So, with Conan Exiles I mostly play singleplayer for base building and PvE content. However, I started playing on a locally ran dedicated server so I could avoid the instant respawning of NPCs that occurs, alongside some other things like mods that only work with servers.
However, (and I just saw a post about it, so I know it’s not just me) I am getting tired of needing to be logged into the Funcom system (which seems to be becoming more and more unreliable) in order to play on my own locally ran server, and would prefer to just play in the actual singleplayer mode. So, I am wondering if there are any mods or methods (such as .ini edits) I can use to make singleplayer more enjoyable and more alike to dedicated servers. I have looked myself, but haven’t found anything that fits what I am looking for.
The two primary issues with singleplayer I’ve noticed are that many of the “server” settings don’t work quite right, and that NPCs almost immediately respawn as soon as the area they are in is reloaded.
That second issue is the primary one I want to deal with, as I usually set NPCs to take 3x as long to respawn so I can take my time with things like travelling across the map or moving unconscious thralls after wiping out NPC camps.
What would y’all recommend?
I want to note that I have read this forum thread already and understand it:
However, I am hoping this is something that can be changed or modified somehow. Though, I suppose it’s likely that this issue is a game engine issue that cannot be changed.
The problem is single player only loads a radius around the player, so when you leave that radius and return, it essentially reloads the area from scratch. I dont even think setting a game wide respawn timer would work. Best bet is to do what FCC suggested.
Or find an empty official server :), thats an increasingly viable option.
@FCCantProgram has hit the nail on the head. Buy an old PC and set it up as your own Server. You can ‘Pass Word’ protect entry to keep unwanted guests out and you can set it up to play your own game style (with or without mods).
Main problem is that OP don’t want to be reliant on the Funcom services.
That is possible only in Singleplayer.
Dedicated server is still “online” playing that need authentization (what I saw last three days when there was issues with “online restricted” play. Even after DirectConnect command when servers window popup my attempt to connect to my server inside LAN ended with “Authentization error”
Anyway with better router, you can for example set hairpint NAT and restrict server ports to LAN only access. So everyone outside will see ping 9999 and will never connect to your server.
Anyway, does anybody know how to bypass launcher and make shortcut on desktop for autoconnect to server? Like simulate “Continue” in launcher?
”+connect serverIP:port password” not work “-DirectConnect serverIP:port password” ignored too and Steam servers system not work too.
You can also run the server on the same PC if my memory is correct. I started with a laptop server for my single player game, but later realized I could just run the whole affair on one PC. Personally, I just play single player currently, but have to say that it’s nicer with a server.
Which ever way you want to play you have to login to Funcom first. No mods or file skullduggery can change that. Funcom have us by the short and curly’s. It is them or nothing.
@Aisling
Tried and nothing. Doesn’t work. It only start the game to main menu thats all.
This shortcut for exe same
Steam\steamapps\common\Conan Exiles\ConanSandbox\Binaries\Win64\ConanSandbox.exe" +connect IP:port +password pswd
As I said. Conan ignores +connect, -directconnect and Steam game servers connections.
@Khaletohep
Yes you can, just server must use “Multihome” IIRC
One reliable way that I’ve found to launch Conan Exiles and connect it to a specific server was to make sure the [SavedServers] section of the Game.ini has the following entries:
If your server has no password, just leave LastPassword empty:
LastPassword=
The SavedCoopData section should have StartedListenServerSession set to False.
With the Game.ini configured like that, you launch either ConanSandbox.exe or ConanSandbox_BE.exe (depending on whether you want BattlEye or not) with the -continuesession command line argument.
-continuesession I heard first time about it and will try it! It can be paramter what Continue launcher button do, maybe. All other things mentioned not work with ours Steam versions.