cfgGameplay.json Configuration

The cfgGameplay.json file is used to customize various gameplay mechanics and settings in your DayZ server. This file allows you to control:

• Player health, stamina, and movement mechanics
• Disease and injury systems
• Zombie behavior and spawning
• Vehicle mechanics and damage
• Base building and construction

The cfgGameplay.json file uses JSON format with various sections for different gameplay aspects:

{
    "PlayerData": {
        "StaminaData": {
            "sprintStaminaModifierErc": 1.0,
            "sprintStaminaModifierCro": 1.0,
            "staminaWeightLimitThreshold": 6000.0,
            "staminaMax": 100.0,
            "staminaKgToStaminaPercentPenalty": 1.75,
            "staminaMinCap": 5.0
        },
        "ShockHandlingData": {
            "shockRefillSpeedConscious": 5.0,
            "shockRefillSpeedUnconscious": 1.0,
            "allowRefillSpeedModifier": true
        },
        "MovementData": {
            "timeToStrafeJog": 0.1,
            "rotationSpeedJog": 0.3,
            "timeToSprint": 0.45,
            "timeToStrafeSprint": 0.3,
            "rotationSpeedSprint": 0.15
        }
    },
    "WorldsData": {
        "lightingConfig": 1,
        "objectSpawnersArr": [
            "territory",
            "zombie"
        ],
        "environmentMinTemps": [
            -3.0,
            -2.0,
            0.0,
            4.0,
            9.0,
            14.0,
            18.0,
            17.0,
            14.0,
            9.0,
            4.0,
            0.0
        ],
        "environmentMaxTemps": [
            3.0,
            5.0,
            7.0,
            14.0,
            19.0,
            24.0,
            26.0,
            25.0,
            21.0,
            16.0,
            10.0,
            5.0
        ]
    },
    "BaseBuildingData": {
        "HologramData": {
            "disableIsCollidingBBoxCheck": 0,
            "disableIsCollidingPlayerCheck": 0,
            "disableIsClippingRoofCheck": 0,
            "disableIsBaseViableCheck": 0,
            "disableIsCollidingGPlotCheck": 0,
            "disableIsCollidingAngleCheck": 0,
            "disableIsPlacementPermittedCheck": 0,
            "disableHeightPlacementCheck": 0,
            "disableIsUnderwaterCheck": 0,
            "disableIsInTerrainCheck": 0
        },
        "ConstructionData": {
            "disablePerformRoofCheck": 0,
            "disableIsCollidingCheck": 0,
            "disableDistanceCheck": 0
        }
    }
}

The BaseBuildingData section controls how players can build bases and structures:

• HologramData: Controls placement checks when players are placing building elements
• ConstructionData: Controls checks during the actual construction process

Setting any of these values to 1 will disable the corresponding check, making base building easier but potentially allowing exploits. Use with caution.

Here are some common customizations server owners make to the cfgGameplay.json file:

• Unlimited Stamina: Set staminaMax to a very high value (e.g., 10000) and staminaKgToStaminaPercentPenalty to 0
• Faster Recovery: Increase shockRefillSpeedUnconscious for faster recovery from unconsciousness
• Easier Base Building: Set various HologramData checks to 1 to disable placement restrictions
• Warmer Climate: Adjust environmentMinTemps and environmentMaxTemps arrays for a warmer or colder environment

When configuring your cfgGameplay.json file, consider the following best practices:

• Make incremental changes and test thoroughly after each change
• Back up your configuration files before making changes
• Consider the gameplay impact of your changes - balance is key
• Be cautious when disabling building checks as it may lead to exploits