Adjusting the autosave interval on a Vintage Story server allows administrators to prioritize a seamless gameplay experience by reducing the frequency of momentary pauses during saving. Setting a longer interval minimizes these interruptions during peak activity, ensuring that exploration and combat remain fluid and responsive. However, finding the right balance is essential, as a well-timed interval still provides a crucial backup to protect player progress in the event of an unexpected server restart.
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Files tab.
4. Choose the data folder.
5. Open the servermagicnumbers.json file.
6. Next to "ServerAutoSave":, edit the desired value in seconds.
7. Press the Save button.
8. Start the server.