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zunaguli
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additional Mods Oct 17, 2016 9:56:53 GMT -5

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Post by zunaguli on Oct 17, 2016 9:56:53 GMT -5

Hey, so far we like your server very much, it has the right settings, no hidden shit (like boosted farmxp while claiming to have xp x2 and other stuff ^^) and it has players that know how to build and play! we always love to see a quetz-catching-quetz and carfully constructed buildings, glad to have found this server

but we also have some suggestions for mods the we have come across and think of very highly, nothing gamebreaking. just for consideration ofc ^^

- resureccted spyglass: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=678891095
nothing gamebreaking, only clear sight, no zoom, aoe-info or other stuff

- Castles, Keeps, and Forts Architecture: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=764755314
this is just amazing to build as you can go and build a church or an adobe starwars-like village or combined with the metal-glas-set, have seen some pretty amazing buildings on other servers

- structures+: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=731604991
ok, dont really know about this one with gamebreaking as it gives u e.g. a smith with 300 slots (best storage ever though ^^) or the option to switch the fabricator on electricity BUT with this mod u can pick up structures, u have nc, the craftingstations can pull resources ourt of storages or animals in range (no more carrying 2k iron...) and it is customizable. so as i understand the admin can choose to deactivate the features he doesnt want to have e.g. the grinder creating spoiled meat or prime ot of nomral meat and so on. i think its some work till u have it adjusted but it my eyes it is one of the best building-mods out there if configuered to not being imba ^^

- extra ark: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=656525905
well, another cool mod BUT it has some storage-things that could be interpreted as imba like the mini-vault with 100 slots ^^. still, the doors are REALLY nice as you can use doubledoors with autoclose in different sizes, there is also a mod that only has the doors in it: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=643684973

- platforms+: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=719928795
bigger platforms for bigger tree-bases, very nice for e.g. building some big-ass pub ^^

- pillars+: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=708807240
ok, we call those the magic pillars bacause you can actually build flying platforms and bases as the do not require contact with ground to give ground support. if you have one pillar like 20 high, you get 2 cielings and then snap a magic pillar under it and you can destroy your 20 high pillars and it will "fly". the max-heigt of the game still applies though ("too high above ground"). dunno if you want to have that, i like floating bases out of glass ^^

ok, big list but its just for consideration in case you never heard of these but always wanted it... xD

ps: sorry if my english isnt that good, i am from germany ^^
yes, we actually had to cross the atlantic to find 1 (one!) server that fit our understanding of pve and community!

andarielhalo
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additional Mods Oct 17, 2016 12:49:32 GMT -5

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Post by andarielhalo on Oct 17, 2016 12:49:32 GMT -5

I don't think most of these would pass into the server, as they tend to be rather huge. We had already added some Spygglass mods some weeks ago and it caused server crashes so it was removed. The admins tend not to like very big mods that add or change lots of things, in part due to stability and also due to the amount of time it takes for people to join.

Personally, I would definitely support Extra Ark be added in. It adds tons of awesome new doors of different sizes, and a bunch of cool random things like wall cabinets, mini-fridges, etcetera, so if it comes to a vote, I would support Extra Ark.

Nashiq Admins and C-Suite Let me know if you need any assistance! Posts: 1,192	additional Mods Oct 18, 2016 11:15:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nashiq on Oct 18, 2016 11:15:41 GMT -5 building mods bother me because we've had multiple instances of everyone's base getting blown away because a mod loaded incorrectly on start. I do like how the castle one looks.

Dino Dave
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additional Mods Oct 18, 2016 18:48:47 GMT -5

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Post by Dino Dave on Oct 18, 2016 18:48:47 GMT -5

Zardya did a ton of awesome work with Structures+ on the SE server. By work I mean tweaking it with available settings so that it's more balanced. Nothing is free, nothing is pickup-able, Engrams require the same level as their vanilla counterparts. The ability for structures to float freely is mostly removed except for fence supports, where it's needed.

Mostly structures plus is about no clip and triangles, along with a few quality of life tweaks like electricity powered fab/grill though lol.

marx2
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additional Mods Oct 18, 2016 22:58:55 GMT -5

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Post by marx2 on Oct 18, 2016 22:58:55 GMT -5

Doesn't Structures+ mean no more glassmetal? I feel like that would have to trigger a server wipe, there's entirely too much that is built out of glassmetal for it to just poof, and to wipe before camp has a chance to try out aquatic breeding? We're still working on getting out into the depths of the water to have to start over again.

zunaguli
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additional Mods Oct 19, 2016 3:45:34 GMT -5

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Post by zunaguli on Oct 19, 2016 3:45:34 GMT -5

Oct 18, 2016 22:58:55 GMT -5 marx2 said:

Doesn't Structures+ mean no more glassmetal? I feel like that would have to trigger a server wipe, there's entirely too much that is built out of glassmetal for it to just poof, and to wipe before camp has a chance to try out aquatic breeding? We're still working on getting out into the depths of the water to have to start over again.

i did not know that. if thats true, please do not use structures+, glassmetal is way more beatuiful

Nashiq Admins and C-Suite Let me know if you need any assistance! Posts: 1,192	additional Mods Oct 19, 2016 10:04:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Nashiq on Oct 19, 2016 10:04:24 GMT -5 glassmetal hasn't updated in a long time. it wouldn't replace one or the other, just place more headache on the admins

jubalo
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additional Mods Oct 19, 2016 17:12:42 GMT -5

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Post by jubalo on Oct 19, 2016 17:12:42 GMT -5

Hello All, I think these are great ideas and will add variety to the game, as long as they don't require a server wipe or loss to existing tribes. Please consider the spyglass upgrade as the vanilla spyglass is unbearable after having used the binoglass mod.

I think those that "like the grind" seem to have more sway on this server and that keeps others from playing more often. I think ARK should be about more then "grinding". I think a lot of players are initially fascinated with the game but once they realize the upkeep required, along with the permanent loss of good gear or dinos, they decide to walk away from the game.

I follow the Sl1pg8r crew on YouTube and they rarely have mod issues with Structures+. One argument for the S+ mod is that the terrain in ARK is rarely level and using no-clip structures might lead to more interesting builds.

I like the Extra ARK mod for it's storage bin expansion and also labeling, where you can see the label displayed on the outside of the storage bin very easily.

While I support adding the additional mods, I will withdraw that support if it causes server stability issues.

I hope everyone has a great Halloween, I'm dressing as Elvis for a party tomorrow! Thanks for your time.

Jubalo

Dino Dave
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additional Mods Oct 19, 2016 17:49:59 GMT -5

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Post by Dino Dave on Oct 19, 2016 17:49:59 GMT -5

The only reason i'd want S+ would be for no clip/no collision stuff. It looks so awesome. Bases can be made so much more visually appealing imo when they can flow seamlessly into the landscape. Worth it? Who knows. Admin headache tho? yeah.

Some stuff we've had fun with on SE using S+ and auto torch, since torch lighting is way nicer over there and allows for red/green effects too lol.

This would look horribad without no clip. Triangles help too

Triangles have other uses

These are like, 3 seperate structures, all on an uneven cliff top type area. Now it's an awesome roadway and workshop.

Straight walls, and a guard tower built ON the wall. Auto torch is nice too.

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zunaguli
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additional Mods Oct 29, 2016 12:14:37 GMT -5

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Post by zunaguli on Oct 29, 2016 12:14:37 GMT -5

ok, so i guess they are all off the table? ^^

but no problemo, i have another one i think is useful and doesnt do imba-stuff whom i just thought of:
the egg-collector!
steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=554678442&searchtext=egg+collector

it has several uses, BUT i would recomment to deactivate the poop-collection and make the incubator unavailable to learn as engram (find that one too much). it collects your eggs and acts as a egg-refrigerator at the same time. good thing is you do not need as many dinos as egg-farm then before and by that reduce serverload. for most stuff 1 male and 1-2 females are enough for eggs as you get every egg they lay. mostly we just used 1+1 dino. just special cases like scorpions would need 1 male and 3 or 4 females as the lay so few compared to the rest.

really like that mod, keeps dino-count in check and prevents the tidious egg-searching and collecting by hand which always annoyed me... all that crouching and stuff... ^^
it also doesnt steal eggs, it stops with its range at the next non-tribe structure. range can be set manually too.
also you can actually collect titanboa-eggs if you set a generator and collector on a boat and plant them in the swamp. ppl have to be near so the eggs spawn but it is possible and also quite funny to build special snake-boats with a snake-pond in it ^^

compatibility is pretty good, you already use 2 of his mods (pet finder & death helper) so i am guessing this one should not make problems.

well, what do ppl think?

Last Edit: Oct 29, 2016 12:15:02 GMT -5 by zunaguli

rastuasi
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additional Mods Oct 30, 2016 23:09:16 GMT -5

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Post by rastuasi on Oct 30, 2016 23:09:16 GMT -5

I used egg collector and poop collector before, but on a PvP server. On a PVE server, it is both overpowered and unnecessary. Firstly, build an actual egg pen, where dinos are raised up on wood or metal (don't use stone) ramps/pillars. This means that you can then walk under their tails without "all that crouching and stuff". Is this mod nice, yes... good for a PvE server where we already have an over abundance of eggs and people able to sell kibble... nope, not at all.

End result is, this server has a set mod limit, which it is at. So no new mods will generally get introduced unless another is removed, in an effort to keep it mod minimalistic. As for the dino count being lowered, this mod would not make people have less because the egg drop is still percentage based with a random number generator algorithm. What truly adjusts that is the mods adjusting the egg drop timer and expiration time (on ground). If the dinos have their egg dropping timers adjusted to do it more often, thus more often to get a chance at dropping, then and only then will it induce the effect of less dinos needed. I have seen this on past servers, only reason I know the egg scooper won't stop it unless the timers are modified.

Last Edit: Oct 30, 2016 23:11:35 GMT -5 by rastuasi