Modify flag to use skins on Tek Armor

[van Grunz]

Hello out there,

how do I modify the existing Tek Armor files so I can use Skins on them?

I'm pretty sure that there's a flag or bit that prevents me from using them, so with a small modification it should be possible to manage this.

Any ideas? Every help is appreciated!

[KitsuneShiro]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1847004749

[van Grunz]

This mod, unfortunately, does not work with existing and modded skins.

There must be a flag or something in the ARK files that prohibits Tek Armor from standard skin usage. The question is: Where?

[KitsuneShiro]

Originally posted by van Grunz:

This mod, unfortunately, does not work with existing and modded skins.

There must be a flag or something in the ARK files that prohibits Tek Armor from standard skin usage. The question is: Where?

You have to use the devkit to change this.

No ini code can do it.

[van Grunz]

If the devkit can change it, so why isn't there a mod that provides Tek armor which can be even used by Skin mods?

[KitsuneShiro]

Originally posted by van Grunz:

If the devkit can change it, so why isn't there a mod that provides Tek armor which can be even used by Skin mods?

Most mods don't work with other mods.

Most mods don't change core files to remain clean (green puzzle piece).

[van Grunz]

This, if true, doesn't answer my question. But thanks anyway.

[KitsuneShiro]

Originally posted by van Grunz:

This, if true, doesn't answer my question. But thanks anyway.

It does answer your question.

It might be possible to create a core mod that changes tek to accommodate any skin, but most mod author don't operate under this convention. And smart players/admins are looking for clean mods that don't mess up their games.

[van Grunz]

My intention is not a clean game (I only play on unofficial servers) but a Tek Armor which is skinable.

So if it is -technically- possible (and nearly nothing is technically impossible), I'd appreciate any help on how to do this.

[KitsuneShiro]

Originally posted by van Grunz:

My intention is not a clean game (I only play on unofficial servers) but a Tek Armor which is skinable.

So if it is -technically- possible (and nearly nothing is technically impossible), I'd appreciate any help on how to do this.

There are lots of tutorials on modding and the devkit.

It does take a more powerful PC to run the devkit than to play Ark.