Protected Passives Reborn
ARK: Survival Ascended is a game of constant danger. You spend hours taming a magnificent Rex or a vital Ankylosaurus, only to lose it to a random raptor pack or a stray rocket from a rival tribe. The original Protected Passives mod was a beloved solution to this heartbreak, but its original owner discontinued it. Enter Protected Passives Reborn, a community-driven revival that brings this essential quality-of-life feature back to ASA while fixing several issues from the original mod. It is a clean, stackable addition that respects the core gameplay loop while removing a major source of frustration.
What is Passive Protection?
As the name suggests, Passive Protection does exactly what it sounds like: it protects your passive dinos. There is no crafting required, no special items to manage, and no complex setup. You simply walk up to your dino and set it to passive. A timer will appear at the dino's feet, counting down. When that timer runs out, your dino becomes completely immune to damage. This simple mechanic allows you to leave your valuable tames in the world without the constant fear of them being killed by wild creatures or enemy players.
Core Features of Protected Passives Reborn
This mod is designed to be intuitive and unobtrusive, but it is packed with powerful features that give you full control over how protection works on your server.
Immunity and Vulnerability Mechanics
- Delayed Protection: When dinos are set to passive, they become protected after a set delay. This prevents players from abusing the mechanic in combat.
- Riding Disables Protection: If you ride a protected dino, it becomes vulnerable immediately. Once you dismount, the timer restarts, and the dino will become immune again after the delay.
- No Flyer Pickup: Protected dinos cannot be picked up by flyers, preventing thieves from simply carrying away your prized tames.
- Inventory Management: When a dino becomes protected, all inventory items except food and equipped saddles are dropped onto the floor. This prevents the dino from being used as an impenetrable vault.
Customization and INI Options
Server administrators have a wealth of options to tailor the mod to their specific needs. The mod is fully configurable via INI settings, allowing you to tweak almost every aspect of the protection mechanic.
- ProtectionDelay=300: Customize the duration of the delay timer, or remove it completely.
- KeepInventoryItems=false: Toggle whether items are dropped when protection activates.
- ForceGhostMode and DisableGhostMode: Control the visual appearance of protected dinos.
- DontProtectAtAllyBase: Disable protection within allied bases to prevent raiders from using your own tames against you.
- AllowProtectedFollowing and EnableProtectedWandering: Permit protected dinos to follow or wander, though this may leave them vulnerable to being led into danger.
- AllowTurretSoaking: Decide if protected dinos can be used to soak turret fire in PvP scenarios.
- ItemWhitelist: Specify items that should remain in the dino's inventory when protection activates.
There is also an admin command to reset the mod: cheat ScriptCommand ProtectedPassives reset. This removes all active buffs and re-adds them, which is useful for troubleshooting or applying new settings without a full server restart.
Compatibility and Installation
Protected Passives Reborn is a clean and stackable mod, meaning it is designed to work alongside virtually any other mod you may have installed. The mod is compatible with the current versions of ARK: Survival Ascended and is regularly updated to ensure it continues to function correctly as the game evolves. If you encounter a mod that causes issues, the creator encourages you to report it in the Incompatible Mods discussion so they can work on a fix. To get started, you can easily download Protected Passives Reborn from the CurseForge website. The installation process is straightforward for Protected Passives Reborn for ARK: Survival Ascended: simply subscribe to the mod on the Steam Workshop and add it to your server's mod list. If you need a step-by-step guide on how to install, the mod's description page provides clear instructions for both single-player and dedicated servers.
For players looking for a streamlined experience, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for Protected Passives Reborn, automatically managing version compatibility and updates so you can focus on the game rather than mod management. This makes the launcher an excellent choice for server owners who want to deploy the mod across their community without hassle.
Why Choose Reborn?
The original Protected Passives mod was a fantastic addition to ARK, and its discontinuation left a void in the community. Protected Passives Reborn fills that void by bringing the mod to ARK: Survival Ascended with bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements. The core concept remains unchanged: a passive, hands-off way to safeguard your tames. The mod respects the game's balance by introducing a delay timer and dropping inventory, ensuring that it cannot be exploited for unfair advantages in combat or storage.
Whether you are a solo player who wants to keep a safe base or a server admin looking to reduce the griefing of passive tames, Protected Passives Reborn is a must-have addition to your mod list. It is a testament to the community's dedication to preserving the best parts of ARK while adapting them to the new generation of the game. Download it today and give your dinos the peace of mind they deserve.