Description

Update: Single player is now fixed - sorry about that!

SciFi Portals adds walk-through ring portals to ARK, enabling instant travel between any linked gate on the map using unique portal addresses. Destinations are dialed via a nearby interface, and addresses can be identified through accessing the terminal or by direct visual inspection with a spyglass.

Designed with balance in mind, portals require both the ring and its interface terminal to be placed within reasonable proximity to function, preventing careless or abusive placement. The system is fully self-powered and does not rely on Tek Generators or having element/gasoline in the inventory.

Portals can transport players, tames, items, and even non-player objects — including wild creatures and thrown explosives — turning travel into a physical, tactical mechanic rather than a menu shortcut.

Knowledge cuts both ways. Portal addresses can be discovered, meaning a poorly secured portal may become an entry point for enemies. Build wisely, conceal carefully, and remember: every portal is a doorway — not all visitors arrive by invitation.

Items Added/spawn commands

Portal: admincheat GFI PrimalItemStructure_SciFiPortal 1 0 0 Terminal: admincheat GFI PrimalItemStructure_SciFiPortal_Terminal 1 0 0

Crafting requirements

Requires survivor level 30. Portals and Terminals must be crafted in a Tek Replicator.

Portal:

120 Black Pearls
45 Element
600 Polymer
300 Crystal
2400 Metal Ingots

Terminal:

75 Black Pearls
30 Element
500 Polymer
250 Crystal
1250 Metal Ingots

Current Features

Discover portal address by interacting with the terminal or looking at the portal - in person, with a spyglass or Tek binoculars.
2 variants of the portal to choose - with and without stairs
Terminals can be used to save portal addresses easily

Planned Updates

Interaction with PIN system
Shield upgrade to prevent unwanted visitors

Server Side Config Options

.ini file options

Set 1 way or 2 way travel (BiDirectional)
Set maximum activation time (MaxWormholeTimeout)
Set inactivity shutdown time (cannot exceed maximum activation time) (IdleTimeout)

Default settings

Engine.ini

[/ScifiPortal/SciFiPortal_BP.SciFiPortal_BP_C]
MaxWormholeTimeout=90
IdleTimeout=30
BiDirectional=False