In the harsh survival environment of SCUM, everyday items, food supplies, and weapons naturally degrade over time, losing durability. Adjusting the decay settings allows server administrators to control exactly how quickly these essential provisions spoil or degrade in backpacks and storage containers. A slower decay rate provides a more forgiving experience, ensuring that hoarded rations and pristine firearms remain usable for extended periods. Accelerating this degradation forces survivors to constantly scavenge for fresh provisions and replacement gear, creating a highly demanding and realistic challenge.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Config Files tab and choose Server Settings.
4. Navigate to the [Damage] section.
5. Modify the decay settings. Higher values accelerate the decay.
| Setting | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
scum.ItemDecayDamageMultiplier= |
0-10 |
Multiplier for the damage that items gradually receive. A value of 1.0 equals roughly 1.4% decay per 24 hours.
|
scum.FoodDecayDamageMultiplier= |
0-10 |
Multiplier for food decay. |
scum.WeaponDecayDamageOnFiring= |
0-10 |
Multiplier for the wear and tear of a weapon when firing. |
6. Press the Save button.
7. Start the server.