Enable ARK Primitive Plus (Primitive+) on your ARK: Survival Evolved server in four steps: stop the server, turn on TOTAL CONVERSION MOD in Config.bat with ModID 111111111, save and start it.
Primitive+ is the free official total conversion DLC for ARK Survival Evolved. It adds new game mechanics and lots of primitive items. On a GTX server you switch it on from the game panel.
How to enable ARK Primitive Plus on your server
- Stop your server in the game panel.
- Go to Configuration Files and edit the
Config.batfile with the Config Editor option (the Configuration Editor). - Enable the TOTAL CONVERSION MOD option and in the ModID box type this number:
111111111. Save the file. - Start your server.
A total conversion changes how the whole game plays. Back up your server first, so you can go back to your current world if Primitive+ isn't for your tribe.
Primitive Plus questions
How do I enable ARK Primitive Plus on my server?
Stop the server, open Configuration Files in the game panel and edit Config.bat with the Config Editor. Enable TOTAL CONVERSION MOD, type 111111111 in the ModID box, save and start the server.
What is the Primitive Plus mod ID?
Primitive+ loads as a total conversion with the ModID 111111111. Type it in the ModID box next to the TOTAL CONVERSION MOD option.
Can I run other mods with Primitive+?
The TOTAL CONVERSION MOD option takes one ModID, and Primitive+ uses it. Regular mods are added separately, see how to install mods on your ARK server. Check each mod's page to see if it works with Primitive+.
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