cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml

Overview

The cfgplayerspawnpoints.xml file controls where players spawn on the map. It defines a list of coordinates that the server randomly selects from when a player joins for the first time or respawns after death.

This file is located in the mission folder (e.g., mpmissions/dayzOffline.chernarusplus/) alongside other CE configuration files.

XML Structure

Each spawn point is defined as a <spawn> element within a generator that targets PlayerSpawnHandler:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<playerspawnpoints>
    <generator type="PlayerSpawnHandler">
        <spawn id="0">
            <pos x="2500" z="5000" />
        </spawn>
        <spawn id="1">
            <pos x="3000" z="5200" />
        </spawn>
    </generator>
</playerspawnpoints>

Parameters

Fresh Spawn vs Respawn

The server uses the same spawn point list for both scenarios:

• Fresh spawn — A new player connecting for the first time is placed at a random point from this list.
• Respawn after death — The server selects a random spawn point, attempting to avoid the player's previous spawn location when possible.
• Respawn button — When a player uses the respawn button, the same random selection applies with a cooldown timer.

All spawn points have equal probability. To weight certain areas, add multiple spawn points in that region.

Example: Chernarus Coastal Spawns

The default Chernarus configuration spawns players along the southern and eastern coast:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<playerspawnpoints>
    <generator type="PlayerSpawnHandler">
        <!-- Kamyshovo area -->
        <spawn id="0"><pos x="12100" z="3500" /></spawn>
        <spawn id="1"><pos x="12200" z="3450" /></spawn>

        <!-- Elektrozavodsk area -->
        <spawn id="2"><pos x="10400" z="2200" /></spawn>
        <spawn id="3"><pos x="10500" z="2100" /></spawn>

        <!-- Chernogorsk area -->
        <spawn id="4"><pos x="6600" z="2500" /></spawn>
        <spawn id="5"><pos x="6700" z="2600" /></spawn>

        <!-- Solnichniy area -->
        <spawn id="6"><pos x="13400" z="6200" /></spawn>
        <spawn id="7"><pos x="13300" z="6100" /></spawn>

        <!-- Berezino area -->
        <spawn id="8"><pos x="12900" z="9800" /></spawn>
        <spawn id="9"><pos x="12800" z="9700" /></spawn>

        <!-- Svetlojarsk area -->
        <spawn id="10"><pos x="14000" z="13200" /></spawn>
    </generator>
</playerspawnpoints>

Tips

• Use the in-game debug monitor or an online map tool (like iZurvive) to find exact coordinates.
• Avoid spawning players inside buildings or on steep terrain — the engine handles height but not collision perfectly.
• For PvP servers, consider spreading spawns across the entire map rather than just the coast.
• Keep spawn IDs sequential and unique to avoid conflicts.

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