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NPC network cull distance

Distance in metres beyond which the server stops relaying NPCs to players.

Change only with reason
INI key
scum.ArmedNPCNetCullDistanceOverride
Default
-1
Range
0 – 1000
Type
Decimal
Section
[World]
scum.ArmedNPCNetCullDistanceOverride=-1.000000

What does this setting do?

A technical value. -1 uses the game default. Too low a value is especially problematic with armed NPCs: they can shoot at long range. Relayed late, they hit you from a position you cannot see yet — indistinguishable from cheating as far as players are concerned.

-1
0Default -11000

Which value suits my server?

Relaxed PvE

-1.

Classic PvP

-1.

Hardcore

-1.

What to watch out for

It looks like cheating

Shots from invisible enemies are the most common trigger for cheat accusations. Only lower this with a proven performance problem.

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