Primitive Server Settings

ARK: Survival Evolved has a game mode called Primitive, where everything from the advanced/modern tier is excluded. Additionally there is the official DLC Primitive Plus, but that is not part of this page. This page will provide information how to configure your own Primitive server.

This information is a copy of https://steamcommunity.com/app/346110/discussions/10/535150948605081777/, the newest published info about the topic.

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For v248 custom Primitive Servers, there is a new Game.ini here:
http://pastebin.com/TZmFMkxM

steamapps\common\ARK\Projects\ShooterGame\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Game.ini

New Engrams as of v248 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Kaprosuchus_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Chalico_C

New Engrams as of v247 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Tapejara_C
EngramEntry_NightVisionGoggles_C

New Engrams as of v246 include:

EngramEntry_ChainSaw_C
EngramEntry_ClusterGrenade_C
EngramEntry_Flamethrower_C
EngramEntry_FlamethrowerAmmo_C
EngramEntry_OilPump_C
EngramEntry_RocketHommingAmmo_C
EngramEntry_WindTurbine_C
EngramEntry_MetalCeilingWithTrapdoorGiant_C
EngramEntry_MetalTrapdoorGiant_C
EngramEntry_StoneTrapdoorGiant_C
EngramEntry_DesertClothShirt_C
EngramEntry_DesertClothPants_C
EngramEntry_DesertClothGooglesHelmet_C
EngramEntry_DesertClothGloves_C
EngramEntry_DesertClothBoots_C
EngramEntry_Clay_C
EngramEntry_Boomerang_C
EngramEntry_AdobeWindow_C
EngramEntry_AdobeWallWithWindow_C
EngramEntry_AdobeWallWithDoor_C
EngramEntry_AdobeWall_C
EngramEntry_AdobeTrapdoor_C
EngramEntry_AdobeStairs_C
EngramEntry_AdobeSlopedWall_Right_C
EngramEntry_AdobeSlopedWall_Left_C
EngramEntry_AdobeRoof_C
EngramEntry_AdobeRamp_C
EngramEntry_AdobeRailing_C
EngramEntry_AdobePillar_C
EngramEntry_AdobeLadder_C
EngramEntry_AdobeGateway_Large_C
EngramEntry_AdobeGateway_C
EngramEntry_AdobeGate_Large_C
EngramEntry_AdobeGate_C
EngramEntry_AdobeFloor_C
EngramEntry_AdobeFenceFoundation_C
EngramEntry_AdobeDoor_C
EngramEntry_AdobeCeilingWithTrapdoor_C
EngramEntry_AdobeCeilingWithDoorWay_Giant_C
EngramEntry_AdobeCeilingDoorGiant_C
EngramEntry_AdobeCeiling_C
EngramEntry_StoneCeilingWithTrapdoorGiant_C
EngramEntry_FlameArrow_C
EngramEntry_Mirror_C
EngramEntry_OilJar_C
EngramEntry_PreservingSalt_C
EngramEntry_Propellant_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Camelsaurus_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Mantis_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Moth_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_RockGolem_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_SpineyLizard_C
EngramEntry_Tent_C
EngramEntry_Vessel_C
EngramEntry_WaterWell_C
EngramEntry_WeaponWhip_C

New Engrams as of v245 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Pela_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Allo_C
EngramEntry_WoodStairs_C
EngramEntry_StoneStairs_C
EngramEntry_MetalStairs_C
EngramEntry_Grinder_C
EngramEntry_FishingRod_C

New Engrams as of v243 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Titano_Platform_C
EngramEntry_ChainBola_C
EngramEntry_TreeSapTap_C
EngramEntry_GasMask_C
EngramEntry_SubstrateAbsorbent_C
EngramEntry_RopeLadder_C
EngramEntry_TreePlatformWood_C
EngramEntry_TreePlatformMetal_C

New Engrams as of v242 include:

EngramEntry_TrainingDummy_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Diplodocus_C
EngramEntry_CureLow_C

New Engrams as of v240 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Arthro_C
EngramEntry_Bola_C

New Engrams as of v239 include:

EngramEntry_Saddle_Manta_C
EngramEntry_Saddle_Direbear_C
EngramEntry_Cannon_C
EngramEntry_CannonBall_C

New Engrams as of v238 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Rhino.EngramEntry_Saddle_Rhino'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Dunkle.EngramEntry_Saddle_Dunkle'

New Engrams as of v235 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_TerrorBird.EngramEntry_Saddle_TerrorBird'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GrapplingHook.EngramEntry_GrapplingHook'

New Engrams as of v233 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseCeiling.EngramEntry_GreenhouseCeiling'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseDoor.EngramEntry_GreenhouseDoor'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseRoof.EngramEntry_GreenhouseRoof'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseSlopedWall_Left.EngramEntry_GreenhouseSlopedWall_Left'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseSlopedWall_Right.EngramEntry_GreenhouseSlopedWall_Right'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseWall.EngramEntry_GreenhouseWall'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseWallWithDoor.EngramEntry_GreenhouseWallWithDoor'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GreenhouseWindow.EngramEntry_GreenhouseWindow'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Armor/Saddles/PrimalItemArmor_Gallimimus.PrimalItemArmor_Gallimimus'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ElectricProd.EngramEntry_ElectricProd'

New Engrams as of v232 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_BeerBarrel.EngramEntry_BeerBarrel'

New Engrams as of v229 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Procop.EngramEntry_Saddle_Procop'

New Engrams as of v227 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Fireplace.EngramEntry_Fireplace'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_WoodCage.EngramEntry_WoodCage'

New Engrams as of v226 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ModernBed.EngramEntry_ModernBed'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Furniture_WoodTable.EngramEntry_Furniture_WoodTable'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_IndustrialCookingPot.EngramEntry_IndustrialCookingPot'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GhillieBoots.EngramEntry_GhillieBoots'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GhillieGloves.EngramEntry_GhillieGloves'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GhillieHelmet.EngramEntry_GhillieHelmet'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GhilliePants.EngramEntry_GhilliePants'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_GhillieShirt.EngramEntry_GhillieShirt'

New Engrams as of v225 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_IndustrialForge.EngramEntry_IndustrialForge'

New Engrams as of v224 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_RocketTurret.EngramEntry_RocketTurret'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_MagnifyingGlass.EngramEntry_MagnifyingGlass'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_WallTorch.EngramEntry_WallTorch'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_SeaMine.EngramEntry_SeaMine'

New Engrams as of v223 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_CatapultTurret.EngramEntry_CatapultTurret'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_MinigunTurret.EngramEntry_MinigunTurret' 

New Engrams as of v222 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Sword.EngramEntry_Sword'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_WoodShield.EngramEntry_WoodShield'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_MetalShield.EngramEntry_MetalShield'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_RiotShield.EngramEntry_RiotShield'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Gigant.EngramEntry_Saddle_Gigant'

New Engrams as of v220 include:

EngramEntry_WoodRailing_C
EngramEntry_StoneRailing_C
EngramEntry_MetalRailing_C
EngramEntry_Wardrums_C
EngramEntry_WarMap_C

New Engrams as of v219 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Quetz.EngramEntry_Saddle_Quetz'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Mosa.EngramEntry_Saddle_Mosa'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Mosa_Platform.EngramEntry_Saddle_Mosa_Platform'

New Engrams as of v218 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Quetz_Platform.EngramEntry_Saddle_Quetz_Platform'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_TranqDart.EngramEntry_TranqDart'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_AdvancedSniperBullet.EngramEntry_AdvancedSniperBullet'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_MachinedSniper.EngramEntry_MachinedSniper'

New Engrams as of v217 include:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_BugRepel.EngramEntry_BugRepel'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_TrophyBase.EngramEntry_TrophyBase'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_PoisonGrenade.EngramEntry_PoisonGrenade'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_StoneClub.EngramEntry_StoneClub'

New Engrams as of v216 include:

OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_Saddle_Paracer_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=25,EngramLevelRequirement=30,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_Saddle_Paracer_Platform_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=35,EngramLevelRequirement=45,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_Saddle_Toad_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=20,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_Saddle_Stag_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=30,EngramLevelRequirement=30,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_WoodChair_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=8,EngramLevelRequirement=10,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_WoodBench_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=12,EngramLevelRequirement=15,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_Gravestone_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=10,EngramLevelRequirement=10,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_FurBoots_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=16,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_FurGloves_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=16,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_FurHelmet_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=16,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_FurPants_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=16,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)
OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_FurShirt_C",EngramHidden=false,EngramPointsCost=16,EngramLevelRequirement=25,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)

New Engrams/Items as of v214 include:

New Items:

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_Saddle_Plesio_Platform.EngramEntry_Saddle_Plesio_Platform'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_BallistaTurret.EngramEntry_BallistaTurret'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformLarge.EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformLarge'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformMedium.EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformMedium'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformSmall.EngramEntry_ElevatorPlatformSmall'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_ElevatorTrack.EngramEntry_ElevatorTrack'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Engrams/EngramEntry_BallistaArrow.EngramEntry_BallistaArrow'

Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Armor/Saddles/PrimalItemArmor_PlesiSaddle_Platform.PrimalItemArmor_PlesiSaddle_Platform'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Structures/BuildingBases/PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformBase.PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformBase'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Structures/BuildingBases/PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformLarge.PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformLarge'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Structures/BuildingBases/PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformSmall.PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatformSmall'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Structures/BuildingBases/PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatfromMedium.PrimalItemStructure_ElevatorPlatfromMedium'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Weapons/PrimalItemAmmo_BallistaArrow.PrimalItemAmmo_BallistaArrow'
Blueprint'/Game/PrimalEarth/CoreBlueprints/Items/Structures/Misc/PrimalItemStructure_TurretBallista.PrimalItemStructure_TurretBallista'

Here are the current Engram and Item indices in v191. To use the Engrams in your server configuration INI's, just take the name listed in http://imgur.com/HMIigNT,ACuXtwT#1 , and add a "_C" to the end of it!

This uses the new classname format for Engrams, so it will never become outdated again, this should be the last time you have to upgrade your primitiver server INI! :)

Yours truly,
Drake

Also some new options for your servers:

• Custom servers INI can now scale globally the spoiling times of perishables, as well as scale the global decomposition time of items and bodies on the ground, respectively. Set these to larger than 0 values, in your server's Game.ini :

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
GlobalSpoilingTimeMultiplier=0
GlobalItemDecompositionTimeMultiplier=0
GlobalCorpseDecompositionTimeMultiplier=0

• Custom servers INI can now scale on a per-resource type basis the amount of resources harvested. In your server's Game.ini, for example:

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
HarvestResourceItemAmountClassMultipliers=(ClassName="PrimalItemResource_Thatch_C",Multiplier=2.0)
HarvestResourceItemAmountClassMultipliers=(ClassName="PrimalItemResource_Stone_C",Multiplier=4.0)

• Custom servers INI can now override the Max XP cap of players & dino characters, respectively. Set these to larger than 0 values, in your server's Game.ini :

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsPlayer=0
OverrideMaxExperiencePointsDino=0

• Custom servers can now specify whether they want downloadable individually: characters, items, dinos

?PreventDownloadSurvivors=false?PreventDownloadItems=false?PreventDownloadDinos=false

• Custom servers can now specify whether they want downloadable individually: characters, items, dinos

?PreventDownloadSurvivors=false?PreventDownloadItems=false?PreventDownloadDinos=false

• New Game.ini options:

[/script/shootergame.shootergamemode]
bOnlyAllowSpecifiedEngrams=true/false

Defaults false. If true, any Engram not explicitly specified in the EngramsOverride list will be Hidden. Useful for maintaining primitive servers even as we add new Engrams in Updates.

Also:

OverrideNamedEngramEntries=(EngramClassName="EngramEntry_AlarmTrap_C",EngramHidden=true,EngramPointsCost=3,EngramLevelRequirement=2,RemoveEngramPreReq=false)

For example. Lets you specify an Engram by classname so that it's guaranteed to work even if Engram indices change in the future—is guaranteed to be permanent. You can get all the classnames from the ARK Dev Kit.