Adjusting fire spread settings on a Vintage Story server allows server administrators to prevent accidental, large-scale forest fires that can cause significant lag and permanent landscape devastation. By limiting or turning off the rate at which flames move, players can safely use open torches and pits in wooden structures without the risk of losing their entire base to a single misclick. This balance ensures that fire remains a useful survival tool while removing the frustration of uncontrollable environmental destruction in multiplayer.
How to Change the Fire Spread 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 allowfirespread <true|false> |
Allows fire to spread. |
/worldconfig lightningFires <true|false> |
Allows lightning to create wildfires in dry conditions. |
4. Stop the server. The server must be reset to apply the changes.
5. Start the server.
How to Change the Fire Spread Settings on a Vintage Story Server (New World)
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Select the Settings tab and choose Server Config.
4. Adjust the desired Fire Spread settings.
| Setting | Description |
| Fire Spread | Controls whether fire can spread. |
| Lightning Fires | Allows lightning to create wildfires in dry conditions. |
5. From the Save File Location section, enter a new .vcdbs name.
6. Start the server.