cfgRandomPresets.xml Configuration

The cfgRandomPresets.xml file is used to define groups of items that can spawn together in your DayZ server. This file helps control:

• Themed item groups that spawn together (e.g., medical supplies, hunting gear)
• Probability of specific items appearing within a group
• More realistic and contextual loot distribution

The cfgRandomPresets.xml file consists of <randompresets> and <cargo> elements:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<randompresets>
    <cargo chance="1.0" name="MedicalSupplies">
        <item name="BandageDressing" chance="0.8" />
        <item name="DisinfectantAlcohol" chance="0.5" />
        <item name="DisinfectantSpray" chance="0.5" />
        <item name="PainkillerTablets" chance="0.5" />
        <item name="VitaminBottle" chance="0.4" />
        <item name="IodineTincture" chance="0.3" />
        <item name="TetracyclineAntibiotics" chance="0.3" />
        <item name="Morphine" chance="0.2" />
        <item name="Epinephrine" chance="0.1" />
    </cargo>
    <cargo chance="1.0" name="HuntingGear">
        <item name="HuntingKnife" chance="0.7" />
        <item name="Box_762x54_20Rnd" chance="0.5" />
        <item name="Box_308Win_20Rnd" chance="0.5" />
        <item name="HuntingOptic" chance="0.3" />
        <item name="ImprovisedSuppressor" chance="0.2" />
    </cargo>
</randompresets>

The cfgRandomPresets.xml file works in conjunction with other configuration files:

• When the server spawns items, it can use these presets to determine which items should appear together
• Each item in a cargo group has its own chance of spawning, independent of other items in the group
• This system allows for more realistic loot distribution, such as finding related medical supplies together

For example, when the server decides to spawn items in a medical location, it might select the "MedicalSupplies" preset. Then, for each item in that preset, it rolls a random number to determine if that specific item will spawn based on its chance value.

When configuring random presets, consider the following best practices:

• Create thematically consistent groups that make logical sense (e.g., fishing gear, camping supplies)
• Balance item chances based on their rarity and value - common items should have higher chances
• Consider the gameplay impact - presets can create interesting loot hotspots
• Ensure all item names exactly match those in types.xml