Upcoming Structure Changes! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1403113792 Later this week we plan to roll out an update that will make some changes to our current structure decay rules. In essence, we are redefining what we consider a viable minimum base or set of structures. Structures which do not meet this definition will rapidly decay resulting in the ability to either destroy them by hand or have the server automatically destroy the structures when they are loaded/leave stasis.  Our intent behind this change is to address structure spamming issues (pillar/foundation spam) which often takes place when players attempt to claim or grief different areas of the map in both PVE and PVP. We anticipate that this particular update will be iterative and there most likely will be additional adjustments in the coming weeks as we work to resolve this issue. Code of Conduct Updates! Following our previous Crunch, the Enforcement Team are back again with another important notice regarding the Code of Conduct. We'd like to make Official Players aware of the following revision: Hacking and Exploiting Revision Exploiting - examples are not limited to but can include: Attacking from, travelling through, or building in unintended game-zones (under the mesh or above the map) Duplication of tames, items, or characters Unintended

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https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/272845442527150534/CA2543F4AA10222556B509F63516D5E1ED899275/ ARK: Survival Evolved is celebrating it's 3rd birthday today! It's been three whole years since we first entered into Early Access on Steam. The game has grown tremendously, from walking naked on a beach to defeating the Ultimate Lifeform! We have loved each and every moment of development, meeting you at events, hosting streams, and watching your content. Thank you so much for all the support you've shown us over the last 3 years. We are truly grateful and in celebration have something very special in store for our community! Countdown Begins! https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/928185407866995292/41B44D3975D0CE5D3C94DFB991900980F533256C/ The countdown to our special event begins! Survivors can look forward to some epic discoveries with new content and challenges, and we'll have even more exciting news coming in the middle of the month, so stay tuned! ;) Be sure to check the countdown on survivetheark.com. ARK: Evolution Event https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/434987080574326036/286155E68D4EB67CDF1A47655A347DEC1CB66BAD/ Survivors across ALL Platforms will be receiving a special Evolution Event perk this weekend! It will be active from the Friday the 1st of June at 3 PM EST until Monday the 4th of June at 3 PM

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https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/437236976011834833/243502C4DAB02A5BD40EDE7276FF876DD1347A93/ Code of Conduct Updates! Earlier in April, our Enforcement Team announced some changes made to the Official ARK Code of Conduct, as well as how players can make reports on PC. Thanks to your reports, we have been able to take action consistently against rule breakers and cheaters on our Official Servers. Today we would like to announce some changes to the ruleset, we'll be listing the specific changes beneath but it's recommended you check out the entire code here. Hacking and Exploiting Revision Exploiting - examples are not limited to but can include attacking and living in unintended game-zones (under the mesh or above the map), duplication of tames, items and characters, unintended building mechanics (such as floating structures, using the world barrier as a snap point), building a box around your quetzal (or other platform creatures) to completely prevent it from taking damage, modifying your game files to remove key graphical components (water, fog, etc), attacking or blocking players through the terrain with dinosaurs, and intentionally crashing users or servers (through DDoS or otherwise). PvE Specific Griefing Additional rule Intentionally using wild creatures to destroy a player's assets when not in a tribe war. Player,

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https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/398925305480982413/5D60317FFF984FCD8D8A7BEE9C51F8E0729F7E8F/ Survivors! Today we bring you another minor version update to the game that fixes a number of issues and updates Primitive+ to the latest base game version. Bug Fixes! - Fix for Dinos starving when they have access to food - Bag size limit increased to 600 slots - Forced One-time mindwipe due to recent balance changes  Primitive Plus! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1392356093 Primitive+ has received a major update with a number of fixes, incorporation of major base game patches, as well as full Total Conversion functionality, including engrams, on Aberration and Scorched Earth. The update includes the creatures from TLC 1 and 2: the Rex, Procoptodon, Gigantopithecus, Direwolf, Direbear, Argentavis, Parasaur, Raptor, Sarcosuchus, Spinosaur, and Triceratops. Dino TLC - The Procoptodon! https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/937182425470553615/E9E9718515D8A00B8806D7BAAFA3D36DC55C9F56/ - Receives a model update, animation update, sound pass, and some new abilities: - Will take reduced fall damage - Carry weight will be noticeably increased - Can carry small creatures and baby dinos in its pouch - A knockback kick which can affect significantly larger dinos - Added an aimed jump which can be used by holding

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https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/927058346494320722/A075A3A765A39131D2F2EEB5A6B881C10FCD109F/ Community Livestream #2! This Thursday, May 25th, the community team will be doing our second biweekly livestream. During these livestreams Zen Rowe, Chris, and Jen will be bringing you ARK news, celebrating modding, and the community as a whole every other week. We'll be playing ARK, showing off mods, and showing off your community creations for all to see. Survivors are invited to join us in the chat (and sometimes even in-game) to play and talk with the community team and other developers. This week we will be reviewing ARK mod Saddle Emporium and ARK map Crystal Isles! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1208371689 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=804312798 We are accepting any type of ARK related fanart to be featured in the showcase section of the stream and entries are always open. This can be drawings, videos, builds, ANSEL screenshots, handmade crafts, anything ARK related! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1391754339 You can submit your ARKwork to our streaming email address: arkfans@studiowildcard.com Be sure to follow us on our Twitch page so you don't miss a stream! twitch.tv/survivetheark Upcoming Mindwipe! PC player will receive a free forced mindwipe

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https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/848221720756124508/5D9C3BD17E2C477D8394233D37935B0D193C11F4/ Patches Survivors! After the release of TLC2, the development team had turned our focus more directly on to bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements for the core game. Since then, we’ve consolidated our PC patching process and have been regularly releasing weekly PC updates. Here are some of the major changes that have made their way to the ARK: Balance Pass https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/839207011926153531/5C8CD820436E6D0FD078441441EE7FCEF27E6BC3/ - Increased Green House Structures HP and Decay Timer. The HP increase is not retroactive, and will only affect new structures. - Increased Vault Storage slots from 150 to 350 - Added Pin code setting to Refrigerator - Reduced the amount of durability damage taken from projectiles when a Glider suit is equipped by approximately 60% - Reduced cloning cost of Griffin - Changed TEK Saddles so that they can no longer be shot during lightning storms - Changed the weight of Cloth, Hide, Chitin, Flak, Fur, Desert, Hazard, and Ghillie armour - Cliff platforms can no longer be built on top of Obelisk terminals or world barriers - Karkinos can no longer be grabbed by Quetzal - Reduced the resource cost of Fabricated Sniper recipe scale by 25% - Reduced Pachyrhino head armour from

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