Realistic Farm Automation

by AifiasGaming

Overview

Realistic Farm Automation is a modular system designed to streamline resource generation from your creatures — without breaking immersion.

No magic. No instant spawning.

This mod focuses on grounded, believable automation systems that feel like a natural extension of ARK’s world. Your creatures still matter — this just removes the tedious parts.

Unlike many automation mods that hide creatures away or generate resources automatically, this system is designed to keep your base alive, with creatures visibly contributing to production.

Current Features

Milking Station

The original system in the automation lineup.

Automatically collects milk when Bison is ready (Vanilla Mode) Optional Custom Mode: Adjustable production intervals Optional baby requirement (separate from vanilla system)

Slime Station

A contained system for your Achatina.

Produces: Achatina Paste Organic Polymer Automatically feeds Achatina using Sweet Veggie Cakes stored in the station.

Fertilizer Station

Built around Dung Beetle mechanics with added utility.

Collects: Fertilizer Oil Automatically distributes fertilizer to nearby crop plots

Algae Station

Automatically collects and stores Archelon Algae Activates only when algae is available

Wool Station

Automatically collects and stores wool Works when Ovis has wool available

Design Philosophy

Automation should feel earned, not instant.

Uses real-world inspired machines Respects creature mechanics Avoids “spawn items out of thin air” systems Keeps creatures visible and important Keeps your base feeling alive and active

Optional quality-of-life features are included, but always with respect to the vanilla experience.

Status

Early release — actively being expanded and refined.

This has been a large first project for me, and while there is still plenty to improve and expand on, I’m really happy with how it has turned out so far.

Config Settings

Feedback

Feedback is welcome and will directly shape future systems.

Author

Created by AifiasGaming

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