diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 4c6fcba..86aaf61 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,492 @@ -# ark-doc +# CMTEC ARK Survival Ascended Servers -ARK Ascendant Dedicated Server documentation \ No newline at end of file +Welcome to the CMTEC ARK cluster! This documentation provides everything you need to know about our ARK Survival Ascended servers, available maps, mods, and gameplay features. + +## 🎮 Getting Started + +### Connection Information + +- **Cluster Name:** CMTEC ARK Cluster +- **Max Players:** 8 per server +- **Server Type:** PvPvE with PvP protection +- **Difficulty:** 5.0 (Max level 150 wild dinos) + +### Cluster Features + +- **Cross-map character transfer** - Take your survivor between all maps +- **Item and dino transfers** - Move your gear and creatures across the cluster +- **Shared progression** - Your achievements and engrams carry over +- **No transfer restrictions** - Full freedom to explore all maps + +## 🗺️ Available Maps + +Our cluster features 6 diverse maps, each offering unique experiences: + +--- + +### 🏝️ The Island (CMASA_THE_ISLAND) + +![The Island](images/the_island.jpg) + +**Port:** 7777 | **Best For:** New Players | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐☆☆☆ + +The original ARK experience and perfect starting point. Features balanced gameplay with all core mechanics. + +#### Key Features: + +- All basic resources readily available +- Beginner-friendly progression +- Classic boss fights: Broodmother, Megapithecus, Dragon, Overseer +- Diverse biomes from tropical beaches to snowy mountains + +#### Recommended Starting Areas: + +- **South Beach zones** (safe, good resources) +- **Herbivore Island** (completely safe sanctuary) +- **Hidden Lake area** (fresh water access) + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Gigantoraptor, Deinosuchus, Giganotosaurus + +--- + +### 🏜️ Scorched Earth (CMASA_SCORCHED_EARTH) + +![Scorched Earth](images/scorched_earth.jpg) + +**Port:** 7779 | **Best For:** Experienced Players | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ + +Harsh desert survival with extreme weather and unique challenges. + +#### Key Features: + +- Extreme heat and sandstorms +- Water scarcity management +- Electrical storms disable all electronics +- Home of the mighty Wyverns and legendary Phoenix + +#### Essential Survival Tips: + +- Build near **oases** for water access +- Craft **cooling gear** early (air conditioners, refrigerators) +- Beware **underground Deathworms** in sandy areas +- Electrical storms require backup plans + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Fire/Lightning/Poison Wyverns, Phoenix, Rock Elementals, Deathworms, Mantis + +#### Special Resources: + +Sulfur, Silk, Cactus Sap, Oil veins + +--- + +### 🌊 The Center (CMASA_THE_CENTER) + +![The Center](images/the_center.jpg) + +**Port:** 7781 | **Best For:** Exploration Lovers | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ + +Massive floating island with underground worlds and diverse biomes. + +#### Key Features: + +- Enormous map with vertical exploration +- Hidden **Underground World** (6 secret entrances) +- Combined boss arena (Dragon + Megapithecus + Manticore) +- Unique floating island centerpiece + +#### Must-See Locations: + +- **The Center** (massive floating island) +- **Underground World** cave system +- **Underwater crystal cathedral** +- **Lava biome** with flowing rivers + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Pyromane, Shastasaurus, Acrocanthosaurus, Deinotherium, Brachiosaurus, Helicoprion + +--- + +### 🌌 Aberration (CMASA_ABERRATION) + +![Aberration](images/aberration.jpg) + +**Port:** 7783 | **Best For:** Expert Players | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + +Underground damaged ARK with radiation, no flying mounts, and unique mechanics. + +#### Key Features: + +- **NO FLYING CREATURES** - climbing and gliding only +- **Charge light system** prevents Nameless spawns +- **Surface exploration only at night** (extreme radiation) +- Rock Drake and Reaper taming challenges + +#### Survival Essentials: + +- Always carry **charge light pets** (Bulbdog, Featherlight, etc.) +- **Radiation suits** required for Element zones +- **Climbing picks and glider suits** for mobility +- Build near **charge nodes** for safety + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Rock Drakes, Reaper Kings/Queens, Nameless, Charge Light pets, Yi Qi + +#### Special Mechanics: + +Radiation zones, earthquakes, charge light dependency + +--- + +### 🏙️ Extinction (CMASA_EXTINCTION) + +![Extinction](images/extinction.jpg) + +**Port:** 7785 | **Best For:** End-Game Players | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + +Post-apocalyptic Earth with massive Titans and futuristic challenges. + +#### Key Features: + +- **Four massive Titans** to defeat +- **Orbital Supply Drops** (defend against waves) +- **Element Veins** (defensive mining events) +- **Corrupted creature invasions** +- Ruined city environment + +#### Endgame Content: + +- Titan battles require serious preparation +- Advanced technology and tek-tier equipment +- Element farming through challenging events +- Final storyline conclusion + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Dreadnoughtus, Four Titans, Corrupted variants, Managarmr + +--- + +### 🏔️ Ragnarok (CMASA_RAGNAROK) + +![Ragnarok](images/ragnarok.jpg) + +**Port:** 7787 | **Best For:** All Skill Levels | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ + +Norse-inspired landscape with the largest map size and diverse environments. + +#### Key Features: + +- **Largest map** in the cluster +- **Active volcano** with eruptions +- **Griffin taming** opportunities +- **Ice Wyverns** in frozen regions +- Multiple dungeon experiences + +#### Notable Areas: + +- **Scotland Highlands** (rolling green landscapes) +- **Viking Bay** (coastal Norse theme) +- **Wyvern Trench** (lava-filled canyon) +- **Life's Labyrinth Dungeon** + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Ice Wyverns, Griffin, Bison, Spirit creatures + +--- + +### 🦖 Valguero (CMASA_VALGUERO) + +![Valguero](images/valguero.jpg) + +**Port:** 7789 | **Best For:** Intermediate Players | **Difficulty:** ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ + +Fantasy landscape with white chalk cliffs and underground ocean. + +#### Key Features: + +- Unique **underground ocean** (The Abyss) +- **Deinonychus pack hunting** and nest raiding +- **Environmental effects** (rainbows, auroras, shooting stars) +- Mixed Aberration and normal creatures + +#### Special Attractions: + +- **White Cliffs** with deep gorges +- **The Abyss** (massive underground sea) +- **Deinonychus nesting areas** +- **Underground Wyvern Trench** + +#### Unique Creatures: + +Deinonychus, Elderclaw, Mega Raptor, Chalk/Ice Golems + +## 🔧 Server Configuration + +### GameUserSettings.ini Settings + +| Setting | INI Variable | Value | Description | +|---------|--------------|-------|-------------| +| **Difficulty Offset** | DifficultyOffset | 5.0 | Max wild creature level 150 | +| **Max Players** | MaxPlayers | 8 | Players per server | +| **Server Crosshair** | ServerCrosshair | true | Crosshair display | +| **Third Person View** | AllowThirdPersonPlayer | true | Camera perspective option | +| **Show Map Player Location** | ShowMapPlayerLocation | true | Player position on map | +| **Allow Hit Markers** | AllowHitMarkers | true | Damage indicators | +| **Show Floating Damage Text** | ShowFloatingDamageText | true | Damage numbers | +| **Max Tamed Dinos** | MaxTamedDinos | 5000 | Per tribe limit | +| **Kick Idle Players Period** | KickIdlePlayersPeriod | 3600 | Idle timeout (seconds) | +| **Auto Save Period** | AutoSavePeriodMinutes | 15 | Save frequency (minutes) | +| **Taming Speed Multiplier** | TamingSpeedMultiplier | 5.0 | Faster taming | +| **Harvest Amount Multiplier** | HarvestAmountMultiplier | 3.0 | More resources | +| **Item Stack Size Multiplier** | ItemStackSizeMultiplier | 10 | Larger stacks | +| **Player Food Drain Multiplier** | PlayerCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier | 0.7 | Slower hunger | +| **Player Water Drain Multiplier** | PlayerCharacterWaterDrainMultiplier | 0.7 | Slower thirst | +| **Tamed Dino Food Drain Multiplier** | TamedDinoCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier | 0.5 | Less feeding required | +| **Always Allow Structure Pickup** | AlwaysAllowStructurePickup | true | No time restrictions | +| **Structure Pickup Time After Placement** | StructurePickupTimeAfterPlacement | 30 | Pickup window (seconds) | +| **Structure Pickup Hold Duration** | StructurePickupHoldDuration | 0.5 | Hold time to pickup | +| **Allow Cave Building PvE** | AllowCaveBuildingPvE | true | Build in caves | +| **Allow Cave Building PvP** | AllowCaveBuildingPvP | true | Build in caves | +| **Max Structures in Range** | TheMaxStructuresInRange | 10500 | Structure limit | +| **Platform Saddle Build Area Multiplier** | PlatformSaddleBuildAreaBoundsMultiplier | 2.0 | Larger build area | +| **Per Platform Max Structures Multiplier** | PerPlatformMaxStructuresMultiplier | 4.0 | More structures per platform | +| **Structure Prevent Resource Radius Multiplier** | StructurePreventResourceRadiusMultiplier | 1.0 | Normal radius | +| **Allow Building in Resource Rich Areas** | AllowBuildingInResourceRichAreas | true | Build anywhere | +| **Force Allow Structure Placement in No Build Zone** | ForceAllowStructurePlacementInNoBuildZone | true | No build zone restrictions | +| **Server PvE** | ServerPVE | false | PvP enabled | +| **Prevent Offline PvP** | PreventOfflinePvP | true | Protection when offline | +| **Prevent Offline PvP Interval** | PreventOfflinePvPInterval | 10 | Grace period (minutes) | +| **Disable Structure Decay PvE** | DisableStructureDecayPvE | true | No decay | +| **Disable Structure Decay PvP** | DisableStructureDecayPvP | true | No decay | +| **Disable Dino Decay PvE** | DisableDinoDecayPvE | true | No decay | +| **Disable Dino Decay PvP** | DisableDinoDecayPvP | true | No decay | +| **Disable Friendly Fire** | bDisableFriendlyFire | true | No team damage | +| **Allow Flyer Carry PvE** | AllowFlyerCarryPvE | true | Flying creature carry | +| **Allow Flyer Carry PvP** | AllowFlyerCarryPvP | true | Flying creature carry | +| **Oxygen Swim Speed Stat Multiplier** | OxygenSwimSpeedStatMultiplier | 1.0 | Normal swim speed | +| **Player Weight Stat Multiplier** | PerLevelStatsMultiplier_Player[7] | 2.0 | Double weight capacity | +| **Dino Weight Stat Multiplier** | PerLevelStatsMultiplier_DinoTamed[7] | 2.0 | Double dino weight capacity | +| **Raid Dino Character Food Drain Multiplier** | RaidDinoCharacterFoodDrainMultiplier | 1.0 | Normal food drain | +| **PvE Dino Decay Period Multiplier** | PvEDinoDecayPeriodMultiplier | 1.0 | Normal decay period | +| **Tribe Name Change Cooldown** | TribeNameChangeCooldown | 15 | Change frequency (minutes) | +| **Implant Suicide CD** | ImplantSuicideCD | 28800 | Respawn cooldown (seconds) | +| **Allow Hide Damage Source from Logs** | AllowHideDamageSourceFromLogs | true | Anonymous damage logs | +| **Allow Cryofridge on Saddle** | AllowCryoFridgeOnSaddle | true | Mobile cryofridge | +| **Disable Cryopod Enemy Check** | DisableCryopodEnemyCheck | true | No combat restrictions | +| **Disable Cryopod Fridge Requirement** | DisableCryopodFridgeRequirement | true | No fridge needed | +| **Enable Cryo Sickness PvE** | EnableCryoSicknessPVE | false | No cryo sickness | +| **Cryopod Nerf Duration** | CryopodNerfDuration | 0 | No nerf (seconds) | +| **Cryopod Nerf Damage Mult** | CryopodNerfDamageMult | 9.9999e-3 | Minimal damage nerf | +| **Cryopod Nerf Incoming Damage Mult Percent** | CryopodNerfIncomingDamageMultPercent | 0 | No incoming damage nerf | +| **Override Seconds Until Buried Treasure Auto Reveals** | OverrideSecondsUntilBuriedTreasureAutoReveals | 1209600 | Auto reveal time (seconds) | +| **Force Gacha Unhappy in Caves** | ForceGachaUnhappyInCaves | true | Cave restriction | +| **RCON Enabled** | RCONEnabled | true | Admin management | +| **RCON Server Game Log Buffer** | RCONServerGameLogBuffer | 600 | Log buffer size | + +### Game.ini Settings + +| Setting | INI Variable | Value | Description | +|---------|--------------|-------|-------------| +| **Kill XP Multiplier** | KillXPMultiplier | 2.0 | Faster leveling | +| **Auto PvE Timer** | bAutoPvETimer | false | No auto PvE switching | +| **PvE Disable Friendly Fire** | bPvEDisableFriendlyFire | true | No team damage in PvE | +| **Disable Friendly Fire** | bDisableFriendlyFire | true | No team damage | +| **Baby Mature Speed Multiplier** | BabyMatureSpeedMultiplier | 35.0 | Faster growth | +| **Egg Hatch Speed Multiplier** | EggHatchSpeedMultiplier | 15.0 | Faster hatching | +| **Mating Interval Multiplier** | MatingIntervalMultiplier | 7.5e-2 | Shorter cooldowns | +| **Baby Cuddle Interval Multiplier** | BabyCuddleIntervalMultiplier | 0.1 | More frequent imprinting | +| **Baby Cuddle Grace Period Multiplier** | BabyCuddleGracePeriodMultiplier | 20 | Longer grace time | +| **Baby Imprint Amount Multiplier** | BabyImprintAmountMultiplier | 4.0 | More imprint per cuddle | +| **Global Spoiling Time Multiplier** | GlobalSpoilingTimeMultiplier | 10 | Longer food preservation | +| **Supply Crate Loot Quality Multiplier** | SupplyCrateLootQualityMultiplier | 5.0 | Better loot | +| **Crop Growth Speed Multiplier** | CropGrowthSpeedMultiplier | 4.0 | Faster farming | +| **Allow Unlimited Respecs** | bAllowUnlimitedRespecs | true | No respec limits | +| **Disable Structure Placement Collision** | bDisableStructurePlacementCollision | true | No collision checks | +| **Max Difficulty** | MaxDifficulty | true | Maximum difficulty enabled | + +## 🎯 Mods by Map + +Each map has a tailored selection of mods to enhance the unique gameplay experience: + +| **Mod Name** | **Island** | **Scorched** | **Center** | **Aberration** | **Extinction** | **Ragnarok** | **Valguero** | +| ------------ | :--------: | :----------: | :--------: | :------------: | :------------: | :----------: | :----------: | +| **[Upgrade Station](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/upgrade-station)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Super Spyglass Plus](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/super-spyglass-plus)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Cryo Sickness Protection](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cryo-sickness-protection)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Automated Ark](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/automated-ark)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Better Breeding](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/better-breeding)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[AutoDoors](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/autodoors)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Solo Farm Mod](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/solo-farm-mod)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Kibble Vending Machine](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/kibble-vending-machine)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[JVH Landscaping](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/jvh-landscaping-mod)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[JVH Garden Decor](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/jvh-garden-decor)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Easy Transferable Element](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/easy-transferable-element)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Better Tapejara](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/better-tapejara)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[CyberStructures](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cybers-structures)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Dino Depot](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/dino-depot)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Dino Color Tokens](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/dino-color-tokens)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Cliffan's Backpacks](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffan-backpacks)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Vanilla with Sprinkles](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/vanilla-with-sprinkles)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Lily's Reusables](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/lilys-reusables)** | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | +| **[Mx Modified Spawn Distribution](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/mx-modified-spawn-level-distribution)** | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Cheaper Trains](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cheaper-trains)** | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Acrocanthosaurus](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/additions-ascended-acro)** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Deinotherium](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/additions-ascended-deinotherium)** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Brachiosaurus](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/additions-ascended-brachiosaurus)** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Helicoprion](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/additions-ascended-helicoprion)** | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| **[Arkitect Structures Remastered](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/arkitect-structures-remastered)** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | +| **[Castle Craft Decor](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/castle-craft-decor)** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | +| **[Klinger Rustic Building](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/klinger-additional-rustic-building)** | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | + +### 📊 Mod Count Summary + +- **The Island**: 18 mods +- **Scorched Earth**: 19 mods (includes Cheaper Trains) +- **The Center**: 22 mods (includes 4 creature mods) +- **Aberration**: 19 mods (includes Arkitect Structures) +- **Extinction**: 19 mods (includes Arkitect Structures) +- **Ragnarok**: 18 mods (includes Klinger Rustic Building) +- **Valguero**: 20 mods (includes Arkitect + Castle Craft + Klinger Rustic) + +## ⚙️ Mod Config + +**Automated Ark (ID: 928597)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/automated-ark) + +- Quality of life automation features for base management +- Automated feeding systems and breeding assistance +- Resource management and organization helpers +- Configurable automation settings for different playstyles +- **Downloads:** 8.1M+ + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[ArkAutomatedSettings] +# Currently using default settings +# Provides automation features for base management +``` + +**Impact:** Automated feeding, breeding assistance, and smart resource management + +**Cliffan's Backpacks (ID: 930170)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cliffan-backpacks) + +- Weight-reducing backpacks in multiple tiers +- Tier 1: 80% weight reduction, Tier 2: 50%, Tier 3: 35% +- Quality scaling affects weight reduction effectiveness +- Essential for resource gathering and exploration + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[CliffanBackpacks] +ScaleWithQuality=1 +QualityScaling=1 +ReduceOnlyResources=1 +Tier1Weight=0.8 +Tier2Weight=0.5 +Tier3Weight=0.35 +``` + +**Impact:** Carry 5x more resources with Tier 1 backpacks (only 20% of normal weight) + +**CyberStructures (ID: 940975)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/cybers-structures) + +- High-tech building pieces with integrated mega-storage +- 1000-slot refrigerators, storage boxes, and crafting stations +- 10x faster crafting speeds on all stations +- Enhanced generators with 0.1x fuel consumption +- Advanced industrial equipment with massive capacity + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[CybersStructures] +FridgeSlotCount=1000 +FridgeCraftingSpeed=10 +GeneratorFuelMultiplier=0.1 +DisableMultiToolDinoKillMode=True +DisableMultiToolDinoChibiMode=True +MiniVaultSlotCount=1000 +TekFridgeSlotCount=1000 +ChemBenchSlotCount=1000 +CraftingStationSlotCount=1000 +CraftingStationCraftingSpeed=10 +FabricatorSlotCount=1000 +FabricatorCraftingSpeed=10 +IndustrialForgeSlotCount=1000 +IndustrialForgeCraftingSpeed=10 +DisableResourcePulling=True +RemoveFloorRequirementFromStructurePlacement=True +DinoPodRemoveCryoSickness=True +DinoPodRemoveCryoFridgeRequirement=True +``` + +**Impact:** MASSIVE storage (1000 slots vs ~300 vanilla), 10x crafting speed, 90% fuel reduction, no building restrictions + +**Dino Depot (ID: 942024)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/dino-depot) + +- Pokeball-style dinosaur capture and storage system +- Creatures gain 10x experience while stored in depot +- 10x faster health recovery when stored +- Convenient creature management and transportation + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[DinoDepot] +ExperienceGainInDinoballMultiplier=10 +HealthRecoveryMultiplier=10 +BlockInGameSettings=False +``` + +**Impact:** Store creatures while they gain 10x XP and heal 10x faster - passive leveling system + +**Upgrade Station (ID: 930494)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/upgrade-station) + +- Upgrade weapons, tools, and armor quality levels +- Improve durability and damage/protection stats +- Cost-effective alternative to crafting higher-quality gear +- Resource-based upgrade system +- **Downloads:** 4.8M+ + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[UpgradeStation] +# Currently using default settings +# Provides upgrade functionality for weapons, tools, and armor +``` + +**Impact:** Enhanced gear quality and durability through resource-based upgrades + +**Vanilla with Sprinkles (ID: 1188679)** | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/vanilla-with-sprinkles) + +- Collection of minor gameplay enhancements and quality of life tweaks +- Maintains vanilla game feel while adding small improvements +- Various fixes, features, and convenience additions + +**Custom Configuration:** + +```ini +[Sprinkles] +# Currently using default settings +# Adds minor QoL improvements throughout the game +``` + +**Impact:** Various small quality of life improvements and UI enhancements + +## 🛡️ Security & Protection + +### Backup System + +- Daily automated backups at 04:00 +- Individual map save protection +- Cluster data redundancy +- External drive 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