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How to Change the PvP Settings on your VEIN server

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VEIN servers allow players to fully customize their PvP (Player versus Player) experience. This setting determines whether players can damage each other, letting you choose between a cooperative or competitive environment. Adjusting PvP is done through the Engine.ini configuration file, the same file that manages other settings like time multipliers and damage modifiers.

How to Change the PvP Settings on a VEIN Server

  1. Locate your Nodecraft dashabord and open your VEIN server panel.

  2. Click Stop to safely shut down your server.

Note: Always stop your server before editing configuration files. This ensures changes are saved and applied correctly.

3. Open the File Manager tab.
4. Navigate to the following directory: /home/container/Vein/Saved/Config/LinuxServer
5. Locate and open the Engine.ini file.
6. Add or locate the section header: [ConsoleVariables]
7. Under this section, add the following line: vein.PvP=True

  • Change True to False to disable PvP.

8. Select Save.
9. Start your server.

Troubleshooting

If the PvP setting does not seem to apply after restarting your server, review the following:

  • Check formatting:

    Make sure [ConsoleVariables] is written exactly as shown, and that vein.PvP=True or vein.PvP=False is placed directly beneath it.

  • Confirm file location:

    Verify you are editing the correct Engine.ini file found in the /LinuxServer directory.

  • Restart the server again:

    Some configuration changes require a second restart to take effect.

  • Check for file overwrites:

    If your settings reset after starting the server, ensure that no automation tools or startup scripts are overwriting your configuration files.

  • Server caching issues:

    Try stopping the server, deleting temporary cache files (excluding your .ini files), and starting the server again.

Conclusion

Changing the PvP setting on a VEIN server allows you to shape the kind of gameplay experience your community enjoys—whether that’s a cooperative survival world or a PvP-focused environment. Always make sure to stop your server before editing any configuration files and confirm that your changes have been saved properly before restarting.

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