Supply Drop Consumables
ARK: Survival Ascended thrives on exploration and the thrill of discovering valuable loot. The Supply Drop Consumables mod takes this core loop and injects it directly into your inventory, offering a fresh, portable, and highly engaging way to manage rewards. Instead of waiting for the sky to light up with a beacon, you can now carry the excitement with you and deploy it whenever and wherever you see fit.
What Are Supply Drop Consumables?
This innovative mod transforms the traditional supply crate system into a set of consumable items. When you use one of these items, it spawns a supply drop right in front of you. This allows for strategic looting, whether you are deep in a cave, building a new base, or simply want to open a crate in the safety of your own home. The mod is designed as a work-in-progress, promising future updates and refinements to the system.
Core Features and Item Varieties
The mod introduces a wide array of consumable drops, each color-coded to signify its potential rewards, just like the classic beacons. You will find standard and "Bonus" versions of each color, offering a chance at better loot. Here is a breakdown of the default item names:
- WhiteSupplyDrop and WhiteSupplyDropBonus
- GreenSupplyDrop and GreenSupplyDropBonus
- BlueSupplyDrop and BlueSupplyDropBonus
- PurpleSupplyDrop and PurpleSupplyDropBonus
- YellowSupplyDrop and YellowSupplyDropBonus
- RedSupplyDrop and RedSupplyDropBonus
For those exploring the scorched lands, the mod includes a full set of Scorched-specific items, such as ScorchedWhiteSupplyDrop, ScorchedRedSupplyDrop, and their respective Bonus variants. This ensures the mod feels native to every map you play on.
Specialized Cave Supply Crates
Venture into the depths with the new cave-specific consumables. The mod adds Tier1CaveSupplyCrate, Tier2CaveSupplyCrate, Tier3CaveSupplyCrate, and Tier4CaveSupplyCrate. These are designed to provide high-tier loot suitable for the dangers found underground. Please note that the current version of these items spawns the crate inside the player character, which can be glitchy. The developer is aware of this and is working on a fix for a smoother experience.
Compatibility with ARK: Survival Ascended
This mod is built specifically for the latest version of ARK: Survival Ascended. It is designed to work seamlessly with the game's current architecture. The mod is also compatible with a wide range of other popular mods, though it is always recommended to check for conflicts if you are running a heavily modded server. To get started, you can easily download Supply Drop Consumables from the Steam Workshop and add it to your active mod list.
If you are looking for a hassle-free way to manage your mods, the foxygame.net launcher offers a streamlined catalog where you can find Supply Drop Consumables for ARK: Survival Ascended with a single click, ensuring you always have the latest version without manual updates.
How to Install and Use
Understanding how to install this mod is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to enhance your ARK experience:
- Navigate to the Steam Workshop page for the mod.
- Click the "Subscribe" button to add it to your Steam account.
- Launch ARK: Survival Ascended and open the Mods menu.
- Ensure the mod is enabled in your active mod list.
- Load your single-player world or server.
Once in the game, you can spawn the items using the admin console or add them to your server's loot tables. The items are currently available without crafting recipes, meaning they are intended for admin distribution or server configuration. As the mod evolves, the developer plans to add crafting mechanics to allow for organic progression.
Strategic Uses for Your Gameplay
The flexibility of having consumable supply drops changes how you approach resource gathering and risk management. Here are a few ways to use them effectively:
- Safe Looting: Deploy a drop inside your base to avoid PvP ambushes.
- Expedition Supplies: Carry a few drops with you on long taming trips to restock on food or ammo.
- Event Hosting: Use the party supply drop to spawn multiple crates for a tribe event or giveaway.
- Quick Rewards: Give players a reason to complete tasks by rewarding them with a consumable drop.
For server administrators, the foxygame.net launcher provides an excellent platform to manage mod dependencies and ensure all players on your server have the correct version of Supply Drop Consumables installed, eliminating connection issues and version mismatches.
Conclusion
Supply Drop Consumables is a fantastic addition to ARK: Survival Ascended that respects the game's core mechanics while offering a new layer of convenience and strategy. While it is currently a work in progress with no crafting recipes, the potential is immense. The ability to carry loot drops in your pocket opens up new possibilities for both PvE and PvP gameplay. Whether you are a server admin looking to spice up events or a solo survivor wanting to mitigate risk, this mod provides a unique and valuable tool. Keep an eye on this mod for future updates that promise to expand its functionality and polish the cave crate system.