How Alpha Score Works
Alpha Score is NO BS UNITED's prestige system. Every action your tribe takes in PvP and PvE earns score, which drives your tribe level and leaderboard rank.
Score Breakdown
| Action | Alpha Score Gained |
|---|
| Raid & wipe an enemy player base | +10 |
| Successfully defend your base | +5 |
| Destroy a Gamma Insurgent Base | +3 |
| Destroy a Beta Insurgent Base | +6 |
| Destroy an Alpha Insurgent Base | +20 |
| Win a community event | Varies |
| Weekly base-holding bonus — Gamma tier base | +1 weekly |
| Weekly base-holding bonus — Beta tier base | +2 weekly |
| Weekly base-holding bonus — Alpha tier base | +3 weekly |
| Weekly base-holding bonus — SS+ tier base | +4 weekly |
Tribe Levels
Every 25 Alpha Score your tribe earns equals one tribe level. There is no level cap — the higher your score, the higher your prestige. Your level and score are publicly displayed on your tribe page and the leaderboard.
Weekly Base-Holding Bonus
Every week, your tribe automatically earns Alpha Score for each base you publicly claim on the Tribe Map — the amount depends on that base's tier: Gamma +1, Beta +2, Alpha +3, or SS+ +4 (you can claim up to 3 bases at a time). Tribes with no claimed base earn nothing that week. This is fully automated — no ticket needed, just hold your ground. Each cave's tier is shown right on its listing under Custom Caves, along with its exact weekly bonus.
Registering Your Tribe
Getting your tribe officially registered on the NO BS UNITED cluster takes one button — no Discord ticket required.
How to Register
1
Head to the Tribe Registry page.
2
Click "Register Your Tribe."
3
Fill in your tribe's name, logo, description, and member list — then submit.
4
Your request lands with the admin team. Once approved, your tribe page goes live automatically.
Once approved, your tribe will appear on the Tribe Registry, Leaderboard, and start accumulating Alpha Score from your next action.
Declaring War
Wars are declared straight from Discord and go live on the Tribe Map instantly — no ticket, no waiting on an admin to log it.
How to Declare War
1
Find the "Declare War" panel in Discord and click the button.
2
Privately pick your attacking tribe, then the defending tribe — a tribe already fighting an active war can't be picked (no ganging up).
3
Pick which of their claimed bases is being hit. If it isn't documented yet, you can describe the location yourself — it'll be flagged for the admin team to verify.
4
Optionally add an image and some background on why the war's happening.
5
A Tribe Leader confirms the final step — the war goes live immediately on the Tribe Map and posts to #news with its own discussion thread.
Reporting the Outcome
Once a war's settled, use "Report War Outcome" on the same panel (or the button on the war's own announcement) to say who won. This lands with the admin team for approval — once approved, the war updates automatically and the losing side's base is released back to open status.
Only a Tribe Leader can finalize a war declaration or have an outcome report approved. If you need that role assigned, open a ticket or ping an admin.
How the Tribe Map Works
The Tribe Map is a live view of every world in the cluster, every claimed base, and every war in progress.
The Worlds
Each of the 9 maps shows a live At War or At Peace status, updating automatically the moment a war is declared or resolved. Click into any world to see every documented base plotted on it.
Reading the Pins
Green pin — open and unclaimed. Click it to watch the cave's video.
Tribe logo pin — currently claimed. Click it to visit that tribe's page.
Crossed swords — that base is under an active war right now. Hover to see who's attacking.
Black smoke — that base was just wiped in a war. It stays marked until a new tribe claims it.
Claiming & Staying Hidden
You can claim a base right from your tribe page (up to 3 at a time) — it's optional, but you won't earn the weekly base-holding bonus without at least one. Claiming is also what puts you on the map publicly — until someone officially declares war on your base, your claimed location stays hidden from everyone else.
Bounty Hunter System
Put a price on another tribe's head — or collect on someone else's.
Placing a Bounty
1
On the Bounty Board, click "Request to Place a Bounty" and fill in the target tribe, your offered reward, and your Discord username.
2
The admin team will reach out to you on Discord to collect the reward upfront — they hold it until it's claimed.
3
Once payment's confirmed, your bounty goes live on the Bounty Board for everyone to see.
Claiming a Bounty
Complete whatever the bounty asks for, then let an admin know. Once verified, it's marked Claimed and the reward gets paid out. Every claim also counts toward your tribe's Bounties Collected stat, which unlocks the Warm or Cold, Head Hunter, and Boba achievements at 1, 10, and 50 claims.
Bounties expire 30 days after they're placed if nobody claims them. A claimed bounty stays visible on the board for a few days afterward before it's cleared.
Insurgent (AI) Bases
Insurgent bases are AI-controlled enemy installations scattered across the cluster. They provide a constant source of PvP action and Alpha Score for active tribes.
What Are They?
Insurgent bases are AI controlled bases that hold loot and provide a fun PvP challenge for tribes to wipe. They come in three tiers — Gamma, Beta, and Alpha — each progressively more difficult and rewarding.
Insurgent Tiers & Rewards
| Tier | Difficulty | Alpha Score |
|---|
| Gamma Insurgent Base | Easiest | +3 |
| Beta Insurgent Base | Medium | +6 |
| Alpha Insurgent Base | Hardest | +20 |
PvP Warning
Third partying a tribe attempting to destroy an insurgent base is completely legal. This means insurgent bases can be dangerous PvP hotspots — other tribes may ambush you mid-raid. Fight at your own risk! The loot and score are worth it, but bring backup.
Finding Insurgent Bases
Insurgent bases spawn periodically across the cluster. Every spawn is announced in the #insurgent-base-spawn text channel in Discord. Keep notifications on so you don't miss a spawn — especially the high-value Alpha bases.
Admin & Player Support
Our admin team is made up of veterans who have played ARK for years. We're here to help — reach out any time through Discord.
How to Get Support
1
Join the NO BS UNITED Discord server.
2
Navigate to the ticket system and open a new ticket describing your issue.
3
An admin will respond in the ticket thread as soon as possible.
What Tickets Can Be Used For
Requesting your Tribe Leader Discord role
Reporting rule violations or disputes
General questions or issues
Server Plugins & Mods
NO BS UNITED runs a carefully curated list of mods to enhance gameplay, quality of life, and the overall experience.
Installed Mods
Cyber Structures QoL+ (Crossplay)
Quality of life improvements for structures and essential items.
Pelayori's Cryo Storage (Crossplay)
Cryopods, cryo storage, cryo terminal, neuter gun and more. Works with Shiny buffs.
Super Spyglass Plus
Advanced spyglass showing detailed stats on almost anything you point it at.
Solo Farm Mod
Helps solo players farm more efficiently.
Utilities Plus
Reusable tools made simple.
Custom Dino Levels
Custom level distribution for dinos.
ARKomatic
New structures and features that streamline gameplay and crafting.
Auto Engrams!
Automatically unlocks engrams as you reach the required level.
MarnilMods Hairstyles
New hairstyles, beards and accessories for your character.
World Builder (Freemium)
A mod to modify the world for any ARK map.
Awesome ARK Tools
Useful admin and non-admin features and tools.
INX Cave Builder
Creates rocks and cliffs to build custom cave structures.
ASA Api Utils
Adds a variety of visual elements to the game.
Browser Button & QR Code
Shows a redirect button and QR code in the pause menu.
HUD Stuff Durability
HUD durability display with in-game configuration for console players.
Items Plus Ascended (Crossplay)
Items Plus Ascended expansion items.
Structure Finder
Helps locate structures, with in-game configuration for console players.
Lethal Quests Ascended UI
UI companion mod for the Lethal Quests system.
W Shop UI
Companion mod for the WShop plugin.
Cybers Pull It
Pulling system for easier item management.
Lethal Protection (Crossplay)
Lethal Protection companion mod.
Lethal Loot Ascended (Crossplay)
5 custom storage box structures and 5 custom event structures.
Pause Menu Utilities
Performance and quality-of-life presets via pause menu panel.
Turret Filler
Fill turrets from your inventory and rename turrets in range.
Server Rates & Settings
Full breakdown of all rates, settings, and player stats on the NO BS UNITED cluster.
Rates
| Setting | Value |
|---|
| Harvest Rate | 10× |
| Taming Speed | 10× |
| XP | 5× |
| Mating Interval | 0.25× |
| Baby Mature Speed | 8× |
| Egg Hatch Speed | 25× |
| Crop Growth Speed | 5× |
Server Settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|
| Tribe Limit | 6 |
| Alliances | Disabled |
| Tame Limit | 400 |
| Turret Limit | 100 |
| Weapon Cap | 354% |
| Saddle Cap | Official |
| Armor Cap | Official |
| Element & Tribute Transfers | Enabled |
| Upload Duration | 48 hrs |
| Custom Stack Sizes | 2000 |
| Weight Reduction | 50% |
| Flamethrower Damage | 20% |
| Snap Limit | 8000 |
| Global Structure Limit | 70,000 |
| Infinite Structure Pickup | Enabled |
| Unlimited Mindwipe | Enabled |
| Structure Collision | Disabled |
| Crossplay | Enabled |
| Transferable Element & Tributes | Enabled |
Player Settings
| Stat | Multiplier |
|---|
| Health | 1.0× |
| Stamina | 1.0× |
| Oxygen | 1.0× |
| Food Drain | 0.50× |
| Water Drain | 0.50× |
| Weight | 8× |
| Damage | 1.0× |
| Fortitude | 2.0× |
| Crafting Skill | 1.0× |
Achievements
Earn badges by hitting milestones on the cluster. Achievements are displayed on your tribe's page for all to see. Some are awarded automatically, others are granted by admins for special events.
Leaderboard Titles
Awarded automatically, updated live as leaderboard rank changes.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Alpha Tribe | Hold the #1 spot on the leaderboard |
| Beta Tribe | Hold the #2 spot on the leaderboard |
| Gamma Tribe | Hold the #3 spot on the leaderboard |
Combat — Player Bases
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| First Blood | Wipe an enemy player base |
| Vicious | Wipe 5 enemy player bases |
| Blood Lust | Wipe 10 enemy player bases |
| Apocalypse | Wipe 50 enemy player bases |
Combat — Insurgent Bases
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Clean-Up Crew | Wipe a Gamma Insurgent base |
| Watchful Eye | Wipe 10 Gamma Insurgent bases |
| No Terries Allowed | Wipe a Beta Insurgent base |
| Elite Guard | Wipe 10 Beta Insurgent bases |
| Hero | Wipe an Alpha Insurgent base |
| Rampage | Wipe 10 Alpha Insurgent bases |
Bloodshed — Player Kills
Awarded automatically as your tribe's synced Lethal Quests Ascended player kill count climbs.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Blooded | Get 100 player kills |
| Executioner | Get 500 player kills |
| Reaper | Get 1,000 player kills |
| Harbinger of Death | Get 5,000 player kills |
| Godslayer | Get 10,000 player kills |
Extinction — Tamed Dino Kills
Awarded automatically as your tribe's synced Lethal Quests Ascended tamed dino kill count climbs.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Beast Slayer | Kill 100 tamed dinos |
| Dino Hunter | Kill 500 tamed dinos |
| Extinction Event | Kill 1,000 tamed dinos |
| Mass Extinction | Kill 5,000 tamed dinos |
| Apex Predator | Kill 10,000 tamed dinos |
Territory — Base Tier Ownership
Awarded automatically the moment your claimed base request is approved — owning a higher tier also unlocks every tier below it at the same time.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Foothold | Own a Gamma tier base |
| Staked Claim | Own a Beta tier base |
| Conqueror's Ground | Own an Alpha tier base |
| Crown Jewel | Own an SS+ tier base |
Defense
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| That Was Stressful... | Win your first defense |
| Iron Wall | Win 5 defenses |
| Unbreakable | Win 10 defenses |
| Obsidian Clad | Win 50 defenses |
Prestige — Tribe Level
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Rookie No More | Reach Tribe Level 5 |
| Name Brand | Reach Tribe Level 10 |
| Elite | Reach Tribe Level 20 |
| Legendary | Reach Tribe Level 35 |
| Hall of Fame | Reach Tribe Level 50 |
Survival
Awarded automatically each month your tribe survives with at least one active base on the cluster.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Survivors | Survive 1 month with an active base |
| Veteran Presence | Survive 3 months with an active base |
| Pillar of the Cluster | Survive 6 months with an active base |
| OG | Survive 12 months with an active base |
| Ancient Power | Survive 24 months with an active base |
| Immortal | Survive 36 months with an active base |
Special
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Founder | One of the founding tribes of NO BS ARK — awarded manually |
| Event Victor | Win a community event — awarded by admins |
Bounty Hunting
Awarded automatically as your tribe's Bounties Collected stat climbs.
| Badge | How to Earn |
|---|
| Warm or Cold | Claim 1 bounty |
| Head Hunter | Claim 10 bounties |
| Boba | Claim 50 bounties |
Leaderboard, Survival, Bounty Hunting, Bloodshed, Extinction, and Territory badges are fully automatic. Combat and Defense badges are tied to your tribe's stats, which admins update as wars are resolved — no separate claim needed.