Optimum configuration of a Palworld server: the PalWorldSettings.ini file

The art of configuring a Palworld server lies in the fine-tuning of its PalWorldSettings.ini file. This guide will take you through the details of each setting, allowing you to create a bespoke gaming experience for your players.

How do I set up the PalWorldSettings.ini file?

The PalWorldSettings.ini file is generally located in the Saved/Config/LinuxServer directory of your server. On our servers with our Palworld offers, the file is located in the Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServerfolder.

To configure your server, it must be stopped. You must also add this line at the top of the file (mandatory)

[/script/pal.palGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings= (YOUR_PARAMETERS)

VOS_PARAMETRES must be replaced by the game settings (the main settings are below). Here’s an example of how to change the time of the day/night cycle.

[/script/pal.palGameWorldSettings]
OptionSettings=(dayTimeSpeedRate=1.000000)

✂ Notes before configuring your server :

• Back up before changing: Always create a backup copy before making any major changes.
• Test your settings: After changing any settings, test them to make sure they work as expected.
• Restart the server: Don’t forget to restart your server for the changes to take effect.

Essential settings and examples

1. DayTimeSpeedRate and NightTimeSpeedRate: These parameters control the speed of the day/night cycle. For example, DayTimeSpeedRate=0.500000 will slow down the progression of the day.
2. Experience Rate (ExpRate): Adjusts the rate at which players gain experience. ExpRate=2.000000 will double the experience gained.
3. Pal capture rate (PalCaptureRate): Determines how easy it is to capture Pal creatures. PalCaptureRate=1.500000 will increase the chance of capture by 50%.
4. Damage and defence (PalDamageRateAttack, PalDamageRateDefense): Modifies the rate of damage inflicted and received by Pal creatures. For example, PalDamageRateAttack=1.200000 will increase the damage inflicted by Pal creatures by 20%.
5. Hunger and stamina management (PlayerStomachDecreaseRate, PlayerStaminaDecreaseRate): Controls the rate at which hunger and stamina decrease. Reducing PlayerStomachDecreaseRate=0.800000 will decrease the rate at which hunger decreases.
6. Health regeneration (PlayerAutoHPRegeneRate, PalAutoHPRegeneRate): Adjusts the health regeneration rate. Increasing PlayerAutoHPRegeneRate=1.500000 will speed up the player’s health regeneration.
7. Item drop rate (CollectionDropRate, EnemyDropItemRate): Changes how often items are dropped. EnemyDropItemRate=1.500000 means that enemies will drop items 50% more often.
8. Gameplay options (bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage, bEnableFriendlyFire): Enables or disables player-to-player damage and friendly fire. Setting bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage=true will allow players to inflict damage on each other.
9. Server security and management (ServerName, AdminPassword, ServerPassword): Allows you to customise the server name and set passwords for added security.
10. Server and Guild capacity (GuildPlayerMaxNum, CoopPlayerMaxNum): Determines the maximum number of players in a guild or co-op. GuildPlayerMaxNum=20 will allow up to 20 players in a guild.

Our tip 😎

For those looking for a simpler, more visual method of configuring their Palworld server, the online tool accessible via https://palworldconfig.scromx.fr/ is an ideal solution.

This site offers a user-friendly interface for adjusting the settings in your PalWorldSettings.ini file. You can easily change the values, see the effects of your changes in real time, and the site then generates the configuration file for you.

Enjoy the game!