JVH Pickup Tool
Building in ARK: Survival Ascended is a labor of love. You spend hours gathering resources, placing foundations, and perfecting your base layout. Then, a new update drops, or you simply want to relocate. The old way meant demolishing everything and losing those precious materials. The JVH Pickup Tool changes that completely. This clever add-on brings a quality-of-life feature that many players have been requesting since the game's launch, allowing you to reclaim your structures instead of destroying them.
What Does the JVH Pickup Tool Do?
This mod introduces a new engram that teaches you how to craft a specialized version of the Fabricated Pistol. This isn't a weapon for combat; it's a tool for construction and deconstruction. The tool has two primary functions that are essential for any serious base builder.
- Pickup Mode: This is the default mode. When you fire the tool at a targeted structure, it will pick up that structure and any structures attached to it. The items are returned directly to your inventory, ready to be placed again elsewhere.
- Demolish Mode: If you need to remove something permanently, you can switch to this mode. It functions like a standard demolish, but with the convenience of a ranged tool.
Switching between these modes is simple. Use the right mouse button or the alt-fire key to toggle between Pickup and Demolish modes. The tool defaults to Pickup Mode, ensuring you don't accidentally destroy something you wanted to save.
Why You Need This Mod for Your Base
The core benefit is resource preservation. In vanilla ARK: Survival Ascended, demolishing a structure only returns a fraction of the resources used to craft it. With the JVH Pickup Tool for ARK: Survival Ascended, you get the full structure back. This is a game-changer for moving bases, redesigning layouts, or fixing a misplaced wall. It respects tribe and player ownership, so you can't use it to steal from others. The tool works on a wide range of supported structures, making it a versatile addition to your toolkit.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
One of the standout features of this mod is its cross-platform compatibility. Whether you are playing on PC, console, or through a cloud service, the mod functions seamlessly. This ensures that all players in your tribe can benefit from the tool, regardless of their platform. The mod is designed to work with the current versions of ARK: Survival Ascended, and the developer is actively maintaining it to ensure compatibility with future game updates.
How to Install the Mod
Getting started is straightforward. You can download JVH Pickup Tool from the Steam Workshop or your platform's mod browser. Once you subscribe to the mod, it will automatically download and install. For those using a dedicated server, you will need to add the mod ID to your server's mod list. After installation, you will find the new engram in your character's engram list. Learn it, craft the tool, and you are ready to start saving your structures.
If you are looking for a more streamlined way to manage your mods, consider using the foxygame.net launcher. It offers a one-click install for the JVH Pickup Tool, and its add-on catalog makes it easy to find and manage other essential mods for your game. The launcher also handles auto-updates, so you always have the latest version of the tool without manual checks.
Admin and Server Options
Server administrators will appreciate that the mod respects tribe and player ownership settings. This prevents griefing and ensures that the tool is used fairly. The mod is currently considered a 1.0 release, as it performs all the functions the developer planned. There is potential for future INI support to add admin options, such as disabling the tool in certain areas or adjusting its behavior, if there is enough community interest.
From Structures Plus to ASA
This mod is a port of the popular Structures Plus (S+) mod from 2019. The developer created it to fill the gap while waiting for the full Super Structures mod to be released for ARK: Survival Ascended. This means you are getting a proven and tested mechanic that has been refined over years of player feedback. The tool is in early development but is already fully functional. The developer encourages users to comment with any issues they find, as this helps improve the mod for everyone.
Get Your Structures Back
The JVH Pickup Tool is an essential mod for anyone who builds in ARK: Survival Ascended. It saves you time, resources, and frustration. No more demolishing your hard work. Instead, you can pick it up, move it, and place it again. For server admins, the foxygame.net launcher simplifies the process of deploying this mod to your player base, ensuring version compatibility and easy updates. Whether you are a solo player or part of a large tribe, this tool is a must-have. It is a simple, effective solution to one of the game's most annoying limitations. Download it today and never lose a structure to a demolition hammer again.