How to Configure Your Return to Moria Server (MoriaServerConfig.ini)

Complete Return to Moria server configuration reference — name, password, difficulty, world type, performance, and crossplay.

Return to Moria uses INI config files in the server root.

MoriaServerConfig.ini

MoriaServerPermissions.txt

MoriaServerRules.txt

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Setting	Default	Description
`OptionalPassword`	`""`	Join password (empty = public, max 1024 chars)

Setting	Default	Description
`Name`	`"Brave New World"`	World/server display name
`OptionalWorldFilename`	`""`	Load a specific save file

These only apply when creating a new world (changing Name triggers new creation):

Setting	Default	Values
`Type`	`campaign`	`campaign` or `sandbox`
`Seed`	`random`	`random` or integer
`Difficulty.Preset`	`normal`	`story`, `solo`, `normal`, `hard`, `custom`

Setting	Values	Description
`CombatDifficulty`	verylow/low/default/high/veryhigh	Enemy damage & HP
`EnemyAggression`	low/default/high/veryhigh	Attack frequency
`SurvivalDifficulty`	verylow/low/default/high	Hunger, stamina, despair
`MiningDrops`	verylow/low/default/high	Ore per vein
`WorldDrops`	verylow/low/default/high	Enemy loot
`HordeFrequency`	verylow/low/default/high/veryhigh	Noise-triggered hordes
`SiegeFrequency`	verylow/low/default/high/veryhigh	Orc base attacks
`PatrolFrequency`	verylow/low/default/high/veryhigh	Enemy patrol spawns

Setting	Default	Description
`ListenPort`	`7777`	Game port (UDP)
`AdvertiseAddress`	`auto`	`auto`, `local`, or specific IP

Setting	Default	Description
`ServerFPS`	`60`	Server tick rate (30 for low CPU)
`LoadedAreaLimit`	`12`	Active areas (4–32; reduce to 8 for 4 players)

8 players — hardcoded, not configurable. Unlimited registered users.

Port	Protocol	Purpose
7777	UDP	Game traffic

Supports Steam, Epic, Xbox Series X|S, PS5. Configure crossplay scope in the config.