This was a simple mod that added a few new structures to the game. The structures are mostly similar to their fullmetal counterparts but they offer a slight functionality change with being able to interact through the area between bars. In addition, the small cage gate is an entirely new structure. For creating this mod, I used Unreal and Modo.

The Process:

For each structure, I started by exporting the .FBX models from the ARK dev kit to ensure that they would maintain the proper size when reimported. In Modo, I stripped out all the screws, removed internal wall polygons, closed up the outer frames, and added in cylinders to act as the bars. After reimporting my new models, I rebuilt the collision boxes, made destructible meshes, and applied one of the available materials to my asset. Once this was all done, the additions to ARK were simple through copying blueprints and only a few structures needed adjusting within Unreal.

My mod can be found on the Steam Workshop. It currently has over 65K downloads.