Sunkenland Server Configuration Guide 2026

Sunkenland Server Configuration Guide 2025

Configuring your Sunkenland server correctly ensures optimal waterworld survival gameplay, balanced PvP, and stable floating base management.

Basic Server Settings

Server Name & Password

Edit ServerSettings.ini:

[ServerSettings]
# Server identification
ServerName="My Sunkenland Server"
ServerPassword=""
AdminPassword="your_admin_password"

# Server description
Description="A waterworld survival server for friends"

Player Limits

# Player Configuration
MaxPlayers=14  # Sunkenland supports up to 14 players
PlayerSlots=14

# Reserved Slots (optional)
ReservedSlots=2  # Keep open for admins/friends

Gameplay Configuration

Difficulty Settings

[Gameplay]
# Difficulty preset
Difficulty=Normal  # Easy/Normal/Hard

# Or customize individual settings
DamageTakenMultiplier=1.0  # Default damage
EnemyDamageMultiplier=1.0
ResourceGatherMultiplier=1.0
CraftingTimeMultiplier=1.0
BuildingCostMultiplier=1.0
BaseDurabilityMultiplier=1.0

World Settings

[WorldSettings]
# Water level
WaterLevel=Normal  # Low, Normal, High

# World size
WorldSize=large  # Expansive waterworld map

# Day/night cycle
DayLengthSeconds=3600  # 60 minute days
NightLengthSeconds=1800  # 30 minute nights

# Weather
WeatherEnabled=true
StormFrequency=normal  # calm/normal/intense
CurrentWeather=Sunny  # Can be Sunny/Cloudy/Rainy

PvP Configuration

[PvPSettings]
# Enable PvP
PvPEnabled=false  # Default is PvE (waterworld survival)

# PvP damage modifiers
PlayerDamageMultiplier=1.0
TeamDamageMultiplier=1.0

# Building damage
BuildingDamageMultiplier=0.5  # Floating bases take 50% damage
BaseDestroyMultiplier=0.5  # Structures easier to destroy

# Friendly fire
FriendlyFire=true  # Can teammates damage each other

# Base raiding
AllowBaseRaiding=true  # Can other players raid bases
RaidCooldown=300  # Seconds between raids

Survival Settings

[Survival]
# Hunger mechanics
HungerEnabled=true
ThirstEnabled=true

# Health mechanics
HealthDecay=normal  # Player health doesn't decay

# Temperature mechanics
TemperatureDamageEnabled=true  # Exposure to cold or heat

# Oxygen management
OxygenEnabled=true  # Water world feature

# Food spoilage
FoodSpoilageRate=1.0  # Normal rate

Multiplayer Configuration

Session Management

[Multiplayer]
# Player slots
MaxPlayers=14
ReservedSlots=2

# Session timeout
SessionTimeoutMinutes=60  # Auto-kick after 60 minutes AFK
SaveIntervalMinutes=5  # Auto-save every 5 minutes

Communication

[Communication]
# Chat system
ChatEnabled=true
VoiceChatEnabled=true  # In-game voice chat
ProfanityFilter=false  # Allow all messages

# Team channels
TeamChatChannel1="Alpha Team"
TeamChatChannel2="Bravo Team"
TeamChatChannel3="Charlie Team"
TeamChatChannel4="Delta Team"

Performance Configuration

Tick Rate

[Performance]
# Server tick rate (updates per second)
ServerTickRate=30  # Default: 30 ticks/second

# Can be adjusted for different player counts
# Lower values for slow computers
# Higher values for better responsiveness

Object Rendering

[Rendering]
# Object stream distance (in game units)
ObjectStreamDistance=200  # Default: 200 units

# Max objects per player
MaxObjectsPerPlayer=500

# Level of detail (1-5)
LODQuality=3  # Balance visuals vs. performance

Network Optimization

Admin Configuration

In-Game Admin Commands

Admin Rights