How to Change Settings
- Log into GhostCap panel
- Navigate to Startup Parameters
- Modify desired settings
- Save and restart server
Server Management
ServerName - Display name in server browser. Default: "Default Palworld Server"
ServerDescription - Additional server info. Default: ""
AdminPassword - Required for admin privileges. Default: ""
ServerPassword - Password for players to join. Leave blank for public. Default: ""
ServerPlayerMaxNum - Maximum concurrent players. Default: 32
RCONEnabled - Enable remote console. Default: False
RCONPort - RCON connection port. Default: 25575
Player & Character
ExpRate - XP multiplier. Default: 1.0
PlayerAutoHPRegeneRate - Health regen during gameplay. Default: 1.0
PlayerAutoHpRegeneRateInSleep - Health regen while sleeping. Default: 1.0
PlayerStaminaDecreaceRate - Stamina depletion rate. Default: 1.0
PlayerStomachDecreaseRate - Hunger depletion rate. Default: 1.0
PlayerDamageRateAttack - Damage dealt multiplier. Default: 1.0
PlayerDamageRateDefense - Damage received multiplier. Default: 1.0
bEnablePlayerToPlayerDamage - Enable PvP damage. Default: False
bIsPvP - Enable PvP mode. Default: False
bEnableFriendlyFire - Damage allies. Default: False
DeathPenalty - What drops on death:
- None: No drops
- Item: Items only
- ItemAndEquipment: Items + equipment
- All: Everything including Pals Default: All
bHardcore - Permanent death. Default: False
bPalLost - Pals permanently lost on death. Default: False
Pal Settings
PalDamageRateAttack - Pal damage dealt. Default: 1.0
PalDamageRateDefense - Pal damage received. Default: 1.0
PalCaptureRate - Capture success multiplier. Default: 1.0
PalSpawnNumRate - Spawn frequency (affects performance). Default: 1.0
EnablePredatorBossPal - Enable predator Pals. Default: True
PalAutoHPRegeneRate - Pal health regen. Default: 1.0
PalAutoHpRegeneRateInSleep - Palbox health regen. Default: 1.0
PalStaminaDecreaceRate - Pal stamina depletion. Default: 1.0
PalStomachDecreaseRate - Pal hunger depletion. Default: 1.0
PalEggDefaultHatchingTime - Egg incubation in hours. Default: 72.0
Base & Building
MaxBuildingLimitNum - Max buildings per player (0 = unlimited). Default: 0
BaseCampMaxNumInGuild - Max bases per guild (vanilla max: 10). Default: 4
BaseCampWorkerMaxNum - Max Pals per base (vanilla max: 50). Default: 15
bBuildAreaLimit - Prohibit building near fast travel/dungeons. Default: False
BuildObjectDamageRate - Structure damage multiplier. Default: 1.0
BuildObjectDeteriorationDamageRate - Structure decay rate. Default: 1.0
Guild & Multiplayer
GuildPlayerMaxNum - Max players per guild. Default: 20
bAutoResetGuildNoOnlinePlayers - Auto-disband inactive guilds. Default: False
AutoResetGuildTimeNoOnlinePlayers - Hours before disbanding. Default: 72.0
Gameplay Mechanics
DayTimeSpeedRate - Daytime speed multiplier. Default: 1.0
NightTimeSpeedRate - Nighttime speed multiplier. Default: 1.0
SupplyDropSpan - Minutes between supply drops. Default: 180
CollectionDropRate - Resource gathering multiplier. Default: 1.0
CollectionObjectRespawnSpeedRate - Resource respawn speed. Default: 1.0
EnemyDropItemRate - Enemy loot multiplier. Default: 1.0
WorkSpeedRate - Work speed multiplier. Default: 1.0
DropItemAliveMaxHours - Hours before items despawn. Default: 1.0
DropItemMaxNum - Max dropped items. Default: 3000
ItemWeightRate - Item weight multiplier. Default: 1.0
EquipmentDurabilityDamageRate - Equipment durability loss. Default: 1.0
Quality of Life
bEnableFastTravel - Enable fast travel. Default: True
bEnableInvaderEnemy - Enable raids. Default: True
bShowPlayerList - Show player list on ESC. Default: False
bIsStartLocationSelectByMap - Choose starting location. Default: True
Performance
ServerReplicatePawnCullDistance - Pal sync distance (5000-15000). Default: 15000
bIsUseBackupSaveData - Enable automatic backups. Default: True
Configuration Files: PalWorldSettings.ini vs WorldOption.sav
IMPORTANT: If WorldOption.sav exists, it completely overrides all PalWorldSettings.ini settings. You cannot mix both files.
For Most Users: GhostCap manages settings through the panel interface (recommended).
Advanced Users: Some settings like BaseCampWorkerMaxNum only work properly in WorldOption.sav. See our WorldOption.sav vs INI guide for details.
WARNING: Incorrect WorldOption.sav files cause server issues. Always backup before editing.