Ark: Building Tips & Tricks
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Күн бұрынThis video will show you some useful Tips & Tricks to help you improve your building in Ark!.
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Tips & Tricks
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Creating fences using fence foundations
1:53 Stacking Water Reservoirs
3:37 Stacking foundations
4:43 Placing hatch frames correctly (Ladder orientation)
6:22 Offsetting foundations
8:24 How to intersect walls
10:32 Decorative pillar designs
12:56 Double wall technique (Using Sloped walls)
15:50 Concealing water pipes & taps
17:27 Bonus Tip (Large crop plots)
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🎮🕹 Controls
Flip Wall
XBOX (Y Button)
PS4 (Triangle Button)
PC (E Key)
Snap Point Cycle
XBOX (RB)
PS4 (R1)
PC (Q or Z Key)
Painting
PC - Hold alt-fire (default: Right Mousebutton) and use the number keys (1-6) to select which colour regions you wish to paint
Xbox - LT+ Up, Down, Left or Right on DPad (for region 1-4) and Xbox: LT+LB+ X or Y (for region 5 and 6)
PS4 - L2 + Up, Down, Left or Right on DPad (for region 1-4) and L2 + L1+ Square or X (for region 5 and 6)
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@Kojouro 3 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced that advanced building in ark is actual black magic.
@smol4107 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Haha it would be much easier if Wildcard fixed a few things
@zammiejones 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, I've been watching Aaron for like two years I think. Every time I get really excited and inspired, then when I try myself I end up just sitting there pulling my hair out for 5 hours.
@zammiejones 3 жыл бұрын
@December_Mist I only play single player mate :)
@jackbridge5780 3 жыл бұрын
@@AaronLongstaff they have Bethesda's "no the modders will fix it" syndrome lol
@tinanassar9431 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see more building on uneven ground.
@Ihavenocluewhatthisis 3 жыл бұрын
Why is that? Do you just like the look or do you want to be shown how to? Because if so i can help you with that
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
It's on my list!
@admiralomega 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ihavenocluewhatthisis I would like to know how to, since I have tried to replicate some builds, but the uneven grounds make it very hard to do sometimes. especially in the locations that I would like it to be.
@dravengiles4606 3 жыл бұрын
@@admiralomega if you cant get a foundation down then try a ceiling. You should be able to go out 2 or 3 ceiling off a foundation then just use walls to the ground
@admiralomega 3 жыл бұрын
@@dravengiles4606 problem is that ceiling sometimes is...not that even
@lucienmed4554 11 ай бұрын
I like how I’m barely surviving* and this guy is creating masterpiece😂😂
@Ihavenocluewhatthisis 3 жыл бұрын
Also the person that disliked this video is jealous of how good Aaron longstaffs buildings are
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Haha at least they could have waited to watch it first!!
@janetacos 2 жыл бұрын
yeah
@purpleknight6054 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think that he is the gamer version of bob ross?
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Haha what a great compliment I love that guy!
@DRO3Y 3 жыл бұрын
100% makes you feel like you can actually build for a second.
@munchmocha 2 жыл бұрын
Oh fuck yeah! Picture perfect image! (not sarcasm)
@waynepatten4341 Жыл бұрын
Check out zany zebra for some Bob Ross painting 😂
@codyfowler5204 Жыл бұрын
Broo yesss
@Zamnek 3 жыл бұрын
I never thought that buildings like those shown at the end were possible in Ark! They're incredible! Building in Ark is a ridiculously complex endeavor.
@MindFiend 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Longstaff, thank you so much for making this building tips series. I've been battling those darn hatch frame and ladders in all my builds and never once got the ladder in the place I wanted it. Tonight after watching this video I finally managed it. I'm truly grateful. Thank you.
@grumpyref 3 жыл бұрын
Just a personal preference type of thing... When doing a greenhouse, I prefer having an overhead hanging grid of pipes and taps. It has a more realistic look. However, I like the technique of hiding the pipes, so that I can then hide the incoming pipes and running it from floor, up the wall, then across the ceiling. Great tips!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
I agree if you look at most of my tutorials on greenhouses I leave them hanging as it is a good look
@tomislavterek5544 Жыл бұрын
If you build in S+ theres an option on pipe intake ( hide pipes).
@williamray4512 7 ай бұрын
Not necessarily. How many plants you know need a constant river flood of water poured in them? 😂😂😂😂
3 жыл бұрын
The "Concealing water pipes & taps" tip using stairs was new for me, thank you !
@ZeBum 3 жыл бұрын
My jaw dropped at the crop plots one, had no idea that was a thing. Great video and definitely helpful for future building!
@robm3180 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy the detail put into the builds. For my request I would like to see your tips and tricks around preparing and lining up Electrical Generator to Air Conditioners, fridges and lights inside. Really excellent work!
@nakanoghost7312 3 жыл бұрын
OMG loved your 10th tip! I'm definitely gonna use it! Keep this series alive! Your tips are so good
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I use it quite often if I want a clean looking build
@creakycorvid7568 3 жыл бұрын
These are actually really useful. I don't consider myself much of a builder in many games, but I've gotten really into building in Ark largely because of your channel, so thanks man!
@DamienLee69 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy this series man. Actually learned a few things and used the pipe fence thing in my current base.
@decembermirakel 3 жыл бұрын
Just for anyone struggling like I did: The bay windows will (sometimes?) only place on the left or right side of the very first foundation piece you place. I had to redo my entire house because of this 🙃
@tanj600 3 жыл бұрын
Is it strange, the only part of the video that made me feel excitement/relief was the using the stairs to adjust the height of a free placed pipe? making good/hidden piping/wiring has always been the biggest frustration to me
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Not at all it is my fav part also I hate seeing pipes and cables etc around my bases
@ryanchua5756 2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronLongstaff deymmmm, Exactly!! Anyway, thanks for this great idea... Gonna try it later
@jenningsmoberly8777 3 жыл бұрын
Man the amount of time and energy to learn all these tricks must have been crazy for you. Thank you so much for having the drive to learn all this then teach us noobs how to make something I’m happy to actually live in in ark haha.
@ope6934 3 жыл бұрын
Love those tips, hope you'll continue making this serie! You helped me a lot getting my building to the next level!
@atomicastronaut2456 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! So excited for this part 3!
@REACH_khbk 3 жыл бұрын
A big thank you! I've been having so much fun applying various tips and tricks to my builds!
@bobbythebuilder7109 3 жыл бұрын
Aaron these keep getting better and BETTER !!🔥🔥 The section where you do the offer foundations, Ive never seen this yet and it just gave me a great idea on how to use catwalks for window frames without having the ends stick out on each side of the window!! Your a genius my man!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much so glad you like the videos!!
@Edcaseuk1985 2 жыл бұрын
Ilike the way you explain this so simply, and show every stage. Great stuff 👍🏻
@CrazyRespawn 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great video!! Actually learned a few tips and tricks! Can't wait for the next one!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy
@dapearl1463 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to Ark and your channel. Your tips on building are absolutely amazing. Thank you for your hard work!
@SuperRabbit195 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say THANK YOU! Your tips in this video are incredibly useful and have helped make my pve base look fantastic!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you are more than welcome so glad you enjoy the video
@dannys7773 3 жыл бұрын
i am impressed how thought trought and well made was this video, i cant believe i didint find your channes sooner! sub well deserved.
@dillydoor 3 жыл бұрын
Fence post thing has mind boggled me for a week. Thanks a huge one
@minvike37 2 жыл бұрын
Just got back into Ark since launch and i would say some things have changed. These tutorials help alot thank you. Subscribed!
@AaronLongstaff 2 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you so much glad they helped
@SnoGryphon 3 жыл бұрын
Fantabulous. Where was this video when I was running an ugly criss-cross of pipes all over to get water uphill? LOL Please keep the tips coming!
@MoonlitBeauty18 3 жыл бұрын
So many hours into this game and I had no idea about the large crop plot providing its own irrigation or that they were stackable! 😅 My my, thank you so much for this!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was a mistake on an update Wildcard did a while back not sure they actually know about it and no one has complained because it's a good bug to have
@MoonlitBeauty18 3 жыл бұрын
@@AaronLongstaff I agree!
@jimcricket4854 2 жыл бұрын
Love all your builds mate, been using em for years. Thnx for every masterpiece you've ever uploaded
@wayneflynn8698 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking for building tips and this was great, I’ve only been playing a week and well hooked can’t believe I didn’t play sooner. Keep up the good content 👍
@arcana8012 3 жыл бұрын
That water pipe trick is amazing, definitely going to use that in my next playthrough
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I use it so many times it also works for electrical cables
@waveclaw 3 жыл бұрын
This could almost double as the 'platform saddle build Tips & Tricks' video. Can electrical cabling also use the free-placement-level method from stairs that was used for water pipes? The offset snap points from pillars on foundations are super useful for vanilla platform saddle bases. Hanging ceilings like to snap 1 'level' higher than lowered foundations (see Ark: Building Trips & Tricks video 1) and this can correct that error. Platform saddles cannot have pipes installed so large crop plots tricks are a must for mobile bases that don't want to waste time on filling water containers and using them from the plot's inventory. Now if we just had a method of making the ladder trick useful on platform saddles to line things up correctly.
@MrMagyar5 3 жыл бұрын
This is a VERY useful guide. Such a huge help for so many fundamental techniques.
@Bluuuubie 3 жыл бұрын
:) Aaron, another Tips & Tricks Video. So happy to see that ur still doing this series. Thank u, still could figure out something new for myself even after such a long play time :D
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Ah thanks you and so glad you like the series!!
@ReimaginedWraps 11 ай бұрын
This was such a great video and lots of help. I appreciate the great structure you put together for this video as well. I know this took time and energy to put together for us. Thank you!!
@kimbrown5436 3 жыл бұрын
Hiding the irrigation network is revolutionary. So clean looking!!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much glad you like it!
@thedarkangel456789 3 жыл бұрын
Wow man thank you so much!! I play on consol so the building gets boring after a bit but alot of these are giving me the bug to build again!! Thank you!!
@noahfinney7161 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including new tips and not just the same old stuff 😁
@SteffyRabbitheart 2 жыл бұрын
Saved to my favorites! How did I miss this video!
@Major4D 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Literally no fluff. Every trick and tip was useful.
@davesielaff3268 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! well done! You were clear on your directions with little useless commentary like some do.
@mentalcase259 2 жыл бұрын
When I first starting playing ark, I didn’t know it could be a game where I could enjoy it and log on and off when ever I like, thanks for the tips 👍
@knappieboy 3 жыл бұрын
that water tank trick is next level, THANK YOU!
@ravensfaire8542 3 жыл бұрын
Omg I know I'm super late on this but ty so much XD been having a nightmare on Genesis making cool builds and these are super helpful ♥
@666Daheretic 2 жыл бұрын
You know I am very late to this video but it is very much a needed video for anyone who wants to step up there building game in ARK. Marvelous builds I didn't realize could be done! By any chance do you have any tips to get rid of the terrible pillars from poking through ceilings?
@igo5840 3 жыл бұрын
hey Aaron ty very much from France about ur video n idéa's for building in ARk, your video's is very simple to follow n ur talent for builduing is real ty v much :)
@DroppedOnChrome123 3 жыл бұрын
Aaron this one is FANTASTIC!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Recon_Thunder 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great and simple video to follow and use. Top marks!
@Boryenka822 3 жыл бұрын
@Aaron Longstaff would you consider doing a couple episodes on interior design tips and tricks? I love the way you decorate the insides of your builds!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
I will be doing an interior tips & Tricks series also need to speak to a few people first as I tend to get FirePumpkin to do my interiors for my showcases
@6catalyx9 2 жыл бұрын
Very Mind blowing. ARK is not only about taming DooDoo anymore after watching this.. Thanks!
@jacobwigent1931 3 жыл бұрын
Hey love the content, I really would love to see a good looking building that can fit an industrial forge because I’ve yet to see one that doesn’t look like a giant box.
@mrconvicthobo1124 2 жыл бұрын
Go check out MrConvictHobo he’s really good at building
@sinisterfire6641 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips and building idea! You're awesome! Liked and Subscribed for sure!
@TheJacjac129 3 жыл бұрын
8:20 gave me serious "Courage the Cowardly Dog" Vibes
@GPLays247 Жыл бұрын
Yoooo I listen to your tips in my car on way to work and I have dual 12 inch subs built into my trunk and the beat has some of the best bass
@Kinyoku 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing, can't like this video enough. These advanced tricks saved my sanity while trying to build today. Thank you @_@
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome so glad you enjoyed the video
@Demonamic777 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should add some tips for building circle foundations or working with Cliff and Tree Platforms. Those are some of my personal favorites. Also creating unique torches by placing a Wooden Pillar, and then setting intersecting Tombstones on all four corners of the pillar, and placing a Standing Torch in the middle.
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
I like the idea I will add this to the list
@GingieARK 3 жыл бұрын
chill vibes, great tips. top notch video as always
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gingie! as always buddy
@TheKvremster 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips! Love this. Keep the vids coming 👍
@tanyaadamson5867 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in awe of you :) Keep up the amazing work and I will be a fan for ever.
@Superdude1119 2 жыл бұрын
This was an EXTREMELY useful video 🤙
@leongolgo9950 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was very informative.
@jayce7646 Жыл бұрын
Great video. My patience threshold for building in this game is so low, you make it look easy but we all know construction in ARK is brutal and unnecessarily difficult.
@vanyadavydov2403 Жыл бұрын
yep
@alphadovah3084 2 жыл бұрын
The simple effectiveness of using wooden stairs to choose the level of your pipe work blew me away. Maybe could do something like that with cable work too? I dunno. I've been away too long. Time to test. Thanks for the content. :)
@mlevesque33 3 ай бұрын
This is super useful information for a new player like me. Thank you. Now... if trees and rocks would regenerate, that would help a lot.
@statixsc3013 2 жыл бұрын
i didnt skip a single second. what the hell is this actual quality content
@dabombcra 3 жыл бұрын
These are outstanding! Keep them Coming
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so glad you like the video
@Ereloth 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Informative and easy to understand as always. Do you know if its possible to stack gates?
@Krampus64 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought of ark building as hard ugly and annoying but you are COMPLETELY changing my perspective
@CJH714 3 жыл бұрын
These tips help me so much and I truly thank you
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome so glad they help!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome so glad they help!
@toribraem3071 2 жыл бұрын
Man all ur places are so beautiful
@Ilikeraccoons Жыл бұрын
Great video learned lots just in one video
@TknoelTellsStories 3 жыл бұрын
Dang I just finished building an outpost and there are so many of these tips I wish I’d had two days ago, haha! Guess it’s time to build another one!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Ah bad timing glad you like the video!
@jarranpfefferkorn1883 3 жыл бұрын
This is a truly exceptional video
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
The k you so glad you liked it
@whiteknight012 3 жыл бұрын
These are awesome. Keep them coming!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@DRO3Y 3 жыл бұрын
Great video easy to follow and understand. You have my sub sir.
@olliefs9298 3 жыл бұрын
Currently trying some of ur builds on mobile. Just finished large house with dino pen looks awesome!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thats great would be good to know which ones are buildable on mobile
@nicholasn.8767 Жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome, I have to get this game!
@LitlRRanman34 3 жыл бұрын
TY Aaron. Great Video!!
@ronohl7473 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I am super new to Ark and I found these videos very helpful! I am curious though, and this has probably been answered, how do you build and look like you are floating around while doing it. That would make building so much easier!
@kuroishiofficial 10 ай бұрын
5:12 I have an interesting technique for this I just recently got into building, but I've been playing the game for about two years now. I used to get so frustrated about this that I wouldnt even use hatch frames lol. However about a year ago I realized that wood hatch frames have multiple snap points, so I would place the ladder where I wanted it with a wooden one, and then I would replace it with either tek or metal later on. On my unofficial cluster, I realized that after doing this, even if you destroy the tek/metal frame later on, the ladder would just float in the air where it was. I probably could've explained that without writing a paragraph lol
@ItalFontas06 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see your tips and tricks for a circle sloped cieling
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
I will add it to the list!
@parachuting2323 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you
@chloenelson3951 3 жыл бұрын
These videos are amazing. I've only been "Arking" for a year now, and I'm still getting used to building. Unfortunately I'm a complete technoob and don't know the first thing about mods so I can't get structures plus and have to build everything Vanilla. These tips and tricks are so helpful! One day. I'd like to build Dracula's castle from the Netflix castlevania series. I doubt I'll manage it without your videos XD
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so glad you like the videos!!!
@Chunkyzar Жыл бұрын
*encouraging comment to reward labour. Thank you & Well done!
@beaniebensen3893 3 жыл бұрын
I made your treehouse last night on ark. So much harder to do than how you fly around. Took me 4 hours was worth it tho! Thank you!!!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a good time it usually takes me around 2.5 hours on official!!
@yctablliumopajiuct1892 3 жыл бұрын
mindblowing tricks! ty!
@coahmain Жыл бұрын
my brain just exploded, these tips are amazing!
@yellow1612 3 жыл бұрын
You deserve more subscribers.
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@yellow1612 3 жыл бұрын
@@AaronLongstaff Your welcome
@dego5014 3 жыл бұрын
aw man these tips are so good i just wish i could remember them when building haha anyways saved the vid for later
@TDogsYard 3 жыл бұрын
👌 lots of goodies in this episode 🤩
@alsitte 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video thank you
@Karis-Sirs 3 жыл бұрын
my base looks alot better now! thanks aaron!
@AaronLongstaff 3 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome
@KIIBIIR6 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man gj, love'd to see a re-make of it done in VALHEIM!?!? XD greeets!
@Hypersite64 3 жыл бұрын
good job man like the content subscribed and liked
@LizAusDemLurk 3 жыл бұрын
This helps A LOT 💟! I'm curious if there is a way to build small bridges for aesthetics? I want to build on one of the small floating cherry tree islands with an pond on it on crystal isles but i have no idea how to make it small and good looking 🙈.
@marksundman2083 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings & Blessings † † † First of all, thank you for all the hard work & time you put into these videos just to help other builders!!! Personally, I believe you & The Pilgrimz Project have the most informative & easiest to follow instruction videos available. As one of the simple folks, I thank you for that!!! I've only been playing Ark for around a year, so I'm sure I have loads to learn. My thing is Colossal Builds, I love building extremely HUGE complex builds, as I have several across the different maps of Ark. There is one issue I've encountered from time to time which is "too many structures in area" (VERY annoying) unfortunately this normally leads me to abandon the build (also VERY annoying). My question is this, is there a way around this "too many structures in area" restriction? When I say "Colossal" I'm talking builds large enough to contain several Brontos, my latest is a 20x20 multilevel barn. (it's about 6 foundations short of fully enclosing a Bronto) One of my barns has Behemoth gates on 2 levels, the upper one is for my Tek Quetzal & Argies. I tend to get carried away with detail as far as believable support for upper levels and or out-croppings from the building. The stacking of reservoirs is genius & PERFECT for some of my builds. Again thank you for all your efforts!!!
@paulramsey1255 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant man..subbed
@codyfowler5204 Жыл бұрын
This video is showing me things that I forgot or didn't even know I could do such a helpful video and for that like And subscribe into your channel and this video keep on the great tips and tricks I'm looking forward to more of them
@AaronLongstaff Жыл бұрын
Ah thank is glad they are helpful
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