> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.sparkedhost.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # SCUM Server Settings Explained # 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. ## Still have some questions about SCUM server settings? Don't hesitate to reach out to our support team! We're available 24/7 to assist!