ARK: Survival Evolved PC: Dinosaurs + Base Building

ARK: Survival Evolved is a PC survival game where you gather resources, tame dinosaurs, and build bases to survive in a harsh prehistoric world. For PC players who’ve spent dozens of hours in ARK, what’s the most challenging part of the early game (e.g., avoiding predators like Raptors, finding food/water, building a basic shelter) and what tips would you give to new players to overcome it? Additionally, taming dinosaurs is a core feature—what’s the most useful dino you’ve tamed (e.g., a T-Rex for combat, a Brontosaurus for gathering resources, a Pteranodon for travel) and how did it change your ability to survive and explore?