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Pentagon

Pentagon is a map/mod which adds a mini map with 5 distinct biomes, (eventually) 5 new creatures, along with a unique structure set, and an original method to make it.


IMPORTANT: This mod has limited functionality unless paired with the Pentagon Content Mod, please install and put it in the Active Mods!(does not need to be in first priority)

Links:
Email(much rather you use steam or discord msg): ArkEvoModders@gmail.com
ARK Evo Modders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSItHJBHa-6QqyGtWnNuf7Q
Pentagon Content Mod: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2625947340
Discord: https://discord.gg/NwqsWwB


Biomes:
Plains: A relatively easy biome teeming with mostly peaceful wildlife. It includes large concentrations of bizarre plants. Keep an eye out for lobster pods, also found in this biome!
Forest: This chilly forest is home to many rarer resources, and contains the admired Corythosaurus, also with 2 sub-biomes:
Snowy Mountain: This large mountain in the forest biome exclusively contains peaceful herbivores, and also obsidian, crystal and metal. Make sure to keep warm!
Mini Tek City: This small group of buildings is useless to most survivors, but advanced tribes have learned how to harvest some of its rare magical resources, and tame the robots within!
Desert: This hot hostile desert strangely has tons of foliage to harvest, but beware, many larger predators wander over from the dunes, and the treacherous terrain makes it difficult to escape.
Dunes: This barren searing hot wasteland can be described in 3 words: Desert, Dinos, Death. This deadly ecosystem is made of almost entirely hostile carnivores, and the scorching temperatures make it almost impossible to live there.
Snowy Forest: This frosty biome, composed of mostly hostile life, is dangerous to the unprepared survivor. Some have claimed to have seen the feared Tarbosaurus here, but no one has killed one and lived to tell the tale.
Ice spikes: This freezing landscape is home to many predatory creatures, and lots of flyers. Its inexplicable large spikes could also make for good strategic outposts.
Mountains: This biome which is half flooded, and half insurmountable, holds a plethora of rare gems and materials, along with the armored Euoplocephalus, and many terrors. Many dislike this biome for its unnavigable terrain.
Ocean: The ocean has strange spiky landmasses, in which any number of massive dangerous predators can hide behind, but for the adventurous survivor, the rewards within the deep are great.
Rivers: These 5 rivers around the ARK are fairly basic, separating the main 5 biomes. It’s rather difficult to get out of them, so watch your step. There aren't many predators in the rivers, except the occasional crocodile.

Creatures:
Lobster: This massive crustacean lives in small pods, which defend themselves if provoked. If you threaten them, they have vicious attacks, and their swarms are fatal, and they can simply crush you to pieces on a whim. Easily domesticated with a few tranquilizers and meat, they will be a great transport and battle mount for the lowly survivor, and will help deter large tribes. When tamed, they can also be taught to block attacks, greatly reducing damage taken.
Attack 1: Snip, good DPS
Attack 2: Crush, lots of damage rapidly, but a cooldown and inconsistent
Attack 3: Block, Reduces damage by 50%, has a cooldown
Euoplocephalus: This tanky ankylosaur didn’t go down the harvester route like its cousin. It became a war creature, its armor and size making it extremely difficult to take down, and its club smack will stun any creature that it hits. By smashing its tail into the ground, it can create a tremor damaging everything around it. When domesticated, it is a favorite for raids, as it has unrivaled demolition capabilities. However, this anky will only accept top notch foods to domesticate it.
Attack 1: Tail Smack, stuns enemies, lots of dmg, harvests flint and wood
Attack 2: Bite/stomp: Harvests berries, low dmg
Attack 3: Tail Slam, Large AOE, short stun, mild damage
Attack 4(X): Tail Smack, stuns, lots of dmg, dmgs structures no gather
Tarbosaurus: This tyrannosaurid is a rival to even the great Rex! Its strong bites, and its ability to snap necks and make its enemies bleed is invaluable. Along with that, it’s easier to breed and domesticate than the mighty rex, albeit rarer. Even if you're not in the fighting mood, it’s roar should be enough to frighten survivors who think they have a fighting chance.
Attack 1: Bite
Attack 2: Neck snap, tons of damage, bleed, small AOE, long anim
Attack 3: Cosmetic Roar
Corythosaurus: This majestic dinosaur can be found foraging in forests, minding its own business, unless provoked. It uses bellows to communicate to its brethren. When domesticated, its owners have taught it to call to its friends to act as distractions, or aid in battle. Useful for transport, its fast speed and high stamina helps you escape fights, and for experienced survivors, it is considered a Royal mount, due to its colorful hide. Strangely bred versions seem to be more friendly and powerful. They also show affection for their rider, and are especially strong when imprinted upon.
Attack 1: Bite/Stomp/Claw
Attack 2: Short High Bellow, summons distraction paras
Attack 3: Long Low Bellow, summons fighting corythosauruses
Attack 4(X): Honk, Speed Buff AOE
???:(Not available) This mystery dino isn’t revealed yet..
Attack 1: Stab, ???
Attack 2: ???


Structure and items:
Bizarre Plant: A plant found around the map that is pink colored. Gives berry bush stuff when harvested, and also rarely some bizzare substance.
Bizzare Substance: A goopy green substance acquired from the strange plants around the ark. Used to create natural adhesive.
Natural adhesive: A sticky adhesive made from Bizzare substance, or found in creatures with armor. Used to make wet concrete.
Cement Dust: Made from various materials around the ARK, this dust is a component of wet concrete. Must be made in a mixer.
Wet Concrete: A substance that will harden to a useless rock unless used soon, used to make wet cement structure set pieces. Must be made in a mixer with water.
Wet Concrete Structures: These will eventually dry into useful structures. Made in the molder.
Concrete Structures: This structure set has much more health than stone, and keeps you warm, or cool! It also adds an industrial look to your base.
Mixer: A better mortar and pestle, crafts things 2x faster, and can make Cement dust and Wet Concrete. Must be attached to a pipe to place
Molder: Creates Wet Cement structures with metal and wet cement. This process can be somewhat tedious.


If you find any bugs, please report them with as many details as possible, and make sure to answer any questions I ask! Thanks! This helps me fix the bugs; without details, I will have no clue what the bugs are.

Do not send me friend requests.

Weird waterline/darker of the landscape section is a known bug, looking for a fix

Note: This is my first attempt at modding and making models, I’m still learning how to use all the tools and functions. Please do not use this to assume quality of future mods. The whole reason for making this mod WAS to learn the kit and blender before I work on larger projects(Oceania). Thanks for playing my mod!

Credits:
Maker of 99% of content: Dinobros2000
Idea help/advisors:Craft_inc, Jamescoolercrafter, Kodking, Jdog, Nou123, Darkholis.
Music editor: Jdog
Original Map Concept: Jdog
Dev kit and blender guidance/help(sry if I miss some, including people who made helpful videos): Heartless vegan, Darkholis, Fluffdragon, Thedonkeyboy/Donkey(vids), Trainspotting Vagabond, Garuga123(vid), TheSpheal, Almost Normal, Joehelp, Quellcrest, Woeful, Koz, Zythara
Base game to mod upon: WildCard :)