Necesse is a unique blend of survival, crafting, and colony management in a procedurally generated world. This guide covers all the server commands and configuration you need to run a Necesse multiplayer server.
Admin Commands
/admin <player>Grant admin status to a player
Example: /admin Steve
/unadmin <player>Remove admin status from player
Example: /unadmin Steve
/kick <player>Kick a player from server
Example: /kick Griefer
/ban <player>Ban a player permanently
Example: /ban ToxicPlayer
/unban <player>Unban a previously banned player
Example: /unban Player
/stopSafely stop the server
Example: Saves and shuts down
Tip
- Admin commands only work for designated admins
- Use /help for a full command list in-game
- The first player to join becomes admin by default
General Commands
/playersList all online players
Example: Shows connected players
/timeDisplay current game time
Example: Shows day and time
/pingCheck your latency to server
Example: Displays ping in ms
/tp <player>Teleport to another player (admin)
Example: /tp FriendName
/give <item> <amount>Give items (admin/creative)
Example: /give ironbar 50
/settlercountShow total settler count
Example: For settlement tracking
Info
- Most gameplay happens through the UI rather than commands
- Commands are used primarily for administration
- Necesse emphasizes colony-building gameplay
Server Configuration
- 1Locate server.cfg in your server directory
- 2Edit with a text editor
- 3Set serverName for browser display
- 4Configure maxPlayers (default 10)
- 5Set serverPassword for private servers
- 6Restart server to apply changes
Tip
- Backup config before making changes
- Some settings require server restart
- Keep copies of working configurations
World Management
- 1Worlds are stored in the saves folder
- 2Each world has its own subfolder
- 3Backup the entire world folder regularly
- 4To restore, replace the folder with backup
- 5Server auto-saves periodically
Tip
- Backup before major settlement changes
- Keep multiple backup versions
- Label backups with dates
- Consider automated backup tools
Mod Installation
- 1Subscribe to mods on Steam Workshop
- 2Mods download automatically
- 3Server and clients must have matching mods
- 4Check mod compatibility before adding
- 5Restart after mod changes
Warning
- Mod mismatches prevent connection
- Some mods may conflict
- Backup world before adding mods
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