Administrators update the Message of the Day (MOTD) on a Vintage Story server to provide players with immediate access to server rules, community Discord links, and essential gameplay updates. This direct communication tool streamlines the onboarding process by highlighting vital information the moment a player connects to the world. A frequently refreshed MOTD keeps the community informed about upcoming events and maintenance schedules, ensuring a well-organized and professional server environment.

How to Change the Message of the Day for a Vintage Server (Config)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Server Config.

4. Next to "WelcomeMessage":, enter the desired message within the double quotation marks.

Note: Enter a new line with <br> and use {0} to call the player's name.

5. Press the Save button.

6. Start the server.

How to Change the Message of the Day for a Vintage Server (Console)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Console tab.

3. Run the following command with the desired message: /serverconfig motd <message>

Note: The console command cannot have spaces in the message. Use   to manually add spaces.