Ark: Building Tips & Tricks

This 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]

I'm convinced that advanced building in ark is actual black magic.

[@smol4107]

Same

[@AaronLongstaff]

Haha it would be much easier if Wildcard fixed a few things

[@zammiejones]

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]

@December_Mist I only play single player mate :)

[@jackbridge5780]

@@AaronLongstaff they have Bethesda's "no the modders will fix it" syndrome lol

[@lucienmed4554]

I like how I’m barely surviving* and this guy is creating masterpiece😂😂

[@tinanassar9431]

I would love to see more building on uneven ground.

[@Ihavenocluewhatthisis]

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]

It's on my list!

[@admiralomega]

@@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]

@@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]

@@dravengiles4606 problem is that ceiling sometimes is...not that even

[@Ihavenocluewhatthisis]

Also the person that disliked this video is jealous of how good Aaron longstaffs buildings are

[@AaronLongstaff]

Haha at least they could have waited to watch it first!!

[@blok83]

yeah

[@Zamnek]

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.

[@grumpyref]

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]

I agree if you look at most of my tutorials on greenhouses I leave them hanging as it is a good look

[@tomislavterek5544]

If you build in S+ theres an option on pipe intake ( hide pipes).

[@williamray4512]

Not necessarily. How many plants you know need a constant river flood of water poured in them? 😂😂😂😂

[@MindFiend]

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.

The "Concealing water pipes & taps" tip using stairs was new for me, thank you !

[@purpleknight6054]

Anyone else think that he is the gamer version of bob ross?

[@AaronLongstaff]

Haha what a great compliment I love that guy!

[@DRO3Y]

100% makes you feel like you can actually build for a second.

[@munchmocha]

Oh fuck yeah! Picture perfect image! (not sarcasm)

[@waynepatten4341]

Check out zany zebra for some Bob Ross painting 😂

[@codyfowler5204]

Broo yesss

[@atomicastronaut2456]

Yes! So excited for this part 3!

[@nakanoghost7312]

OMG loved your 10th tip! I'm definitely gonna use it! Keep this series alive! Your tips are so good

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you I use it quite often if I want a clean looking build

[@ZeBum]

My jaw dropped at the crop plots one, had no idea that was a thing. Great video and definitely helpful for future building!

[@ope6934]

Love those tips, hope you'll continue making this serie! You helped me a lot getting my building to the next level!

[@REACH_khbk]

A big thank you! I've been having so much fun applying various tips and tricks to my builds!

[@DamienLee69]

Really enjoy this series man. Actually learned a few things and used the pipe fence thing in my current base.

[@creakycorvid7568]

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!

[@decembermirakel]

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 🙃

[@CrazyRespawn]

This was a great video!! Actually learned a few tips and tricks! Can't wait for the next one!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thanks buddy

[@Edcaseuk1985]

Ilike the way you explain this so simply, and show every stage. Great stuff 👍🏻

[@tanj600]

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]

Not at all it is my fav part also I hate seeing pipes and cables etc around my bases

[@ryanchua5756]

@@AaronLongstaff deymmmm, Exactly!! Anyway, thanks for this great idea... Gonna try it later

[@SteffyRabbitheart]

Saved to my favorites! How did I miss this video!

[@robm3180]

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!

[@jenningsmoberly8777]

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.

[@DroppedOnChrome123]

Aaron this one is FANTASTIC!!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you!

[@jimcricket4854]

Love all your builds mate, been using em for years. Thnx for every masterpiece you've ever uploaded

[@kimbrown5436]

Hiding the irrigation network is revolutionary. So clean looking!!!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you so much glad you like it!

[@MrMagyar5]

This is a VERY useful guide. Such a huge help for so many fundamental techniques.

[@SuperRabbit195]

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]

Thank you so much you are more than welcome so glad you enjoy the video

[@dillydoor]

Fence post thing has mind boggled me for a week. Thanks a huge one

[@dannys7773]

i am impressed how thought trought and well made was this video, i cant believe i didint find your channes sooner! sub well deserved.

[@Major4D]

Wonderful video! Literally no fluff. Every trick and tip was useful.

[@dapearl1463]

I'm new to Ark and your channel. Your tips on building are absolutely amazing. Thank you for your hard work!

[@noahfinney7161]

Thank you for including new tips and not just the same old stuff 😁

[@MoonlitBeauty18]

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]

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]

@@AaronLongstaff I agree!

[@ReimaginedWraps]

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!!

[@arcana8012]

That water pipe trick is amazing, definitely going to use that in my next playthrough

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thanks I use it so many times it also works for electrical cables

[@Recon_Thunder]

This is a great and simple video to follow and use. Top marks!

[@TheKvremster]

Excellent tips! Love this. Keep the vids coming 👍

[@Superdude1119]

This was an EXTREMELY useful video 🤙

[@knappieboy]

that water tank trick is next level, THANK YOU!

[@Bluuuubie]

:) 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]

Ah thanks you and so glad you like the series!!

[@wayneflynn8698]

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 👍

[@leongolgo9950]

Thanks, this was very informative.

[@dabombcra]

These are outstanding! Keep them Coming

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you so glad you like the video

[@bobbythebuilder7109]

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]

Thank you so much so glad you like the videos!!

[@whiteknight012]

These are awesome. Keep them coming!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you

[@GingieARK]

chill vibes, great tips. top notch video as always

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you Gingie! as always buddy

[@LitlRRanman34]

TY Aaron. Great Video!!

[@minvike37]

Just got back into Ark since launch and i would say some things have changed. These tutorials help alot thank you. Subscribed!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Ah thank you so much glad they helped

[@Ilikeraccoons]

Great video learned lots just in one video

[@tanyaadamson5867]

I'm in awe of you :) Keep up the amazing work and I will be a fan for ever.

[@parachuting2323]

Great video, thank you

[@thedarkangel456789]

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!!

[@yctablliumopajiuct1892]

mindblowing tricks! ty!

[@davesielaff3268]

Great tips! well done! You were clear on your directions with little useless commentary like some do.

[@ravensfaire8542]

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 ♥

[@jarranpfefferkorn1883]

This is a truly exceptional video

[@AaronLongstaff]

The k you so glad you liked it

[@CJH714]

These tips help me so much and I truly thank you

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are welcome so glad they help!

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are welcome so glad they help!

[@paulramsey1255]

Brilliant man..subbed

[@SnoGryphon]

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!

[@sinisterfire6641]

Thank you for these tips and building idea! You're awesome! Liked and Subscribed for sure!

[@6catalyx9]

Very Mind blowing. ARK is not only about taming DooDoo anymore after watching this.. Thanks!

[@alsitte]

This is a great video thank you

[@igo5840]

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 :)

[@Kinyoku]

This is amazing, can't like this video enough. These advanced tricks saved my sanity while trying to build today. Thank you @_@

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are welcome so glad you enjoyed the video

[@nicholasn.8767]

That’s so awesome, I have to get this game!

[@TDogsYard]

👌 lots of goodies in this episode 🤩

[@mentalcase259]

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 👍

[@toribraem3071]

Man all ur places are so beautiful

[@coahmain]

my brain just exploded, these tips are amazing!

[@Hypersite64]

good job man like the content subscribed and liked

[@alexjones2141]

Awesome techniques! You earned a sub my man

[@statixsc3013]

i didnt skip a single second. what the hell is this actual quality content

[@danielabell1741]

bloody awesome.

[@lomax0018]

Wow!! Good tips 👍

[@DRO3Y]

Great video easy to follow and understand. You have my sub sir.

[@Tzog420]

awesome Aaron, awesome!

[@GPLays247]

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

[@waveclaw]

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.

[@Geodatan]

Oh my dog!!! You are amazing! Thx!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thanks glad you like the video

[@CajolStorm]

Thanks !!!

[@user-cs9on4zt7g]

Great thanks!!!

[@Karis-Sirs]

my base looks alot better now! thanks aaron!

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are more than welcome

[@Chunkyzar]

*encouraging comment to reward labour. Thank you & Well done!

[@Dr.Reason]

Amazing instructional

[@jacobwigent1931]

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]

Go check out MrConvictHobo he’s really good at building

[@theacademymoon6274]

Awesome dude!

[@AaronLongstaff]

thanks

[@armdm]

u are amazing Aaron thnx a lot

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you

[@dego5014]

aw man these tips are so good i just wish i could remember them when building haha anyways saved the vid for later

[@DanielFrost79]

I've missed your videos. And *poff* a new video. 😲

[@AaronLongstaff]

Haha magic..... Glad you like them!

[@Krampus64]

I always thought of ark building as hard ugly and annoying but you are COMPLETELY changing my perspective

[@Tonny.Chopper.MNC89]

very good video tips!!!!!

[@hannahszabo6522]

Ahhh man thank you for this

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are welcome

[@hannahszabo6522]

Thanks bro

[@yellow1612]

You deserve more subscribers.

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you!!

[@yellow1612]

@@AaronLongstaff Your welcome

[@Boryenka822]

@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]

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

[@TknoelTellsStories]

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]

Ah bad timing glad you like the video!

[@olliefs9298]

Currently trying some of ur builds on mobile. Just finished large house with dino pen looks awesome!!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thats great would be good to know which ones are buildable on mobile

[@mr_no0bthereal239]

ty now i can truly build good bases

[@colognialist1964]

You really amazing … a wizard of construction

[@lisahansen8301]

Thank you