SCUM Server Settings Explained

Tuning your SCUM server settings can transform gameplay, giving you full control over everything from loot spawns to weather cycles. Whether you're hosting for a tight-knit group or running a large public server, understanding these options is key to shaping the perfect survival experience. SCUM’s server settings are managed via configuration files or a web-based control panel, depending on your host.

General Settings

• ServerName: The public name of your server.

• ServerDescription: Description that appears in the server list.

• ServerPassword: Password required to join the server. Leave blank for public access.

• MaxPlayers: Maximum number of players allowed simultaneously.

• ServerBannerUrl: URL of an image displayed as the server banner. However, it is currently not in use.

• ServerPlaystyle: Defines server type (e.g., PVE or PVP). However, it is currently not in use.

• WelcomeMessage: Orange Message shown when a player joins the server.

• MessageOfTheDay: The message sent to all connected players after a specific interval.

• MessageOfTheDayCooldown: Time interval in minutes between the MessageOfTheDay (MOTD) being sent in the chat.

• MinServerTickRate / MaxServerTickRate: Controls server update frequency. Modifying the default settings may put your service under more load, and result in poor performance.

• MaxPing: Maximum ping allowed before not allowing the player to join the server.

• LogoutTimer: Standard logout delay in seconds.

• LogoutTimerWhileCaptured / InBunker: Specific logout timers under different conditions in seconds.

• AllowFirstPerson / ThirdPerson: Enables or disables camera perspectives. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowCrosshair: Toggle to show or hide the aiming reticle. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowVoting: Allows players to vote in certain server events. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowMapScreen: Enable map access for players. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowKillClaiming: Allow BCU drop after a player is killed. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowComa: Enables or disables being knocked out rather instead of being killed immediately.

• AllowMinesAndTraps: Enable the use of mines and traps. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowSkillGainInSafeZones: Skill leveling inside safe zones. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowEvents: Enable or disable special server events. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• LimitGlobalChat: Limits global chat usage. Set 0 to allow anyone to chat in global chat, and 1 to only allow administrators to chat in global chat.

• AllowGlobalChat / LocalChat / SquadChat / AdminChat: Chat availability options. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• RustyLocksLogging: Logs interactions with rusty locks.

• HideKillNotification: Hides kill feed notifications.

• DisableTimedGifts: Disable gifts given at timed intervals.

• UseMapBaseBuildingRestriction: Restricts building based on the map.

• DisableBaseBuilding: Completely disable base building.

• VotingDuration: Time window for voting.

• PlayerMinimalVotingInterest / PositiveVotePercentage: Defines voting thresholds.

• MasterServerUpdateSendInterval: Frequency of update pings to the master server.

• PartialWipe / GoldWipe / FullWipe: Different wipe options for server resets.

• FameGainMultiplier: Adjusts how quickly fame is gained.

• FamePointPenaltyOnDeath / OnKilled / RewardOnKill: Fame point adjustments based on player actions.

• LogSuicides: Log when players commit suicide. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• EnableSpawnOnGround: Allows spawning on the ground instead of in beds/shelters. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• DeleteInactiveUsers: Deletes data of inactive users. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• DaysSinceLastLoginToBecomeInactive: Time in days until a user is considered inactive.

• DeleteBannedUsers: Deletes banned users' data. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• MaximumTimeForChestsInForbiddenZones: How long chests remain in restricted areas.

• LogChestOwnership: Enables logging of who owns each chest. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

World Settings

• MaxAllowedBirds: Maximum number of birds allowed to spawn in the world.

• MaxAllowedCharacters: Maximum number of all characters (players, NPCs, etc.). -1 means unlimited.

• MaxAllowedPuppets: Controls the max number of puppets (zombies) on the map.

• MaxAllowedAnimals: Sets the limit for animal spawns.

• MaxAllowedNPCs: Maximum number of non-player characters that can exist at once.

• EncounterBaseCharacterAmountMultiplier: Base number of characters in encounters.

• EncounterExtraCharacterPerPlayerMultiplier: Adds extra characters per player involved.

• EncounterExtraCharacterPlayerCapMultiplier: Multiplier for scaling the number of added characters.

• EncounterCharacterRespawnTimeMultiplier: Controls how fast encounter characters respawn.

• EncounterCharacterRespawnBatchSizeMultiplier: Batch size for respawning enemies.

• EncounterCharacterAggressiveSpawnChanceOverride: Overrides the chance of aggressive NPC spawns.

• EncounterCharacterAINoiseResponseRadiusMultiplier: How far AI reacts to noise.

• EncounterHordeGroupBaseCharacterAmountMultiplier: Base horde size per group.

• EncounterHordeGroupExtraCharacterPerPlayerMultiplier: Additional horde members per player.

• EncounterHordeGroupExtraCharacterPlayerCapMultiplier: Max cap for extra horde characters.

• EncounterHordeBaseCharacterAmountMultiplier: Base size of independent hordes.

• EncounterHordeExtraCharacterPerPlayerMultiplier: Extra characters per player in non-group hordes.

• EncounterHordeExtraCharacterPlayerCapMultiplier: Limits scaling of non-group hordes.

• EncounterHordeActivationChanceMultiplier: Modifies how likely hordes are to activate.

• EncounterHordeNoiseCheckCooldownMultiplier: Cooldown between horde noise checks.

• EncounterHordeSpawnDistanceMultiplier: How far away hordes can spawn from players.

• EncounterHordeGroupRefillTimeMultiplier: How often horde groups refill.

• EncounterHordeShouldPlayActivationSound: Enables sound effect when hordes activate.

• EncounterHordePuppetHordeActivationScreamOverrideChance: Custom scream chance on horde activation.

• EncounterCanRemoveLowPriorityCharacters: Allows server to remove unnecessary NPCs for performance.

• EncounterCanClampCharacterNumWhenOutOfResources: Prevents overload by capping active characters.

• EncounterGlobalZoneCooldownMultiplier: Controls cooldown for encounter zones.

• EncounterEnableSpawnPreventionAreaSpawnOnCharacterDeath: Toggles spawn-on-death for special zones.

• PuppetWorldEncounterSpawnWeightMultiplier: Adjusts how often puppets spawn.

• AnimalWorldEncounterSpawnWeightMultiplier: Controls animal encounter weight.

• DropshipWorldEncounterSpawnWeightMultiplier: Modifies dropship encounter frequency.

• EnableDropshipAbandonedBunkerEncounter: Allows dropship events at abandoned bunkers.

• DropshipAbandonedBunkerEncounterTriggerChance: Chance to trigger those events.

• BaseBuildingEncounterTriggerChance: Chance of NPCs attacking base buildings.

• BaseBuildingEncounterTriggerTimeMultiplier: How often base building events trigger.

• EnableDropshipBaseBuildingEncounter: Allows NPC dropship attacks on bases.

• SpawnEncountersInThreatZonesIgnoringBaseBuilding: Ignores base presence in threat zones.

• EnableEncounterManagerLowPlayerCountMode: Adjusts spawn logic if server is empty or low-pop.

• BaseBuildingEncounterMinNumElementsToStart / End: Minimum number of building parts to trigger/stop encounters.

• BaseBuildingEncounterDamagePercentageIncreasePerSquadMember: More squad = more base damage.

• BaseBuildingEncounterTimeToFullMinNumToEnd: Timer before ending a base event.

• BaseBuildingEncounterMaximumMinToEndReduction: Max time reduction to end events.

• MaxAllowedDrones: Maximum active drones allowed.

• DisableSentrySpawning / EnableSentryRespawning: Toggles for sentry robots.

• DisableSuicidePuppetSpawning: Toggles suicide puppet appearance.

• AbandonedBunkerCommotionThreshold: Amount of noise to trigger activity.

• AbandonedBunkerCommotionThresholdPerPlayerExtra: Extra noise per player.

• AbandonedBunkerEnemyActivationThreshold: Enemy activation level.

• AbandonedBunkerEnemyActivationThresholdPerPlayerExtra: Adds difficulty with more players.

• AbandonedBunkerResetArmoryLockersOnActivationOnly: Locks reset only on activation.

• PuppetsCanOpenDoors / VaultWindows: Toggles puppet AI features.

• PuppetHealthMultiplier: Changes puppet HP.

• DropshipHealthMultiplier / SentryHealthMultiplier / BaseBuildingAttackerSentryHealthMultiplier: Health of NPC vehicles.

• ArmedNPCDifficultyLevel: Difficulty of armed NPCs (1 = easy, 3 = hard).

• ProbabilityForArmedNPCToDropItemFromHandsWhenSearched: Loot drop chance.

• StartTimeOfDay / TimeOfDaySpeed: Time and speed of in-game day.

• NighttimeDarkness: Adjusts night brightness.

• SunriseTime / SunsetTime: Controls daylight cycle.

• ShouldDestroyEntitiesOutsideMapLimitsOnRestart: Deletes anything outside the map.

• EnableLockedLootContainers: Enables locked containers.

• CustomMapEnabled: Enables a custom map layout.

• CustomMapCenterXCoordinate / YCoordinate / Width / Height: Custom map dimensions.

• DoorLockability.Garage: Enables garage doors to be locked.

• CargoDropCooldownMinimum / Maximum / FallDelay / FallDuration / SelfdestructTime: Controls air drop timing.

• CargoDropZombieEncounterWeightMultiplier / DropshipEncounterWeightMultiplier: Adjusts drop-related events.

• MaxAllowedHunts: Max simultaneous hunting events.

• HuntTriggerChanceOverride\_\*Regions: Force hunt triggers by biome.

• HuntFailureTime / Distance: Time/distance allowed before failing a hunt.

• BearMaxHealthMultiplier to WolfMaxHealthMultiplier: Health settings for animals.

• MaxAllowedKillboxKeycards / PoliceStation / RadiationZone: Number of active keycards allowed.

• AbandonedBunkerMaxSimultaneouslyActive: Number of active bunkers allowed.

• AbandonedBunkerActiveDurationHours / KeyCardActiveDurationHours / SecretBunkerKeyCardActiveDurationHours: Duration of active events.

Respawn Settings

• AllowSectorRespawn: Allows players to respawn in a specific map sector. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowShelterRespawn: Enables respawning at a shelter if one is owned. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• AllowSquadmateRespawn: Allows players to respawn near squadmates. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• RandomRespawnPrice: Cost in fame points or currency to respawn at a random location.

• SectorRespawnPrice: Cost to respawn in a chosen sector.

• ShelterRespawnPrice: Cost to respawn at a shelter.

• SquadRespawnPrice: Cost to respawn at a squadmate’s location.

• RandomRespawnInitialTime / SectorRespawnInitialTime / ShelterRespawnInitialTime / SquadRespawnInitialTime: Time delays before each type of respawn becomes available.

• RandomRespawnCooldown / SectorRespawnCooldown / ShelterRespawnCooldown / SquadRespawnCooldown: Cooldown between each respawn type.

• RandomCooldownResetMultiplier / SectorCooldownResetMultiplier / ShelterCooldownResetMultiplier / SquadCooldownResetMultiplier: Reduces respawn cooldown times over repeated deaths.

• RandomPricePerSquadmateModifier / SectorPricePerSquadmateModifier / ShelterPricePerSquadmateModifier: Adjusts respawn costs based on nearby squad members.

• CommitSuicideInitialTime: Delay before suicide is allowed.

• CommitSuicideCooldown: Cooldown period after suicide.

• CommitSuicideCooldownResetMultiplier: Reduces suicide cooldown with repeated use.

• MaximumBaseProximityWhenSpawning: Prevents spawning too close to other bases.

• PermadeathThreshold: Fame point threshold at which a player may permanently die instead of respawning.

Vehicle Settings

• FuelDrainFromEngineMultiplier: Controls how quickly fuel is used when driving.

• BatteryDrainFromEngineMultiplier: Rate at which the battery drains when the engine is running.

• BatteryDrainFromDevicesMultiplier: Battery drain from in-vehicle devices like lights.

• BatteryDrainFromInactivityMultiplier: How fast a battery drains when a vehicle is idle.

• BatteryChargeWithAlternatorMultiplier / DynamoMultiplier: Charging speed when using alternator or dynamo.

Vehicle Spawn and Limits

• KingletDusterMaxAmount / MaxFunctionalAmount / MinPurchasedAmount: Limits for Kinglet Duster vehicle availability.

• DirtbikeMaxAmount through TractorMaxAmount: These settings control how many of each vehicle type exist, how many can function, and the minimum available for purchase.

Vehicle Management

• MaximumTimeOfVehicleInactivity: Time before an inactive vehicle is removed.

• MaximumTimeForVehiclesInForbiddenZones: Time vehicles can stay in restricted zones.

• LogVehicleDestroyed: Enables logging when vehicles are destroyed.

Damage Settings

• HumanToHumanDamageMultiplier: Adjusts all damage between players.

• HumanToHumanArmedMeleeDamageMultiplier: Multiplier for damage from armed melee attacks.

• HumanToHumanUnarmedMeleeDamageMultiplier: Multiplier for unarmed melee damage.

• HumanToHumanThrowingDamageMultiplier: Multiplier for damage from thrown objects.

Sentry and Dropship Damage

• SentryDamageMultiplier: General damage dealt by sentries.

• SentryRailgunDamageMultiplier: Specific multiplier for sentry railgun attacks.

• SentryGrenadeDamageMultiplier: Adjusts sentry grenade damage.

• BaseBuildingAttackerSentryDamageMultiplier: Sentry damage to base buildings during raids.

• BaseBuildingAttackerSentryRailgunDamageMultiplier: Railgun damage from sentries in raids.

• BaseBuildingAttackerSentryGrenadeDamageMultiplier: Sentry grenade damage during raids.

• SentryBaseBuildingDamageMultiplier: Damage to base structures from sentries.

• DropshipDamageMultiplier: Damage caused by NPC dropships.

• DropshipRailgunDamageMultiplier: Railgun damage from dropships.

• DropshipBaseBuildingElementsDamageMultiplier: Damage from dropships to base building elements.

Other Damage Settings

• ZombieDamageMultiplier: Multiplier for zombie attack damage.

• ItemDecayDamageMultiplier: Controls how fast items degrade over time.

• FoodDecayDamageMultiplier: Controls spoilage rate of food.

• WeaponDecayDamageOnFiring: Determines how much weapons degrade when fired.

• LockProtectionDamageMultiplier: Adjusts how much damage protection locks can take.

Feature Settings

Flags and Base Building

• FlagOvertakeDuration: Time required to overtake a flag.

• MaximumAmountOfElementsPerFlag: Max number of build elements per flag area.

• ExtraElementsPerFlagForAdditionalSquadMember: Additional build limit per extra squadmate.

• MaximumNumberOfExpandedElementsPerFlag: Cap on expanded structures.

• AllowMultipleFlagsPerPlayer: Enable more than one flag per player.

• AllowFlagPlacementOnBBElements: Allow flag placement directly on base building elements.

• ChestAcquisitionDuration: How long it takes to acquire ownership of a chest.

• WeaponRackMaxAmountPerFlagArea through TurretMaxAmountPerFlagArea: Limits on structures per flag area.

• AllowFloorPlacementOnHalfAndLowWalls / AllowWallPlacementOnHalfAndLowWalls: Placement flexibility on short walls.

Raid Protection

• RaidProtectionType: Type of raid protection (0 = none).

• RaidProtectionEnableLog: Enables logging for raid protection.

• RaidProtectionFlagSpecificChangeSettingCooldown: Cooldown for adjusting protection settings.

• RaidProtectionFlagSpecificChangeSettingPrice: Cost to change settings.

• RaidProtectionFlagSpecificMaxProtectionTime: Max time raid protection lasts.

• RaidProtectionOfflineProtectionStartDelay: Delay before offline protection activates.

• RaidProtectionOfflineMaxProtectionTime: Duration of offline protection.

• RaidProtectionGlobalShouldShowRaidTimesMessage / RaidAnnouncementMessage / RaidStartEndMessages: Toggles visibility of raid-related messages.

Economy: Water, Fuel, and Propane

• WaterPricePerUnitMultiplier / GasolinePricePerUnitMultiplier / PropanePricePerUnitMultiplier: Price scaling for each resource.

• WaterPeriodicInitialAmountMultiplier through PropaneProximityReplenishTimeoutMultiplier: Controls refill mechanics and quantities over time or proximity.

Spawners and Cooldowns

• SpawnerProbabilityMultiplier: Probability of item spawns.

• ExamineSpawnerProbabilityMultiplier: Examined the spawn chance.

• ExamineSpawnerExpirationTimeMultiplier / SpawnerExpirationTimeMultiplier: How long spawners stay active.

• EnableItemCooldownGroups: Enables cooldown grouping for items. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• ItemCooldownGroupsDurationMultiplier: Duration of item cooldown effects.

Squad System

• SquadMemberCountAtIntLevel1 through Level5: Max squad members allowed per intelligence level.

• SquadMemberCountLimitForPunishment: When punishment starts for oversized squads.

• RTSquadProbationDuration: Probation time for recently changed squads.

• SquadMoneyPenaltyPerPrevSquadMember / FamePointsPenalty: Penalties applied after squad changes.

• EnableSquadMemberNameWidget: Show or hide squad member names on UI. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

Farming, Skills, and Survival

• PlantHarvestExamineTimeMultiplier / FirstPlantHarvestAdditionalChance: Farming efficiency settings.

• Skill Multipliers: Control XP gain speed for the different skills in the game.

Quests and Turrets

• QuestsEnabled: Enable the quests system. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• QuestsGlobalCycleDuration: Length of a quest cycle.

• MaxQuestsPerCyclePerTrader / MaxSimultaneousQuestsPerTrader: Quest limits per trader.

• QuestsTraderRefillCooldown / PhoneRefillCooldown / NoticeBoardRefillCooldown: Cooldown timers for new quests.

• QuestRequirementsBlockTradeableItems: Prevents quest-required items from being traded.

• TurretsAttackPrisoners / Puppets / Vehicles / Sentries / Animals / ArmedNPCs: Turret targeting options.

Miscellaneous Gameplay Features

• MovementInertiaAmount: Affects acceleration and deceleration.

• StaminaDrainOnJumpMultiplier / ClimbMultiplier: Adjust stamina usage.

• DisableExhaustion: Prevents exhaustion from occurring.

• BodySimulationSpeedMultiplier: Changes the speed of body simulation.

• MaintainItemsExpirationTime: Time before maintained items expire.

• KillboxDefuseFailureBonus: Fame point bonus from failing to defuse killboxes.

• BedrollVisibilityTimer: Time bedrolls stay visible.

• EnableBCULocking: Enables BCU locking feature. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• NameChangeCooldown / Cost: Time and fame points required to change a character's name.

• EnableNewPlayerProtection / NewPlayerProtectionDuration: Activates and sets duration for new player protection.

• AllowAutomaticParachuteOpening: Auto-opens parachute when falling. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• HideQuickAccessBar / HideLifeIndicators: Hides portions of the UI.

• EnableDeenaOnServer: Enables Deena (in-game feature). Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

• EnableDigitalDeluxeStarterPack: Unlocks Digital Deluxe starter perks. Set 0 to disable the setting, and 1 to enable the setting.

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Updated on: 01/07/2025