Summary
Changing the death penalty on a Necesse server can significantly impact the player experience. The standard death penalty encourages cautious gameplay, but modifying it can create a more relaxed environment, allowing players to focus on exploration and creativity. This change can help reduce frustration and make the game more enjoyable for players. By altering the death penalty, server administrators can tailor the game to suit the preferences of their community.
How to Change the Death Penalty on a Necesse Server
1. Log in to the BisectHosting Games panel.
2. Stop the server.
3. Go to the Startup tab.
4. Take note of the world name.
5. Go to the Files tab.
6. Find the following directory: /home/container/saves/worlds .
7. Right-click on the [World Name].zip noted from step 4 and click Unarchive.
8. Right-click [World Name].zip and hit Delete.
9. Enter the [World Name] folder.
10. Open worldSettings.cfg.
11. On the deathPenalty line, change the value to the desired death penalty option.
| Value | Description |
NONE |
Nothing occurs upon character death. |
DROP_MATS |
Drop all non equipment, combat, and special items. |
DROP_MAIN_INVENTORY |
Drop everything except hotbar and equipped item. |
DROP_FULL_INVENTORY |
Drops the entire inventory. |
HARDCORE |
Permanent character death. |
12. Press Save Content on the lower right.
13. Return to the worlds folder.
14. Right-click the [World Name] folder and hit Archive.
15. Right-click the new .zip file and click Rename.
16. Rename the .zip file to the world name noted in step 4.
17. Right-click the [World Name] folder and click Delete.
18. Start the server.
