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Shortest gap between cargo drops

Minimum minutes that must pass between two drops.

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INI key
scum.CargoDropCooldownMinimum
Default
90
Type
Decimal
Section
[World]
scum.CargoDropCooldownMinimum=90.000000

What does this setting do?

The cargo drop is the most important scheduled event on a SCUM server: a crate of rewarding loot whose location everyone knows. Together with the maximum gap, this value sets how often it happens — SCUM picks randomly between the two so the timing is not predictable.

Frequency decides the character of these events. Rare means every drop is a major event drawing half the server. Frequent means drops are routine and you can skip one — which takes pressure off small groups in particular.

90
0Default 90270

Which value suits my server?

Relaxed PvE

45 to 90. Small groups get a turn too.

Classic PvP

90 (default).

Hardcore

120 to 180. Every drop is an event.

What to watch out for

Must stay below the maximum gap

If the minimum exceeds the maximum, behaviour is undefined. Always set both values together.

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