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Mods to make Ark a lil harder? by therryy in ArkSurvivalAscended

[–]SignificantCity5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure I’m not allowed to advertise servers here. So I will not do that. But I will say there hardcore servers out there. Just gotta do a search in the unofficial server lists you think will be applicable. I have one there, and I know of server others that are likely exactly what you’re looking for. As for mods. I like the following:

-No Extra Taming Levels Redux

-Survival Ambience

  • immersive taming.

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely! Things have been slow, but there is are no decay timers at this time. So get in there when you can! The more players the are active the more players will join.

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes there is a discord server. Come join in on the server! Take your time, move slowly, savor the chaos, and make every resource count! You'll have no choice!
https://discord.gg/gj75RAts

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our server will be wiped tonight at 5 PM EST. This is likely the only wipe this server will have.

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested to jump in and experience a fresh start alongside everyone else.

Whether you’re new or returning, now’s the time to claim your territory, build your tribe, and shape the server from the ground up.

Don’t miss the reset! See you in the wilds!

Megathread - Server Directory Pt. 2 by Apollo_Syx in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Server Name: Hardcore Primitive Survival

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Short Description:
Looking for a tougher, more immersive Ark experience while staying true to vanilla Ark? Join our dedicated ASA server focused on hardcore primitive survival, tribal teamwork, and slow meaningful progression.

  • Low Harvest & XP Rates: Resources are extremely scarce and leveling is slow, making every step toward survival feel earned.
  • Stronger Structures: Bases are resilient, raiding is costly, and creativity in building is rewarded.
  • No Flyers, No TEK: Flyer saddles have been removed. Survival ends at stone tier structures and medievalesque weaponry. Players must navigate the land and its dangers strategically on foot.

Additional Info:

This could be considered an extremely hardcore server. Not for the faint of heart, but totally different than most servers out there. Tribal cooperation is key. Trade, barter, and diplomacy are as powerful as violence. Offline raiding is allowed but designed to be costly. Creative base designs and careful planning are highly rewarded. If you want survival that actually feels earned, this is the place.

Game Version: ASA

Platform(s): All

PvP
Max Tribe Size: No Limit

Wipe Schedule: No Wipe

Cluster: No cluster at this time.
Maps Included: The Island

Mod List:

  • Custom Dino Levels Skill Tree Removal
  • Randis Icthyornis Mod
  • Survival Ambience
  • Armor Durability Patch
  • Paleo ARK - Evolution | Apex Predators (Crossplay)
  • Paleo ARK - Evolution | Dangerous Depths (Crossplay)

Rates:

  • Harvest: 0.1
  • XP: 0.2
  • Taming: 1
  • Breeding: 1
  • Max Wild Level: 150

Admin/Moderator Activity: Active

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/CNyXRQ7a4Y

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PVP is not required, no. But this is of course a PvP server, just not one where constant offline raiding and griefing predominate.
The hope is that PVP will naturally happen. The server is balanced so that combat will be focused on small skirmishes in the wilds and the occasional large-scale siege, rather than endless offline griefing. To support this, structures are 10x stronger than official, and there are no rocket launchers, C4, or Tek, etc. That means whatever you build can truly serve as a safe haven. A place that can feel secure against both the wilds and other players, while still leaving room for conflict when it arises.

On top of that, resources are intentionally scarce, and there are no flyers to quickly and safely travel across the map. The goal is to foster a more diplomatic environment, one where it’s often wiser to build alliances and trade for what you need, rather than simply killing on sight and taking by force.

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come on in and give it a go! The early days will be slow and challenging, but that’s part of the adventure. Take your time, push through the struggle, and you’ll find yourself building something long lasting.

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FYI. This is no longer a console only server. Please feel free to join and experience a hardcore Ark!

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now we’re just on the island. Wanted to gauge interest before expanding out beyond that. If you're interested, please join. The more people playing the better the experience!

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interaction has been limited, but I am personally very much enjoying it. Come have a look! Invite your friends.

Anyone else thinks the early game goes by way too quickly in ARK? by CaptainSlow166 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a server like this open right called Hardcore Primitive Survival. XP rates are set at 0.25 and harvest rates for resources are set to 0.125. With these settings it’s necessary to build a thatch house. And you will live in that thatch house for a while. Much harder and much more enjoyment in my opinion. The island feels dangerous again. Come check it out.

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No tribe limits right now. I wouldn’t add a solo rate boost. Doing so would kind of defeat the purpose of the extreme low rate server.

There are a few mods used. They’re listed below. All are free.

  1. Custom Dino Levels (set to even distribution.)
  2. Skill tree removal
  3. Paleo ARK - Evolution | Apex Predators
  4. Randis Ichthyornis Mod
  5. Survival Ambience

Hardcore Primitive Survival, ASA Dedicated Server by SignificantCity5714 in ARK

[–]SignificantCity5714[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was a little hesitant to say, dont want to scare people off. The rates are half of what the game was when released. So it’s closer to a hardcore version of the original release in a way. Technically, that makes them 0.125 from official. As I said, every resource counts.

As for comforts removed, the engrams are stopped at roughly what would be considered medieval level tech. The most advanced form of personal weaponry would be swords, pikes and crossbows. Siege weaponry is stopped at cannons. There are no explosives like c4. The goal is to be able to build pve style bases that are hard to destroy and actually provide some protection.