World Seeds, Resets, and Wipe Planning
Tags: seeds, wipes, planning
Picking the right world and wiping on a schedule keeps progression fresh without blindsiding long-term players.
Choose a seed with intent
- Match biome mix to your audience: balanced seeds for casuals, harsher wasteland-heavy maps for veterans.
- Check trader spacing, main road loops, and key POIs before announcing the seed.
- Document the seed name, size, and generation settings so you can recreate it later.
Plan wipe cadence
- Set expectations up front: monthly, seasonal, or major-version-only wipes.
- Consider soft wipes (player data reset) versus full world regenerations.
- Time wipes after big content updates or when map performance degrades.
Pre-wipe communication
- Announce at least a week ahead with exact date/time and your time zone.
- Share what will reset (inventories, claims, map reveals) and what persists (Discord roles, rules).
- Offer a short FAQ for transfers: blueprint exports, schematic reimbursements, or nothing at all.
Wipe execution
- Back up the old world before deleting anything.
- Regenerate the map, validate spawn points, and run a smoke test before reopening.
- Rotate MOTD and pinned posts to reflect the new season’s rules or themes.
Post-wipe onboarding
- Provide starter kits for the first week and highlight community build zones.
- Track early feedback on trader placement and adjust if the seed feels unfair.
- Post a roadmap for the season so players know why the wipe was worth it.