Modifying Dinosaur Spawning Rates on Your PixArk Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to adjust the dinosaur spawning rates on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Tweaking these settings can help you balance gameplay—ensuring a challenging yet fun experience for your players. This guide covers locating and editing the relevant configuration files, applying your changes, and testing the new spawn rates in-game. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A PixArk server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Pre-installed PixArk accessible via the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of file management and text editing

• A backup of your original configuration files (always back up before making changes)

1️⃣ First Step - Locating the Spawn Configuration File

1. Log in to the VolticHost Game Panel:

   • Open your browser and navigate to VolticHost Game Panel. Log in with your credentials.

2. Access the File Manager:

   • From the dashboard, click on the File Manager to browse your PixArk server’s files.

3. Find the Configuration File:

   • Navigate to the directory where PixArk stores its game settings. This is typically a folder like /Config/ or a file such as server.cfg or spawning.cfg dedicated to game rules and spawn settings.

4. Backup the File:

   • Download a copy of the current configuration file to your local machine for safekeeping.

✅ Configuration file located and backed up successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Editing Dinosaur Spawning Rates

1. Open the Configuration File for Editing:

   • Use the panel’s built-in editor to open the relevant file (e.g., spawning.cfg or a similar file that controls dinosaur spawn rates).

2. Locate the Spawn Rate Settings:

   • Look for parameters related to dinosaur spawning. They might be labeled as DinoSpawnRate, SpawnInterval, or similar.

3. Adjust the Values:

   • Modify the values to increase or decrease the spawn rate. For example:

     DinoSpawnRate = 1.5  -- Default might be 1.0; increasing the value increases spawn frequency
     SpawnInterval = 60   -- The interval (in seconds) between spawn checks; adjust as needed
     

   • Change these numbers based on your desired gameplay balance. A higher spawn rate means more dinosaurs, while a lower rate creates a less intense environment.

4. Save Your Changes:

   • After editing, save the configuration file.

✅ Dinosaur spawning rates modified and file saved successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Applying Changes and Restarting the Server

1. Return to the Main Dashboard:

   • After saving your changes, go back to the main panel.

2. Restart Your Server:

   • Click the Restart Server button on the VolticHost Game Panel. This will apply your new configuration settings.

3. Monitor the Startup Logs:

   • Watch the live console logs to ensure there are no errors related to the configuration file during startup.

✅ Server restarted and new spawn settings applied successfully!

4️⃣ Next Step - Testing the New Spawn Rates In-Game

1. Join Your PixArk Server:

   • Connect to your server via the game client.

2. Observe Dinosaur Spawning:

   • Explore the environment and observe if the dinosaur spawn rates match your expectations.

3. Make Further Adjustments if Needed:

   • If the spawn rates are too high or too low, repeat the process by editing the configuration file again, then restart and test.

✅ New dinosaur spawn rates tested and verified successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully modified the dinosaur spawning rates on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel! By locating and editing the appropriate configuration file, applying your changes, and testing in-game, you can fine-tune the challenge and excitement for your players. Enjoy the improved gameplay experience, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀