ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Difficulty 50+
MashhitDK  [developer] 26 Sep, 2015 @ 4:28am
[How-To] Mod loading / stacking (Server)
This guide is a how to for uploading mod(s) to server
- If you don't know how to FTP/upload to your server contact your provider

  • 1:
    A. Subscribe to the mod...
    B. Start up Ark (Will automatically start the download of the mod(s) into Steam\steamapps\common\Ark\ShooterGame\Content\Mods\)

  • 2:
    When the installation is done go to Steam\steamapps\common\Ark\ShooterGame\Content\Mods\ and locate the mod
    - Search for; 517605531 - You'll see a folder and a .mod file which are both required for it to work
    In case you don't see both... restart Ark / repeat Step 1: B

  • 3:
    A. Make sure you have a folder called Mods on your server ShooterGame\Content\Mods\
    - In case you don't already have a Mods folder simply create one inside ShooterGame\Content\
    B. Upload the files or zip file into that folder ShooterGame\Content\Mods\
    - In case you've ziped it remember to unzip it when it's uploaded

  • 4:
    Open up your GameUserSettings.ini and search for ActiveMods under the [ServerSettings] section...
    In case you don't already have it simply add ActiveMods=517605531 just below [ServerSettings] on a new line
    If you already have other mods installed simply add 517605531, in-between after the ActiveMods= (Ie. ActiveMods=517605531,479295136)
    - Stacking mods are done by separating them with a comma (aka ,)

  • 5:
    A. Start and join your server
    - In case it was already running simply stop it and make sure you're settings in GameUserSettings.ini hasn't been removed before you start it again
    B. When in-game check the ESC menu and see if you can see mod name and description
    - If you can't see the mod name and description make sure you've done step 4 correctly and still got ActiveMods=517605531 under [ServerSettings]
    Also make sure you've actually saved the changes not to mention edited the right config depending on if you're on Windows or Linux
    WindowsServer @ ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\GameUserSettings.ini and LinuxServer @ ShooterGame\Saved\Config\LinuxServer\GameUserSettings.ini
    C. Enjoy
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Goliath_Lusk 3 Oct, 2015 @ 7:37pm 
ive done everything and it sias i can level up but dont let me choose where to add my statts if that makes sense

MashhitDK  [developer] 4 Oct, 2015 @ 2:39am 
I understand what you mean @ MrHappy69
But doesn't make sense no... not sure what's causing that
kreuz 4 Oct, 2015 @ 3:03pm 
but mod up in list and its work
Shadow Thorn 16 Nov, 2015 @ 12:40am 
@ MrHappy69 i have had the stall problem on a number of servers as we changed the cap, as odd as it dounds try and getr self killed it seams as after i die then i can continue getting xp after a cap.
kreuz 16 Nov, 2015 @ 4:56am 
mod loading good thks
oscar.esparza 21 Nov, 2015 @ 12:22am 
how can i get the .ini files for local/solo play?
MashhitDK  [developer] 21 Nov, 2015 @ 3:30am 
What Game.ini you should edit

Single player @ ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsNoEditor\Game.ini
Windows Server @ ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Game.ini
Linux Server @ ShooterGame\Saved\Config\LinuxServer\Game.ini
oscar.esparza 21 Nov, 2015 @ 10:21pm 
Thanks, but I've managed to make this file for 200lvl for players and 200for dinos. I would like to know if there is a game.ini file with all the script written for the remaining levels.

Do i have to erase the file i have and let it blank so the mod does the rest?
MashhitDK  [developer] 22 Nov, 2015 @ 3:19am 
You'll only need to add ->
[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsPlayer=15532833
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsDino=1522496

To enable levels
oscar.esparza 22 Nov, 2015 @ 2:36pm 
not working for some reason. I only got to level 100. I even use the mind wipe and still
MashhitDK  [developer] 23 Nov, 2015 @ 2:25am 
kreuz 23 Nov, 2015 @ 1:36pm 
but in 1st and is worgyng cood
oscar.esparza 23 Nov, 2015 @ 8:42pm 
So basically what i have to do is finish these lines 1by1?

...from level1 to....ExperiencePointsForlevel[193]=225040,
ExperiencePointsForlevel[194]=227370,
ExperiencePointsForlevel[195]=229712,
ExperiencePointsForlevel[196]=232066,
ExperiencePointsForlevel[197]=234432)...to level 500 for example?

Isn't there a code generator out there for that?

Thanks for replying.
MashhitDK  [developer] 24 Nov, 2015 @ 1:03am 
Again with this mod... all you'll only need to add is ->
[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsPlayer=15532833
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsDino=1522496
oscar.esparza 24 Nov, 2015 @ 7:51pm 
Sorry to keep bothering, but i already did that and doesn't seem to work :/
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