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ARK: Survival Evolved

Setup, customization, and optimization guides for your ARK: Survival Evolved server.
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Modify Essential ARK: Survival Evolved Server Settings in Pterodactyl Panel

Running an ARK: Survival Evolved server on Pterodactyl Panel allows for easy management, but configuring server settings is essential for a smooth gaming experience. This guide will walk you through modifying key ARK server settings within Pterodactyl Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Basic familiarity with ARK’s configuration files 1️⃣ Access Your ARK Server Files in Pterodactyl 1. **Log in to **VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. ✅ You now have access to your ARK server configuration files! 2️⃣ Modify the GameUserSettings.ini File 1. In the File Manager, go to: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 2. Click on GameUserSettings.ini to edit it. Common Settings to Modify - Change Server Name: [ServerSettings] ServerName=YourCustomARKServer - Max Players: MaxPlayers=50 - Enable Crosshair: ServerCrosshair=True - Enable Map Player Location: ShowMapPlayerLocation=True - Increase Taming Speed: TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0 - Enable PvE Mode: ServerPVE=True 1. Click Save Changes after modifying the file. ✅ Your server settings are now updated! 3️⃣ Modify the Game.ini File (Advanced Settings) 1. Navigate to: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Click on Game.ini to edit it. Common Settings to Modify - Modify XP Rates: [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode] XPMultiplier=3.0 - Change Harvesting Multiplier: HarvestAmountMultiplier=2.5 - Custom Dino Spawn Rates (e.g., increase T-Rex spawns): DinoSpawnWeightMultipliers=(DinoNameTag="Rex",SpawnWeightMultiplier=2.0,OverrideSpawnLimitPercentage=True,SpawnLimitPercentage=1.5) - Increase Difficulty (Wild Dino Levels): OverrideOfficialDifficulty=5.0 1. Click Save Changes after modifying the file. ✅ Your advanced settings are now updated! 4️⃣ Change Command Line Parameters in Pterodactyl 1. Go to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Locate the Command Line Arguments section. 3. Modify the startup parameters as needed. Common Startup Arguments - Set a Custom Map (e.g., The Island): Map=TheIsland - Set Server Password: ServerPassword=YourSecurePassword - Enable PvP Mode: ?ServerPVE=False - Disable Flyers in Caves: ?AllowFlyerCarryPvE=False - Increase Auto-Save Interval (Default is 15 minutes): ?AutoSavePeriodMinutes=5 1. Click Save Changes and restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server now runs with custom startup settings! 5️⃣ Restart the ARK Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in the Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ All changes are now active! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully modified essential ARK server settings in VolticHost Game Panel! Your gameplay experience is now fully customized to match your preferred settings. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Install and Manage Mods on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server in VolticHost Game Panel

Mods enhance gameplay by adding new creatures, structures, mechanics, and more to ARK: Survival Evolved. Installing and managing mods for your ARK server on VolticHost Game Panel is straightforward with Steam Workshop integration. This guide will walk you through installing, updating, and managing mods using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - The mod ID(s) from the Steam Workshop 1️⃣ Find ARK Mod IDs from the Steam Workshop 1. Visit the ARK: Survival Evolved Steam Workshop: 👉 https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/workshop/ 2. Search for the mod you want to install. 3. Click on the mod, and note the Mod ID from the URL. - Example URL: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=731604991 - The Mod ID is: 731604991 ✅ You now have the Mod ID for installation! 2️⃣ Install Mods on Your ARK Server in VolticHost Game Panel 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Mod IDs field. 5. Enter the mod IDs separated by commas (e.g., 731604991,880871931). 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Mods are now added to your server's startup configuration! 3️⃣ Update and Enable Mods in GameUserSettings.ini 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Find or add the ActiveMods setting under [ServerSettings]: [ServerSettings] ActiveMods=731604991,880871931 4. Click Save File. ✅ Your ARK server is now configured to use the mods! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Mod Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server is now running with mods! 5️⃣ Verify That Mods Are Working Method 1: Check the Server Console - Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel and check for messages indicating mod downloads and activation. Method 2: Join the Server 1. Open ARK: Survival Evolved. 2. Click Join ARK and search for your server. 3. Connect and check if the mods are working. ✅ Your mods are now live in-game! 6️⃣ Remove Mods (If Needed) 1. Go to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Remove the Mod ID(s) from the Mod IDs field. 3. Navigate to File Manager → Delete the mod folders in: /ShooterGame/Content/Mods/ 4. Open GameUserSettings.ini and remove the Mod IDs from ActiveMods. 5. Save the file and restart the server. ✅ Unwanted mods are now removed from your server! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully installed and managed mods on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your ARK world can now feature custom content, gameplay enhancements, and more. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enable and Configure Automatic Backups for an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Backups are crucial to prevent data loss due to server crashes, updates, or accidental changes. Enabling automatic backups for your ARK: Survival Evolved server in VolticHost Game Panel ensures your world, player progress, and settings remain safe. This guide will walk you through enabling, configuring, and restoring backups in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Sufficient storage space for backups 1️⃣ Enable Automatic Backups in VolticHost Game Panel 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Schedules tab. 4. Click Create New Schedule. 5. Fill in the following details: - Name: ARK Automatic Backup - Time Interval: Set a frequency (e.g., every 6 or 12 hours) 6. Click Create Schedule. ✅ Your server now has an automatic backup schedule! 2️⃣ Configure the Backup Task 1. Under the newly created ARK Automatic Backup schedule, click New Task. 2. Set Task Action to Create Backup. 3. (Optional) Enable Ignore Server Status to create backups even if the server is running. 4. Click Create Task. ✅ Your server will now automatically create backups at scheduled intervals! 3️⃣ Manually Create a Backup 1. Navigate to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Create Backup. 3. (Optional) Name your backup (e.g., BeforeMajorUpdate). 4. Click Start Backup. ✅ Your server files are now backed up manually! 4️⃣ Restore a Backup 1. Navigate to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Locate the backup you want to restore. 3. Click Restore and confirm the action. 4. Restart the server from the Console tab. ✅ Your ARK server is now restored from a previous backup! 5️⃣ Delete Old Backups to Free Space 1. Go to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on any old or unneeded backups. 3. Click Delete to remove them and free up storage. ✅ Unnecessary backups are now removed to save disk space! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled, configured, and restored backups for your ARK: Survival Evolved server in VolticHost Game Panel! Your server data is now protected from loss or corruption. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Change the Map on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server in VolticHost Game Panel

Changing the ARK: Survival Evolved map allows players to experience different environments, creatures, and challenges. Whether switching to The Island, Scorched Earth, Fjordur, or another custom map, you can easily configure your ARK server in VolticHost Game Panel. This guide will walk you through changing the ARK map and configuring map-specific settings in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - The correct map name for the desired map 1️⃣ Choose the Map You Want to Use Here are some official ARK map names: Map Name Startup Parameter The Island TheIsland Scorched Earth ScorchedEarth_P Ragnarok Ragnarok The Center TheCenter Aberration Aberration_P Extinction Extinction Valguero Valguero_P Genesis Part 1 Genesis Genesis Part 2 Gen2 Crystal Isles CrystalIsles Lost Island LostIsland Fjordur Fjordur ✅ Make sure to use the correct map name for the Startup configuration! 2️⃣ Change the Map in VolticHost Game Panel 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Map field. 5. Enter the new map name (e.g., Fjordur). 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Your map is now updated in the server configuration! 3️⃣ Adjust Game Settings for the New Map 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Modify the settings under [ServerSettings] as needed for the new map. Example Adjustments: - Enable Flyers on Scorched Earth: bAllowFlyerCarryPVE=True - Increase Difficulty on Aberration: OverrideOfficialDifficulty=5.0 - Boost Resource Spawn on Genesis: HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0 1. Click Save File. ✅ Your settings are now adjusted for the new map! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server is now running the new map! 5️⃣ Verify That the Map Has Changed Method 1: Check the Server Console - Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel and look for logs indicating the new map is loading. Method 2: Join the Server 1. Open ARK: Survival Evolved. 2. Click Join ARK and search for your server. 3. Connect and confirm the new map is active. ✅ Your server is successfully running the new map! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully changed the map on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your players can now explore new environments and challenges. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Setting Up Custom Drops and Loot Tables for an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Customizing supply drops and loot tables allows you to modify what items spawn in beacons, caves, and boss rewards on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. This customization enhances gameplay by adjusting difficulty, balancing loot, and introducing unique drops. This guide will walk you through modifying loot tables, editing beacon contents, and applying custom settings in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Basic understanding of ARK’s supply crate overrides 1️⃣ Locate and Edit Game.ini for Loot Modifications 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 5. Scroll to the bottom and add or modify supply crate overrides. ✅ Your ARK server configuration file is now ready for edits! 2️⃣ Customize Loot Drops The ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems setting allows you to modify what appears in different drops. Below is an example of a custom loot table: ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems=(SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_Level03_C",MinItemSets=1,MaxItemSets=3,NumItemsPerSet=2,ItemSets=((ItemClassStrings=("PrimalItem_WeaponPistol_C"),MinQuantity=1,MaxQuantity=1,MinQuality=0.5,MaxQuality=1.5,bForceBlueprint=false),(ItemClassStrings=("PrimalItemAmmo_Bullet_C"),MinQuantity=10,MaxQuantity=30,MinQuality=1.0,MaxQuality=1.5,bForceBlueprint=false))) Explanation of key values: - SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_Level03_C" → Defines the type of drop (this one is for a white drop). - ItemClassStrings=("PrimalItem_WeaponPistol_C") → Specifies what item will appear in the drop. - MinQuantity=1, MaxQuantity=1 → Controls how many of the item spawn. - MinQuality=0.5, MaxQuality=1.5 → Determines the quality of the item (higher values = better gear). - bForceBlueprint=false → If set to true, the item will always be a blueprint instead of a usable item. ✅ Your custom loot table is now configured! 3️⃣ Adjust Loot for Specific Drops To modify different beacons, cave drops, or boss rewards, use these class names: - White Drop: SupplyCrate_Level03_C - Green Drop: SupplyCrate_Level15_C - Blue Drop: SupplyCrate_Level25_C - Yellow Drop: SupplyCrate_Level35_C - Red Drop: SupplyCrate_Level45_C - Cave Drop: SupplyCrate_Cave_QualityTier1_C - Deep Sea Loot Crate: SupplyCrate_OceanDrop_C - Boss Rewards: SupplyCrateBossBlue_C Replace "SupplyCrate_Level03_C" in the configuration with the correct drop name for the loot you want to modify. ✅ Different supply crates can now have custom loot settings! 4️⃣ Save and Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Click Save File in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Go to the Console tab. 3. Click Stop to shut down the server. 4. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server is now running with custom loot tables! 5️⃣ Verify Custom Loot Drops in Game 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Locate a beacon, deep sea crate, or cave drop. 3. Open the drop and check for modified loot. If items are not appearing correctly, check the server console in VolticHost Game Panel for possible syntax errors in Game.ini. ✅ Your custom drops are working as expected! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully customized loot tables for supply drops, deep sea crates, and boss rewards using VolticHost Game Panel! Your ARK server now features unique drops and balanced item progression. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enabling and Configuring Whitelisting for an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Whitelisting allows only approved players to join your ARK: Survival Evolved server, making it ideal for private servers, tournaments, or communities that require restricted access. This guide will walk you through enabling and managing the whitelist in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - The Steam64 IDs of the players you want to whitelist 1️⃣ Enable Whitelisting in VolticHost Game Panel 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Whitelist Only Players option and set it to True. 5. Click Save Changes. ✅ Whitelisting is now enabled! 2️⃣ Find Player Steam64 IDs for Whitelisting To add players to the whitelist, you need their Steam64 ID. 1. Ask the player to provide their Steam Profile URL. 2. Visit https://steamid.io/ and enter the Steam profile URL. 3. Copy the Steam64 ID (a 17-digit number). ✅ You now have the required Steam64 IDs! 3️⃣ Add Players to the Whitelist 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt 3. Add each Steam64 ID on a new line. Example: 76561198012345678 76561198087654321 4. Click Save File. ✅ Only listed players can now join the server! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your whitelist is now active! 5️⃣ Remove a Player from the Whitelist 1. Open the AllowedCheaterSteamIDs.txt file. 2. Remove the Steam64 ID of the player you want to unwhitelist. 3. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ The player is now removed from the whitelist! 6️⃣ Verify Whitelist Functionality 1. Try joining the server with an unwhitelisted account—it should be denied access. 2. Join with a whitelisted Steam account—it should connect successfully. ✅ Your ARK server is now whitelisted and secure! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled and configured whitelisting for your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now restricted to approved players only. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Changing Server Rates and Multipliers for an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Adjusting server rates and multipliers lets you customize game difficulty, resource collection, experience gain, and taming speed on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. This is useful for PvP, PvE, or custom modded servers that require different gameplay balances. This guide will walk you through modifying XP rates, harvesting multipliers, taming speed, and other server rates in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel 1️⃣ Adjust Server Rates in VolticHost Game Panel 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the following rate settings and adjust them as needed: - XP Multiplier: XPMultiplier=2.0 (Increase XP gain) - Taming Speed Multiplier: TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0 (Faster taming) - Harvest Amount Multiplier: HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0 (More resources per harvest) - Dino Damage Multiplier: DinoDamageMultiplier=1.5 (Stronger dinos) - Player Damage Multiplier: PlayerDamageMultiplier=1.5 (More player attack power) 5. Click Save Changes. ✅ Your ARK server multipliers are now updated! 2️⃣ Modify GameUserSettings.ini for Advanced Configuration 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Under [ServerSettings], add or modify any of the following multipliers: [ServerSettings] XPMultiplier=2.0 TamingSpeedMultiplier=5.0 HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.0 DinoDamageMultiplier=1.5 PlayerDamageMultiplier=1.5 DifficultyOffset=1.0 OverrideOfficialDifficulty=5.0 4. Click Save File. ✅ Your advanced multipliers are now configured! 3️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your new server rates are now active! 4️⃣ Verify Server Rates in Game 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Test XP gain, taming speed, and harvesting rates. 3. If adjustments are needed, tweak values in VolticHost Game Panel and restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server is now fully customized with new rates! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully adjusted server rates and multipliers for your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your gameplay is now custom-tailored to your community’s needs. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Configuring Player and Dino Levels on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server in VolticHost Game Panel

Adjusting player and dino level progression allows you to increase max level caps, modify XP requirements, and fine-tune stat gains on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. This is ideal for custom balance, PvP tuning, and endgame content expansion. This guide will walk you through changing max levels, XP curves, and stat progression in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel 1️⃣ Adjust Player Max Level Cap 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 5. Add the following lines at the bottom to increase the player level cap: [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode] LevelExperienceRampOverrides=(ExperiencePointsForLevel[0]=5,ExperiencePointsForLevel[1]=10,ExperiencePointsForLevel[2]=20,ExperiencePointsForLevel[3]=50) - Add more levels by increasing the ExperiencePointsForLevel values. - The higher the number, the more XP required per level. 6. Click Save File. ✅ Your player max level cap is now modified! 2️⃣ Increase Dino Max Level Cap 1. Open Game.ini again. 2. Add the following lines below the player XP settings: LevelExperienceRampOverrides=(ExperiencePointsForLevel[0]=5,ExperiencePointsForLevel[1]=15,ExperiencePointsForLevel[2]=30,ExperiencePointsForLevel[3]=60,ExperiencePointsForLevel[4]=100) OverrideMaxExperiencePointsDino=500000 3. Click Save File. ✅ Dinos now have increased level caps and XP progression! 3️⃣ Modify Stat Gains Per Level 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open Game.ini and add the following lines under [ServerSettings]: PerLevelStatsMultiplier_Player[0]=1.5 PerLevelStatsMultiplier_Player[1]=2.0 PerLevelStatsMultiplier_DinoTamed[0]=1.3 PerLevelStatsMultiplier_DinoTamed[1]=2.5 - Player[0] = Health - Player[1] = Stamina - DinoTamed[0] = Health - DinoTamed[1] = Stamina 3. Click Save File. ✅ Players and tamed dinos will now have increased stats per level! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ All new level settings are now active! 5️⃣ Verify Level Changes in Game 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Level up a player or tame a dino to check new XP values. 3. If adjustments are needed, tweak values in Game.ini, save changes, and restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server now features customized player and dino levels! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully customized player and dino level progression on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your gameplay experience is now fully optimized for high-level progression and custom stat gains. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enabling Custom Engrams and Unlocks on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Customizing engrams and unlocks on an ARK: Survival Evolved server allows you to control which items are available, modify level requirements, or enable automatic unlocks. This is useful for PvP balance, progression tuning, and custom modded servers. This guide will walk you through enabling automatic engram unlocks, adjusting level requirements, and modifying custom engram settings in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel 1️⃣ Enable Automatic Engram Unlocking 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Auto Unlock Engrams setting. 5. Set it to True to enable automatic engram unlocks at level-up. 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Players will now automatically unlock engrams when leveling up! 2️⃣ Modify Engram Unlock Requirements 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 3. Add or modify the following lines to unlock all engrams at level 1: [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode] bAutoUnlockAllEngrams=True 4. Click Save File. ✅ All engrams are now unlocked by default! 3️⃣ Customize Engram Unlock Levels If you want to control which engrams unlock at each level, use the following format in Game.ini: OverridePlayerLevelEngramPoints=0 OverridePlayerLevelEngramPoints=10 OverridePlayerLevelEngramPoints=15 OverridePlayerLevelEngramPoints=20 - Each line corresponds to a level. - Adjust the numbers to increase or decrease engram points per level. ✅ Players now earn custom engram points at level-up! 4️⃣ Force Unlock Specific Engrams at Level-Up To automatically unlock specific engrams, use this format: EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_AdvancedRifleBullet_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=10) - Replace "EngramEntry_AdvancedRifleBullet_C" with the desired engram class. - Change LevelToAutoUnlock=10 to the level at which the engram becomes available. ✅ Your custom engrams now unlock at the desired level! 5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ All engram settings are now active! 6️⃣ Verify Engram Changes in Game 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Level up and check if engrams unlock automatically. 3. If adjustments are needed, tweak values in Game.ini, save changes, and restart the server. ✅ Your ARK server now features custom engram unlocks! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled and customized engram unlocks on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your players now have full control over progression and tech access. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Configuring Dino Spawn Rates and Custom Spawns on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Customizing dino spawn rates and adding custom spawns lets you increase or decrease specific creatures, replace existing spawns, or introduce modded dinos on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. This is useful for balancing PvE, creating rare creature spawns, or making boss-level encounters. This guide will walk you through modifying dino spawn rates, replacing spawns, and adding custom creatures in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Dino class names for any custom spawns (for modded or event creatures) 1️⃣ Modify Dino Spawn Rates 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 5. Scroll to the bottom and add or modify spawn rate overrides. Example: Increase T-Rex spawns and reduce Dodo spawns DinoSpawnWeightMultipliers=(DinoNameTag="Rex",SpawnWeightMultiplier=3.0,OverrideSpawnLimitPercentage=True,SpawnLimitPercentage=1.5) DinoSpawnWeightMultipliers=(DinoNameTag="Dodo",SpawnWeightMultiplier=0.3,OverrideSpawnLimitPercentage=True,SpawnLimitPercentage=0.5) ✅ Your server now has increased T-Rex spawns and fewer Dodos! 2️⃣ Replace Specific Dinos with Other Creatures To replace one dino with another, add this to Game.ini: NPCReplacements=(FromClassName="Dodo_Character_BP_C",ToClassName="Raptor_Character_BP_C") - This replaces all Dodos with Raptors. - Use the dino class names from ARK DevKit Documentation. ✅ All Dodos are now replaced with Raptors! 3️⃣ Add Custom or Modded Dino Spawns If you want to add a new creature spawn without replacing anything, use: ConfigAddNPCSpawnEntriesContainer=(NPCSpawnEntriesContainerClassString="DinoSpawnEntriesJungle_C",NPCSpawnEntries=((AnEntryName="CustomRexSpawn",EntryWeight=0.5,NPCsToSpawnStrings=("Rex_Character_BP_C"))),NPCSpawnLimits=((NPCClassString="Rex_Character_BP_C",MaxPercentageOfDesiredNumToAllow=0.1))) - Change "DinoSpawnEntriesJungle_C" to the spawn region where the new dino should appear. - Adjust EntryWeight=0.5 to control spawn chance. - Modify "Rex_Character_BP_C" to the desired dino. ✅ Your custom dino spawns are now added to the world! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your dino spawn settings are now active! 5️⃣ Verify Spawn Changes in Game 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Use the cheat destroywilddinos command in admin mode to reset spawns. 3. Check different biomes to see if new spawn rates are applied. ✅ Your ARK server now features customized dino spawns! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully modified dino spawn rates, replaced creatures, and added custom spawns on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your world now has a unique balance of creatures. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enabling and Configuring Server Events on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

ARK: Survival Evolved features seasonal events and special in-game modifiers that enhance gameplay with unique creatures, skins, and boosted rates. By enabling server events, you can give players access to Holiday Events, Evolution Events, or Custom Modifiers. This guide will walk you through enabling official ARK events, configuring event rates, and customizing event-specific settings in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - The event name for the desired official event 1️⃣ Enable an Official ARK Event 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Active Event setting. 5. Enter the name of the event you want to enable. List of Official ARK Events: - Fear Evolved → FearEvolved - Turkey Trial → TurkeyTrial - Winter Wonderland → WinterWonderland - Love Evolved → LoveEvolved - Eggcellent Adventure → EggcellentAdventure - Summer Bash → SummerBash - Halloween Event → ARKaeology 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Your event is now enabled! 2️⃣ Modify Event-Specific Settings Some events allow you to modify boosted rates, spawn settings, or special creatures. 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Add or modify event-related settings under [ServerSettings]. Example: Boosting holiday creature spawns ActiveEvent=FearEvolved HalloweenDinoSpawns=True Example: Boosting event experience rates XPBoostMultiplier=2.5 4. Click Save File. ✅ Your event settings are now customized! 3️⃣ Adjust Event-Specific Rates (XP, Taming, Harvesting) To apply event rate boosts, add these lines under [ServerSettings] in GameUserSettings.ini: TamingSpeedMultiplier=3.0 HarvestAmountMultiplier=3.5 XPMultiplier=2.0 - Increase TamingSpeedMultiplier for faster taming. - Modify HarvestAmountMultiplier to get more resources. - Adjust XPMultiplier for quicker leveling. ✅ Event rate boosts are now applied! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ The event is now live on your server! 5️⃣ Verify That the Event is Active 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Look for event-themed creatures, drops, and skins. 3. Check server rates using XP, harvesting, or taming tests. 4. If the event isn't working, recheck the event name in the Startup tab and restart the server. ✅ Your event is successfully running! 6️⃣ Disable the Event (After Completion) When an event is over, remove or disable it: 1. Go to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Set Active Event to None. 3. Click Save Changes and restart the server. ✅ The event is now disabled, and the server is back to normal settings! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled and configured official ARK events on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your players can now enjoy holiday-themed content, special creatures, and rate boosts. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Setting Up and Configuring Server Rules and Messages on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Adding server rules and automated messages helps inform players about guidelines, upcoming events, or server notifications. You can set up automated welcome messages, periodic rule announcements, and custom chat messages on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. This guide will walk you through configuring server messages, setting up announcements, and enforcing rules in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Desired rules and messages to display in-game 1️⃣ Enable and Edit Server Messages 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Message of the Day (MOTD) field. 5. Enter a message that will appear when players join the server. Example: Welcome to the ARK server powered by VolticHost! Be respectful, no griefing, and have fun! 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Your MOTD is now displayed when players join the server! 2️⃣ Set Up Periodic Announcements 1. Navigate to the File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Add or modify the following under [ServerSettings]: ServerAdminPassword=YourAdminPass AutoSavePeriodMinutes=10 MessageInterval=600 ServerMessageInterval=10 - MessageInterval=600 → Sends messages every 10 minutes. - ServerMessageInterval=10 → Controls chat notification frequency. 4. Click Save File. ✅ Your server will now send periodic messages to players! 3️⃣ Add Custom Server Rules and Guidelines To display custom server rules in chat or when players join: 1. Open GameUserSettings.ini. 2. Add the following at the bottom: ServerRules="1. No Griefing | 2. No Cheating | 3. Be Respectful | 4. No Base Wiping" 3. Save the file and restart the server. ✅ Players can now see the server rules! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Your server rules and messages are now active! 5️⃣ Verify That Messages Are Working 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Check if the welcome message appears upon joining. 3. Wait to see if automated announcements appear in chat. 4. If messages aren’t showing, recheck the configuration files and restart the server. ✅ Server messages are now displaying as expected! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully configured server rules and automated messages on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your players now have clear guidelines and notifications. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enabling and Configuring Tribe Log and Admin Logging on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Keeping track of player activities, tribe logs, and admin commands helps prevent abuse, investigate issues, and enforce server rules. By enabling logging features, you can review tribe activities, track admin commands, and log in-game events. This guide will walk you through enabling tribe logs, setting up admin command logging, and accessing logs in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to https://panel.voltichost.com - A way to access log files (File Manager or SFTP) 1️⃣ Enable Tribe Log and Admin Command Logging 1. Log in to https://panel.voltichost.com 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 5. Add or modify the following settings under [ServerSettings]: ServerAdminLogs=true AdminLogging=true ShowTribeName=True TribeLogDestroyedEnemyStructures=True 6. Click Save File. ✅ Tribe logs and admin command logging are now enabled! 2️⃣ Enable Full Server Logging (Optional) To log all player actions, add this to GameUserSettings.ini: bAutoPvEUseSystemTime=true bEnableWeaponTracers=True bDisableStructurePlacementCollision=True ✅ Your ARK server will now log more detailed player actions! 3️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Go to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Logging settings are now active! 4️⃣ Access and Review Log Files 1. Navigate to File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Open the folder: /ShooterGame/Saved/Logs/ 3. Look for logs named ShooterGame.log, TribeLog.txt, or AdminLogs.txt. 4. Download or open the logs to review tribe activities, admin commands, and player actions. ✅ You can now track in-game activities using logs! 5️⃣ Verify That Logs Are Working 1. Join your ARK server. 2. Use an admin command (e.g., cheat destroywilddinos). 3. Check the log file (AdminLogs.txt) to see if the command was recorded. 4. If logs aren’t working, double-check your configuration and restart the server. ✅ Your logging system is now fully functional! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled tribe logs and admin command logging on your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Now you can monitor player actions, review admin commands, and track in-game events. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Setting Up and Managing Server Backups for an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Backups are essential for preventing data loss, restoring player progress, and recovering from crashes or corruption. Setting up automatic and manual backups ensures that your ARK: Survival Evolved server data remains secure. This guide will walk you through enabling scheduled backups, creating manual backups, and restoring backups in VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Sufficient storage space for backups 1️⃣ Enable Automatic Backups 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Schedules tab. 4. Click Create New Schedule. 5. Enter a name, such as Auto Backups. 6. Set how often backups should run (e.g., every 12 hours). 7. Click Create Schedule. ✅ Your server now has an automatic backup schedule! 2️⃣ Configure Backup Task 1. Under the newly created Auto Backups schedule, click New Task. 2. Select Create Backup as the task action. 3. (Optional) Enable Ignore Server Status to allow backups even when the server is running. 4. Click Create Task. ✅ Your server will now create automatic backups at the scheduled intervals! 3️⃣ Create a Manual Backup 1. Navigate to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Create Backup. 3. (Optional) Name the backup (e.g., BeforeBigUpdate). 4. Click Start Backup. ✅ Your server files are now backed up manually! 4️⃣ Restore a Backup 1. Navigate to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Find the backup you want to restore. 3. Click Restore, then confirm the action. 4. Restart the server from the Console tab. ✅ Your ARK server is now restored from the selected backup! 5️⃣ Delete Old Backups to Free Space 1. Go to the Backups tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Select an old or unneeded backup. 3. Click Delete to remove it and free up storage. ✅ Unused backups are now removed, freeing up storage space! 6️⃣ Restart the Server to Ensure Backup Changes Apply 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Backup configurations are now fully applied! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled automatic backups, created manual backups, and restored previous saves for your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now protected from data loss and crashes. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Optimizing Performance and Reducing Lag on an ARK: Survival Evolved Server

Optimizing your ARK: Survival Evolved server ensures smooth gameplay, reduced lag, and improved server stability. Poor performance can result in rubberbanding, long load times, and high CPU usage, which negatively impacts players' experiences. This guide will walk you through tweaking performance settings, reducing resource usage, and optimizing server performance using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel 1️⃣ Adjust Server Tick Rate and Network Settings 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the Startup tab. 4. Locate the Use Optimized Network Settings option and set it to True. 5. If experiencing lag spikes, enable: ?UseDynamicTickRate=True 6. Click Save Changes. ✅ Your server now runs with optimized networking! 2️⃣ Reduce Dino and Structure Count for Better Performance 1. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 2. Open the following file for editing: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 3. Under [ServerSettings], add or modify these settings: DinoCountMultiplier=0.75 StructureMemoryCap=0.8 4. Click Save File. ✅ Your server now uses fewer resources by limiting excessive dino and structure spawns! 3️⃣ Adjust Auto-Save Intervals to Prevent Freezes 1. In File Manager, open GameUserSettings.ini. 2. Locate or add the following line under [ServerSettings]: AutoSavePeriodMinutes=10 3. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Auto-save runs efficiently without causing lag spikes! 4️⃣ Lower View Distance and Update Rate for Players 1. Open GameUserSettings.ini again. 2. Add or modify these settings under [ServerSettings]: ClampResourceHarvestDamage=True AllowHitMarkers=False 3. Click Save File. ✅ Players will experience fewer FPS drops while maintaining gameplay balance! 5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to restart the server. ✅ Optimized settings are now fully applied! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully optimized performance and reduced lag for your ARK: Survival Evolved server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server now runs smoother, with fewer resource-intensive processes. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Configuring Stack Sizes and Weight Reduction for an ARK Server

Modifying stack sizes and item weight on your ARK: Survival Evolved server can improve inventory management, reduce grinding, and enhance quality of life for players. Server owners can increase stack limits, lower item weight, and customize resource settings to create a more balanced experience. This guide will walk you through editing stack sizes, adjusting weight reduction, and applying changes using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - (Optional) Stack Size Mods from Steam Workshop for additional customization 1️⃣ Modify Stack Sizes in GameUserSettings.ini 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 5. Scroll down to the [ServerSettings] section and add or modify this line: OverrideMaxItemQuantityMultiplier=5.0 (This increases stack sizes by 5x.) 6. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Item stack sizes are now increased! 2️⃣ Adjust Stack Sizes for Specific Items To set custom stack limits for specific items: 1. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Add stack modifications for specific items: ConfigOverrideItemMaxQuantity=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemResource_Thatch_C",Quantity=(MaxItemQuantity=500, bIgnoreMultiplier=true)) ConfigOverrideItemMaxQuantity=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemResource_Wood_C",Quantity=(MaxItemQuantity=250, bIgnoreMultiplier=true)) 3. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Thatch now stacks up to 500 and wood up to 250! 3️⃣ Reduce Item Weight To make items weigh less, modify Game.ini: 1. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Add: ConfigOverrideItemWeight=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemResource_Metal_C",NewWeight=0.1) 3. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Metal now weighs only 10% of its default weight! 4️⃣ Use Stack Size Mods (Optional) For easier stack size adjustments, install a Steam Workshop stack mod: 1. Go to the ARK Steam Workshop. 2. Search for a stack size mod (e.g., Ultra Stacks, Stacks XXL). 3. Copy the Mod ID from the URL. 4. Open the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 5. Enter the Mod ID in the Mod Settings field. 6. Restart your server. ✅ Your server now uses a custom stack size mod! 5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with new stack and weight settings. ✅ Your ARK server now has optimized inventory management! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully modified stack sizes, reduced item weight, and installed custom stack size mods using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now carry more resources and enjoy an optimized survival experience. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Adding Custom Supply Drops and Loot Crates on an ARK Server

Customizing supply drops and loot crates on your ARK: Survival Evolved server allows you to change loot tables, increase drop quality, and add modded items. Server owners can tailor loot drops for PvP balance, progression adjustments, or unique gameplay experiences. This guide will walk you through modifying supply drops, setting custom loot tables, and applying changes using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Item Blueprint Paths (needed for custom loot tables) - (Optional) Modded items from Steam Workshop 1️⃣ Locate Item Blueprint Paths for Custom Loot To customize loot, you need item blueprint paths: 1. Visit ARK Wiki Blueprint List. 2. Find the exact blueprint path for each item you want in drops. - Example: BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Armor/Saddle/PrimalItemArmor_RexSaddle.PrimalItemArmor_RexSaddle_C' ✅ You now have the required blueprint paths! 2️⃣ Modify Supply Drop Loot Tables 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 5. Add custom loot entries for specific drops: ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems=(SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_Level03_C",MinItemSets=1,MaxItemSets=3,NumItemsPerSet=3,ItemSets=((MinQuantity=1,MaxQuantity=1,Chance=1.0,Items=("BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Armor/Saddle/PrimalItemArmor_RexSaddle.PrimalItemArmor_RexSaddle_C'")))) - Edits the Level 3 (White) drop - Ensures a guaranteed Rex Saddle drop 6. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Custom loot is now added to supply drops! 3️⃣ Increase Loot Quality for Higher-Tier Drops To make high-level drops contain better loot, adjust quality settings: 1. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Modify loot quality multipliers: SupplyCrateLootQualityMultiplier=3.0 (This increases drop loot quality by 3x.) ✅ High-level drops now contain better items! 4️⃣ Add Custom Modded Items to Drops (Optional) If using modded items, follow these steps: 1. Find the mod on ARK Steam Workshop. 2. Copy the Mod ID from the URL. 3. Modify Game.ini to include modded items: ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems=(SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_Cave_QualityTier3_C",MinItemSets=1,MaxItemSets=2,NumItemsPerSet=2,ItemSets=((MinQuantity=1,MaxQuantity=1,Chance=1.0,Items=("BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/Mods/CustomWeapon/PrimalItemWeapon_ModGun.PrimalItemWeapon_ModGun_C'")))) 4. Save and restart the server. ✅ Modded items now appear in loot drops! 5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with new loot settings. ✅ Your ARK server now has customized supply drops! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully customized supply drops, increased loot quality, and added modded items using VolticHost Game Panel! Players will now find better and more tailored loot in the world. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Configuring Custom Boss Battles on an ARK Server

Customizing boss battles on your ARK: Survival Evolved server allows you to adjust boss difficulty, change loot rewards, and modify boss arena mechanics. This is useful for PvE-focused servers, progression balance, or endgame challenges. This guide will walk you through modifying boss fight settings, adjusting health and damage multipliers, and customizing boss rewards using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - Boss Blueprint Paths (needed for custom boss configurations) - (Optional) Custom Boss Mods from Steam Workshop 1️⃣ Locate Boss Blueprint Paths To modify boss battles, you need blueprint paths for bosses: 1. Visit ARK Wiki Boss Blueprint List. 2. Find the exact blueprint path for each boss you want to modify. - Example: BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/PrimalEarth/Dinos/Dragon/Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Easy.Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Easy_C' ✅ You now have the required boss blueprint paths! 2️⃣ Adjust Boss Health and Damage 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 5. Add custom health and damage settings for bosses: DinoClassDamageMultipliers=(DinoClassString="Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Easy_C",Multiplier=1.5) DinoClassResistanceMultipliers=(DinoClassString="Dragon_Character_BP_Boss_Easy_C",Multiplier=0.7) - Boss damage increased by 50% - Boss takes 30% less damage 6. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Boss difficulty is now modified! 3️⃣ Modify Boss Summoning Requirements To change the items needed for summoning bosses, modify Game.ini: 1. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Add or modify summoning requirements: ConfigOverrideItemCraftingCosts=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemConsumableTributeDragon_C",BaseCraftingResourceRequirements=((ResourceItemTypeString="PrimalItemResource_Element_C",BaseResourceRequirement=200),(ResourceItemTypeString="PrimalItemResource_BlackPearl_C",BaseResourceRequirement=50))) - Boss summoning now requires 200 Element and 50 Black Pearls. ✅ Boss tribute requirements are now customized! 4️⃣ Change Boss Rewards and Loot Drops To modify the loot bosses drop, edit Game.ini: 1. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini 2. Add custom boss rewards: ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems=(SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_BossLoot_AlphaDragon_C",MinItemSets=1,MaxItemSets=2,NumItemsPerSet=2,ItemSets=((MinQuantity=1,MaxQuantity=1,Chance=1.0,Items=("BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Armor/PrimalItemArmor_TekHelmet.PrimalItemArmor_TekHelmet_C'")))) - Alpha Dragon now drops a guaranteed Tek Helmet. ✅ Bosses now drop customized loot! 5️⃣ Add Modded or Custom Bosses (Optional) If using Steam Workshop boss mods, follow these steps: 1. Find the mod on ARK Steam Workshop. 2. Copy the Mod ID from the URL. 3. Add the Mod ID in Startup Settings of VolticHost Game Panel. 4. Modify Game.ini to spawn the new custom boss: ConfigOverrideSupplyCrateItems=(SupplyCrateClassString="SupplyCrate_BossLoot_CustomBoss_C",MinItemSets=1,MaxItemSets=2,NumItemsPerSet=2,ItemSets=((MinQuantity=1,MaxQuantity=1,Chance=1.0,Items=("BlueprintGeneratedClass'/Game/Mods/CustomBoss/PrimalItemArmor_CustomBossHelmet.PrimalItemArmor_CustomBossHelmet_C'")))) 5. Save and restart the server. ✅ Your server now has custom boss battles! 6️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with new boss settings. ✅ Your ARK server now has fully customized boss battles! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully modified boss fights, adjusted difficulty, changed rewards, and added custom bosses using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now experience fresh and exciting endgame challenges. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Enabling and Customizing Floating Damage Numbers on an ARK Server

Floating damage numbers in ARK: Survival Evolved allow players to see real-time damage dealt to creatures and structures, providing better combat feedback and strategy. Server owners can enable, disable, or customize the appearance of floating damage numbers. This guide will walk you through enabling floating damage numbers, adjusting display settings, and modifying combat logs using VolticHost Game Panel. 📌 Prerequisites - An ARK: Survival Evolved server purchased at VolticHost.com - Access to VolticHost Game Panel - (Optional) Combat log plugins for advanced tracking 1️⃣ Enable Floating Damage Numbers 1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click on your ARK: Survival Evolved server. 3. Navigate to the File Manager tab. 4. Open: /ShooterGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini 5. Add or modify the following line under [ServerSettings]: ShowFloatingDamageText=True 6. Click Save File and restart the server. ✅ Floating damage numbers are now enabled! 2️⃣ Adjust Floating Damage Display Settings To modify how floating damage appears, use these settings in GameUserSettings.ini: FloatingDamageTextScale=1.5 FloatingDamageTextColorMode=2 - FloatingDamageTextScale adjusts text size (default = 1.0, larger = 2.0). - FloatingDamageTextColorMode changes the color system: - 0 = Single color - 1 = Based on damage type - 2 = Based on creature type ✅ Floating damage text is now customized! 3️⃣ Enable Combat Logs for Damage Tracking (Optional) For detailed combat logs, install Combat Tracker: 1. Download Combat Tracker from uMod. 2. Upload the CombatTracker.cs file to: /oxide/plugins/ 3. Restart the server. ✅ Combat logs are now enabled for tracking damage events! 4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes 1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel. 2. Click Stop to shut down the server. 3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with floating damage numbers enabled. ✅ Your ARK server now displays floating damage numbers during combat! 🎉 Conclusion You've successfully enabled floating damage numbers, customized their appearance, and added optional combat logs using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now see real-time combat feedback, making fights more strategic and immersive. 🚀 For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025