be organized, now I can really start to build something amazing here.
