Modifying Dinosaur Growth Rates on Your PixArk Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to adjust dinosaur growth rates on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Tweaking these settings allows you to control how quickly dinosaurs mature—helping you balance gameplay by making the environment more dynamic and challenging. This guide covers locating the relevant configuration file, editing the growth rate parameters, applying your changes, and testing them 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 file (always back up before making changes)

• Familiarity with configuration settings that control dinosaur growth (refer to PixArk modding documentation if needed)

1️⃣ First Step - Locating the Dinosaur Growth Configuration File

1. Log in to the VolticHost Game Panel:

   • Open your web browser and navigate to VolticHost Game Panel, then log in with your credentials.

2. Access the File Manager:

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

3. Locate the Growth Settings File:

   • Navigate to the directory where PixArk stores gameplay settings. This might be a folder such as /Config/ or directly within the main configuration file (commonly named server.cfg or growthsettings.cfg).

4. Backup the File:

   • Download a copy of the configuration file to your local machine before making any modifications.

✅ Dinosaur growth configuration file located and backed up successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Editing the Dinosaur Growth Rates

1. Open the Configuration File for Editing:

   • Use the panel’s built-in editor to open the file containing dinosaur growth parameters.

2. Identify Key Parameters:

   • Look for settings that control growth rates. These may include values labeled as DinoGrowthMultiplier, MaturityRate, or similar.

3. Modify the Growth Rate Values:

   • Adjust the parameters to speed up or slow down dinosaur growth. For example:

     DinoGrowthMultiplier = 1.5   -- Increase to speed up growth (default might be 1.0)
     MaturityRate = 0.8           -- Lower value can slow down the time taken for dinos to reach maturity
     

   • Experiment with the values gradually to achieve the desired gameplay balance.

4. Save Your Changes:

   • After editing, save the file.

✅ Dinosaur growth settings modified and saved successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Applying Changes and Restarting Your Server

1. Return to the Main Dashboard:

   • Once the changes are saved, go back to the VolticHost Game Panel dashboard.

2. Restart Your Server:

   • Click the Restart Server button to apply the updated growth settings.

3. Monitor the Logs:

   • Check the live console logs for any errors related to the configuration changes during startup.

✅ Server restarted and new dinosaur growth settings applied successfully!

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

1. Join Your PixArk Server:

   • Connect to your server using the PixArk game client.

2. Observe Dinosaur Growth:

   • Monitor areas where dinosaurs spawn and observe any changes in growth speed over time.

3. Evaluate Gameplay Balance:

   • Determine whether the new growth rates meet your desired gameplay experience. If dinosaurs grow too fast or too slow, adjust the parameters accordingly and repeat the process.

4. Iterate as Needed:

   • Continue fine-tuning the values until you achieve a balanced environment that enhances your roleplay experience.

✅ New dinosaur growth rates tested and verified successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully modified the dinosaur growth rates on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel! By locating and editing the configuration file, applying your changes, and testing in-game, you can tailor the maturation of dinosaurs to create a more engaging and balanced gameplay experience. Enjoy your enhanced server, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀