Automated Ark

Automated Ark

Welcome to the new Automated Ark! This lightweight, vanilla-themed mod is designed for players who prioritize function over form, featuring almost no custom models or textures. Bringing back everything you loved from Automated Ark in *Ark Survival Evolved*—Auto Pulling, OCD Storage, Egg Management, and more—now optimized for Ark Survival Ascended.

For setup guides and more, visit The Automated Ark Wiki. See our FAQ here for all commonly asked questions https://blitzfire.games/aa-faq. Have questions, bug reports, or want the latest mod news? Join our Discord!

Note: Automated Ark is free and not to be sold on any servers. If you spot servers profiting from this mod, report it on Discord. Violators will face mod disabling and legal action.

Core Components

The foundation of Automated Ark, these components power your automation systems.

• AA Control Console: Central to the AA Smart Pulling system, required for most pulling functions. Disable dino head movements in range and more. Use *, ~, or AAxP in names to block pulling.

Crafting Stations

Upgrade your crafting with these efficient, automated stations.

• AA Chem Bench: Refrigerated Chemistry Bench with faster crafting and Auto Pulling.

• AA Mortar and Pestle: Like the Chem Bench but slower with fewer recipes.

• AA Grinder: Includes a "grind all" button and OCD Sorting for automatic junk processing.

• AA Industrial Forge: INI-configurable speed. Auto-collects metal from dinos, balances resources across forges, and distributes gasoline to generators.

• AA Industrial Mini Forge: Slower version of the Industrial Forge, optimized for charcoal with Sparkpowder as recommended fuel.

• AA Fabricator: Crafts all non-specialized engrams with Auto Pulling. Check INI for safety bypass if engrams are missing.

• AA Smithy: Crafts vanilla Fabricator and Tek items, powered by gas or electricity.

• AA Workbench: Crafts most AA structures with Auto Pulling.

Storage Solutions

Organize your resources effortlessly with these smart storage options.

• OCD Vaults: Customizable vaults for any items. Sort automatically via the AA Control Console or manually with the AA Helper Remote (N key). Variants: Thatch, Marble, Metal.

• AA Refrigerator: Ground-placed, reduces spoil timers with full OCD Sorting.

• AA Veggie Crate: Compact, decorative fridge for veggies and berries with OCD Sorting.

• AA Egg Crate: Collects tribe/dino-dropped eggs (not wild). Toggle fertilized/unfertilized pickup. Eggs don’t sort via Auto Pulling/OCD.

Utility Structures

Simplify your gameplay with these versatile utility structures.

• AA Vacuum: Picks up floor items. Pair with the AA Control Console for easy sorting.

• AA Polymer Transmuter: Converts polymer between all three forms. Avoid wall clipping.

• AA Feeding Trough: Refrigerated and powered. Chain troughs to balance food (except Sweet Veggie Cakes).

• AA Trash Can: Delete items like implants with a click. Includes OCD Sorting.

• AA Medical Station: Heals dinos and players with medical brews. INI configurable.

• AA Repair Station: Repairs gear and slowly fixes bases with nearby resources. INI configurable.

• AA Gardening Station: Water source that crafts AA Seeds for unique crops (e.g., fungal wood).

• AA Ice Block: Early-game fridge without pulling or OCD Sorting.

• AA Industrial Cooker: Auto Pulling cooker with built-in recipes to avoid errors.

• AA Dehydrator: Faster than vanilla, powered, no oil/sparkpowder needed.

• AA Spoiling Barrel: Quickly spoils meat, preserves split stacks for efficiency.

• AA Air Conditioner: Compact and efficient. Blocks AA Egg Crate pickup nearby.

Automation Tools

Master automation with these advanced tools.

• AA Building Helper: Pick up pieces remotely (Right Click), sort manually (N), grab area items (P), delete satchels, and rename structures.

• AA Engram Pod: Save engrams or unlock all (INI option). Adjustable unlock delay to prevent lag.

• AA Plant Commander: Configures all Plant Species X in range.

• AA Turret Genie: Fills and adjusts turrets (including modded) with INI raiding cooldowns.

• AA Wireless Generator: Powers everything wirelessly with steady gasoline use.

• AA Auto Compost Bin: Collects poop, sends fertilizer to silos, and feeds dung beetles.

• AA Fertilizer Manager: Distributes fertilizer to crop plots hourly after manual setup.

• AA Ant Hill: Spawns ants with bug repellent. Pair with frogs for auto-harvesting.

Additional Features

• AA Grill: Refrigerated grill with OCD Sorting and adjustable cooking speed.

Join the Community

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