Gamemode.cfg

The gamemode.cfg file is what loads the "rules" of the game mode currently in effect. It must be loaded before the map is loaded.

= Making Bedrock Indestructible

To make the bedrock in the map indestructible - useful for parkour maps or high-bomb gamemodes, you must set two configuration variables:

map_indestructible = yes
map_bedrock_indestructible = yes

Note that map_indestructible does not make the entire map indestructible like it says, as of build 590. Only bedrock is made indestructible.

= Limiting to 1 Team

To limit to one team, simply set the teams list to only one team (replace MODE with your mod folder):

teams = Rules/MODE/team1.cfg;

Configuration Variables

The following are variables that can be set in gamemode.cfg:

Variable	Type	Default Value	Description
output_history	bool	true
player_light_radius	u8	32	Distance that a player automatically (without a light source) illuminates the tiles around them.
minimap	bool	true	Toggles the display of the mini-map.
max_zoom_out	u8	2	Up to which zoom_lvl can be used. Maximum value is 3.
zoom_level_1	f32	2.0	Maximum viewing scale. ("Zoom-in")
zoom_level_2	f32	1.0	Default view scale.
zoom_level_3	f32	0.5	Minimum view scale. ("Zoom-out")
water_levelchange_time	s16	0	Test this for time increment. Rate at which water level (defined in map file) will change. >0 = increase, <0 = decrease, 0 = no change.
water_suddendeath	bool	false	Toggles water level change during sudden death (no units left). Based on water_levelchange_time.
teams	string ARRAY		References to locations of team configuration files (.cfg), delimited by semi-colon ';'
gamemode_name	string	"Default mode"	Name of the gamemode to display in server browser and in-game.
gamemode_info	string	"Mine or steal gold"	Additional info to be displayed in server browser and in-game during warm-up time.
match_time_formula_a	u8	0	Determines match time based on the formula m*(a*sqrt(b*x)) where x = number of players in team, m = map size 0.8<=m<=1.2
match_time_formula_b	u8	0	Determines match time based on the formula m*(a*sqrt(b*x)) where x = number of players in team, m = map size 0.8<=m<=1.2
match_time_override	s16	0	Length of game in minutes. Overrides match_time_formula if set to non-0.
daycycle_speed	u16	0	Amount of minutes full cycle of day / night. *Gold servers only.
daycycle_start	f32	0.5	Day/Night cycle position at start of match. 0.5 = noon. 0/1 = midnight. *Gold servers only. Values of the order 0.01 work.
timepassed_teamwin	s8	-1	Defines which team wins when time-limit is reached. -1 means no team wins, draw occurs. 0 for Blue, 1 for Red.

Variable: break_time
Type: u16
Default Value: 0
Description: Defines warm-up time in minutes as a multiple of current players.


Variable: break_time_static
Type: s16
Default Value: -1
Description: Warm-up time in minutes. Overrides break_time.


Variable: minimum_players_inteam
Type: s8
Default Value: -1
Description: Amount of players on each team needed to start match.


Type: bool
Variable: autoassign_teams
Default Value: false
Description: Distributes players evenly amongst teams when connecting.

Type: bool
Variable: autoassign_classes
Default Value: false
Description: Assigns players a class when connecting based on current class distribution.

Type: bool
Variable: autoassign_inventory
Default Value: false
Description: ???


Type: bool
Variable: do_ingame_autobalance
Default Value: true
Description: Periodically reassigns player teams during match.


Variable: autobalance_tolerance
Type: f32
Default Value: 0.15
Description: Percentage of team balance that will be tolerated by do_ingame_autobalance.


Variable: red_team_size_ratio
Type: f32
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Allows team 2 player-count to be disproportionate to team 1 by a defined factor.


Variable: swap_team_cooldown
Type: s32
Default Value: 1800
Description: Amount of time required to pass before player can swap teams (value / 30 = seconds).


Variable: balance_teams_on_nextmap
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Distributes players when starting a new match based on their kills.


Variable: playerrespawn_seconds
Type: float
Default Value: 3.0
Description: Amount of seconds to wait before respawning dead player.


Variable: nearspawn_multiplier
Type: float
Default Value: 3.0
Description: Value multiplies playerrespawn_seconds if player dies near their spawn.


Variable: death_points:
Type: s16
Default Value: None
Description: Amount that player score should be changed upon death (usually negative).


Variable: kill_points
Type: s16
Default Value: None
Description: Amount that player score should be changed upon killing something (player / ai).


Variable: selfkill_points
Type: s16
Default Value: None
Description: Amount that player score should be changed upon killing oneself (usually negative).


Type: float
Variable: attackdamage_modifier
Default Value: 0.5
Description: Base value for calculating damage increments.


Variable: falldamage_modifier
Type: float
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Multiplies base fall damage value.


Variable: falldamage_threshold
Type: float
Default Value: 7.0
Description: Speed threshold to get stunned (not damaged) from a fall. Smaller value = lower speed.


Variable: falldamage_constant
Type: float
Default Value: 5.0
Description: Speed needed to get damaged from a fall. Smaller value = lower speed.


Variable: friendlydamage_modifier
Type: float
Default Value: 0.0
Description: Multiplies base damage value when attacking player on same team (0 = no team damage).


Variable: map_indestructible
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Makes the map immune to almost all damage if true


Variable: map_bedrock_indestructible
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Makes bedrock tiles immune to almost all damage if true


Variable: builder_hit_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 0.5
Description: Damage done by builders on hit


Variable: knight_jab_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Damage done by knights when jabbing


Variable: knight_slash_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 1.5
Description: Damage done by knights when slashing


Variable: stomp_vel
Type: float
Default Value: falldamage_constant
Description: The velocity at which an actor can stomp another


Variable: stomp_weak_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Damage done when weakly stomping, and damage taken by the stomper when strongly stomping someone.


Variable: stomp_strong_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 2.0
Description: Damage when strongly stomping.


Variable: wall_hit_damage
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles application of fall damage when player impacts a wall.


Variable: support_factor
Type: s32
Default Value: 24
Description: The total support given by structures (-> larger numbers = more skybridges)


Variable: support_added_vertical
Type: s32
Default Value: 1
Description: The amount of support gained verticaly


Variable: support_cost_ladder
Type: s32
Default Value: 8
Description: The amount of support taken by a ladder horizontallly


Variable: support_cost_bridge
Type: s32
Default Value: 4
Description: The amount of support taken by a bridge horizontallly


Variable: support_cost_castle
Type: s32
Default Value: 4
Description: The amount of support taken by a castle block horizontallly


Variable: support_cost_wood
Type: s32
Default Value: 3
Description: The amount of support taken by a wood block horizontallly


Variable: no_shadowing
Type: bool
Default Value: false / true
Description: Toggles darkness/shadows. *Gold servers only.


Variable: build_speed
Type: s16
Default Value: 8
Description: Limits placement of blocks based on time passed. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: builder_hitspeed
Type: s16
Default Value: 14
Description: Base value which determines attack / gather rate. Varies according to target type that's being 'hit'. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: knight_drawtime
Type: s16
Default Value: 1
Description: ???


Variable: knight_maxthrow
Type: s16
Default Value: 120
Description: Limits ??? of bombs thrown


Variable: knight_maxpower
Type: s16
Default Value: 28
Description: Limits ??? of bombs thrown


Variable: knight_speed
Type: s16
Default Value: 13
Description: Base value which determines attack / gather rate. Varies according to target type that's being 'hit'. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: shield_stomp_velocity
Type: float
Default Value: 5.25
Description: Minimum velocity that is needed to initiate a 'shield-stomp'.


Variable: max_bombs
Type: s16
Default Value: 3
Description: Maximum amount of bombs that can be carried by a player.


Variable: build_arrow_speed
Type: s16
Default Value: 25
Description: Rate at which arrows are created when gathering from trees. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: archer_dig_speed
Type: s16
Default Value: 30
Description: Rate that archers can 'dig' through 'dirt' tiles. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: archer_drawtime
Type: s16
Default Value: 19
Description: Required delay before player is able to shoot.


Variable: sword_knockdown
Type: s16
Default Value: 12
Description: Amount of time victim is stunned after a successful 'slash'.


Variable: small_sword_knockdown
Type: s16
Default Value: 0
Description: Amount of time victim is stunned after being 'jabbed'.


Variable: arrow_knockdown
Type: s16
Default Value: 0
Description: Amount of time victim is stunned after an uncharged arrow attack.


Variable: charged_arrow_knockdown
Type: s16
Default Value: 12
Description: Amount of time victim is stunned after an fully-charged arrow attack.


Variable: resupply_time
Type: s16
Default Value: 180
Description: Amount of time you can swap classes and still get proper materials on the tent. Stepping off tent cancels it.


Variable: knight_reset_timer_on_hit
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: For raron, sets knights "attack" charge to reset when they are hit.


Variable: archer_maxpower
Type: s16
Default Value: 66
Description: Determines amount of time required to charge arrow shots. Smaller value = faster action.


Variable: archer_nodamage_vel
Type: float
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Minimum arrow velocity required for to apply damage to target.


Variable: archer_max_vel
Type: float
Default Value: 15.0
Description: Maximum velocity an arrow can achieve when fully charged. Also determines arrow travel distance.


Variable: archer_slow_arrow_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 0.5
Description: Amount of damage dealt when arrow is traveling slowly. Based on attackdamage_modifier.


Variable: archer_normal_arrow_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 1.0
Description: Amount of damage dealt when arrow is traveling at a medium pace. Based on attackdamage_modifier.


Variable: archer_charged_arrow_damage
Type: float
Default Value: 1.5
Description: Amount of damage dealt when arrow is traveling at at it's fastest pace. Based on attackdamage_modifier.


Variable: archer_shoot_arrow_ondeath
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Allows a dying archer to release a previously charged arrow upon death.


Variable: min_shieldbash_horiz_vel
Type: float
Default Value: 1.15
Description: Minimum horizontal velocity required to apply shield-bash stun to victim where 1 = running speed.


Variable: max_shieldbash_push
Type: float
Default Value: 3.5
Description: Maximum velocity applied to victim after being successfully shield bashed where 1 = running speed.


Variable: shieldbash_push_factor
Type: float
Default Value: 2.0
Description: The amount that a shieldbash pushes.


Variable: shieldbash_uppysidey_ratio
Type: float
Default Value: 0.5
Description: The angle of the push, between 0 (all up) and 1 (all side) (I think)


Variable: shieldbash_knockdown
Type: s16
Default Value: 5
Description: Amount of time victim is stunned after being successfully shield bashed.


Variable: clientside_shieldbash
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles whether shield bash happens on client or on server.


Variable: can_shieldbash
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles the shield bash ability.


Variable: collide_when_crouching
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles entity collisions when player is in crouched position.


Variable: can_glide_when_bombjumping
Type: bool
Default Value: None
Description: Toggles ability to shield glide after successfully bomb jumping.


Variable: bomb_jump_scale
Type: f32
Default Value: None
Description: Scales the base "jump" velocity when bomb jumping.


Variable: mapresource_thickstone
Type: u8
Default Value: 4
Description: Amount of stone given to player per hit when gathering from 'thick stone' tiles.


Variable: mapresource_stone
Type: u8
Default Value: 2
Description: Amount of stone given to player per hit when gathering from 'stone' tiles.


Variable: mapresource_tree
Type: u8
Default Value: 6
Description: Amount of wood given to player per hit when gathering from 'tree' tiles.


Variable: mapresource_arrow
Type: u8
Default Value: 1
Description: Amount of arrows given to player (archer) per hit when gathering from 'tree' tiles.


Variable: mapresource_gold
Type: u8
Default Value: 2
Description: Amount of gold given to player per hit when gathering from 'gold' tiles.


Variable: unlimited_resources
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles inventory reduction of materials from player when placing tiles.


Variable: unlimited_ammo
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Toggles inventory reduction of arrows and bombs from player.


Variable: force_weightclass
Type: u8
Default Value: 0
Description: ??? not implemented?


Variable: fog_of_war
Type: u8
Default Value: None
Description: ??? definitely not implemented...


Variable: auto_bots
Type: bool
Default Value: None
Description: ??? needs testing


Variable: switch_teams_onrestart
Type: bool
Default Value: None
Description: Automatically swaps all players team association when a new match starts.


Variable: new_sacks_in_tent
Type: bool
Default Value: yes
Description: Makes tents not give resources during warm up according to resource_warmup at builder.cfg, knight.cfg, archer.cfg. This variable could be read as “tent_doens't_give_resources_during_warmup”. Also if set to yes, resource_default at builder.cfg, knight.cfg, archer.cfg will have no effect.
Variable: sacks_count
Type: u8
Default Value: None
Description: ??? no longer valid?


Variable: gold_score_percentage
Type: u8
Default Value: 0
Description: ??? no longer valid?


Variable: heart_fallout_probability
Type: u8
Default Value: None
Description: Toggles hearts appearing when a player dies. 0 - no hearts; 1 - every death; 2.. - randomly probability of 2...


Variable: flags_count
Type: u8
Default Value: 0
Description: Amount of flags that spawn at tent for each team.


Variable: flags_score
Type: u8
Default Value: 1
Description: Amount of score given to a team when an enemy flag is successfully captured. (doesn’t work)


Variable: flags_respawn
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: respawns flag to spawn point if it exits the battlefield.


Variable: flags_return
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Returns flag to spawn point of touched by a friendly player.


Variable: spawn_tent_onstart
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Spawns a tent, with flag, at points defined by map (and map generators).


Variable: restartmap_onlastplayer_disconnect
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Starts a new match when there are no players on server.


Variable: nocollapsing_nearspawn
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Toggles the prevention of tiles surrounding spawn-point being broken by a 'friendly' player (same team). AKA Anti-grief.


Variable: mirrormap
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Toggles horizontal reflection of the left side of a generated map.


Variable: coins_death_drop_percentage
Type: u8
Default Value: 20
Description: Amount of coins a player will drop upon death, as a percentage of total.


Variable: coins_damage_enemy
Type: u8
Default Value: 5
Description: Amount of coins player will receive when player attacks an enemy successfully.


Variable: coins_build_percentage
Type: u8
Default Value: 20
Description: Amount of coins given to player when placing tiles based on percentage of material used.


Variable: coins_bomb_cost
Type: u8
Default Value: 20
Description: Amount of coins required and deducted from player when purchasing a bomb from a workshop. (not in use anymore, price set on “room_config” file)


Variable: coins_arrows_cost
Type: u8
Default Value: 1
Description: Amount of coins required and deducted from player when purchasing an arrow from a workshop. (not in use anymore, refer to price set on “room_config” file)



Variable: coins_heal_cost
Type: u8
Default Value: 5
Description: Amount of coins required and deducted from player when being healed at a workshop. (not in use anymore, price set on “room_config” file)



Variable: room_config
Type: string
Default Value: "Entities/Rooms/CTF_Room.cfg"
Description: Reference to the configuration file that defines workshops and their functions.


Variable: zombie_portal_config
Type: string
Default Value: ""
Description: Reference to the configuration file that defines zombie portals (spawners).


Variable: party_mode
Type: bool
Default Value: false
Description: Enables migrants and functionality for followers. Overrides unit-count variables.


Variable: warmup_barrier
Type: bool
Default Value: true
Description: Enables one barrier from ⅓ to ⅔ of map that prevents movement during warmup.

See also

• MapCycle.cfg
• team1.cfg