WoodlandsQRMenu
Running a community server in ARK: Survival Ascended is about more than just keeping the hardware online. It is about building an identity. The WoodlandsQRMenu mod delivers that identity straight into the player's interface, blending practical tools with the unmistakable Woodlands ARK Cluster branding. This add-on provides two core features: scannable QR codes in the pause menu and a dynamic, staff-triggered notification overlay. It is a straightforward, crossplay-friendly solution designed to keep your community informed and connected without ever leaving the game.
What Does WoodlandsQRMenu Do?
This mod is built specifically for the Woodlands ARK Cluster, but its utility is clear for any server owner who wants to streamline communication. It adds a layer of polish and functionality directly into the vanilla UI. The two main components work together to bridge the gap between the game world and your community's external resources, such as websites and Discord servers.
QR Codes in the Pause Menu
When a player presses ESC, they are greeted with two ARK-styled QR cards instead of a plain menu. These are not just decorative; they are functional shortcuts. The first card links to woodlandsark.com, your hub for cluster info, rules, tools, and shop. The second card directs players to discord.gg/woodlandsark, your community Discord. This is a massive quality-of-life improvement, especially for console players. Instead of alt-tabbing or typing a long URL on a virtual keyboard, they simply scan the code with their phone. It removes a significant barrier to community engagement, making it effortless for players to find your rules or join the conversation.
The Notification Overlay System
The second pillar of WoodlandsQRMenu is the branded notification overlay. Server staff can push styled, on-screen messages to every online player without needing a third-party broadcast plugin. The overlay is fully drawn in the Woodlands aesthetic: dark rounded panels, a green frame, and the cluster logo. This ensures that every announcement feels like part of the game world, not a generic pop-up.
The system supports several distinct display types:
- Banner: A strip across the top of the screen for quick notices and reminders.
- Centre Panel: A framed announcement with a headline and sub-line, perfect for restarts and updates. Long messages wrap automatically to ensure readability.
- Countdown: A persistent clock in the corner that ticks down to a specific event, such as a restart or wild dino wipe. It holds a final message after reaching zero so players who stepped away still see the outcome.
- Colour Options: Choose from yellow, orange, red, green, cyan, and white, plus special warn and alert styles that auto-colour based on severity.
The overlay is designed to be unobtrusive. It is click-through, meaning it won't block player interaction, and it automatically hides itself while the pause menu is open. It also uses ARK's splitscreen-aware UI scaling, ensuring it renders correctly on console and in splitscreen sessions.
Server Commands and Automation
For server owners, the power of WoodlandsQRMenu lies in its simplicity. Messages are sent with a single console or RCON command, making it incredibly easy to integrate with existing automation tools like TCAdmin, a bot, or a custom web tool. The format is consistent and easy to learn: scriptcommand woodlands;<style>;<seconds>;<message>.
Here are a few practical examples of how you can use it:
scriptcommand woodlands;banner;30;Server restarting soonscriptcommand woodlands;center;60;SERVER RESTART;30 minutes - log off safelyscriptcommand woodlands;warn;30;Wild dino wipe in 5 minutesscriptcommand woodlands;alert;30;Wipe starting nowscriptcommand woodlands;countdown;900;SERVER RESTARTscriptcommand woodlands;clear;0;x
You can also override the default colour by adding a colour as the first word of the message, like so: scriptcommand woodlands;banner;30;cyan;Event starting soon. The countdown command even accepts an optional end message: scriptcommand woodlands;countdown;300;WILD DINO WIPE;WIPING NOW. A key feature is that the banner, centre panel, and countdown are independent. You can run a countdown while sending announcements without one cancelling the other.
Compatibility and Installation
One of the most attractive aspects of this mod is its ease of use. There are no client install steps and no configuration files for players to edit. Nothing is stored on the player's machine; the QR cards are plain textures. This makes it inherently crossplay-friendly. The mod is designed for the current builds of ARK: Survival Ascended, and its lightweight nature ensures it works well alongside other mods. For server owners, the installation is as simple as adding it to your mod list and restarting. Players will automatically receive the necessary files when they join.
Getting Started with WoodlandsQRMenu
Ready to enhance your server's communication? To download WoodlandsQRMenu, simply search for it in the ARK: Survival Ascended mod browser. You will find WoodlandsQRMenu for ARK: Survival Ascended available for a one-click subscribe. If you are unsure how to install it, the process is identical to any other mod: add it to your server's active mod list. For those using a dedicated launcher like the one from foxygame.net, the process is even smoother. The foxygame.net launcher simplifies the entire experience, allowing you to manage your WoodlandsQRMenu installation and updates directly from its add-on catalog, ensuring you always have the latest version without manual file management.
In conclusion, WoodlandsQRMenu is more than just a mod; it is a communication toolkit. It solves the common problem of keeping players informed and connected to your community's external resources. By combining practical QR codes with a visually appealing and functional notification system, it offers a polished experience that benefits both players and server staff. Whether you are managing a large cluster or a small community server, this add-on provides the tools you need to broadcast important messages and maintain a strong, branded presence in ARK: Survival Ascended.