Setting Up Rust Server Economics and In-Game Currency

Adding an economy system to your Rust server allows players to earn currency, buy items, and trade with others. This is useful for PvE, roleplay, and shop-based servers that encourage player-driven markets.

This guide will walk you through installing and configuring an in-game economy system using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com
Access to VolticHost Game Panel
Oxide/uMod installed for economy plugins
(Optional) GUI Shop plugin for a visual storefront

1️⃣ Install the Economics Plugin

Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
Navigate to Mod Manager and install Oxide (uMod).
Download the Economics plugin from uMod.
Upload the Economics.cs file to:
```
/oxide/plugins/
```
Restart the server to activate the plugin.

✅ Economy system is now installed!

2️⃣ Configure the Economics Plugin

Navigate to File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel.
Open:
```
/oxide/config/Economics.json
```

Modify the starting balance and earning rates:

{
    "StartingBalance": 500,
    "EarnPerKill": 10,
    "EarnPerMinute": 1
}

Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Players now earn currency and have a starting balance!

3️⃣ Install the GUI Shop Plugin (Optional)

If you want players to spend their currency in a shop, install GUI Shop:

Download the GUI Shop plugin from uMod.
Upload the GUIShop.cs file to:
```
/oxide/plugins/
```
Open:
```
/oxide/config/GUIShop.json
```

Modify the shop items and prices:

{
    "ShopItems": {
        "rifle.ak": 500,
        "ammo.rifle": 50,
        "wood": 10
    }
}

Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Players can now buy items using in-game currency!

4️⃣ Economy Commands for Players

Players can use the following commands:

Check balance:
```
/balance
```
Send money to another player:
```
/transfer [PlayerName] [Amount]
```
Open the shop (if GUI Shop is installed):
```
/shop
```

✅ Players can now manage their currency and trade with others!

5️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
Click Stop to shut down the server.
Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with economy settings.

✅ Your Rust server now has a fully functional in-game currency system!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully set up an economy system, configured player earnings, and installed a shop system for your Rust server using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now earn and spend currency, trade with others, and participate in a player-driven economy. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.