Ark How to Build on Uneven Ground

[@HarvsCorner]

Whats the Next 101 you want to see?

[@hotdognl70]

Same structure, with collision ON.

[@Cowboy7-C]

Thank you very kindly for your time. Also, thank you for being able to understand you clearly when you speak. The game makers could fix the problem building level by simply making the foundation able to rise and lower with legs doing the same. Such a pain in the butt having to do it like you did, especially after being attacked.

[@drakeon7668]

Thank you your vid was the first one that popped up when I searched now to build on uneven ground, and you explained it well.

[@HarvsCorner]

Thanks!! I'm glad it helped!

[@Great.Milenko]

the building in ark is so jank , S+ is completely required. they should really try to fix it in vanilla, I mean even just allowing foundations to stack would fix 90% of the issues

[@HarvsCorner]

Amen, stackable foundations would fix this in a heartbeat

[@lovethieves1383]

I started Ark after playing Valheim. Holy crap, the building system in ark soooooo Jank af.

[@Ziplock9000]

It's complete garbage compared to space engineers.

[@Great.Milenko]

@@Ziplock9000 yeah space engineers has some pretty decent building but i guess since its voxel based its a little different.

[@Ziplock9000]

@@Great.Milenko It's only the terrain that is voxel based. The objects you build with are just normal 3D meshes.

[@johnlow3820]

Was watching another's video just before this, where instructions were to be simple : "Lay two walls, a ceiling, then a couple of pillars.." I regret admitting I've been playing for six years now and just got the handle on proper use of pillars. Thanks for a great and easy tutorial!

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad I could help!

[@ItsTaxi8280]

One if the only KZbinrs who got to the point straight away, you just earned a new sub

[@HarvsCorner]

Thank you!!

[@jlsonline]

Thanks for this video. It is the only one that actually answered my question about why pillars wouldn't snap.

[@HarvsCorner]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@wmgthilgen]

Your first suggestion is SO much easier than the second. Having supports is a must in any building. As you state, it's far easier if you start at the bottom of an incline and move upwards. Going from the top down you always get a step effect. Today we call it split level. Works good in some cases but not always. Once established one can always build downward providing a split level.

[@HarvsCorner]

Ya know i didnt think about relating it to a split level, but thats actually really accurate

[@wmgthilgen]

@@HarvsCorner Either I don't know how to search, or there just isn't any. But how does one match walls to a cave wall when the base isn't as wide as the wall gets. In most cases, the wall will be concurved or angled away for the base placements to a degree one can't insert aother base to build a wall upon. Thus leaving a gap in the hight of a wall ajoining a cave wall.

[@jasonnnsaurus822]

Thank you for your simple but concise explanations. Badass man

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad you liked it!

[@jasonnnsaurus822]

@@HarvsCorner Your video was the most straight up, easy-to-follow video I saw. Appreciate that! Im currently making a 15 x 20 on a mild slope and I have some ceiling ‘floors’ that absolutely will not attach no matter what angle I come from and I don’t know what to do with it.

[@tira2993]

Holy underrated video. I've been playing this game for like 4 years and the build mechanics are so frustrating. This is the first video where I finally GOT the pillar method hahahah 🤦

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad I could help!

[@ahhotep1833]

Well done! and I know you will get even better! New sub here :) One suggestion... I know S+ is awesome, as are many mods. But for console players who don't have access to mods, build tips from you guys who take the time to figure out work-arounds... which is highly appreciated...can be a game maker for the more creative minded console players (both pve and pvp!)

[@HarvsCorner]

Thanks for the idea!

[@psychxx7146]

Finally a comprehensible video on uneven ground

[@HarvsCorner]

happy to help!

[@jonatanschwindt8065]

i've been breaking my head with this since i started playing, the first method solve my problems. i didnt knew pilars snaped togheter thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mistersirguyteriyaki]

Finally an explanation that doesn't make me more confused Insta sub

[@HarvsCorner]

Thank you!

[@thomasdavis4446]

Dude thank you 2 yrs later I started playing and I was trying to build on a hill rage quit after 30 mins lol

[@HarvsCorner]

Happy to help

[@Simon-is2xd]

Amazing! Even years later it's one of the best! (just need to confince my friend to download s+ to our server)

[@HarvsCorner]

Thank you!!

[@ahhotep1833]

One 101 suggestion... Roofs!!!! 1) Roofs beyond the square flat or basic 'A' frame designs. Like for more complex builds! 2) Planning ahead to hide water and electrical lines actually 2 suggestions lol

[@HarvsCorner]

We'll definitely be doing more 101 building stuff

[@transamracer007]

I play on Xbox unofficial, so the structure collision is off. But i use foundations and stairs to build on uneven ground, then remove the stairs. This method lets me build anywhere, even on the side of cliffs, and also can stack foundations to a degree. They don't snap and stack like s plus, but it gets the job done. Also, it allows for a ceiling to be placed flush with a foundation.

[@DrannonMoore00]

Can you use the 1st method from a structure that is already built? I have a small base at the lowest point of a hill and in order to expand, I would need to build up the hill. Could I add pillars into my structure and add an addition uphill?

[@HarvsCorner]

Yes, be careful with the snap points but that should work

[@johnselden9257]

This video is far superior to any other I have seen. All the other videos go way too fast, have very thick accents, don’t finish explaining my concerns, etc. It’s just bizarre how bad some of the videos are. Idk. I’m new to Ark and I’m also kind of shocked about the fact that we essentially have to exploit the game in order to build on uneven ground.

[@Hiobdasgrosse]

Well explained, very helpful. Thanks.

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PiperLynxy]

I just found this video, and I've need help with building on an incline for so so long. Thank you!!! Would you by chance know the best way to build into/over water? Would the pillar method work?

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it helped!! Pillars would still be a better method for bridges and stuff. If you're on pc there are some mods that would help as well.

[@PiperLynxy]

@@HarvsCorner Unfortunately I'm not on pc yet, but I should be soon. Thank you for all the help!

[@HarvsCorner]

@@PiperLynxy This game on PC is almost completely different! In the best ways

[@Beans_130]

Not all hero's wear capes

[@HarvsCorner]

LOL thanks!

[@roxxahamed]

Hi. Mr Meola sends his regards. Nice videos and really crazy and creative builds. My two suggestions for you are 1. Please make longer intros - show around the building slowly so we can understand and also show us the insides too 2. Please give us the dimensions in terms of foundations and ceiling. Cant really make sense how big it is. Thanks for the content

[@HarvsCorner]

Thank you for the suggestions

[@HarvsCorner]

Reez 8 i'm uploading another build in the next few hours today. I took some of your advice, please let me know what you think

[@roxxahamed]

@@HarvsCorner hey. Looking forward to seeing it. 👍

[@rafaelhernandez3690]

Hi I see that the block option is available on Xbox after you place the foundation. Is there a way to have it in block form before placing it ? Since I can’t change it prior to placing it, the regular foundation won’t snap to its fellow foundation when the ground below it gets to steep.

[@HarvsCorner]

Not sure I follow 100% but I don't think you can make the foundations blocks before placing them.

[@rafaelhernandez3690]

I see at the bottom of your screen you have Xbox buttons for your quick item row. I thought you were on Xbox but I also see a cursor on your screen. How can I get S+ foundations on Xbox ? What I meant earlier is that I see you are automatically placing down foundation blocks that are stackable while on Xbox it only let’s me place regular foundations that I can then change to blocks (so I am not sure if we are getting s+ block capabilities or it’s just aesthetics) . There is no option to place foundation in block form that I know of. Because of this I can’t stack foundations on Xbox. Are you playing on Xbox PC ? I thought s+ was only delegated to the steam workshop ?

[@HarvsCorner]

@@rafaelhernandez3690 ah sorry I see now. I'm playing on pc. With a xbox controller so I have access to s+ foundations and vanilla ones. What you have is the vanilla one. Mods are not available on consoles

[@danielploy9143]

Educational and impressive. Question if you don’t mind. Installing pickets should you start on higher or lower ground?

[@HarvsCorner]

Pickets eh? I would firstly ask how you got pickets in Ark...then I'd have to think about it lol.

[@danielploy9143]

@@HarvsCorner what’s Ark mean?

[@HarvsCorner]

@@danielploy9143 I honestly can't tell if you're joking or not. This is for a video game...the video explains how to do this stuff in a video game...not real life

[@danielploy9143]

@@HarvsCorner this isn’t a building a wood fence video?

[@HarvsCorner]

@@danielploy9143 nope, i mean i could see the reference LOL, but no, definitely a video game tutorial

[@ComdrStew]

How about trying to put down foundations on a level spot and you are getting a nice layout. All of the sudden you get spots that are red. Says there is an obstruction, but there is nothing there.

[@HarvsCorner]

Could be a few things. Sometimes there is a small rock of plant that needs to be removed. Try standing in the area and harvest bare handed. The other problem might be the structure collision.

[@grafbig]

Very good video. But how do i turn off structure collision?

[@HarvsCorner]

Thanks! If you are on SP its an option within the settings at the beginning. If it is a server, it depends on the host

[@DaV3NOM24]

Perfect!! Thank you!!

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it helped!

[@Fatecash]

Very quick, simple, and informative vid 👌🏽 kudos sir

[@HarvsCorner]

Thank you!!

[@QuestingCouch]

What are you pressing to sink it down slightly?

[@HarvsCorner]

Im just cycling through the snap points. On pc this out be Q

[@lmagine091]

Turning off the collision option you mentioned; will it work on official servers?

[@HarvsCorner]

Pillar option yes, but sometimes sinking the foundations can require the option. In my experience official servers do not ignore structure collision. However honestly i have not played on official in a little while, that may have changed

[@PIMF_]

I play official servers. No blok collision off. What do i do then so the pillars aren't showing?

[@Ziplock9000]

This helped a lot. Wow ARK has some serious issues compared to games like Space Engineers

[@HarvsCorner]

LOL yes it does. Building can be very wonky

[@Cobrakiller85]

Can you do these ways on the console version of ARK

[@HarvsCorner]

You can use pillars to build up and you can sink foundations on console.

[@TrueAsura]

thank you :) i needed this video.

[@HarvsCorner]

Youre welcome!

[@josephlamri5524]

It doesnt let me build no snap points can someone tell me the button on ps4

[@HarvsCorner]

Sorry but could you be more specific? When is it not letting you build?

[@NearOTX]

Thank you so much man! Saved me so much time!!

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it helped!! Thanks for watching!

[@scrone2390]

Thank you for the video I'm hoping it would really help me with building on my game

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad you liked it!!

[@shatteredknight1129]

So you need one pillar under each ceiling platform?

[@HarvsCorner]

You don't HAVE to. I recommend every other to make sure its supported ok at least.

[@JacknOats]

Ive got a small gap under the walls and its so irritating, ive been trying to figure this shit out for an hour. And I do have the structure collision disabled. I am using your first method of building on uneven ground.

[@HarvsCorner]

The best method, without mods anyway, is to pillar up from the lowest point. It can be super frustrating because of the snap points either way though

[@JacknOats]

@@HarvsCorner Thank you, that is what I attempted at first was the pillar method, and I got that working, but when covering up the pillars by putting walls on all the sides it left a small unsightly gap at the bottom where i was unable to place another wall. Also with this pillar method you have to have ceilings for floors in the base you're trying to build, right? And can you build on ceilings the same way you can build on foundations?

[@HarvsCorner]

@@JacknOats Sorry yes, Ceilings work as floors as well but and can be built on like foundations provided they are supported by a pillar

[@amyralibra]

I have the same issue with the gaps, I can't cover them with walls :(

[@HarvsCorner]

@@amyralibra Its hard to describe, but long story short Ark building can be a pain. You may need to play the "cycle through the snap point" game but they should lock provided the pillars were placed right at the start.

[@simonrodgers2375]

I'm struggling with fence foundations for a build, they're uneven. I can't find a piece of grounf that's level to the point where they're not uneven.

[@HarvsCorner]

Use the fence supports instead. They're a little more difficult to place but they will be level if snapped together

[@TickleMyResearch]

@@HarvsCorner did you do a video on this? This is what I'm trying to do as well

[@HarvsCorner]

@@TickleMyResearch I can look into that for sure.

[@1984chevroletdude]

Building is such a hassle in this game on vanilla. It's no wonder you see nothing but concrete cubes everywhere on flat ground

[@HarvsCorner]

It can be really frustrating. I highly recommend on vanilla to build on pillars. And start the pillars at the lowest elevation withing the build area you are going to use. The way the pillars snap in place evenly as you go up

[@bbasevic]

How do you TURN OFF collision on Official PVE ???

[@Roman-op4wi]

Could u remove the pillars after you have built the walls?

[@HarvsCorner]

not on vanilla, walls dont provide support

[@sirjamesfancy]

What is S+?

[@HarvsCorner]

S+ is a very popular mod used on PC servers. It adds a lot of quality-of-life abilities and also better structures. They snap better and in this case you can even stack foundations on top one another. Hope that helped!

[@uckcpr]

@@HarvsCorner *cries in mobile edition* also, it has the frame rate of a potato....... on the worst settings. Also, there is no mod support. Just found your channel and decided to watch a few vids. I'm certainly subbing!

[@HarvsCorner]

@@uckcpr Awesome!! Welcome aboard!!

[@sanderlittle9275]

noob question, what is the s plus and how to get it for pc version?

[@HarvsCorner]

you have to have the game through steam. You can download mods for Ark in the steam workshop

[@Dhime]

Holy framerate Batman!

[@HarvsCorner]

unfortunately that was an old OBS configuration that was causing it. Thankfully its fixed now with the majority of the newer videos

[@JayCapo]

Can I build the pillars + ceilings this way on official servers? Do official servers relate the whole collision part @ 2:41

[@HarvsCorner]

Yes the pillars should still place this way on official as long as you start from the low point and move up. If collision is not disabled you would not be able to have the walls comes down into the ground as i did.

[@JayCapo]

@@HarvsCorner thanks it worked perfectly!

[@kurupt._.6347]

How do you turn structure collision off

[@HarvsCorner]

In SP its a check box setting before you start. If its a server, that has to be the owner of the server

[@opinionatedjam]

So can you do the no object collision thing on official servers?

[@HarvsCorner]

I believe some servers have it on and some do not. A way to test would be to try to place something simple like a campfire over another campfire. It it works, you're golden, if not, then some methods will not work

[@carlluce7951]

Oh I was trying to put a foundation on top of them

[@DarkDarcek]

I did your pillar system on Official PVE and it didn't work.. maybe it got patched. When I place 2 pillars it does snap location to the next location just red and say its obstructed. Tried in couple locations same result all the time.

[@HarvsCorner]

perhaps its was patched. Have you checked the area around? make sure loose rocks or plants are harvested/picked up. It may be that collision detection is reading the pillars are going to low into the ground.

[@anonymoose7474]

Such a simple fix but dude saved my ass 😂 pillars ftw

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it helped!

[@Edmodo_]

This is some prime vid. Thanks

[@HarvsCorner]

Hope it helped!

[@luigiborza8431]

I hope they make building a lot easier in ark 2

[@HarvsCorner]

agreed!

[@IAITR]

Nice one dude, thanks

[@HarvsCorner]

You're welcome, glad you liked it!

[@bignicky8861]

This doesn’t work with tek building materials correct?

[@HarvsCorner]

The material should not matter. The mechanics should still be the same

[@bignicky8861]

@@HarvsCorner thanks man, very helpful trick to say the least

[@HarvsCorner]

@@bignicky8861 happy to help!

[@xenonzodiac]

very helpful. thanks!

[@HarvsCorner]

More than welcome! Glad it helped!

[@ivanjrivas921]

Ohh bro after many videos someone know how to explain lol....

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad it helped!!

[@arytisskaldaka7963]

jesus crap i love you, ive been trying so hard to build cuase im on the Xbox pc version of this and ... Gah building was about to make me quit XD

[@HarvsCorner]

Happy to help!!

[@abasiczombie.]

What is this amazing song?!?!

[@HarvsCorner]

kzbin.info​ Jukebox - Patrick Patrikios

[@StarKillersSon]

thanks mang

[@HarvsCorner]

Welcome!

[@nickj792]

Chris Delia??

[@HarvsCorner]

if only

[@TripleCreeper3]

You have some serious "voice actor" voice

[@HarvsCorner]

I missed my calling! Coulda been somebody

[@TripleCreeper3]

@@HarvsCorner You definetly still can!!

[@TDogsYard]

Does ps4 run S+. ???

[@HarvsCorner]

Unfortunately mods aren't available on console

[@TDogsYard]

Harv's Corner arent they available on xbox? Or was that rumor too

[@HarvsCorner]

@@TDogsYard From my understanding they added elements of S+ to console but not everything

[@jamie68560]

I kept refreshing the video, but is it me or is the video quality super potato even at 1080p?

[@HarvsCorner]

Its not you, its the Bit Rate in the recording. I apologize. This was one of my early recordings and I still didn't have the process down very well.

[@sabertooth160]

God bless you sir

[@HarvsCorner]

Glad you liked it!!

[@everybodyk_5385]

This games great but the worst thing is building they make it so difficult

[@HarvsCorner]

It can be a huge headache at times. Its definitely more easier on PC with mods, but it could us some work in that department

[@everybodyk_5385]

Harv's Corner for sure I’m on PlayStation I’m just trying to make a base but it’s impossible most land is uneven

[@HarvsCorner]

@@everybodyk_5385 I highly recommend using the pillar method with vanilla. And start at the lowest elevation within the build area.

[@JacknOats]

The building in this fucking game makes me want to break something.

[@HarvsCorner]

It can be irritating, what makes sense in your head doesnt work here more often times then not. Are you on PC or Console?

[@JacknOats]

@@HarvsCorner PC, and on Epic games sadly, I'd rather have it on Steam, but i picked it up for free 🤷‍♂️

[@HarvsCorner]

Gotcha, yeah i would say mods would help quite a bit. My recommendation is start a single player on any map, and use the GCM mode. (Cheat GCM) That will allow you to build whatever/however without resource cost, engram restriction, or weight. Might be a good idea to test things out with.

[@JacknOats]

@@HarvsCorner I appreciate the advice, sadly I was already doing this, I had it in creative mode and still nothing😭

[@HarvsCorner]

@@JacknOats darn, snap points are finicky to say the least. Only other advice i would give would be to slowly move the camera angle around. I find sometimes i have to fight with it for it to make sense

[@sincere42O]

LOL so the takeaway is...don't expect a pretty base unless you have S +. sigh.

[@HarvsCorner]

You can definitely still do a pretty base, it just takes a little more preparing as far as build locations and what not. I plan on trying to do a build this weekend with no mods whatsoever. Hopefully it might help!

[@jesseskellington9427]

Thx :-)

[@HarvsCorner]

You're welcome, hope it helped!

[@EthanDeRose]

So useless on official servers.

[@HarvsCorner]

pillaring from the lowest point is still viable on official settings