Hosting

This page contains all information needed if you wish to host your own Ark Arena server instance.

Ark Arena is absolutely free to install for anyone who wants to run an Arena server.

Configuration

Environment

At this time, Arena is only guaranteed to run correctly on a dedicated server with direct box access. Although it is possible to run in a shared hosting environment, success it not guarenteed.

If you would like to run Arena in a shared hosting environment, our recommendation is PingPerfect. This host has been tested and verified to work with Arena. We receive no revenue for this recommendation.

Mod Map ID

1517538187

Map Name

ArenaModMap

Server Launch Arguments

-culture=en

GameUserSettings.ini

Add the following to the bottom of your GameUserSettings.ini file. For most setups, these are the only parameters you should need to set manually.

PreventDownloadSurvivors=true
PreventDownloadItems=true
PreventDownloadDinos=true
PreventUploadSurvivors=true
PreventUploadItems=true
PreventUploadDinos=true
XPMultiplier=10.0
StructureResistanceMultiplier=2.0
EnablePvPGamma=true
DifficultyOffset=0.0
PreventTribeAlliances=true
PreventSpawnAnimations=true

[ArkArena]
StartingElementShardsQuantity=10000
ElementShardsMultiplier=1.0
LeaderboardName=YOUR COMMUNITY NAME HERE

Configurations Details

All configurations go in the [ArkArena] section of GameUserSettings.ini.

In most circumstances, only the required properties should be used.

Configuration	Required	Type	Description	Default Value
StartingElementShardsQuantity	yes	number	The amount of element shards a player will have the first time they join the server	0
ElementShardsMultiplier	yes	number	The rate at which players will earn element shards	1.0
LeaderboardName	yes	text	The name of your leaderboard for tracking player stats. Please use a unique name.	""
DisableGold	no	true/false	Disables purchases of gold and spending gold in the Collection tab	false
AFKTimeout	no	number	Set your maximum AFK time in seconds. We recommend 900 (15 minutes). If players are AFK longer than this time they will be removed from the server. Disabled if set to 0 or not used	0
ClusterMode	no	number	Useful when running multiple Arena servers in a cluster. In most circumstances this parameter should not be used 0 = Cluster Mode disabled. 1 = Deathmatch game modes only. 2 = Capture the Artifact only	0
DynamicShardsMultiplier	no	true/false	When enabled, the Element shard multiplier can be changed while the server is active using a cheat command. See Cheat Commands for details	false

Game.ini

Add the following to the [/script/shootergame.shootergamemode] section of your Game.ini file

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
IncreasePvPRespawnIntervalBaseAmount=0
IncreasePvPRespawnIntervalCheckPeriod=30
IncreasePvPRespawnIntervalMultiplier=1
bIncreasePvPRespawnInterval=false
LimitTurretsNum=5
GlobalSpoilingTimeMultiplier=5.0
ConfigOverrideItemMaxQuantity=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemConsumable_RawMutton_C",Quantity=(MaxItemQuantity=200, bIgnoreMultiplier=true))
ConfigOverrideItemMaxQuantity=(ItemClassString="PrimalItemConsumable_RawPrimeMeat_C",Quantity=(MaxItemQuantity=200, bIgnoreMultiplier=true))
bDisableFriendlyFire=true
PoopIntervalMultiplier=1000
GlobalCorpseDecompositionTimeMultiplier=0.1
HairGrowthSpeedMultiplier=1000.0
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekBoots_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekGloves_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekHelmet_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekPants_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekShirt_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_SpaceDolphin_Saddle_C",EngramLevelRequirement=0,EngramPointsCost=0,EngramHidden=False,RemoveEngramPreReq=True)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekBoots_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekGloves_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekHelmet_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekPants_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_TekShirt_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)
EngramEntryAutoUnlocks=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_SpaceDolphin_Saddle_C",LevelToAutoUnlock=0)

Extra Files

Extract the following zip file into the directory on your server

<ArkInstallation>/ShooterGame/Saved/SaveGames/ArkArena/Structures

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10FsqdsRwnxGCEA-4u1y-n7j7mb6IlRDD/view?usp=sharing

In-Game Shop

Additional Items

At this time there is no ability to customize the In-Game shop through configuration. If there are additional items you would like to add to the Arena shop, please Contact Metsfan in Discord.

If an item is added to the in-game shop it will be available for all Arena servers. At this time we do not support server-specific items.

Gold

Unfortunately Server owners cannot modify the Gold system in any way. All revenue earned from Gold will go to the mod developer unless otherwise discussed with the mod developer.

If this is an issue, you can choose to disable Gold through configuration. See the Configuration section for details.

Gold cannot be given through cheat commands. The only way to receive Gold is by purchasing it in the Arena shop, or through a gift directly from the mod developer.

Revenue Sharing

If you would like to add new cosmetic items to the shop which are your own intellectual property, please Contact Metsfan in Discord and we can discuss a revenue sharing opportunity.

Cheat Commands

Server admins will have access to the following custom cheat commands

Command Syntax	Description	Notes	Example
cheat scriptcommand addcurrency <steamid> <amount>	Give Element Shards to a specific player	amount should be a number	cheat scriptcommand addcurrency 76561198027275868 10000
cheat scriptcommand addcurrency <amount>	Give Element Shards to the current player	amount should be a number	cheat scriptcommand addcurrency 10000
cheat scriptcommand addgamecurrency <steamid> <amount>	Give Hexagons to a specific player in Capture the Artifact	amount should be a number	cheat scriptcommand addgamecurrency 76561198027275868 5000
cheat scriptcommand addgamecurrency <amount>	Give Hexagons to the current player in Capture the Artifact	amount should be a number	cheat scriptcommand addgamecurrency 5000
cheat scriptcommand endcta <result>	Prematurely end a Capture the Artifact game	Values for result: 0 = Draw 1 = Red Team wins 2 = Blue Team wins	cheat scriptcommand endcta 0
cheat scriptcommand setshardrate <rate>	Update the Element Shards multiplier for the current session. This value will be lost if the server is restarted	rate should be at least 1.0. Decimals are allowed Requires DynamicShardsMultiplier=true in the [ArkArena] configuration section. See Configuration for details.	cheat scriptcommand setshardrate 1.5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my leaderboard?
To reset your leaderboard:

1. Go into your GameUserSettings.ini in the [ArkArena] section and change the LeaderboardName property to something new.
2. In your ark server installation, delete the following directory

 <ArkInstallation>/ShooterGame/Saved/SaveGames/ArkArena/Ratings

How do I wipe an individual player's items and shards?
In your ark server, visit the following directory, and delete the file <Steam64ID>.sav

 <ArkInstallation>/ShooterGame/Saved/SaveGames/ArkArena

How do I wipe items and shards for all players?
In your ark server, visit the following directory, and delete all files ending in .sav

 <ArkInstallation>/ShooterGame/Saved/SaveGames/ArkArena

Can I monetize my Arena server?
Yes, you may sell whatever products you want on your Arena server, as long as you have the rights to sell whatever you are selling.

Who gets the revenue from Gold?
All revenue earned from Gold will go to the mod developer. Unfortunately this cannot be changed. See Gold for more details.

Can I run other mods or plugins on my Arena server?
Most mods and plugins should work together with Arena. However Arena does override some base game functionality which can cause certain mods to not work correctly. If you want to run a specific mod which is not working correctly with Arena, please contact Metsfan in discord, however there is no guarantee that the changes will be possible.