Palworld Configuration: Death Penalty and Egg Incubation Time

Introduction

This guide explains how to modify two parameters on your Palworld server: death penalty and egg incubation time. These modifications are made directly in the configuration file via WebSFTP.

Before any manipulation, make sure to turn off your server first.

Accessing the configuration file

Go to your WebSFTP and navigate to the file: /Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini

Warning! A file named DefaultPalWorldSettings.ini located at the server root has exactly the same options, but modifications made to this file are not effective.

The file contains a long line of parameters separated by commas. Use Ctrl+F to search for the parameters to modify.

Important: Always respect the syntax (commas, exact case) to avoid breaking the configuration file, at the risk that the server no longer starts.

Modifying the death penalty (DeathPenalty)

Search for DeathPenalty=All, (default value) and replace All with one of these options:

1. None: No loss on death
2. Item: Loss of items only (keeps equipment)
3. ItemAndEquipment: Loss of items and equipment
4. All: Total loss (items, equipment and Pals)

Modifying the incubation time (PalEggDefaultHatchingTime)

Search for PalEggDefaultHatchingTime=72.000000, (72 hours by default) and modify the value according to your preferences:

1. 6.000000: 6 hours
2. 12.000000: 12 hours
3. 24.000000: 1 day
4. 48.000000: 2 days
5. 168.000000: 1 week

Always keep the format with decimals and the final comma.

Save and restart

Save the modified file, then restart your server to apply the changes.

Other available parameters

The PalWorldSettings.ini file contains many other modifiable parameters (experience rate, damage, work speed, etc.). For a complete list of options and their description, consult the official Palworld documentation: https://docs.palworldgame.com/settings-and-operation/configuration/

This is the end of this tutorial, don't hesitate to come to the MineStrator Discord if you need help with configuring your server or for any other question!