Enabling and Configuring Decay on a Rust Server

Decay in Rust is a game mechanic that gradually destroys player-built structures over time. Properly configuring decay prevents abandoned bases from cluttering the world while ensuring active players can maintain their structures.

This guide will walk you through enabling, modifying, or disabling decay rates using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

1️⃣ Enable or Disable Decay

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click on your Rust server.

3. Navigate to the Console tab.

4. Use one of the following commands:

   • Enable decay:

     decay.scale 1
     

   • Disable decay completely:

     decay.scale 0
     

5. Press Enter to apply changes.

✅ Your decay settings are now active!

2️⃣ Adjust Decay Speed for Different Structures

Rust allows you to modify decay rates for different structure types. To increase or decrease decay speed, use the following commands in the Console tab:

decay.upkeep_grief_protection 24
decay.bracket_0_costfraction 0.25
decay.bracket_1_costfraction 0.50
decay.bracket_2_costfraction 0.75
decay.bracket_3_costfraction 1.0

• decay.upkeep_grief_protection (Default: 24) → Time (in hours) before decay protection is removed.

• decay.bracket_X_costfraction → Controls how much upkeep a base requires based on its size. Lower values reduce resource consumption.

✅ Decay is now adjusted to fit your server's balance!

3️⃣ Modify Tool Cupboard Upkeep Rates

If you want to lower or increase the amount of resources required for upkeep, modify the upkeep cost:

decay.upkeep_period_minutes 1440
decay.upkeep_heal_scale 0.5

• decay.upkeep_period_minutes (Default: 1440 = 24 hours) → How often resources are consumed from the Tool Cupboard.

• decay.upkeep_heal_scale (Default: 0.5) → Adjusts how quickly bases repair when upkeep is available.

✅ Players now have more control over base upkeep costs!

4️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with the new decay settings.

✅ Your Rust server decay system is now fully configured!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully enabled, modified, or disabled decay settings for your Rust server using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server now has balanced decay mechanics that encourage active gameplay while preventing base clutter. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.