Dayz — Json Files [2021]
DayZ JSON Files: A Guide to Server Configuration and Modding
- Nominal: The ideal maximum number of this item that should exist across the entire server map at one time.
- Lifetime: How long (in seconds) the item stays on the ground before it despawns. (7200 seconds = 2 hours).
- Min: If the server drops below this number of the item, the Central Economy will aggressively try to spawn more.
- QuantMin / QuantMax: The minimum and maximum quantity inside a single spawn. (e.g., a box of bullets might have a QuantMin of 10 and QuantMax of 30).
2. cfgeconomycore.xml (global economy settings)
Controls loot respawn rates, spawn zones, and cleanup. dayz json files
Part 5: Mod-Specific JSON Files
When you install mods (like Trader, BaseBuildingPlus, CF, MuchStuffPack), you will get additional JSON files. DayZ JSON Files: A Guide to Server Configuration and Modding
1. types.xml – The Holy Grail of Loot Economy
This file controls every piece of loot that spawns in the world: weapons, food, tools, ammo, and even infected drops. Nominal: The ideal maximum number of this item
Player Experiences: Server admins use them to create "Points of Interest" (POIs), such as custom military bases or safe-zone traders, to guide where players meet and fight.
4. DayZ JSON Quirks and Formatting Rules
If you make a single formatting mistake, the DayZ server will fail to read the JSON, usually resulting in your mod simply not working (or the server crashing on startup). You must follow these rules:
Many community-created mods use JSON for their internal configurations. Tools like JSON Crack are often recommended by the community to visualize complex file structures and ensure there are no syntax errors that could crash a server. Management and Troubleshooting