ARK Asa won't start server with mods enabled even if list is empty

[Christopher_Roper]

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OS Name/Version: Windows 10 Pro

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Ark Asa

Problem Description:

ARK Asa won’t start server with mods enabled even if list is empty

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Steps to reproduce:

• Step 1 - enable mods (even if list is empty)
• Step 2 - start server
• Step 3 - default install

Actions taken to resolve so far: adjusted syntax for -mods=“13542,4356” (as example) also tried with launch options - mod=“” and the mods box turned off (tried manually the old fashion way"

[Greelan]

The setting itself tells you not to enable the Use Mods setting if there are no valid mod IDs listed under Mods List:

Don't enable this setting if no mods are specified under Mods List or the server will not start

[Christopher_Roper]

I didnt start with it empty, i was attempting to see why it didnt start even with a single mod it will not start if checked on. So the problem still exists either way. Ive ran ark on windows and linux for years. Adding -mods= to the launch options also doesnt work or start with the mods switch turn off in the software. Any ideas would be great

[Greelan]

See the last para of section 8.4 here: ARK: Survival Ascended Guide