Ark: Building Tips & Tricks

[@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!!

[@Janetacos]

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? 😂😂😂😂

[@achillesof8639]

What a great form you used in this video leaving no real questions.

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

[@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.

[@ZeBum]

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

[@rb-s4nt11]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@CrazyRespawn]

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

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thanks buddy

[@kimbrown5436]

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

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you so much glad you like it!

[@creakycorvid]

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!

[@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

[@Edcaseuk1985]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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 🙃

[@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!

[@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!

[@dillydoor]

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

[@jimcricket4854]

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

[@jayce7646]

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.

[@vanyadavydov87]

yep

[@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 👍

[@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

[@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

[@DroppedOnChrome123]

Aaron this one is FANTASTIC!!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you!

[@DamienLee69]

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

[@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)

[@DynamoFyre]

Check out zany zebra for some Bob Ross painting 😂

[@Outdoorguy1998]

Broo yesss

[@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

[@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 👍

[@alexjones2141]

Awesome techniques! You earned a sub my man

[@ope6934]

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

[@atomicastronaut2456]

Yes! So excited for this part 3!

[@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.

[@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!

[@beaniebensen3893]

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]

Thats a good time it usually takes me around 2.5 hours on official!!

[@REACH_khbk]

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

[@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.

[@statixsc3013]

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

[@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

[@GingieARK]

chill vibes, great tips. top notch video as always

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you Gingie! as always buddy

[@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!!

[@SteffyRabbitheart]

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

[@Karis-Sirs]

my base looks alot better now! thanks aaron!

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are more than welcome

[@666Daheretic]

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?

[@knappieboy]

that water tank trick is next level, THANK YOU!

[@Krampus64]

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

[@Lunalas5077]

I would love to see your tips and tricks for a circle sloped cieling

[@AaronLongstaff]

I will add it to the list!

[@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

[@dapearl1463]

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

[@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

[@6catalyx9]

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

[@davesielaff3268]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@Major4D]

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

[@Demonamic777]

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]

I like the idea I will add this to the list

[@noahfinney7161]

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

[@yellow1612]

You deserve more subscribers.

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you!!

[@yellow1612]

@@AaronLongstaff Your welcome

[@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 :)

[@MrMagyar5]

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

[@Mosarnoah0216]

Thx for the hatch frame tip tho cause we are having a huge problem fixing it

[@AaronLongstaff]

Yeah they used to frustrate me no end glad you found it useful

[@Mosarnoah0216]

It fixed our ocd that mainly occurs to that ladder problem, it's really weird why that is the hatch snap point

[@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 ♥

[@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!

[@jonathanpilmore7140]

How can you dislike this video! Thanks for the tips dude, brill vid.

[@AaronLongstaff]

I guess haters will be haters but thank you so much !

[@jonathanpilmore7140]

@@AaronLongstaff Guess they will, I used inspiration from this video with metal pillars either side, metal walls at the bottom and metal railings on top to give my outer base a pen look where I keep my dinos. Thanks

[@mlevesque33]

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.

[@kuroishiofficial]

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

[@sinisterfire6641]

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

[@Phatty33]

These are outstanding! Keep them Coming

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you so glad you like the video

[@chloenelson3951]

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]

Thank you so glad you like the videos!!!

[@Superdude1119]

This was an EXTREMELY useful video 🤙

[@jarranpfefferkorn1883]

This is a truly exceptional video

[@AaronLongstaff]

The k you so glad you liked it

[@toribraem3071]

Man all ur places are so beautiful

[@Recon_Thunder]

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

[@CHipZz]

Exciting! How many tips you got for us in this one boss?

[@AaronLongstaff]

10 plus a bonus tip doing 10 each video 30 in total now lol!

[@Ihavenocluewhatthisis]

Hey chips I subbed to you last. Night I just got into ark building I think you are doing a great job don’t change

[@CHipZz]

@@AaronLongstaff Awesome! I'll have to catch it after the premier but as always excited to learn some more from you!

[@hannahszabo6522]

Ahhh man thank you for this

[@AaronLongstaff]

You are welcome

[@hannahszabo6522]

Thanks bro

[@whiteknight012]

These are awesome. Keep them coming!

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you

[@mgcarrigan]

Dear Wildcard, use this guy as a building tutorial for building available on the menu page. I'm going to use these video as just that. Playing next to me while playing.

[@Ihavenocluewhatthisis]

Yes let’s go tip number 3!!!! Also I like your platform and raft bases but how did you put the foundations off of the platforms is that a mod?

[@AaronLongstaff]

Thank you which platform builds you referring to I might be able to help

[@Ihavenocluewhatthisis]

The quetzal fighter jets and the motorboat war machine I tryed to do what you did but it didn’t work

[@TheJacjac129]

8:20 gave me serious "Courage the Cowardly Dog" Vibes

[@coahmain]

my brain just exploded, these tips are amazing!

[@DanielFrost79]

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

[@AaronLongstaff]

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

[@tanyaadamson5867]

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

[@theacademymoon6274]

Awesome dude!

[@AaronLongstaff]

thanks

[@Chunkyzar]

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

[@TheKvremster]

Excellent tips! Love this. Keep the vids coming 👍

[@DRO3Y]

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

[@mr.criblet3058]

Love the bay windows. Definitely better than mine. Going to try your way next nuild.

[@AaronLongstaff]

Go for it! Glad you like it!

[@FunFactorRC]

When you stack the water reservoirs, are they valid or just visual?

[@idkpeerpressure2854]

Regarding the water taps at 17:00, I always thought that the taps had to be level with, or above the plots in order to properly irrigate. I know there is a 1-2 tile range on them in every direction (with the exception of above, or so I thought). This video has been very educational. I was unaware of a few of these tricks and building is half the fun for me.:)

[@LizAusDemLurk]

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 🙈.

[@extremecheese2288]

3:34 Aaron, this is absolutely perfect for a rag base, thanks for the tip. Also, what bushes are you using as decor.

[@MoonlitBeauty18]

I believe they're either potato crops or citrus crops.. Personally I like the potato crops better because they look more full, but that's just my opinion 😊

[@AaronLongstaff]

I use Citronal plats as they are bushy

[@AaronLongstaff]

@@MoonlitBeauty18 Exactly that!

[@leongolgo9950]

Thanks, this was very informative.

[@willothewisps.7539]

I am not sure if it’s a new exploit or not, but you can stack medium plots, too. You just have to go into third person, stand at the end of the range to place the plot and then do so, but don’t move an inch. If you don’t move, you can keep stacking them. It’s a glitch in the game, as long as you’re far away and don’t move - it won’t register that you’ve already placed the first one. Useful if you want to make a hidden farm and don’t *need* the large plots for whatever crops you’re planting there.

[@flcentertainment222]

How do y’all figure these things out? Your design skills are amazing.