Need "Server Settings" Explained Please

[Jiroc]

Just rented a server and need an explanation of all the server settings. Some are obvious, others are more cryptic. Is there an explanation of each setting somewhere? I Googled it for a few hours and couldn’t find it.

Here are all the server settings in the serversettings.ini file for reference:

[ServerSettings]
AdminPassword=xxxxxxxx
NPCMindReadingMode=0
MaxNudity=0
ServerCommunity=0
ConfigVersion=10
BlueprintConfigVersion=19
PlayerKnockbackMultiplier=1.000000
NPCKnockbackMultiplier=1.000000
StructureDamageMultiplier=1.000000
StructureDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
StructureHealthMultiplier=1.000000
NPCRespawnMultiplier=1.000000
NPCHealthMultiplier=1.000000
CraftingCostMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerDamageMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
MinionDamageMultiplier=1.000000
MinionDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
NPCDamageMultiplier=1.000000
NPCDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerEncumbranceMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerEncumbrancePenaltyMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerMovementSpeedScale=1.000000
PlayerSprintSpeedScale=1.000000
PlayerHealthRegenSpeedScale=1.000000
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPKillMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPHarvestMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPCraftMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPTimeMultiplier=1.000000
DogsOfTheDesertSpawnWithDogs=False
CrossDesertOnce=True
WeaponEffectBoundsShorteningFraction=0.200000
EnforceRotationRateWhenRoaming_2=True
EnforceRotationRateInCombat_2=True
ClipVelocityOnNavmeshBoundary=True
UnarmedNPCStepBackDistance=400.000000
PathFollowingAvoidanceMode=1
RotateToTargetSendsAngularVelocity=False
TargetPredictionMaxSeconds=1.000000
TargetPredictionAllowSecondsForAttack=0.400000
MaxAggroRange=9000.000000
serverRegion=0
PVPBlitzServer=False
LandClaimRadiusMultiplier=1.000000
ItemConvertionMultiplier=1.000000
PathFollowingSendsAngularVelocity=False
UnconsciousTimeSeconds=600.000000
ConciousnessDamageMultiplier=1.000000
ValidatePhysNavWalkWithRaycast=True
LocalNavMeshVisualizationFrequency=-1.000000
UseLocalQuadraticAngularVelocityPrediction=False
LQAVPUseTime=0.150000
LQAVPFadeTime=0.100000
LQAVPMethod=2
NetworkSimulatedSmoothRotationTimeWithLQAVP=0.100000
serverVoiceChat=1
AvatarsDisabled=False
AvatarLifetime=60.000000
AvatarSummonTime=20.000000
IsBattlEyeEnabled=False
RegionAllowAfrica=True
RegionAllowAsia=True
RegionAllowCentralEurope=True
RegionAllowEasternEurope=True
RegionAllowWesternEurope=True
RegionAllowNorthAmerica=True
RegionAllowOceania=True
RegionAllowSouthAmerica=True
RegionBlockList=
bCanBeDamaged=True
PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier=(5.000000,5.000000,10.000000,15.000000,20.000000,25.000000)
PlayerStaminaCostSprintMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerStaminaCostMultiplier=1.000000
ThrallExclusionRadius=500.000000
FriendlyFireDamageMultiplier=0.250000
CampsIgnoreLandclaim=True
AvatarDomeDurationMultiplier=1.000000
AvatarDomeDamageMultiplier=1.000000
NPCMaxSpawnCapMultiplier=1.000000
RestrictPVPTime=False
PVPTimeWeekdayStart=0
PVPTimeWeekdayEnd=0
PVPTimeWeekendStart=0
PVPTimeWeekendEnd=0
RestrictPVPBuildingDamageTime=False
PVPBuildingDamageTimeWeekdayStart=0
PVPBuildingDamageTimeWeekdayEnd=0
PVPBuildingDamageTimeWeekendStart=0
PVPBuildingDamageTimeWeekendEnd=0
VocalVisibilityDurationInMinutes=5
CombatModeModifier=0
ContainersIgnoreOwnership=True
DisableLandclaimNotifications=True
BuildingPreloadRadius=80.000000
ServerPassword=
ServerMessageOfTheDay=
KickAFKPercentage=80
KickAFKTime=2700
OfflinePlayersUnconsciousBodiesHours=168
CorpsesPerPlayer=10
ThrallConversionMultiplier=1.000000
FuelBurnTimeMultiplier=1.000000
StaminaRegenerationTime=3.000000
StaminaExhaustionTime=3.000000
StaminaStaticRegenRateMultiplier=1.000000
StaminaMovingRegenRateMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerStaminaRegenSpeedScale=1.000000
StaminaOnConsumeRegenPause=1.500000
StaminaOnExhaustionRegenPause=2.750000
ThrallScoutingTimeMinutes=10.000000
ThrallMinDistanceAwayFromHome=5000.000000
ThrallTeleportingCooldown=10.000000
MinionPopulationBaseValue=50
MinionPopulationPerPlayer=5
MinionOverpopulationCleanup=60
UseMinionPopulationLimit=False
EnableFollowerRescueOnLandClaimOnly=True
EnableFollowerRescueInBuildExclusionZone=False
FollowerRescueCooldown=3600
DamageCooldownBeforeRescue=600
ThrallCorruptionRemovalMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerCorruptionGainMultiplier=1.000000
AnimalPenCraftingTimeMultiplier=1.000000
FeedBoxRangeMultiplier=1.000000
BuildingDamageMultiplier=1.000000
MaxBuildingDecayTime=1296000.000000
MaxDecayTimeToAutoDemolish=604800.000000
ThrallDecayTime=1296000.000000
DisableThrallDecay=False
BuildingDecayTimePerScore=5400.000000
BuildingDecayTimeMultiplier=1.000000
DecayCleanupTimeMultiplier=2.000000
DecayBonusTimeRate=600.000000
DecayShowBuildingScore=False
EnableAutoFacingOnAttack=True
EnableTargetLock=True
LocalLandClaimVisualizationFrequency=-1.000000
LocalLandClaimVisualizationRadius=3000
LocalLandClaimVisualizationChannel=0
EnableClanMarkers=True
ValidatePlayerStats=False
AllowedTimeUndermesh=-1.000000
AllowedDistanceUndermeshSquared=90000.000000
EventLogCauserPrivacy=1
RestrictAvatarSummoningTime=False
AvatarSummoningTimeWeekdayStart=0
AvatarSummoningTimeWeekdayEnd=0
AvatarSummoningTimeWeekendStart=0
AvatarSummoningTimeWeekendEnd=0
MaxDeathMapMarkers=5
IsVACEnabled=True
MaxAllowedPing=199
ServerModList=

[Narelle]

My advice, if you don’t know what it does, don’t touch it

[Jiroc]

drachenfeles,

I don’t see all of the server settings from the serversettings.ini on that wiki page. Do you? I’d appreciate a direct link.

I especially need info on the decay settings:

MaxBuildingDecayTime=1296000.000000
MaxDecayTimeToAutoDemolish=604800.000000
ThrallDecayTime=1296000.000000
DisableThrallDecay=False
BuildingDecayTimePerScore=5400.000000
BuildingDecayTimeMultiplier=1.000000
DecayCleanupTimeMultiplier=2.000000
DecayBonusTimeRate=600.000000
DecayShowBuildingScore=False

Thanks for the tapeworm comment, whatever it meant. Not applicable or helpful.

[Jiroc]

Narelle,

That’s the point isn’t it? I don’t know what they do so I need an explanation. I want to be able to responsibly make changes to my server settings.

[WhatMightHaveBeen]

This is true. There needs to be a more robust explanation on what things do. Most don’t do much tbh…but it would be nice to know just in case an owner wants to fidget with them.

[Jiroc]

@drachenfeles

how about not all settings are meant to be used
many are leftovers from beta

How about the most basic settings like pvp, pve and structure decay so we can manage server accordingly? How about some proof rather than speculation?

[bbtech]

@Jiroc

the most basic settings

The most basic settings are explained in the webpage @drachenfeles linked.

[Jiroc]

Okay, I found that many server settings (and descriptions of each) are found in game on the Server Settings tab. I assume many of the settings in the ini file that I listed are no longer valid.

[Rohi]

@Jiroc
So 1st thing you need to do is decide what you want your server to ‘be like’. Do you want it a 5x easy to 60 snooze-fest (PvP stuff), Role Play is priority 2 or 3x Harvesting, More Brutal and Savage Combat? Write it down and think about it.

Some settings are deprecated and some are not known if they really work or not. You can try the setting and test it but usually I would just stick with the Known settings that work (I pasted my changed/scrutinized ones below).

Thing is on the PingPerfect Configuration Page (yours may be similar) they have a good selection of get the server going in an easy to use page (Self Hosting I had ALL the settings). Do this here and get the server running and you logging in. You should put a password on the server until you are sure how you want your server to play.

Then fire up your server and play it to see if it is what you want. Nobody can answer this but you. Once in game and Admin is Enabled use the Sliders to get the settings how you want. Use at least Pippi mod since it will be your Admin Friend. Set up an arena to test out your settings and spawn some creatures for you or follower to slay. It will take you a couple days of hard testing to get to 90% of where you want to be…maybe faster if you are really close to default.

Here are settings that I keep for reference for a more Realistic Type of Game Play. It may or may not be for you but here are the settings that need looking at and changing. Coupled with some mods and game plays really well…I suppose it is like a Roller Coaster…relaxing and lovely…then fast paced combat and difficult. Keeps the game fun. Crafting takes longer but the ‘fuel’ burn also lasts longer.

Before I paste the list…there is one setting I will explain.
HarvestAmountMultiplier=1.900000
Basically this gives a Good amount of harvest with tools but also prevents getting 2+ Eggs or 2+ Heads or 2+ branches or 2+ many Single things when picking them up (Harvesting).

Play test and have fun!

MaxNudity=2
ServerCommunity=4
PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier=(5.000000,5.000000,10.000000,15.000000,20.000000,25.000000)
RestrictPurgeTime=False
PurgeDuration=60.000000
StructureDamageMultiplier=1.000000
StructureHealthMultiplier=1.000000
NPCRespawnMultiplier=10.000000
NPCHealthMultiplier=3.000000
CraftingCostMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerDamageMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
NPCDamageMultiplier=2.100000
NPCDamageTakenMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerEncumbranceMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerEncumbrancePenaltyMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPRateMultiplier=1.000000
PlayerXPKillMultiplier=2.500000
PlayerXPHarvestMultiplier=0.100000
PlayerXPCraftMultiplier=0.100000
PlayerXPTimeMultiplier=1.000000
ThrallExclusionRadius=500.000000
LandClaimRadiusMultiplier=0.200000
DisableLandclaimNotifications=False
ItemConvertionMultiplier=3.000000
ThrallConversionMultiplier=0.100000
FuelBurnTimeMultiplier=2.500000
MaxDeathMapMarkers=3
PlayerActiveThirstMultiplier=2.500000
PlayerActiveHungerMultiplier=2.500000
LogoutCharactersRemainInTheWorld=True
DurabilityMultiplier=2.000000
DayTimeSpeedScale=0.700000
NightTimeSpeedScale=0.200000
HarvestAmountMultiplier=1.900000
ResourceRespawnSpeedMultiplier=0.500000

Peeps Helping Peeps.
Enjoy.