Welcome to the Ark modding community.
This post should help you get started in modding ARK.
I strongly advise you to get started by reading this link first : http://www.playark.com/workshop/
IRC
Useful links
Where to start ?
Where do I get the ARK Dev Kit?
This post should help you get started in modding ARK.
I strongly advise you to get started by reading this link first : http://www.playark.com/workshop/
IRC
If you have an IRC client connect to:
Server: irc.quakenet.org
Channel: #arkmodding
If you don't have a IRC client, I suggest getting mIRC.
Or connect using your browser: https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=arkmodding
Server: irc.quakenet.org
Channel: #arkmodding
If you don't have a IRC client, I suggest getting mIRC.
Or connect using your browser: https://webchat.quakenet.org/?channels=arkmodding
Official :
http://www.playark.com/workshop/
https://sites.google.com/a/studiowil...documentation/
Unofficial :
Wiki : http://ark.gamepedia.com/Category:Modding
Steam Group : http://steamcommunity.com/groups/arkmodding
http://www.playark.com/workshop/
https://sites.google.com/a/studiowil...documentation/
Unofficial :
Wiki : http://ark.gamepedia.com/Category:Modding
Steam Group : http://steamcommunity.com/groups/arkmodding
F.A.Q
Where to start ?
The ARK Dev Kit is a simplified version of the Unreal Engine 4 Editor specifically compiled to streamline the process of creating Mods & Maps for the Unreal Engine 4 game ARK: Survival Evolved, and to upload them directly to Steam Workshop for other users to download and play.
You should learn more about unreal engine with these resources :
https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/
https://wiki.unrealengine.com/Main_Page
https://forums.unrealengine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnrealD...tKit/playlists
Sinarisinestro compiled a list of useful links & documentation which you can find HERE.
You should learn more about unreal engine with these resources :
https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/
https://wiki.unrealengine.com/Main_Page
https://forums.unrealengine.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/UnrealD...tKit/playlists
Sinarisinestro compiled a list of useful links & documentation which you can find HERE.
You can get the ARK Dev Kit directly from the Epic Games Launcher. Simply Sign-Up, Download Unreal Engine, and go to the ARK tab!
Tools & Resources
Tutorials
Official
HOWTO: Get Variable Data From an Initiation File
FAQ & Tutorial: Getting Started with the ARK Dev Kit!
Ark Dev Kit Tutorial 1 - Making your first map!
Ark Dev Kit Tutorial 2 - Making your first mod!
Tutorial: Creating a core-data Mod
Quick Note: How to manually override the Steam PublishedFileID for your Map/Mod
Tech Note: Mods need to have their PrimalGameData named "PrimalGameData*" to function as a mod!
Non Official
How to : Translate ARK
How to : Properly Retarget Animations and Anim_BPs for Dino Resizing!
How to : Custom models for the Ark Dev Kit - Import Export
How to : Add new dinosaur variants
How to : Add new structure variants
How to : Make an Electric Fence
How to : Make your first map
How to : add a Particle System (like a green beam) to the Player Corpse
How to : import assets from UE4.9 to ADK
[Tutorial] Understanding item quality
[Tutorial] Import FBX Blenderfiles into ARK Dev Kit (for Static Meshes)
[Tutorial] Understanding Item Quality
[Tutorial] Basic UI Tutorial
Mass Editing Tip
Frankloco's youtube tutorials
HOWTO: Get Variable Data From an Initiation File
FAQ & Tutorial: Getting Started with the ARK Dev Kit!
Ark Dev Kit Tutorial 1 - Making your first map!
Ark Dev Kit Tutorial 2 - Making your first mod!
Tutorial: Creating a core-data Mod
Quick Note: How to manually override the Steam PublishedFileID for your Map/Mod
Tech Note: Mods need to have their PrimalGameData named "PrimalGameData*" to function as a mod!
Non Official
How to : Translate ARK
How to : Properly Retarget Animations and Anim_BPs for Dino Resizing!
How to : Custom models for the Ark Dev Kit - Import Export
How to : Add new dinosaur variants
How to : Add new structure variants
How to : Make an Electric Fence
How to : Make your first map
How to : add a Particle System (like a green beam) to the Player Corpse
How to : import assets from UE4.9 to ADK
[Tutorial] Understanding item quality
[Tutorial] Import FBX Blenderfiles into ARK Dev Kit (for Static Meshes)
[Tutorial] Understanding Item Quality
[Tutorial] Basic UI Tutorial
Mass Editing Tip
Frankloco's youtube tutorials
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