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serverconfig.xml explained

The settings that matter in serverconfig.xml (world, difficulty, loot, XP, blood moons, land claims), with values for a friends server.

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serverconfig.xml uses <property name="..." value="..."/> lines. The ones you will touch:

Server

  • ServerName, ServerDescription, ServerWebsiteURL, ServerVisibility (2 = public list, 1 = friends, 0 = hidden)
  • ServerMaxPlayerCount: matches your plan's MAX_PLAYERS
  • ServerPassword: written from the Startup variable
  • ServerAdmin: use serveradmin.xml instead, see Admins

World

  • GameWorld: Navezgane (the hand-made map) or RWG (random gen)
  • WorldGenSeed and WorldGenSize (6144 default; 8192 costs a lot more RAM)
  • GameName: the save name; changing it starts a fresh save

Gameplay

PropertyDefaultFriends server
GameDifficulty12-3
XPMultiplier100150-200
LootAbundance100150
LootRespawnDays75
BloodMoonFrequency77
BloodMoonEnemyCount88-12
DayNightLength6090
DropOnDeath1 (everything)2 (toolbelt only) or 3 (backpack only)
LandClaimSize4141
LandClaimExpiryTime714
PlayerKillingMode30 (no PvP) or 3 (everyone)
EnemyDifficulty00
AirDropFrequency7248

Restart after saving. Some world settings (WorldGenSeed, WorldGenSize, GameWorld) only apply to a new GameName.