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15 ArticlesHow to Configure the Duel Gamemode on your Mount & Blade 2 Server
The Duel game mode allows players to test their skills in an intense 1 on 1 battle. Setting your Game Mode In order to apply these settings, your Game Mode must be set to . 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. Set your desired Game Mode to . --- Configuring the Duel Game Mode Settings Once you have your game mode set to Duel, you can easily make any desired changes to its settings using your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory. 3. Select the settings file for and make any desired changes to the Game Mode. 4. Save and Start your server. A list of settings and available options can be found below: | Setting | Available Options | Description | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | MapTimeLimit | Any value in minutes (e.g. 30 = 30 minutes) | Sets the time limit for a game mode. | | MinScoreToWinDuel | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | Sets the minimum score required to win a duel. | | NumberOfBotsTeam1 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 1. | | NumberOfBotsTeam2 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 2. | | enableautomatedbattleswitching | N/A | Automatically starts a new battle after the previous one has ended. | | addmaptoautomatedbattlepool | Any Duel map. | Adds a specific map to the automated battle pool. | If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Configure the Captain Game Mode on your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server
The Captain game mode is a medium-length battle in which two teams fight it out to deplete the enemy's morale by killing rival players and ai. Each kill rewards gold allowing players to buy new classes. Individual settings for this mode can easily be updated in your server's Sergeant.txt file. Setting your Game Mode In order to apply these settings, your Game Mode must be set to . 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. Set your desired Game Mode to . --- Configuring the Captain Game Mode Settings Once you have your game mode set to Battle, you can easily make any desired changes to its settings using your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory. 3. Select the settings file for and make any desired changes to the Game Mode. 4. Save and Start your server. A list of settings and available options can be found below: | Setting | Available Options | Description | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | CultureTeam1 | Aserai, Battanians, Empire, Khuzaits, Sturgians, Vlandians | Sets the first team's Culture on the server. | | CultureTeam2 | Aserai, Battanians, Empire, Khuzaits, Sturgians, Vlandians | Sets the second team's culture on the server. | | RoundPreparationTimeLimit | Any number greater than or equal to 30. | The amount of time in seconds that each team is given before each new round to prepare. | | MaxNumberOfPlayers | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The maximum number of players allowed to join the game. | | RespawnPeriodTeam1 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the amount of time before a player can respawn for team 1. | | RespawnPeriodTeam2 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the amount of time before a player can respawn for team 2. | | MinNumberOfPlayersForMatchStart | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The minimum number of players that must be connected for the game to begin. | | RoundTotal | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The total number of rounds to be played. | | MapTimeLimit | Any value in minutes (e.g. 30 = 30 minutes) | The maximum amount of time allowed for the entire game. | | RoundTimeLimit | Any value in minutes (e.g. 30 = 30 minutes) | The maximum amount of time allowed per individual round. | | WarmupTimeLimit | Any number greater than 2 (in minutes). | Sets the duration of the warmup before the game begins. | | SingleSpawn | True or False | If set to true, players will only have a single life. | | NumberOfBotsTeam1 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 1. | | NumberOfBotsTeam2 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 2. | | NumberOfBotsPerFormation | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | Sets the maximum number of bots in each of the teams formations. | If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Configure the Battle Game Mode on your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server
The Battle game mode drops player's into large-scale wars with up to 120 players split into multiple teams in which each player has a single life. Individual settings for this mode can easily be updated in your server's Battle.txt file. Setting your Game Mode In order to apply these settings, your Game Mode must be set to . 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. Set your desired Game Mode to . --- Configuring the Battle Game Mode Settings Once you have your game mode set to Battle, you can easily make any desired changes to its settings using your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Files tab and locate the directory. 3. Select the settings file for and make any desired changes to the Game Mode. 4. Save and Start your server. A list of settings and available options can be found below: | Setting | Available Options | Description | | ----- | ----- | ----- | | CultureTeam1 | Aserai, Battanians, Empire, Khuzaits, Sturgians, Vlandians | Sets the first team's Culture on the server. | | CultureTeam2 | Aserai, Battanians, Empire, Khuzaits, Sturgians, Vlandians | Sets the second team's culture on the server. | | RoundPreparationTimeLimit | Any number greater than or equal to 30. | The amount of time in seconds that each team is given before each new round to prepare. | | MaxNumberOfPlayers | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The maximum number of players allowed to join the game. | | FriendlyFireDamageMeleeFriendPercent | Any number between 1 and 100. | An amount in percent that friendly units take when hit by friendly melee damage. | | FriendlyFireDamageMeleeSelfPercent | Any number between 1 and 100. | An amount in percent that players take when hit by their own melee damage. | | FriendlyFireDamageRangedFriendPercent | Any number between 1 and 100. | An amount in percent that friendly units take when hit by friendly ranged damage. | | FriendlyFireDamageRangedSelfPercent | Any number between 1 and 100. | An amount in percent that players take when hit by their own ranged damage. | | MinNumberOfPlayersForMatchStart | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The minimum number of players that must be connected for the game to begin. | | RoundTotal | Any number greater than or equal to 1. | The total number of rounds to be played. | | MapTimeLimit | Any value in minutes (e.g. 30 = 30 minutes) | The maximum amount of time allowed for the entire game. | | RoundTimeLimit | Any value in minutes (e.g. 30 = 30 minutes) | The maximum amount of time allowed per individual round. | | WarmupTimeLimit | Any number greater than 2 (in minutes). | Sets the duration of the warmup before the game begins. | | SingleSpawn | True or False | If set to true, players will only have a single life. | | NumberOfBotsTeam1 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 1. | | NumberOfBotsTeam2 | Any number greater than or equal to 0. | Sets the number of bots in team 2. | If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Configure Your Mount & Blade 2 Server
Configuration can be a great way to personalise, improve, or bring variety to your Mount & Blade 2 server. Configuration primarily comes from the various gamemodes and their individual configuration files. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Before making any changes to your server config, ensure that you Stop your server & Start it once the change has been made." appearance="default"} :: --- Accessing your Mount & Blade Server Settings Your primary server settings can easily be accessed using the Mount & Blade Server Settings file located on the config page in your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the file. --- Configuring your Server Settings Once you have access to your server settings, you can make any required changes. The table below lists all the available server settings. | Option | Description | | ----- | ----- | | Server Name | The server name to show in the server list | | Server Token | The server token used to start your server. Required in order for the server to function. | | Server Password | Sets a password to connect to your server. | | Game Mode | The gamemode for your server to run. | | Steam Updates | Whether or not Steam should check for updates on server start. | | Steam Beta | The beta used to start the server. Empty by default. | If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Change your Server Name on your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server
To locate your server in the in-game server list of Mount & Blade 2, you will require your Server Name. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Please note that you must set a Server Token on your server in order for it to start. Please see our guide on How to Add a Server Token to your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server." appearance="default"} :: Changing Server Name To change your server name, you will need to edit your Mount & Blade Server Settings. This can easily be done using your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. Enter your desired Server Name. 3. Save and Start your server. If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Change the Game Mode of your Mount & Blade 2 Server
There are seven available game modes for your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server each with a variety of different rules and available settings. The game modes that you can choose from on your server are: Skirmish: A medium-length game mode in which two teams battle it out to deplete the enemy's morale by killing rival players and AI. Each kill rewards gold allowing players to buy new classes. Siege: Work with your team to drive back your rivals while defending or attempting to capture a castle keep. Captain: Very similar to Skirmish mode but with the addition of leading your own detachment of troops into battle. Team Deathmatch: Basic PvP game mode. Earn points by killing enemies and assisting your teammates. Free For All: A standard free for all death match. Kill other players to earn points. Duel: The duel game mode pits you against other players in single combat. Battle: Large-scale battles with up to 120 players split into multiple teams. Each player has a single life. To learn more about these Game Modes, head on over to the Mount & Blade Wiki). --- Changing Gamemode 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. Set your desired Game Mode. 3. Save and Start your server. If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.
How to Add a Server Token to your Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Server
A Server Token is required for you to run a Mount & Blade 2 Dedicated Server. Without it, your server will not be able to function. ::ProseNote{title="Important" description="Once generated, a Server Token will expire after 3 months and can be used on up to 5 dedicated servers. Repeat this process every 3 months to avoid your server to stop working." appearance="default"} :: Generating a Token Before you can add a Token to your server, you will be required to generate one. This can be done easily using the in-game console. 1. Launch Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Multiplayer. 2. Open the in-game console by pressing the Alt + Tilde () keys. 3. Enter into the in-game console. 4. Navigate to locally. 5. Open , this will contain your Server Token. Applying Token to your Server Once you have generated your token, you can now apply it to your server. This can easily be done using the Config Files section of your server's control panel. 1. Access your control panel and Stop your server. 2. Navigate to the Config tab and locate the option. 3. Take your Server Token from the previous steps and input the value into the setting. 4. Save and Start your server. If you need help with troubleshooting your server, be sure to reach out to our support team.