RimWorld

This tutorial explains how to set up a RimWorld server in the Cobalt dashboard.

Changing configs

1. Open the servers page.

2. Find the server you want to change settings in the table and click the first button in the actions column.

3. Open the files tab at the top.

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   ActionConfig.json

   1. Open the Configs/ActionConfig.json file in the file editor.

   2. Update the settings.

   List of settings

   This table refers to version 26.6.23.1. Some settings may not be available in earlier versions.

   Key	Type	Default	Description
   EnableCustomScenarios	boolean	true	Allows players to select custom scenarios.
   WorldObjectAction.IsEnabled	boolean	false	Enables the creation/interaction with world objects.
   WorldObjectAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between world object actions, in milliseconds.
   PollutionAction.IsEnabled	boolean	false	Allows players with the Biotech DLC installed to spread pollution to all tiles, impacting other players.
   PollutionAction.Cooldown	number	300000.0	Cooldown between pollution spread actions, in milliseconds.
   RaidAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables offline visiting and raiding.
   RaidAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between raid actions, in milliseconds.
   ZoomAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables zooming in on other players' maps/sites.
   ZoomAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between zoom actions, in milliseconds.
   EventAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables sending player-triggered events to other players.
   EventAction.Cooldown	number	300000.0	Cooldown between receiving player-sent events, in milliseconds.
   AidAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the transfer of pawns (sending aid) between players.
   AidAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between receiving player-sent aid, in milliseconds.
   MarketAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the in-game market/trading hub.
   MarketAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between market actions, in milliseconds.
   MarketAction.MinimumPrice	integer	25	Minimum allowed price for an item listed on the market.
   MarketAction.PriceMultiplier	number	0.2	Multiplier applied to market item prices.
   GuildAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the creation of user-made factions (guilds).
   GuildAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between guild actions, in milliseconds.
   TradingAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the transfer of items between players.
   TradingAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between receiving player-sent trades, in milliseconds.
   LeaderboardAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the server leaderboard.
   LeaderboardAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between leaderboard actions, in milliseconds.
   CaravanAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables sending/receiving caravans between players.
   CaravanAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between caravan actions, in milliseconds.
   SiteAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the creation of sites.
   SiteAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between site actions, in milliseconds.
   SiteAction.TimeInterval	number	1800000.0	Time interval between new sites becoming available, in milliseconds.
   SiteAction.BuildingCost	integer	3000	Cost (in silver) to build a site.
   SiteAction.RewardsCount	integer	100	Number of possible rewards available from a site.
   RoadAction.IsEnabled	boolean	true	Enables the creation of user-built roads.
   RoadAction.Cooldown	number	250.0	Cooldown between road actions, in milliseconds.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AllowDirtPath	boolean	true	Allows building dirt paths.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AllowDirtRoad	boolean	true	Allows building dirt roads.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AllowStoneRoad	boolean	true	Allows building stone roads.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AllowAsphaltPath	boolean	true	Allows building asphalt paths.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AllowAsphaltHighway	boolean	true	Allows building asphalt highways.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.DirtPathCost	integer	10	Cost (in silver) to build a dirt path.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.DirtRoadCost	integer	20	Cost (in silver) to build a dirt road.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.StoneRoadCost	integer	25	Cost (in silver) to build a stone road.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AsphaltPathCost	integer	30	Cost (in silver) to build an asphalt path.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AsphaltHighwayCost	integer	50	Cost (in silver) to build an asphalt highway.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.DirtPathMultiplier	number	0.45	Movement speed multiplier on dirt paths.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.DirtRoadMultiplier	number	0.4	Movement speed multiplier on dirt roads.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.StoneRoadMultiplier	number	0.3	Movement speed multiplier on stone roads.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AsphaltPathMultiplier	number	0.2	Movement speed multiplier on asphalt paths.
   RoadAction.RoadValues.AsphaltHighwayMultiplier	number	0.1	Movement speed multiplier on asphalt highways.

   3. Click the save button in the bottom left corner.

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   BackupConfig.json

   1. Open the Configs/BackupConfig.json file in the file editor.

   2. Update the settings.

   List of settings

   This table refers to version 26.6.23.1. Some settings may not be available in earlier versions.

   Key	Type	Default	Description
   AutomaticBackups	boolean	true	Enables this system.
   IntervalHours	number	24.0	Amount of hours in between backups. Keep in mind a backup is generated at every launch of the server.
   AutomaticDeletion	boolean	true	Removes old backups.
   Amount	integer	3	Maximum amount of backups before automatic deletion.

   3. Click the save button in the bottom left corner.

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   ChatConfig.json

   1. Open the Configs/ChatConfig.json file in the file editor.

   2. Update the settings.

   List of settings

   This table refers to version 26.6.23.1. Some settings may not be available in earlier versions.

   Key	Type	Default	Description
   EnableMoTD	boolean	false	Sends a welcome message to all players that log in.
   MessageOfTheDay	string	Remember to drink water	Message sent.
   LoginNotifications	boolean	false	Sends a message when a user logs in.
   DisconnectNotifications	boolean	false	Sends a message when a user logs off.

   3. Click the save button in the bottom left corner.

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   ScenarioConfig.json

   1. Open the Configs/ScenarioConfig.json file in the file editor.

   2. Update the settings.

   List of settings

   This table refers to version 26.6.23.1. Some settings may not be available in earlier versions.

   Key	Type	Default	Description
   IsEnforced	boolean	true	Whether a specific scenario is enforced on the server. Configurable at server creation.
   Name	string	Crashlanded	Name of the enforced scenario.

   3. Click the save button in the bottom left corner.

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   ServerConfig.json

   1. Open the Configs/ServerConfig.json file in the file editor.

   2. Update the settings.

   List of settings

   This table refers to version 26.6.23.1. Some settings may not be available in earlier versions. Cobalt overrides some default values when a server is created.

   Key	Type	Default	Description
   Name	string	RimWorld Together Server	The name of your server. Max of 40 characters.
   Description	string	(blank)	The description of your server. Max of 200 characters.
   DiscordURL	string	(blank)	Link to your server's Discord, shown to players.
   SteamWorkshopURL	string	(blank)	Link to your server's Steam Workshop collection, shown to players.
   IP	string	0.0.0.0	The local network interface you want to bind to.
   Port	integer	25555	The local port you want to bind to.
   MaxPlayers	integer	100	The maximum amount of players that can connect at once.
   Verbosity	integer	0	Logging verbosity level. Higher values produce more detailed logs.
   DisplayChatInConsole	boolean	false	Displays in-game chat messages in the server console.
   UseUPnP	boolean	false	Enables your server to use UPnP if your router supports it.
   SyncLocalSave	boolean	true	If true, the server will not check if the save was modified between logins.
   EnableServerBrowser	boolean	true	Allows your server to be visible on the in-game server browser.
   EnableServerTelemetry	boolean	true	Sends server telemetry/usage data.

   WARNING

   Do not change the IP and Port settings.

   3. Click the save button in the bottom left corner.

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4. Open the overview tab at the top.

5. Click the restart button in the control block.

Adding mods

The first time you log in to the game, you'll be appointed as an admin and will be able to choose which mods to enable on the server.

TIP

You can find mods on Steam Workshop.