Friends and Grouping
Grouping is a major draw to surviving and socializing for some players. One player creates a group, and becomes the ‘Alpha’ of the group. Inviting players via the Player List will send an invite to them, and they can accept or decline. If they accept, their icon will show up on the map where they are. This can be toggled off or on.
Being in a group is beneficial in that it provides you with a private herd / pack chat, as well as comfort boosts when near each other. At higher friendship grades, you get friendly fire reductions, so that you can more safely hit a enemy through a ally without hurting them as bad.
Friendship starts at E grade, and goes up to A grade. Mating and friendly fire reduction begins at C grade.
Friendly Fire Reduction works as follows:
- Grade A – 75%
- Grade B – 50%
- Grade C – 25%
In time, there will be a way to set roles for the group, and to be able to duel someone of equal rank for the role of Alpha. This section will be updated when this is introduced.
Group Limits will be an adjustable server option, where how many creatures of one type can be packed or herded up together. If more than that many creatures are in the Group, all members will begin to get discomfort until the group goes back to proper size.
Example: Rex can group in pairs, with their hatchligns. Hatchlings are removed from group at sub-adult age (0.7)
Species Limits will be an adjustable server option (Not present on Official servers), where how many creatures of one type can be present in the game at all. When more details are available I will update this section.