Builder by trade. Creator by curiosity.

TeaBagBrit is exactly what it sounds like: a British guy who loves a brew. Put the kettle on, get comfortable, and welcome to my little corner of ARK.

It all started with dinosaur names. Kelly and I play ARK together, and agreeing on what to call our tames was becoming a challenge of its own. Some people would have taken turns choosing. I decided to learn modding and build Name That Dino! Apparently, that was my version of a sensible solution.

That first mod opened the floodgates. Once I had made something that actually worked in the game we loved, I was hooked. One idea led to another, and suddenly I was looking at everyday ARK problems and thinking, “I wonder if I could make something for that?”

I’ve always had a technical mind and a love of learning how things work. ARK modding scratches that itch perfectly: a mix of problem-solving, creativity and the occasional staring contest with something that absolutely should be working. Getting an idea out of my head and into somebody’s game is a brilliant feeling.

Away from the DevKit, I’m a self-employed builder and a proud father. Making things is a running theme in my life—sometimes it involves tools and building materials, and sometimes it involves Blueprints, dinosaur names and a suspicious number of open windows.

Then there’s Duke, my cocker spaniel and very much my baby. Every good creative operation needs someone keeping an eye on morale. Duke has that department covered.

These days, this site brings together my mods, the Archipelago map project and its island Palmreach, plus desktop tools such as ASA Server Manager and the 3D Model Library. They grow out of the things I enjoy playing, building and figuring out. I care about making them useful, enjoyable and considerate of performance.

The journal is where you can follow the experiments, the progress and the rocks that take considerably longer to place than any reasonable person would expect. There’s plenty still to learn, and that’s a big part of the fun.

So, whether you’ve come for a mod, a new world to explore or a tool that makes creating a little easier, you’re welcome here. Grab a brew and follow along.