ARK Survival Ascended<\/a> can be an enjoyable way to spend your time in the game, as your base grows more intricate, it becomes easy to lose track of item locations and your intended structure layout. Thankfully, the game provides a helpful way to organize your builds through the use of labels.<\/span><\/p>\nThese labels are often overlooked by newer players, with their utility mainly recognized by veterans managing massive structures. However, even newcomers can benefit from them. In this guide, we will explain how to effectively organize your base structures using labels in ARK Survival Ascended.<\/span><\/p>\nHow To Label All Your Structures in ARK Survival Ascended<\/span><\/h2>\nAssigning labels to your storage devices, structures, and buildings in ARK Survival Ascended is a straightforward process using signposts. To begin, approach the object you wish to label and equip a sign to place down.<\/span><\/p>\nOnce un-snapped, signposts can be used to label any structure in the game. (Picture: Shane \/ Studio Wildcard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSignposts typically snap automatically to objects, although not universally (details on this later). However, this method may obstruct the area of the object you intend to interact with due to its rigid placement. To address this, you can hold down the Q or Z buttons to disable snapping, allowing for flexible sign placement.<\/span><\/p>\nNow, position the sign anywhere on your object to label it appropriately, offering a time-saving solution or aiding memory when identifying the contents of chests. Unfortunately, this technique doesn’t apply to vaults, as they lack freely snappable points, requiring rigid snap points for sign placement.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile some structures can’t be snapped to, workarounds using other foundations and ceilings are just as effective. (Picture: Shane \/ Studio Wildcard)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFortunately, a workaround exists by utilizing ceilings above the vault. Snap the sign to the ceilings, ensuring it remains comfortably out of the vault door’s way, facilitating easy interaction and visibility from a distance. Alternatively, you can create floating labels\/signs using a cellar door. When the door is open, position a sign vertically on it, and upon closing, the sign will remain suspended above the vault.<\/span><\/p>\nWhile this might seem like a minor trick, its impact is significant, especially in large tribes engaged in PvP or when managing an extensive base with numerous storage units. This method proves invaluable for marking storage boxes, specific rooms, and virtually any other imaginable item.<\/span><\/p>\n