Configuring Custom In-Game Events on a DayZ Server

Custom in-game events allow you to create dynamic scenarios—like special loot drops or unique challenges—that enhance gameplay and keep players engaged. This tutorial will guide you through configuring custom events on your DayZ server using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

A DayZ server hosted with VolticHost.
Access to VolticHost Game Panel.
Basic familiarity with editing XML files (e.g., events.xml).

1️⃣ Accessing the Custom Event Configuration File

Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.
Click on your DayZ server to open the management dashboard.
Navigate to the File Manager tab.

Go to the following directory:

/mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/db/

Locate and open the file named events.xml.

✅ You are now editing the custom events configuration file!

2️⃣ Adding a Custom Event

In events.xml, add a new event entry. For example, to create a "LootRain" event that doubles loot spawns for 30 minutes at noon, add the following snippet:
```
<event name="LootRain">
    <startTime>12:00</startTime>
    <duration>00:30</duration>
    <lootMultiplier>2.0</lootMultiplier>
</event>
```
Adjust the values as needed:
- startTime: The time when the event should trigger.
- duration: How long the event lasts.
- lootMultiplier: A factor that boosts loot spawn rates during the event.
Save your changes in the File Manager.

✅ Your custom event has been added!

3️⃣ Restarting the Server to Apply the Changes

Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.
Click Stop to shut down the server.
Click Start to restart the server with the new event configuration.
Once the server is back online, the custom event will trigger at the scheduled time.

✅ Your custom in-game event is now active!

🎉 Conclusion

You have successfully configured custom in-game events on your DayZ server! These events can add variety and excitement to gameplay, offering players unique challenges and rewards.

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀