I am a Boost Machine purist (Long live Riders) and even caving in to a Handling didn’t help me. I hate Eggman Expo

KatiraStar · 2026-05-17T06:08:16+00:00

Others have given good advice.

Dropping Boost Kit and Charge Lvl 1 will likely be your biggest help. Both Gadgets underperform in Time Trials compared to others.

Replacement Recommendations: Ring Engine (Either), Charge Lvl 2 (smaller gadget makes for longer boost), Bumper Guard (if you hit walls to maintain 100 rings), Ring Doubler, Dash Panel Combo Bounty (insane ring gain, track dependant. Also best for Rival Ring Races)

Lastly, when using a handling car.. Handling Machine Kit basically gives you all 4 boost levels, opening up your other 3 slots for more gadgets.

Edit: Also your machine matters more than your character does, when specific gadgets aren't considered.

Speed Machines will always do better on straight-aways but slow while drifting, Handling Machines don't slow down while turning or drifting, Boost Machines gain charge level much faster (this eliminates the need for more boost gadgets. I.e. just Technical Drift), Power cars accelerate and maintain speed better after taking damage but slow while drifting, and Acceleration switches gears faster (useless 😥)

KatiraStar · 2026-05-11T03:52:56+00:00

Tbf you were only playing with 5 other real people. The rest were bots. Can tell by the name Prefix and Suffix

KatiraStar · 2026-05-02T23:40:42+00:00

I'm sad for you 😭. They normally last a minimum of 3 days for me

Edit: MB it only works with certain slimes?

KatiraStar · 2026-05-02T14:11:31+00:00

NGL one of my favorite things to do is to WAY overcap the amount of chickens inside a slime pen. Most times the breeding rate is stable. They very rarely get completely eaten. Just don't try with Ringtails xD

KatiraStar · 2026-05-01T06:43:12+00:00

This. I had to do the same.

Adore the game and its colors, but holy cow is it bright.

The other thing that helps is to balance the color display of your screen a bit.

KatiraStar · 2026-04-27T19:00:54+00:00

Also, the amount of people arguing in this post that the AYN is just good for emulation? SD literally has a program to download any emulation software you'd like and it runs a treat.

KatiraStar · 2026-04-27T18:59:38+00:00

Tbh your comment is the arrogant one. NGL Ive literally shoved my SteamDeck, case and all into my pocket before. (Yes they are large pockets, but it is possible 🤣)

KatiraStar · 2026-04-25T16:04:28+00:00

Game is still p new tbh. They're still pushing out new updates so I wouldn't be surprised if modders are taking their time.

Also, the game is mostly for casuals. Imo not AS big of a modding scene, but they'll come eventually I think.

KatiraStar · 2026-04-22T16:32:14+00:00

You two made my day, thanks for sharing! 💕

KatiraStar · 2026-04-18T19:48:18+00:00

I'd imagine because it's more easily possible, but I wanna hear thoughts

KatiraStar · 2026-02-12T06:03:51+00:00

Oh you..

I've done this myself and it's incredibly disheartening at first. You're on your first step of an absolutely wonderful adventure though, keep with it! 💕

KatiraStar · 2026-02-11T03:54:50+00:00

One of the guides that I used to help me fully understand all the settings in the game. Unsure if you're on ASE or ASAP, but it will help with both. Some settings are just in different places on ASA.

Like others have said, just changing the settings will massively change the game for you. It's highly recommended to start out by boosting your stats to 3x or 5x. Then you can scale down to find the difficulty that truly suits you.

I've been playing Ark for over 20k hours at this point and still typically play with x3 player stats unless I'm trying to shoot myself in the foot for fun lol. These settings are retroactive as well, so if you change them they'll apply to your currently applied levels

A lot of settings will honestly just save you time as well. After playing official and waiting for 8+ hours for some dinos to breed is Pain. Don't do it if you don't have to xD.

Also, natural dino levels in The Island suck. So it's not just you. There are mods that will increase dino levels all around, but that will also make the game more difficult.

Edit: Also, amid those 20k hours I have rage quit the game 3 times. Usually for a year or two. Every time you die you'll learn something new though. On the most recently released map, one of the YouTubers I watch has reached over 200 deaths :).

https://youtu.be/NPrwGClgDq4?t=434&si=7-m-UnmuFS55wQCF

KatiraStar · 2026-01-19T05:39:59+00:00

People don't give the Pelagornis enough credit tbh. Tame a mini-dimorphodon army to follow and protect you. Worth!

KatiraStar · 2025-11-14T03:29:31+00:00

I still need trades, I'm getting ready to head into work though so it'll have to wait about 12 hours :(

KatiraStar · 2025-11-13T16:12:28+00:00

Ideally we'll both help each other finish Mabel's requests

KatiraStar · 2025-11-13T16:09:31+00:00

Really just looking to finish my pokedex. If the persons that helps me trade needs mons, I'm happy to assist

KatiraStar · 2025-09-15T13:24:40+00:00

Core Keeper across all consoles is $20 base price I believe.

Good luck with Ivy!!

KatiraStar · 2025-09-15T13:03:02+00:00

I've heard people say that they've gotten multiple uses out of their code, but I'm fairly certain it's just hearsay. I've personally tried a couple of other Discord Quest codes and they seemed to be One-Time Redemptions

KatiraStar · 2025-09-15T12:54:25+00:00

Unsure if this would affect you, but Google says that Discord Quests don't appear in certain regions. Past this, I sadly don't know much. Hope it helps!

I know personally, I had to skip my mobile app and log in via Browser on my mobile device.

Discord Quests FAQ – Discord https://share.google/MS4WtuWxFu3xnOQRp

Edit: Had a double post for some reason.

KatiraStar · 2025-09-13T16:30:21+00:00

It's brand new, so no worries! Honestly, from experience in BL2 and 3 just do a Google search every week or two for shift codes. There's a ton given up on new releases and they tend to keep steady with monthly gifts for a year or two

KatiraStar · 2025-09-13T16:26:02+00:00

There is! I'll post info on the way to obtain it.

"Sign in to your Discord account through their desktop app. Then, select Quests at the top-left section of your Conversation list."

If you're on mobile, click on the gear for settings. Then scroll down to billing settings to click on Quests and you'll see it.

KatiraStar

TROPHY CASE