"objectSpawnersArr": ["mySpawnData1.json", "mySpawnData2.json", "mySpawnData3.json"]
Even on a completely unmodded (vanilla) server, several critical JSON files determine your gameplay rules. Most of these are located in your server's root directory or within the profile folder. 1. cfggameplay.json dayz json files
DayZ will sometimes overwrite a broken JSON file with a fresh, default template if it cannot parse your custom code. Always keep offline backups of your working configurations. "objectSpawnersArr": ["mySpawnData1
: Ensure the server has "Expert Mode" enabled if you are unable to see the .cfg files on your host. cfggameplay
To add specific structures (like a custom base or a new military zone), you typically use an "Object Spawner" JSON file.
Open the file in a text editor and locate the "hooray" or "spawnPoints" arrays. Input your custom coordinates: "pos": [ 10450.0, 0.0, 2300.0 ] Use code with caution.
JSONs hold player Steam64 IDs to assign administrator permissions, ban lists, and custom teleport points.