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This guide covers admin controls, console commands, the permissions system, player management, world and mine management, save backups, and troubleshooting for your Return to Moria dedicated server on Legion Hosting. For initial server setup, startup variables, difficulty presets, and how to connect, see Return to Moria Server Setup Guide.

Console Commands

Return to Moria provides a server console for administration. The console must be enabled in MoriaServerConfig.ini with [Console] Enabled=true (enabled by default). Commands are entered directly in the GPanel console.

Command Description
players Lists all currently connected players with their usernames.
kick <player> Removes a player from the server. The player can rejoin the same session.
block <player> Permanently blocks a player from joining the server.
unblock <player> Removes a permanent block, allowing the player to rejoin.
setdifficulty <preset> Changes the difficulty preset on the current world. Options: story, solo, normal, hard, custom.
setcustomdifficulty <setting> <value> Adjusts a specific custom difficulty setting. See the Custom Difficulty section below.
rename world <name> Changes the displayed world name.
regenerateinvitecode Generates a new join code for the server, invalidating the previous one.
Kick vs Block: The kick command temporarily removes a player who can rejoin immediately. Use block for a permanent ban. You can also manage blocks through the MoriaServerPermissions.txt file.

Permissions System

Return to Moria uses a text-based permissions file to control what individual players can do on your server. Edit MoriaServerPermissions.txt while the server is stopped to avoid conflicts.

File Location

MoriaServerPermissions.txt

The file automatically records every player who has joined the server. You can modify their permissions by adding or removing permission tags next to their username.

Permission Levels

Permission Effect
Blocked Player is banned from the server. Cannot connect.
Default Standard player access. No special restrictions or privileges.
NoConstruction Player cannot build or deconstruct any structures.
QuickBuild Player can only build platforms and rope ladders. No full construction.
AllConstruction Full building and deconstruction access.
NoStorage Player cannot interact with containers or crafting stations.
AllStorage Full access to all containers and crafting stations.
Edit only while stopped: The permissions file must be edited while the server is offline. Changes made during runtime will not take effect and may be overwritten when the server saves.

Pre-Blocking Players

You can block a player before they ever join by manually adding their username to the permissions file with the Blocked status. This is useful if you know a specific player should not have access to your server.

Server Rules

You can display a custom message to all players when they join your server by editing MoriaServerRules.txt.

File Location

MoriaServerRules.txt

Enter your server rules or welcome message in this file. The text is displayed to every player upon joining. The message has a maximum length of 1024 characters.

Custom Difficulty Settings

When the difficulty preset is set to custom, you can fine-tune individual difficulty parameters. These can be set in MoriaServerConfig.ini under the [World.Create] section for new worlds, or adjusted on an existing world using the setcustomdifficulty console command.

Setting Description Values
CombatDifficulty Enemy damage and health scaling. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
EnemyAggression How frequently enemies attack and in what group sizes. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
SurvivalDifficulty Buff strength, despair, and stamina decay rates. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
MiningDrops Amount of ore and resources dropped from mining veins. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
WorldDrops Reward drop rates from enemies and orc encounters. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
HordeFrequency How often noisy actions trigger orc horde attacks. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
SiegeFrequency How often orcs attack your base/camp. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh
PatrolFrequency How frequently enemy patrol groups spawn in the mines. verylow, low, default, high, veryhigh

Example Custom Difficulty in Config

[World.Create]
Difficulty.Preset=custom
Difficulty.CombatDifficulty=high
Difficulty.EnemyAggression=default
Difficulty.SurvivalDifficulty=low
Difficulty.MiningDrops=high
Difficulty.WorldDrops=default
Difficulty.HordeFrequency=low
Difficulty.SiegeFrequency=default
Difficulty.PatrolFrequency=default

World Management

World Types

Return to Moria supports two world types, set in the [World.Create] Type setting:

  • Campaign — The story-driven experience with a progression through Moria. Recommended for most groups.
  • Sandbox — Freeform exploration and building without the campaign structure. Ideal for creative play and base building.

Multiple Worlds

You can maintain multiple worlds on a single server by changing the [World] Name setting:

  • Each unique world name creates a separate save file.
  • To switch worlds, stop the server, change the world name in MoriaServerConfig.ini, and restart.
  • Previous worlds are preserved and can be loaded again by switching back to their name.

Resetting a World

  1. Stop the server in GPanel.
  2. Open the File Manager or connect via SFTP.
  3. Navigate to Moria/Saved/SaveGamesDedicated/ and delete the .sav file for the world you want to reset.
  4. Start the server. A new world will be generated using the current config settings.
Deleted worlds cannot be recovered. Always download a backup before deleting any save files.

Save Backups

Save File Location

Moria/Saved/SaveGamesDedicated/

Creating a Backup

  1. Stop the server in GPanel to ensure save data is fully written.
  2. Connect via SFTP or use the GPanel File Manager.
  3. Download all .sav files from the save directory.
  4. Store the backup on your local machine or cloud storage.

Restoring a Backup

  1. Stop the server in GPanel.
  2. Upload your backed-up .sav file to Moria/Saved/SaveGamesDedicated/ via SFTP, replacing the existing file.
  3. Ensure the world name in MoriaServerConfig.ini matches the save file.
  4. Start the server. It will load the restored save.
Tip: Back up your world before every game update. If an update causes issues, you can restore your previous save and roll back the server version.

Troubleshooting

Server Not Appearing / Cannot Connect

  • Verify the server is running and fully started in GPanel.
  • Check the console for error messages or crash logs.
  • Ensure you are using the correct join code or IP:port from the Network tab.
  • If using a password, verify it matches exactly (case-sensitive).

Performance Issues / Loading Walls

  • Reduce LoadedAreaLimit in MoriaServerConfig.ini. A value of 8 works well for groups of 4 or fewer players.
  • If CPU usage is high, reduce ServerFPS to 30.
  • Fewer connected players means fewer areas need to be loaded simultaneously.

World Not Loading

  • Ensure the [World] Name in the config matches an existing save file in Moria/Saved/SaveGamesDedicated/.
  • If the save file is corrupted, restore from a backup or delete it to generate a fresh world.

Players Blocked Unexpectedly

  • Check MoriaServerPermissions.txt for the player's entry. Remove the Blocked tag if present.
  • Remember to stop the server before editing the permissions file.

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Need Help?

If you run into issues with your Return to Moria server that are not covered here, open a support ticket and include your server IP, a description of the problem, and any relevant console output from GPanel.

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