Vintage Story servers can adjust their dropped item despawn timer to change how frequently items are cleared from the world. While keeping this setting low can help prevent server lag by frequently clearing loose items, extending the duration can make retrieving lost items after death much more lenient. High values allow players to take their time and prepare before attempting to reclaim their belongings, providing a much more easy-going system.

How to Change the Dropped Items Despawn Timer on a Vintage Story Server (Console)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Start the server.

3. Go to the Console tab.

4. Run the following command: /worldconfig droppedItemsTimer [Value]

5. Stop and Start the server.

How to Change the Dropped Items Despawn Timer on a Vintage Story Server (Config)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Config.

4. From the Dropped Item Timer section, set the desired value.

5. Start the server.