Setting Up Custom Events and Minigames on a Rust Server

Adding custom events and minigames to your Rust server enhances player engagement by introducing PvP arenas, treasure hunts, race tracks, and more. Using event plugins, you can create scheduled events, automated minigames, and custom competitions.

This guide will walk you through installing event plugins, configuring minigames, and scheduling automated events using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com
Access to VolticHost Game Panel
Oxide/uMod installed for event and minigame plugins

1️⃣ Install Event and Minigame Plugins

Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
Navigate to Mod Manager and install Oxide (uMod).
Download event plugins from uMod:
- Event Manager → Controls all events and scheduling.
- Arena Deathmatch → PvP battle minigame.
- Treasure Hunt → Random loot spawns across the map.
- Race Tracks → Allows for vehicle racing competitions.
Upload the .cs files to:
```
/oxide/plugins/
```
Restart the server to activate the plugins.

✅ Event and minigame plugins are now installed!

2️⃣ Configure Custom Events

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

Modify event settings, such as start times, participant limits, and rewards:

{
    "AutoStartEvents": true,
    "EventStartInterval": 30,
    "DefaultReward": "supply.signal"
}

Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Your server now runs scheduled events automatically!

3️⃣ Set Up a PvP Arena Event

Use the following command to create a PvP battle arena:
```
event.create arena deathmatch
```
Set spawn points for players:
```
event.setspawn arena X Y Z
```
Add weapons and loadouts for participants:
```
event.setloadout arena rifle.ak
```
Enable the event with:
```
event.enable arena
```

✅ Players can now participate in a PvP battle event!

4️⃣ Schedule a Treasure Hunt Event

To automatically spawn hidden loot stashes across the map, use:

Open Console in VolticHost Game Panel.
Run the command:
```
treasure.start
```
Modify the spawn interval in the Treasure Hunt config file:
```
/oxide/config/TreasureHunt.json
```
Adjust settings like loot quality, difficulty, and announcement messages.

✅ Treasure Hunt events will now occur automatically!

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 event settings.

✅ Your Rust server now has fully automated events and minigames!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully set up custom events, created PvP arenas, and scheduled automated treasure hunts for your Rust server using VolticHost Game Panel! Players can now participate in unique minigames and server-wide competitions. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.