Enabling and Configuring Base Building on a DayZ Server

Base building is a key survival feature in DayZ, allowing players to construct shelters, fortifications, and storage areas. This tutorial will guide you through enabling and configuring base building settings on your DayZ server using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.
Access to VolticHost Game Panel.
Base building enabled in server settings.

1️⃣ Enabling Base Building in Server Configuration

Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
Click on your DayZ server to open the management dashboard.
Navigate to the File Manager tab.
Locate and open serverDZ.cfg in:
```
/config/
```
Ensure base building is enabled by setting:
```
disableBaseBuilding = 0;
```
Click Save Content to apply the changes.

✅ Base building is now enabled!

2️⃣ Adjusting Base Building Mechanics

In VolticHost Game Panel, navigate to File Manager.

Open globals.xml located in:

/mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/

Modify key base building values:
- Base Object Lifetime (how long before decay starts):
```
<var name="Lifetime" value="3888000"/> 
```
- Raid Protection (time before destruction is possible):
```
<var name="BaseDestructionTime" value="172800"/> 
```
- Storage Persistence (containers and tents lifespan):
```
<var name="StorageLifetime" value="2592000"/> 
```
Click Save Content after modifying the values.

✅ Base building mechanics have been configured!

3️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply Changes

Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
Click Stop to shut down the server.
Click Start to restart it with the new base building settings.
Join the server and test the building mechanics in-game.

✅ Your base building settings are now active!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully enabled and configured base building on your DayZ server! Players can now construct bases, store loot, and fortify their locations for survival.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀