How to Add or Remove Starter Planets Guide

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  1. Bazslaz

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    Option A:

    If this is a new game or server then you will want to edit the sector.yaml file located in the appropriate scenario folder. For new games the path will look something like this:
    \SteamCMD\steamapps\common\Empyrion - Dedicated Server\Content\Scenarios\Default Akua-Omicron\Sectors

    Note: If you want everyone to start over and have the same starting planet options then you would need to delete the save game files in your save game folder, then edit the sector file mentioned above.

    Option B:
    If you want only NEW players to start from the revised starter planet list then you would need to edit the appropriate sector.yaml file in your save games scenario folder. Example path might be be
    \SteamCMD\steamapps\common\Empyrion - Dedicated Server\Saves\Games\Project Eden\Sectors


    Once you are in the right folder path for your option, open the sector.yaml in your editor

    Search for the term Human:1 and remove it from any planet you do not want to be a starter planet. Like wise, you can add Human:1 to planets you wish to add to your starter planet options.

    NOTE Be careful not to remove any of the quotes or other markings otherwise you may break your file and your server may not start.

    Once you are done editing your file paste its contents into the yaml tester to make sure you didn't create any errant markings and that it passes the test before you save your file and restart your server.
    http://www.yamllint.com

    Example:
    Changed This
    Code:
     - Coordinates: [-43, 0, -52]
            Color: '0,0.8,0.8 : 0.5,0.5,0.5 : 0.5,0.5,0.5'
            Playfields:
              - ['0, 0, 0', Haven, EdenStarterBeginner,'Human:1', '', '', '3']
              - ['-5702, -3897, -13316', Haven Moon, MoonStarter]
              - ['9082, -7468, -9314', Haven Moon 1, MoonStarter]
              - ['0,0,0', Haven Sector, EdenSpaceStarterEasy, ''] 
    To this, now Haven is no longer a starter planet option.
    Code:
     - Coordinates: [-43, 0, -52]
            Color: '0,0.8,0.8 : 0.5,0.5,0.5 : 0.5,0.5,0.5'
            Playfields:
              - ['0, 0, 0', Haven, EdenStarterBeginner,'', '', '', '3']
              - ['-5702, -3897, -13316', Haven Moon, MoonStarter]
              - ['9082, -7468, -9314', Haven Moon 1, MoonStarter]
              - ['0,0,0', Haven Sector, EdenSpaceStarterEasy, ''] 
    Save File and Reboot your server.
     
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