VEIN allows server owners to adjust survival difficulty using GS settings found in the Game.ini file. These settings control hunger, thirst, XP gain, damage behaviour and core difficulty mechanics. This guide explains each setting and how to adjust them safely.
Works on all HostByte VEIN servers. Updated for VEIN v0.022h8
Step 1 Open Your Game.ini File
Difficulty settings are located inside the VEIN ServerSettings section of Game.ini.
Navigate to:
Vein/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.iniFind or create:
[/Script/Vein.ServerSettings]Step 2 Adjust Hunger and Thirst Speed
GS_HungerMultiplier=1.0
GS_ThirstMultiplier=1.0
- Lower values slow down hunger and thirst drain
- Higher values increase survival difficulty
Easier survival
GS_HungerMultiplier=0.6
GS_ThirstMultiplier=0.6
Harder survival
GS_HungerMultiplier=1.8
GS_ThirstMultiplier=2.0
Step 3 Adjust XP Gain Speed
GS_XPMultiplier=1.0
- 0.5 for slower progression
- 1.0 for normal
- 2.0+ for fast paced servers
Step 4 Player Damage and Base Damage Rules
Player damage to structures
GS_PlayerDamageToBaseMultiplier=1.0
Zombie damage to structures
GS_ZombieDamageToBaseMultiplier=1.0
Explosive damage
GS_ExplosiveDamageToStructures=1.0
Disable raiding completely:
GS_PlayerDamageToBaseMultiplier=0.0
GS_ExplosiveDamageToStructures=0.0
Step 5 Enable or Disable Base Damage
GS_BaseDamage=True
- True allows structures to take damage
- False disables all structure damage
Step 6 Friendly Fire Setting
GS_FriendlyFire=True
- True allows teammates to hurt each other
- False disables it
Important: Friendly fire is tied to the PVP system which is not implemented yet in VEIN v0.022h8, so this setting currently has no effect.
Step 7 Recommended Difficulty Presets
Casual Server
GS_HungerMultiplier=0.6
GS_ThirstMultiplier=0.6
GS_XPMultiplier=1.3
GS_BaseDamage=False
GS_FriendlyFire=False
Standard Survival
GS_HungerMultiplier=1.0
GS_ThirstMultiplier=1.0
GS_XPMultiplier=1.0
GS_BaseDamage=True
GS_FriendlyFire=True
Hardcore
GS_HungerMultiplier=1.8
GS_ThirstMultiplier=2.0
GS_XPMultiplier=0.7
GS_BaseDamage=True
GS_FriendlyFire=True
Step 8 Restart the Server
All difficulty settings require a full restart to apply. Use the Restart button in your HostByte control panel.
Troubleshooting
- Settings not applying: Ensure all entries are inside the
[Script/Vein.ServerSettings]section. - Survival too easy: Increase hunger and thirst multipliers slightly.
- XP too fast: Lower
GS_XPMultiplier. - No raiding: Check if explosive or player damage multipliers are set to 0.
Next Steps
Getting Help
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