Reinforced Structure Tier
Surviving the brutal world of ARK: Survival Ascended demands more than just a sturdy wooden shack or a standard metal box. As the threats grow from rogue dinos to opportunistic raiders, your base needs to evolve. Enter the Reinforced Structure Tier, a mod that redefines the pinnacle of architectural resilience. This tier transcends the conventional strength of metal while staying accessible before the high-end technological marvels of Tek, offering a perfect middle ground for the discerning survivor.
Why Choose the Reinforced Structure Tier?
The core appeal of the Reinforced Structure Tier for ARK: Survival Ascended lies in its sheer durability. Each piece boasts a significantly larger health pool and superior damage resistance compared to standard Metal structures. This makes it an impregnable fortress against the relentless challenges of the island, from wild Giganotosaurus attacks to coordinated player raids. While the crafting cost may tip the scale slightly higher than its metallic predecessor, the assurance of unmatched protection is a testament to its worth.
Built-In Illumination
This tier is more than just sheer brawn; it incorporates built-in, powered lights that elevate both functionality and aesthetics. Illuminate your domain with the Reinforced Lighted Ceiling, casting a radiant glow across your base even during the darkest hours. The Reinforced Lighted Wall boasts four distinct variations, allowing you to tailor your lighting setup to perfection. For larger spaces, the Reinforced Double Lighted Walls allow for a wide variety of configurations to illuminate any base setup.
Lightning-Fast Elevators
Have you ever wanted to use elevators but hated how slow they are? The Reinforced elevators can traverse 12 walls high in less than 4 seconds! With no weight limit, you can move your dinos and all the resources they harvest vertically with ease. These elevators share the same large health pool and damage resistance as all other structures in this mod. Both the speed and weight limit can be adjusted in the GameUserSettings.ini for those who prefer a different pace.
Protecting Your Livestock
For anyone who wants to have a farm without the concern of it getting wrecked by some troll on a Pteranodon, the mod includes Reinforced Greenhouse Structures. Each piece boasts 15,000 health and has the same great damage resistance to place them firmly in the Reinforced family. Your valuable breeding stock and crops will remain safe behind these fortified glass panels.
When you are ready to upgrade, you can download Reinforced Structure Tier from popular mod repositories. The installation process is straightforward, but if you are using a third-party launcher, the process is even smoother. For instance, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for the Reinforced Structure Tier, automatically handling version compatibility with your current build of ARK: Survival Ascended, ensuring you spend less time troubleshooting and more time building.
Complete Structural Coverage
Currently, the mod encompasses essential structure pieces such as Wall, Ceiling, Foundation, Pillar, Door Frame, Door, Tall Door Frame, Double Door Frame, and Lighted Ceiling and Wall. It also includes the newly added Dino Gate and Behemoth Gate, catering to the discerning survivor's needs for securing even the largest of tames. Anticipate the arrival of future Reinforced Structure Pieces, including Cellar Door, Medium Base Wall, and Large Base Wall. Designed to match the size and height of their gate counterparts, these forthcoming additions promise to fortify your base with an unprecedented level of security.
Configuration and Customization
To make changes to the configuration of the mod, the section heading and command line must be typed exactly as shown into the GameUserSettings.ini. The default values are shown below; change the values to your desired settings.
- [ReinforcedStructuresTier]
- ElevatorSpeed=1200 (Cannot be set below 0)
- MaxCarryWeight=5000000000.0 (Must be 101 or higher)
- StructureHealthMultiplier=1.0 (Min multiplier is 0.01, with no max)
There is also an update for painting the lights. The light emitted from the light bar can be painted by applying dye to color region 3. However, the light bar itself does not change color at this time.
Recent Updates and Fixes
The mod has received significant patches to improve usability. Recent fixes include removing the collision from the double doors and the tall door so they can now be placed if there is a reinforced ceiling at one wall height. The developers also fixed the lighted walls (Left, Top, and Right) not giving off light and reworked the lighted ceiling so it does not stick up above the height of other ceilings. They have added an arrow on the Lighted Pillars to indicate the side with lights and added snap points so that when placed on a foundation, you can choose the direction of the light. New variants include thin pillar, thin beam, and their lighted counterparts.
Furthermore, the health multiplier ini command allows you to scale structure health globally. Existing structures will have their health adjusted automatically. If they are damaged, the damage will also be multiplied, maintaining the same percentage of damage as before the update. For those using the foxygame.net launcher, auto-updates ensure you always have the latest fixes for the Reinforced Structure Tier without needing to manually check for new versions.
How to Install
Learning how to install this mod is simple. If you are using the Steam Workshop, simply subscribe to the mod page and ensure it is activated in your server's mod list. For single-player or dedicated servers, the mod will download automatically upon launch. If you are using the foxygame.net launcher, you can browse their add-on catalog to find the Reinforced Structure Tier and enable it with a single click, which also manages the correct load order for you.
In conclusion, the Reinforced Structure Tier is an essential addition for any survivor looking to create a truly secure and well-lit base without waiting for Tek tier. With its superior defense, rapid elevators, and robust greenhouse options, it offers a comprehensive solution to base building. Whether you are a solo player or managing a large tribe, this mod provides the peace of mind needed to thrive in the unforgiving world of ARK: Survival Ascended. Download it today and fortify your legacy.