Private Dedicated Server - Question about changing server settings

[SlayFromFarAway]

Sorry for the long title there, had another silly question for the Empyrion server masters. I host through Host Havoc, which has server settings I can alter. The typical stuff such as escape pod content, enemy difficulty, etc etc. My question is, I noticed before I could alter these settings but they wouldn't take effect on the game, then due to an unrelated issue I had to uninstall and reinstall the server, and at that point I was able to change the settings and they took.

My question is, now, if I would like to make further alterations to the settings, what can I do to make the changes "stick", or effect the server? I assume theres something I'm supposed to do. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

[SlayFromFarAway]

I've tried the "refresh" button on the settings page after hitting save, and i've also restarted the server, both to no avail. With it working after reinstalling, is it one of the game folders that needs to be altered? Do I need to backup the world/character data, delete it all and re-upload it?

[Erathsmador]

Try this. Shut the server down, and make your changes on the config editor and save them. Then delete the steamapps folder in the file section and then hit the update through steam tab to validate files( this re creates the steamapps folder. Try to restart. If the server doesnt show after the restart, go back in and resave the config file and restart again

[jimbobslimbob]

I am not familiar with how Havoc do things, but changes to server config files require the server to be off at the time the changes are made - so shut it down, make the changes and restart it. May do the job.

[SlayFromFarAway]

Trying both suggestions as we speak. Thanks to the both of you for your input. One thing I can say is that we have an awesome player base always willing to answer and help when they can.

[Erathsmador]

No worries. I have a Hovoc server myself

[Evolvei]

Are you or the system making the changes in the correct folder? If you are playing Default Multiplayer you have to make the changes for starting inventory items, respawn etc in the Content/Scenarios/Default Multiplayer folder.

If the playfield has already been loaded changes will not affect it unless the playfield is deleted and then server restarted.

[Droth]

Using Havoc as well and fairly new to these guys. They have been very helpful with any issues that I've had.

[Droth]

Side question, Do you guys know what exactly the "Wipe Time (hours; 0 to disable)" controls? I want to assume it's a wipe time for player generated bases and CV's that are inactive for 'x' amount of hours. Anyone confirm this?