If you are a survivor new to the ARK, This mod is the perfect starting point to get familiar with building and using Structure Custom Cosmetics Skin!
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🛠️ The Ultimate Tutorial for Base Building
- This skin can be applied to almost all structure parts, making it the most fundamental way to decorate your base. Think of it as a tutorial skin—once you master the "Variant" and "Coloring (Paint)" functions here, you’ll be able to use Custom Cosmetics from other talented modders with ease, as most follow the same mechanics.
🚀 Boost Your Performance
- As your base grows larger and more complex, it can take a toll on your system. By switching your structure skins to this lightweight 20MB mod, you can improve real-time rendering performance.
- Save GPU resources for your dinosaurs!
đź’ˇ Coloring Optimization Tips (Applies to all colorable structure mods)
- To keep your game running smoothly, I recommend the following:
- Limit your palette: Try not to use more than 5 different colors within a single base.
- Be consistent: Stick to 2–3 core colors. Even if you’re using red, ensure it is the exact same shade of red. This helps the engine batch textures more efficiently!
- (However, this won't be an big issue if you are playing in single-player or have a base in a secluded area or possess a high-end PC)
Mod Now Available on Official & Unofficial Servers!
JAN 31/2026 Major Update!
- Coloring System for all structure skins
- Missing Parts Huge Update
- Cliff Platforms, Tree Platforms, Cellar Doors, Gateways, Elevators
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#Concrete Style #Modern Theme
[Basic Concrete Style Skin]
- Apply to Almost All Basic Structures
[Glassed And Variant Skin]
- Glassed Wall (Wall, Quarter Wall)
- Large Window Wall (Window Wall)
- Railing Second Style (Railing)
- Rounded Foundation (Foundation) (You can change directions by Variant Option)
[Extra Style Skin]
- Modern Wood
- Gray Concrete
- Dark Metal
[Recommend for "The Three Tribes" : Structure Skins!]
- #Modern Village #SteamPunk #Sci-fi Base
- Try pairing your modern white concrete house with a cozy village or a cafe street! You can also build everything from cozy hedge gardens, gritty scrap metal cities and Sci-fi terraforming bases. For Lost Colony DLC owners, don't forget to check out the vivariums and cushioned pet displays!
ModLink: www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/the-three-tribes-structure-skin
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[Tutorials]
- For a quick visual guide, Check out our YouTube! [www.youtube.com/@happybara1717]
- Basis CC Skin Mod Install → Apply → Change Tutorial Guide (For beginners)
- Link : www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4_xvmfRYjA
- MUST MOD Recommendation For Quick & easy buildings
- Link : https://youtu.be/B-pLcwfYkSM?si=qVFV0yehfMeZGMli
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[Dedicated Server (Unofficial)] (Same rule as other CC)
- This is Custom Cosmetics skin! so do not include in Server ModList
- Instead, Just Install it directly from the ASA Ingame Mod List, and it will be applied automatically to your dedicated server
[Top Recommend Mod For Quick Tribe-Scale Construction]
[Variant Cycle Tool: Structure Custom Cosmetics) (Mod ID : 1112161)
- To keep the item count as low as possible while offering the widest variety of structure skins, I will continue to utilize the 'Variant' system extensively.
- Because of this, I highly recommend using Sandi_00's Variant Cycle Tool. It allows you to swap variants from a distance without having to approach each structure individually—it has been a lifesaver for my large-scale builds (Huge thanks to Sandi!)
- ModLink : www.curseforge.com/ark-survival-ascended/mods/variant-cycle-tool-structure-custom-cosmetics