I have a headset and I play a LOT of BTB. I feel like there’s someone else on my team with a microphone maybe 5-10% of the time. Obviously it’s a lot more fun to play, especially BTB, when you can talk and strategize with your teammates. Are there search settings or other tricks I don’t know about that would help me find other players who have mics more often??
There’s no surefire way to be honest. Some will be in a party chat with their teammates, others may mute themselves to focus, or they’ve never bought a headset in the first place.
A lot of players are very familiar with the maps and their respective tricks and strategies. So they likely don’t feel the need to chat with others. One way to find more players with mics is to join a company or build up a group you can regularly play with. If you’re interested in joining one, check out THE ARK COMMUNITY.