Adjusting fire spread settings on a Vintage Story server allows server administrators to prevent accidental, large-scale forest fires that can cause significant lag and permanent landscape devastation. By limiting or turning off the rate at which flames move, players can safely use open torches and pits in wooden structures without the risk of losing their entire base to a single misclick. This balance ensures that fire remains a useful survival tool while removing the frustration of uncontrollable environmental destruction in multiplayer.
How to Change the Fire Spread Settings on a Vintage Story Server (Console)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Go to the Console tab.
3. Run the desired command.
| Command | Description |
/worldconfig allowfirespread <true|false> |
Allows fire to spread. |
/worldconfig lightningFires <true|false> |
Allows lightning to create wildfires in dry conditions. |
4. Stop the server. The server must be reset to apply the changes.
5. Start the server.
How to Change the Fire Spread Settings on a Vintage Story Server (New World)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Server Config.
4. Under "WorldConfiguration", edit the desired settings.
| Setting | Description |
| "AllowFireSpread": |
Input true or false to control whether fire can spread.
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| "lightningFires": |
Change the value to true or false to allow lightning to create wildfires in dry conditions.
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5. Next to "SaveFileLocation":, enter a new .vcdbs name.
6. Press the Save button.
7. Start the server.