Total Conversion: Primitive+ Survival

Development Modding ARK: Survival Evolved
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Oh, the whole ARK game is a WIP, so obviously this mod is too :stuck_out_tongue:

Detailed Information
Steam Workshop Page
Official Website

Mod Background
I started this mod because while I like the core game, it didnā€™t feel like ā€œsurvivalā€ to me. This can be seen in the game mechanics and the visuals. While I donā€™t intend this to be a survival simulator, I do plan on creating an enhanced primitive game mode. All items added to the mod will have a realistic feel and somewhat conceivable given the resources and some basic knowledge. At the moment I am adding custom content before tweaking the core game-play mechanics too much.

This is a primitive based game-mode. An alternative to a traditional based server. Open to suggestions and feedback and mostly ideas!! There are detailed specs and screenshots on the webpage!

Planned Features
Near

  • Wall torches (oil)
  • Oil lamp
  • More cooking recipes and baking w/ custom buffs
  • Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
  • Rubber Flippers
  • Armor Balancing (Cloth vs. Hide vs. Chitlin vs. Leather(?!))
    Medium
  • Longbow
  • Barrel of Explosive (will be heavy and resource intensive)
    Long
  • UI Overhaul
  • ā€œSurvivalā€ balancing

Implemented Items
There are over 40 custom models and resources added to the base primitive mode with more to come!

Blacksmith and Construction Tables
Stone Fireplace
Flintlock Pistol
Musket
Fermenting Barrel
Preserving Hut
Wooden Chair
2 Wooden Tables
2 Wooden Cabinets
2 Hanging Shelves
Fence
Wooden Club
Crops: Wheat
Crops: Coffee
Crops: Tea
Crops: Sugar
Crops: Barley
Crops: Tobacco
Crops: Grapes
Teepee
Baking Table
Cauldron
Bread Oven
Sugar Press
Handmill
Leather Tanning Rack
Primitive Grill
Storage Barrel
Water Well
Obsidian Spear
Obsidian Arrow
Bone Meal Fertilizer

Let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions! Thanks!

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Just got highlighted in the dev ark digest. Thanks to the ark team!!