Vintage Story servers feature multiple playstyles that function as preset world settings. These settings drastically change the gameplay of the world. They can be as drastic as setting the world to a super flat state with unlimited resources, or as hardcore and realistic as a setting that amps up the server's realism. Regardless of preferred playstyle, there are many options for a player to choose from, and many settings can be further edited after world generation.
Note: Servers must create a new world or reset the server to configure playstyle.
Note: Make backups locally to save any necessary files.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Server Config.
4. Navigate to the PlayStyle section
5. Change the value to a preferred playstyle using the table below.
| Config Setting | Description |
surviveandbuild |
The default survival experience of Vintage Story. Balanced exploration, building, and survival. |
creativebuilding |
Flat, empty terrain with unlimited blocks, flying ability, and world editing tools. If chosen, change the world type to super flat and generate a new world to apply these changes. |
exploration |
For players that do not enjoy combat or a significant focus on survival. Greater focus on exploration and building, less focus on survival. |
homosapiens |
Removes all lore content and evidence of current or past civilizations. The players are the first and only humans on the planet. Stronger focus on realistic survival. |
wildernesssurvival |
For players that enjoy challenging combat and survival mechanics. Greater focus on survival, less focus on exploration and building. Respawn randomly within 5000 blocks upon death. |
6. Press the Save button.
7. Start the server.