Configuring custom settings on your Sons of the Forest server

Configuring Custom Settings on Your Sons of the Forest Server

Customizing your Sons of the Forest server settings allows you to tailor the gameplay to your preferences. Follow these steps to configure custom settings:

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Steps to Configure Custom Settings

1. Access Your Server Files

   • Connect to your server files using an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla).

2. Locate the Configuration File

   • Navigate to: /home/container/serverconfig/dedicatedserver.cfg

3. Edit the Custom Settings

   • Open the dedicatedserver.cfg file in a text editor.

   • Under the CustomGameModeSettings parameter, enter the settings you wish to apply. List each setting on a new line in the format:

     GameSetting.[Category].[Setting] [Value]

4. Apply Your Desired Settings Use the following options to configure your gameplay:

Setting	Description	Values
GameSetting.Vail.EnemySpawn	Enables or disables enemy appearances.	true, false
GameSetting.Vail.EnemyHealth	Sets the initial health of enemies.	low, normal, high
GameSetting.Vail.EnemyDamage	Adjusts the amount of damage enemies deal.	low, normal, high
GameSetting.Vail.EnemyArmour	Determines the armor level of enemies.	low, normal, high
GameSetting.Vail.EnemyAggression	Sets the aggressiveness of enemies.	low, normal, high
GameSetting.Vail.AnimalSpawnRate	Controls the frequency of animal spawns.	low, normal, high
GameSetting.Environment.StartingSeason	Sets the starting season.	spring, summer, autumn, winter
Structure.Damage	Allows or prevents building damage.	true, false
GameSetting.Environment.SeasonLength	Adjusts the duration of seasons.	short, default, long, realistic
GameSetting.Environment.DayLength	Adjusts the length of the day cycle.	short, default, long, realistic
GameSetting.EnvironmentPrecipitationFrequency	Modifies the frequency of rain and snow.	low, default, high
GameSetting.Survival.ConsumableEffects	Enables survival effects like dehydration or hunger.	normal, hard
GameSetting.Survival.PlayerStatsDamage	Enables damage from consuming spoiled food or beverages.	off, normal, hard
GameSetting.Survival.ColdPenalties	Adjusts cold penalties on health and stamina.	off, normal, hard
GameSetting.Survival.ReducedFoodInContainers	Reduces the quantity of food in containers.	true, false
GameSetting.Survival.SingleUseContainers	Makes containers single-use only.	true, false

1. Save and Restart the Server

   • Save the changes to the dedicatedserver.cfg file.

   • Start your server to apply the updated settings.

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These customizations enable you to create a personalized gameplay experience for your Sons of the Forest server!