How I Built An A-Frame Modern Base in ARK: Survival Ascended - Speed Build and Showcase

[@SefiroUltima]

A lot of people have asked me to make a step-by-step tutorial and provide structure and material lists for my recent build and it flatters me that you do. I wanna explain why I don't do them and what we (yes, you and me) can do instead. 1st and foremost, I do my videos the way I enjoy content the most. I wouldn't feel myself doing otherwise. When I wanna learn something I usually just need to see how someone else did it, only needing step-by-step guides every now and then. That's how my brain works and it can make me desperate if I have to wait for explanations that I don't need. If I'm replicating something I usually just look at a picture, count structures and go back and forth until I nail it. I also see speedbuilds as a creative outlet too. Not just the build but the entire edit. And that's not something I'm willing to stop. The very reason I'm making content is because I want to live off my art. Yes, I've done tutorials but, and this take me to my second reason, I have done them for specific mechanics or simpler builds with a lot of repetition like the DNA. And they are not the best tutorials anyway since I can go too fast over something and people start complaining. The people that do step-by-step tutorials also focus on smaller and/or simpler builds. And they still put a lot of hours and effort in making their tutorials look nice, smooth and understandable. I am not a professional youtuber. I wish, that's what I'm aiming for, but I have to work. A build can take me a week or more to just build. A step-by-step edit could make my production process twice as long. I can't do 2 videos on the same build. One could kill the other or they could cancel each other. For my next videos I'm going to re-record during a livestream to test a few things. I know that re-building we can show how things are done without the back and forths of the creative process. I want to try ways of giving the tutorial gang, at least, unedited footage of the building process and, if you're up for it, during those livestreams you guys can help me make structure layouts and structure/resource counts. I'm currently finishing my next build and will livestream and record the re-build asap. See you there.

[@dindrum6021]

People suhould use this as inspiation not straight up copy it. You'd think anyways, idk. With that said.. This is by far my favorite build so far that I've seen, and I've look at a LOT! Very creative! Gave me many ideas =)

[@KaoticHymnz97414]

Well said... Myself as Having passion for building enjoyed this video and those like it as inspiration and ideas for my next build... i dont want to copy it. I just need the inspiration and like to see how you manipulate the build mechanics... very nice build. Well done

[@Trolo5112]

Definitely understandable, although you are a very unique builder so you will always be hounded on to post step by step tutorials. I will attempt to reconstruct something like this on official and will have a billboard with ur channel's name on it out of respect. For me personally having inspiration and discovering tricks to manipulate snap points is significantly more satisfying than just copy and paste block by block. Something as simple as an off camber A frame on an elevated base looks exponentially better than just the standard giant block of stone 99% of tribes use. Keep up the great work and I look forward to many more builds as the new ascendant maps release!

[@mozelac]

the fact this is just vanilla building now is wonderful

[@dynamiteskye9007]

Hands down one of my all time favorite builders in Ark.

[@SefiroUltima]

and I really appreciate it!

[@snits1994]

​@SefiroUltima loved the build would love to see a tutorial with the next one the outside looked great but your use of the inside was amazing.

[@KDaverGraphics]

there are very few builds that completely impress me. this bar far is one of those. well done.

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@tonyz1241]

You are not normal, and God bless you for it. I wish builders like you existed in my city, proper. This is beautiful. And to see you pay almost as much attention to the videography and it's choreographing with the music, which is also excellent, is just such a treat. I don't normally enjoy build videos - but this, if my brain loses focus on any one of those three elements, I'm captivated by the other two at any given moment. Keep doing what you do, you've got it down. I love even those shifts where I get the sense your brain went, "ah heck, I hate this, gotta tear it down and start this section again, and again, and again." Glad you kept those in.

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks. We don't get this kind of interpretation everyday. I'm glad my vid was that enjoyable to you.

[@chapito7616]

Superb editing, amazing build. Hats off

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks a lot!

[@thugdragonz]

OMG!! this build is sick! plz do a slower build tutorial on it.

[@AerialEscape]

Okay, this is easily one of the sickest builds I've ever come across! Well fkn done!

[@forshigglesandgitsgaming4526]

100% This video is the only one of your builds I have ever seen and I absolutely am subbing. This is hands down the most badass ARK build I have ever seen. I watch alot of ARK KZbinrs and have taken inspiration for my on build style from a couple of them along the way. None of them come close to the fantastic level of detail in this build. Keep it up!!

[@SefiroUltima]

I really appreciate your words. Wouldn't think like that about myself lol, but it's definitely a morale boost to know that my work is being enjoyed so much. Thanks!

[@MrJacobsen92]

Damn, that's such a nice building! It looks absolutely beautiful

[@SefiroUltima]

Im glad you like it

[@jusef85]

Fantastic lines, angles, and geometry 📐 in that build. The architectural possibilities are difficult to comprehend unless you see it for yourself.

[@SefiroUltima]

The mechanics are providing for really cool stuff to do indeed. Im glad you liked my build.

[@RonHammers]

Had some other players comment on how good my base was looking last night, and I woke up feeling pretty good. Then I found this video... Sefiro Ultima is not my favorite person right now. lmao Amazing build!!

[@SefiroUltima]

I bet your's look really good too. Shared it somewhere? Would you like checking the ark survival evolve builds group?

[@AValidPointUHave]

Lights out as always! Incredible stuff! And this is a huge inspiration for the first base I’m in the process of building right now.

[@SefiroUltima]

I'm glad it inspires you mate! Enjoy your building

[@garrettcarrigan3155]

cant finish now will soon, wanted to see the build and just wow, havent seen anything that nice in a while. lets go asa

[@SefiroUltima]

glad you liked it

[@ronin9283]

Jeez dude this is insanely well done, one of the coolest builds I’ve ever seen , il be building this one myself for sure !

[@SefiroUltima]

I'm glad you liked it that much!

[@gaelguillevic4195]

Waohw, man ......, i have to admint, your build is absolutely AMAZING, one the best and original shape i've seen in this game, wonderful job, and the rock remade of ARK's music is amazing too

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks.

[@darkpheonix5216]

This is unreal. With this level of talent, building on ark should be used for real life construction templates😦 really and incredible building man

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks

[@aleschlup9169]

Great design i love it

[@SefiroUltima]

Glad you like it

[@NitroximusGaming]

Simply Amazing! First time I have seen your work, but I will definately be watching more of your brilliant artwork!

[@SefiroUltima]

Glad you like it. I really appreciate it.

[@Auztin14M]

Can you explain how you got the stone quarter ceilings to snap into the greenhouse ceilings, at 24:28 in the video? Great work by the way!

[@SefiroUltima]

they just snapped. might be because I disabled clipping volumes.

[@1980StevieJ]

Nice build. 👏 Subbed 👍

[@SefiroUltima]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TranquilityEden]

Stunning work my friend!

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

[@Rayormysden]

Wow, awesome build. Looks amazing.

[@SefiroUltima]

I'm glad you like it

[@glydyr007]

This is beautiful. As someone whos been building in ark since it released i have to say this update is the best ones theres been, this shows how many possibilities there are! You prob already know but If you place a doorframe you can put a secret door inside using different materials looks pretty cool :)

[@SefiroUltima]

I tried it. It lacks depth tho. I rather stack walls like we used to. But the secret door is a nice alternative.

[@rebeccabrown1484]

Can't wait!

[@SefiroUltima]

Me neither!

[@Triple_1817]

Damn man! Love your builds your pretty talented

[@SefiroUltima]

thanks! really appreciate it!

[@taibonilla7746]

😮😮😮 This is gorgeous!!!!

[@SefiroUltima]

THanks!

[@milordas]

The Art in the Ark

[@SefiroUltima]

That's the objective. You seeing it is flattering.

[@breaknfaces]

Best building edit ever

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks

[@eslnter]

Thanks for the great build and great idea ! I’m gonna try it while improvising.

[@SefiroUltima]

Go for it!

[@hipuma_piltrafas]

It's just beautiful, so many great details ❤

[@SefiroUltima]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!

[@mattking2709]

Very nice build my guy.

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks!

[@takaaki524]

めちゃ好きな感じだ！！！参考にしたいです☺️

[@1EyeLewis88]

Real noice build mate 👌🏻

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks

[@1EyeLewis88]

@SefiroUltima I see some of the comments. Not sure why people think a speed build would need a step by step tutorial. Don't worry about the critics, moaning about what's clearly in the title.😁👍🏻

[@Fireflyash87]

Absolutely amazing!

[@DFogarty1985]

Hey Sef Happy Holidays! I’ve been following your channel since your first artworks in ASE, and I’m so happy to get to say welcome back, man, I truly appreciate you :D I was wondering; have you also been kinda tinkering around for a new viable circular build method like me? Curious if you have any thoughts based upon your experiences adjusting to ASA’s new mechanics :D

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks mate. I appreciate you too. It's good to be back indeed.

[@SefiroUltima]

I haven't found a way of doing circles myself, other than 12-sided circles. Tho, Vlad made a video on how to make 24 sided circles. I'm not using that method cause it renders every foundation it's own foundation support system as opposed to the 1 support system we had with the fence foundations. Vlad also sent me a few vids of japanese builders using that method he showed to make 32+ sided circles. The builds are pretty interesting indeed.

[@jpcrido]

love the design. very nice

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks

[@waveclaw]

This is not a good build. This is a great build. This is an example of a fascinating exploration of a design in creative. This showcases many methods that people will be using in the future. And not just Aaron Longstaff followers using the diadem of wood in glass. The usage of quarter ceilings to create offsets (5:30) will probably become a standard technique. Same for the massive use of the triangle pieces which is likely to become a signature for "Sefiro Ultima style." The clear patterning of stone-wood with metal detailing makes the building come to life. But the best part of materials choice is how the angled glass was used well even considering the strange murky look of Wildcard's implementation of transparency. Transparent walls are not a native UE5 feature so was implemented by Wildcard for ASA. That look fits well with the color choices as shown be the careful paint detailing (8:30). Double layering the walls (7:48) was very clever. But there are a lot of techniques like that I doubt will work with clipping enabled or in survival and off the back of a Tapejara or grapple. There are always challenges like this when translating creative mode builds to survival, single player or officials. Including the limitations of player frustration with getting a snap point. Not much wasted space outside of the decorative rings. This build is fancy but has plenty of reachable spaces. Lofts for parking tames. The build is sized appropriately for fitting Industrial gear without mods to change sizes. That is often my major criticism of creative builders. The best builds should have utility in mind. This is a very high standard to meet Good builds can still unfit for use just not the best in my opinion. This build passes that standard with even the under-floor disco (24:30) a reachable tech power center basement. I would have led with speed build in the title to avoid people that expect a tutorial. People who are not creative builders may want something they can farm up a materials list for then drop down. Most the comments are either praise or asking for how to build. If I were invited to a large tribe or on a server and saw this build I would be highly impressed.

[@SefiroUltima]

I really appreciate your review and criticism. Not every day we find someone that takes time to look into our builds that is proportional to the time we spent building them. Utility is key for me definitely. A build should be relatable to players even if it's purpose is solely creative. As for the title, they are a work in progress as the channel is. I'm trying to gather both the speedbuild fanbase with the tutorial fanbase and it turns out to be harder than expected. Originally I wrote "how I built..." And changed it. But placing speedbuild in the beginning is not the focus of the video, it is what makes it unique which is the description of the build itself. Plus I kinda feel there's people out there that, regardless of reading speedbuild in the title, they will want a material list and a step by step because their brains and thought processes are plain different. Same reason why I struggle with even wanting to do step by step vids in the first place.

[@AdventureswithDreadandFriends]

That’s a beautiful build!!

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks!

[@controllerfreak]

Absolutely awesome build 👊😎 I love the symmetry of it!!

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks! Howdy!

[@fishrailroad88]

If it helps anyone else trying to do something similar it appears the foundation is 18 wide by 8 deep.

[@Filtered_ME]

Man this is just a beauty for my eyes 😍

[@SefiroUltima]

Im glad you like it

[@fury7109]

that is a great build that is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional i love it. great job keep up the content. i wonder how long this takes to render in? you good sir have earned a sub. how long do you thin this would take to replicate by a player with dinos? how long did this take yourself?

[@SefiroUltima]

About 2 weeks. Renders immediately as far as I remember.

[@saeidkdaimati5571]

Thank you, beautiful build as usual, I managed to re-build it 😊

[@SefiroUltima]

AWESOME! Glad you liked it!

[@Fkarg3]

On official

[@swinganamiss1194]

Yes!!!!!! Thank you

[@nawookies]

love this build

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks! Im glad you do

[@kylekissack4633]

And here's me living in a shack next to the beach 😂 ton of tames and crafted many structures with the idea of finding a new spot but can't decide on my design so I'm still in a shack.. but this is absolutely amazing and very meticulous.

[@SefiroUltima]

Im glad you liked it

[@kylekissack4633]

@@SefiroUltima sir the build is absolutely amazing

[@MogrotGames]

Damn that is an inspiring series of ideas. Love the approach. Not sure if I can replicate some things on official though, that's the only thing.

[@SefiroUltima]

I'm glad you liked it. I haven't tried building on official but my guess is you can do everything that is not clipping a structure into another one. Im kinda curious now weather it's possible to snap quarter ceilings inside ceilings like I did for the flooring.

[@stephen6503]

love the style of this build. the angles are striking and the stone/wood combination is very well executed. Definitely an inspiration for future builds of my own. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@SefiroUltima]

Im glad you find it inspirational. Thanks

[@anthonysmith2653]

Can you give a count of the materials needed like total foundation and glass counts

[@SefiroUltima]

I don't know tbh.

[@charellegerards1831]

Is this build also possible in survival mode? Usually I'm fighting with foundation support issues.

[@SefiroUltima]

survival mode works the same. i only add the ability to clip structures. for foundation support we gotta try all the structures we have avaliable to connect. can try extending with ceilings and place a pillar under them for example.

[@Wh1teFangGaming]

Are you using any building mods? I wanna try to make something similar to this, and I like how you got so detailed with everything! The stone walls mixed into the wooden ones gave it a really cool look. Also are you going to an interior design part 2 for this?

[@SefiroUltima]

I'm glad you like it. No mods and i don't think I'm gonna do an interior part. What exactly would you like to know about the interior?

[@Wh1teFangGaming]

@@SefiroUltima just liked your layout. I'll just go off the original video and see how you laid it all out that way

[@SefiroUltima]

A lot of people have asked me to make a step-by-step tutorial and provide structure and material lists for my recent build. I wanna explain why I don't do them and what we (yes, you and me) can do instead. 1st and foremost, I do my videos the way I enjoy content the most. I wouldn't feel myself doing otherwise. When I wanna learn something I usually just need to see how someone else did it, only needing step-by-step guides every now and then. That's how my brain works and it can make me desperate if I have to wait for explanations that I don't need. If I'm replicating something I usually just look at a picture, count structures and go back and forth until I nail it. I also see speedbuilds as a creative outlet too. Not just the build but the entire edit. And that's not something I'm willing to stop. The very reason I'm making content is because I want to live off my art. Yes, I've done tutorials but, and this take me to my second reason, I have done them for specific mechanics or simpler builds with a lot of repetition like the DNA. And they are not the best tutorials anyway since I can go too fast over something and people start complaining. The people that do step-by-step tutorials also focus on smaller and/or simpler builds. And they still put a lot of hours and effort in making their tutorials look nice, smooth and understandable. I am not a professional youtuber. I wish, that's what I'm aiming for, but I have to work. A build can take me a week or more to just build. A step-by-step edit could make my production process twice as long. I can't do 2 videos on the same build. One could kill the other or they could cancel each other. For my next videos I'm going to re-record during a livestream to test a few things. I know that re-building we can show how things are done without the back and forths of the creative process. I want to try ways of giving the tutorial gang, at least, unedited footage of the building process and, if you're up for it, during those livestreams you guys can help me make structure layouts and structure/resource counts. I'm currently finishing my next build and will livestream and record the re-build asap. See you there.

[@PhatRagnar]

Amazing. Is this possible in ASE?

[@SefiroUltima]

Maybe with mods like s+ for the inverted slopped walls but there will be no quarter walls or ceilings

[@fhekdkjdjwld9958]

how in the world did you put quarter stone ceilings into/onto the greenhouse ceiling? It does not work when I try it.

[@SefiroUltima]

I disabled clipping volumes.

[@landermoreira3800]

Brutal!!!

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks!

[@drinktillmt406k8]

Does anyone know what wood structures he used in the center building the diamond structure. ive tried alot of different wood types and cant find the correct one. tyia!

[@lilboiasenpai]

Hey i must say i love this build and was thinking of recreating it in official, any way you could provide a list of building pieces? Even if it only an approximate

[@SefiroUltima]

I have no idea mate. I might stream a re-build later on but at the moment I'm too busy. I would try to pause and count structures as much as I can.

[@kevinbertschinger4854]

What a great building! Is it possible, that you post the list of all structure we need for this building? I really want to build it on a Server!

[@SefiroUltima]

Glad you like it. Please check pinned comment.

[@sarawoodjaikaew8628]

good job

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks

[@FatAhhDusty]

have you thought about makin a not speed build for it, cuz i’m new to ark building an trying to learn how to do neat designs like this. A little tutorial for building basics would be awesome

[@SefiroUltima]

I don't think I'll be able to do a tutorial but I might do a livestream after I finish with my current build.

[@FatAhhDusty]

@@SefiroUltima that would be wonderful :D lookin forward too it

[@NinjaCloverPirate]

Is this inspired by the one Aaron Longstaff did on stream a few days ago? It looks good :D Edit: Actually it was the other way round, he was inspired by you lol, I went back to his stream to get some tips and he mentioned you in case you didn't know :D around the 17:30 mark

[@SefiroUltima]

I Showed up to the stream after he mentioned it and he told me. And trust me, absolutely no way of having this done if I started after Aaron's stream. He has inspired me in many ways tho. From building to everything related to youtube and social media.

[@NinjaCloverPirate]

@SefiroUltima Yeah, Aaron is awesome! And yep, you're probably right, this kind of build would've taken way too long for you to have already done it by now lol I'm trying to build an A frame house at the moment which is how I found your vid, hopefully it'll go well but I doubt it'll be as nice as yours :D

[@MikeD56034]

all i want to know...how the hell did you do the horizontal pillars at the top? i see people doing it all the time, and have found nothing on how. although, yours is the first video ive seen that just by watching i can actually attempt to replicate and see. i really need to learn this trick for a build im doing now. and yes im super newb at building in ark, and im putting myself through hell for my son who wants me to build a castle. and im loving every minute of it.

[@SefiroUltima]

when youre about to place your pillars, click "R".

[@MikeD56034]

@@SefiroUltima ill have to try that. But it may not be possible since im running ark evolved

[@adammorgan4836]

Wow

[@uhhshawn830]

Is it possible to turn this into a world download?

[@YlvxeoLeo]

Can u build in Craig island ruins please?

[@SefiroUltima]

Never tried to build on ruins before. Which are those?

[@YlvxeoLeo]

@@SefiroUltima the island lat 95.6 lon 20

[@SefiroUltima]

will check@@YlvxeoLeo

[@Masked-Sniper4234]

Is this possible to build in official servers? I'm not sure

[@SefiroUltima]

most of it should. there's a few things tho that involve clipping structures into each other like the stone quarter ceilings in the greenhouse ceilings for the floor pattern.

[@TheFenikss1]

WOW

[@VladsMadness]

Not sure if I'll be awake in time for this one but I'll try

[@SefiroUltima]

If you cant, you cant mate. Get some rest.

[@oluanmontenegro]

Those grasses are mods?

[@SefiroUltima]

No. Thats the new ASA Island map.

[@erichorne8294]

Are these do-able in official?

[@SefiroUltima]

The main structure, I don't see why not. There's clipping here and there, mainly for decorative purposes.

[@kkng2308]

how do u have Metal Quarter Wall?

[@SefiroUltima]

We all do.

[@D3ck4rd87]

what are the coordinates for the build site?

[@SefiroUltima]

45.5, 25.5

[@nurnberg18]

Anyone know how he did the glass floor with those tiles i cant get it to work

[@SefiroUltima]

Enabling clipping. That particular trick dont work with official settings.

[@strategic8088]

Is this build able on ark survival evolved?

[@Wolfeyboy-yc8ec]

Can I have a slower build and show what is needed for this?

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check the pinned comment.

[@autotopgermany3323]

Hey sefiro what u doing to stop crashing the game all the Time (fatal errors)? By the way beatiful build 🙏

[@SefiroUltima]

Since I play in Geforce Now, i only use Ark.vertexcountscaling 1

[@biloute4171]

It's really great! I love this. You re too good builder. But why did you not build a space for animals? It's Ark. You must do it.😁 Do more builds!

[@SefiroUltima]

Im actually building one with a pen. Honestly, most times my focus isn't dino storage. Especially after cryopods, my focus has been dino parking and resource management. And by dino parking I mean our gatherers, everyday fighters and main fighters. I'm glad you liked my build tho. Cheers.

[@SOML1513]

Can you do a how yo build for this?! This is amazing.

[@SefiroUltima]

Glad you liked it. Please check the pinned comment.

[@SOML1513]

@@SefiroUltima completely understandable and respectful. Thank you! Such great builds!

[@anthonysmith2653]

What's the spot for this the base location?

[@SefiroUltima]

Its in the description of the vid

[@MellamanVedder]

Wow! qué epicidad.

[@SefiroUltima]

ÉPICO lol! Gracias!

[@juniorvas]

Oh man, wish we had a tutorial for this..kinda impossible to replicate this with the current video :(

[@pig_zaiolo5212]

Possible to give us the structure list for this build ?

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check my response to zepenance9571

[@Vennezi]

You should do a premade structures for asa men . I like to much the desings 😫

[@SefiroUltima]

Any way of doing so?

[@DarkBladeMaster85]

Can you do a step by step on how to make this amazing place

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check the pinned comment

[@torom43]

Tenes que hacer una casa como la de kratos

[@SefiroUltima]

tengo que chequiarla

[@sigmasplatinumrust5184]

Amazing build, but the real question is. Can you build a turtle? And the reason is because I like turtles.🐢🐢🐢🐢💯❤️‍🔥

[@SefiroUltima]

I like turtles too and my sis would absolutely love it. Will think about it.

[@echo3567]

What are the coordinates?

[@SefiroUltima]

I don't know them but if you go to west 3, go up the waterfall right before the snow and start pushing east. Might have to go up waterfalls at least once more, you'll see the ruins in the showcase to your left and the volcano to your right.

[@TheSaggy4090]

Where was it built

[@SefiroUltima]

45.5, 25.5

[@intered144]

build looks cool, but there is no way to reproduce it since the speed and visible explanation is missing

[@SefiroUltima]

other people did it already.

[@y0himba]

The build is great, but a better build guide or how to would have been nice. Parts list, and so forth.

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check the pinned comment.

[@rainsagex]

This base is an sbolute spectacle!

[@SefiroUltima]

thanks

[@keke8478]

This is insane. But the BGM is a little bit noisy…

[@SefiroUltima]

Thanks. Got a volume knob of some sort?

[@keke8478]

Yes

[@Makotosang]

I like video ❤️❤️

[@SefiroUltima]

Good! Thanks

[@bobbyhill6462]

Can you please make the same build tutorial but not a speed build please

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check the pinned comment

[@Joshua-qv1ho]

Wait this game came out?

[@SefiroUltima]

Late october yes

[@marcburgess38]

Good build wish it wasn't a speed build

[@SefiroUltima]

And I wish I had $30k to quit my job and dedicate my days to build and make videos. I'd definitely have more time for step-by-step tutorials.

[@smyq9452]

That's what i looking for... what about step by step vid ?

[@SefiroUltima]

Please check my response to zepenance9571

[@tams79jt]

i built a base like this in conan exiles

[@derbyman6523]

Need step by step on this build please

[@SefiroUltima]

I don't think I'll be able to do a tutorial but I might do a livestream after I finish with my current build.

[@derbyman6523]

@SefiroUltima that house its amazing would love to build it my self.