Creating Custom Dino Migration Events on Your PixArk Server

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to set up custom dinosaur migration events on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel. Custom events like migrations can add dynamic challenges and immersive storytelling elements to your server, giving players a unique experience as dinosaurs move across the map at scheduled times. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A PixArk server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Pre-installed PixArk accessible via the VolticHost Game Panel

• Basic knowledge of file management and server configuration

• Familiarity with PixArk’s event configuration settings (consult PixArk documentation for specific parameters)

• A backup of your original configuration files (always back up before making changes)

1️⃣ First Step - Locating the Event Configuration File

1. Log in to the VolticHost Game Panel:

   • Open your web browser, navigate to VolticHost Game Panel, and log in with your credentials.

2. Access the File Manager:

   • From the dashboard, click on the File Manager to browse your PixArk server’s files.

3. Find the Events or Scheduler File:

   • Locate the configuration file that controls in-game events. This may be named events.cfg, migrations.cfg, or might be integrated into the main server.cfg.

4. Backup the File:

   • Download a copy of the configuration file to your local machine to ensure you can revert any changes if necessary.

✅ Event configuration file located and backed up successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Configuring the Migration Event Parameters

1. Open the Configuration File for Editing:

   • Use the panel’s built-in editor to open the event configuration file.

2. Identify the Migration Event Section:

   • Look for parameters related to dinosaur migration events. These might include settings for:

   • Event Start Time: When the migration should begin.

   • Migration Duration: How long the event lasts.

   • Dino Spawn Count: The number of dinosaurs involved in the migration.

   • Path or Route: Coordinates or area settings for the migration route.

3. Modify the Parameters:

   • Adjust the values to suit your desired event. For example:

     [MigrationEvent]
     StartTime = "18:00"          # Event starts at 6 PM in-game
     Duration = 30                # Duration of the event in minutes
     DinoCount = 15               # Number of dinosaurs migrating
     Route = "NorthForest"        # Predefined area or coordinates for the migration path
     AggressionLevel = 1.0        # Standard aggression during migration
     

   • Ensure that each parameter is correctly formatted as required by the PixArk configuration guidelines.

4. Save Your Changes:

   • Once you’re satisfied with your adjustments, save the configuration file.

✅ Migration event parameters modified and saved successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Scheduling the Event

1. Review the Scheduler Settings:

   • If your PixArk server uses a scheduler or event manager, ensure that the migration event is registered in the scheduler.

2. Set the Event Schedule:

   • Define the recurring nature of the migration event. For example, you might set it to occur daily at the specified start time:

     [Scheduler]
     DailyEvent = "MigrationEvent"
     

3. Save and Confirm:

   • Make sure the scheduler settings are saved and that the migration event is now part of your server’s daily events.

✅ Migration event scheduled successfully!

4️⃣ Next Step - Restarting Your Server and Testing the Migration Event

1. Restart Your Server:

   • Return to the VolticHost Game Panel dashboard and click the Restart Server button to apply the new event settings.

2. Monitor the Startup Logs:

   • Watch the live console logs to ensure that the event configurations load without errors.

3. Test In-Game:

   • Once your server is running, join your PixArk server and monitor the area specified in the event configuration (e.g., NorthForest) at the scheduled time.

   • Verify that the migration event triggers as expected—dinosaurs should start moving along the defined route with the specified behavior.

4. Adjust as Needed:

   • If the event does not behave as expected (e.g., timing, number of dinos, or route issues), return to the configuration file, adjust the parameters, save, and restart your server again.

✅ Custom migration event tested and functioning successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully created a custom dino migration event on your PixArk server using the VolticHost Game Panel! By locating and editing the event configuration file, setting migration parameters, scheduling the event, and testing it in-game, you can add dynamic and immersive challenges to your server. Enjoy the enhanced gameplay experience, and if you need further assistance, contact VolticHost Support. 🚀