Server Messages Configuration

Configure server messages, notifications, and announcements using messages.xml to communicate with your players.

Overview

The messages.xml file allows you to configure various types of server messages and notifications:

Welcome messages for new players
Server rules and guidelines
Periodic announcements
Event notifications
Custom death messages

Welcome Messages

<message type="welcome">
    <text>Welcome to our DayZ server!</text>
    <delay>5</delay>
</message>

Periodic Messages

<message type="periodic">
    <text>Join our Discord server!</text>
    <interval>1800</interval>
</message>

Message Parameters

Basic Parameters

type

string
Message type (welcome, periodic, event)
text

string
The message content to display

Timing Parameters

delay

integer
Time to wait before showing message (seconds)
interval

integer
Time between periodic messages (seconds)

Pro Tips

Keep messages concise and informative. Use periodic messages sparingly to avoid overwhelming players. Test message timing and visibility in-game before deploying.

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