Switching game modes on a Vintage Story server allows administrators to tailor the experience, moving between the brutal realism of Wilderness Survival and the unrestricted freedom of Creative Mode. This flexibility is essential for repairing world-gen glitches or building complex community hubs without the constant threat of starvation and temporal stability. Ultimately, changing the mode ensures the gameplay stays aligned with the players' current goals, whether they crave a hardcore challenge or a relaxed collaborative project.

How to Change the Game Mode on a Vintage Story Server (Player)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Console tab.

3. Run the following command: /gamemode <PlayerName> <Gamemode>

4. Enter the following command to edit the role: /player <PlayerName> role <suplayer/crplayer>

• suplayer - Survival player privileges. Disables flying.
• crplayer - Creative player privileges. Allows flying.

How to Change the Game Mode 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. Next to DefaultRoleCode, enter the desired value.

• suplayer - Survival player privileges. Disables flying.
• crplayer - Creative player privileges. Allows flying.

5. Under World Configuration, set the desired gameMode.
survival | creative

6. Next to SaveFileLocation, enter a new .vcdbs name. This will generate a new world and save the old world.

7. Press the Save button.

8. Start the server.