VEIN includes a PvP toggle inside the Game.ini file that is intended to enable or disable player versus player combat. This guide explains how to configure the official PvP variable GS_PVP, where to place it, and an important warning about the current state of PvP in VEIN.
Works on all HostByte VEIN servers. Updated for VEIN v0.022h8
Step 1 Where the PvP Setting is Located
The correct PvP setting is part of the ServerSettings section of your Game.ini file.
Open the HostByte Game Panel and navigate to:
Vein/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.iniScroll to or create this header:
[/Script/Vein.ServerSettings]Step 2 How to Enable or Disable PvP
Add one of the following lines under the [Script/Vein.ServerSettings] header:
Enable PvP
GS_PVP=TrueDisable PvP
GS_PVP=FalseSave the file, then restart your server using the HostByte panel.
Important Warning: The GS_PVP variable is the official PvP toggle for VEIN servers, but it is not implemented in gameplay yet. Setting GS_PVP=False will not disable PvP. Player versus player combat is currently always active in public VEIN builds. This will change in a future update once the developer activates the PvP ruleset.
Step 3 Confirming the Setting Loaded
After restarting your server, open the live console through the HostByte panel. If the variable applied correctly, you may see:
GS_PVP set to Trueor
GS_PVP set to FalseSome builds may not log this yet, so the only requirement is to confirm that the line is placed under the correct header.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues:
- PvP still enabled after setting False: This is expected. The PvP ruleset is not implemented yet in VEIN v0.022h8.
- Not applying changes: Make sure the setting is under
[/Script/Vein.ServerSettings]and not under ConsoleVariables. - Config resets after restart: Always stop the server before editing Game.ini.
- Friendly fire cannot be disabled: No friendly fire system exists in VEIN yet.
Next Steps
- Full VEIN Server Configuration Guide Game.ini
- How to Add Admins to Your VEIN Server
- How to Ban and Unban Players on Your VEIN Server
Getting Help
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