Where do I configure difficulty and savegame settings?

Difficulty parameters are set via DifficultyValues.json, and savegame settings via WorldConfig.json – the latter should not be edited mid-save.

RimWorld Together: Server Configuration

Q: Should I change port or IP settings in ServerConfig.json?

No, it’s not recommended as these are automatically configured by the game server—changing them can cause the server to crash.

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Introduction

RimWorld Together servers offer a variety of configuration options that you can customize to your liking. In this guide, we will review all currently available configuration options and explain them in detail.

Accessing Your Configuration File

First, you need to access your configuration file to edit any parameters. Currently, the only way to edit these files is by accessing your server via FTP. If you are not familiar with FTP yet, we recommend checking out the FTP Access guide.

Info

The server must be stopped before you can edit configurations. Making changes to the config and then restarting the server without stopping it first will cause your changes not to be applied.

With your FTP client ready, navigate to the following directory:

Code

../rimworld-together/Core

This folder contains a variety of .json configuration files for your RimWorld Together game server.

Server Configuration Options

In the following sections, we will show you how to customize some of the most popular and frequently used configuration options for your RimWorld Together server. For more information on each file, see the official RimWorld Together guide, which covers configuration options in detail.

Tip

We do not recommend changing the port or IP settings in ServerConfig.json, as these are automatically configured by the game server. Changes here can cause your game server to crash!

Server Whitelist

Enabling the server whitelist is super easy. Open the Whitelist.json configuration file and set the UseWhitelist parameter to true.

Then adjust the WhitelistedUsers parameter by adding the in-game usernames of the people you want to whitelist. Anyone not on this list will no longer be able to connect.

Gameplay Settings

You can customize a wide range of difficulty parameters for your RimWorld Together server via the DifficultyValues.json file.

Savegame settings can also be changed through the WorldConfig.json file. It is recommended not to edit this file in the middle of a save, as it can negatively affect your gameplay experience.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Currently, only via FTP access. The server must be stopped before editing configurations; otherwise, your changes won’t be applied after a restart.

In the ../rimworld-together/Core directory – this folder contains several .json configuration files for your server.

Open Whitelist.json and set UseWhitelist to true, then add allowed in-game usernames to WhitelistedUsers.

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