ASE Giant Hatchframe
Building massive bases in ARK: Survival Ascended often hits a frustrating wall: the vanilla Giant Hatchframe. It snaps poorly, leaves gaps, and forces you into creative but clunky workarounds. The ASE Giant Hatchframe add-on solves this problem head-on. It delivers the exact same structural piece you know from the original game, but with significantly improved snapping points and collision logic. This means your oversized dino gates and industrial hangar doors now fit flush against foundations, walls, and ceilings without fighting the building system.Why the ASE Giant Hatchframe Fixes Your Building Woes
The core issue with the standard Giant Hatchframe in ASA is its limited snap points. You often need to place it perfectly, or it refuses to connect to adjacent structures. The ASE Giant Hatchframe introduces extra snapping nodes on all four sides, top, and bottom. This allows for seamless integration into complex builds, whether you are creating a multi-level dino pen or a fortress entrance for a Giga. The add-on essentially backports the reliable behavior from ARK: Survival Evolved, ensuring that your blueprints translate without headaches.Key Features and Snap Improvements
- Additional snap points on every edge, eliminating the "floating" frame problem.
- Perfect alignment with standard walls, doorframes, and elevator platforms.
- Reduced clipping issues with adjacent Giant Hatchframes when stacked vertically.
- Full support for all vanilla paint regions and structure skins.
Compatibility and Version Support
This mod is built specifically for current versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, including the latest patches for The Island, Scorched Earth, and Aberration maps. It does not alter any core game files, making it safe to use alongside other popular building mods like S+ or Super Structures. The ASE Giant Hatchframe for ARK: Survival Ascended is also compatible with most stack mods and QoL improvements, as it only adds a new item variant to the Engram list. If you are running a dedicated server, simply add the mod ID to your mod list, and all players will receive the updated frame automatically.How to Install and Use the Mod
Installing the mod is straightforward, but you have a couple of options depending on your setup. For manual installation, subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop, then restart your game client. For server owners, add the mod to your server's mod collection and update the "ModInstaller" list. If you prefer a more streamlined approach, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for ASE Giant Hatchframe, automatically handling version checks and dependencies so you never have to worry about broken updates after a patch. The launcher also keeps the mod fresh with auto-updates, ensuring your building experience remains smooth.Step-by-Step Installation Guide
- Navigate to the Steam Workshop page for ASE Giant Hatchframe.
- Click "Subscribe" and wait for the download to complete.
- Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and enable the mod in your single-player world or server settings.
- For dedicated servers, add the mod ID to your "GameUserSettings.ini" file under the [ModInstaller] section.
- Respawn or re-log to load the mod content.
Once loaded, the new Giant Hatchframe appears in your crafting menu under the "Structures" tab. It costs the same resources as the vanilla version, so you can swap out existing builds without grinding for extra materials.