Modifying creature settings on a Vintage Story server allows administrators to rebalance combat encounters by specifically adjusting how aggressively different species target players. By fine-tuning strength and swim speed, you can create high-stakes survival scenarios where predators are both more lethal in a fight and harder to escape in the water. These targeted changes ensure the world feels appropriately dangerous or accessible, providing a customized challenge that directly dictates how players must navigate the environment.
How to Change Creature 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 creatureHostility <aggressive|passive|off> |
Sets the desired hostility value.
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/worldconfig creatureStrength <0-99> |
Changes the creature's damage with a multiplier. |
/worldconfig creatureSwimSpeed <0.5-3.0> |
Adjusts the creature's speed with a multiplier. |
4. Stop the server. The server must be reset to apply the changes.
5. Start the server.
How to Change Creature 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 |
"creatureHostility": |
Set the desired hostility.aggressive - Always attacks.passive - Only attacks when provoked.off - Never attacks.
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"creatureStrength": |
Enter the desired creature damage multiplier from 0 to 99.
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"creatureSwimSpeed": |
Input the desired swim speed multiplier from 0.5 to 3.0.
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5. Next to "SaveFileLocation":, enter a new .vcdbs name.
6. Press the Save button.
7. Start the server.