Soulmask is a deep, immersive survival crafting game, but some of its default systems can feel unnecessarily grindy. Thankfully, with the right admin settings and a solid automation strategy, you can drastically improve the quality of life and make your progression more enjoyable. This guide will walk you through the two most important steps: tweaking your settings (for solo and servers) and setting up early automation.

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Step 1: Optimize Admin Settings

Whether you’re playing in single-player or running a server, you can greatly reduce tedium by adjusting the internal multipliers. Here’s how to access the settings:

For Solo Players:

• Choose “Solo/Self Friends” in the main menu.
• Click Advanced Settings before launching the world.

For Servers (e.g., via GPortal):

1. Log in to your GPortal dashboard (or equivalent).
2. Go to Basic Settings and set an Admin Password.
3. Save the settings and launch your server.

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In-Game Setup (Both Solo and Server):

1. Press the Tilde (~) key to open the console.
2. Type: GM KEY [YourAdminPassword] and hit enter.
3. At the bottom of the GM panel, re-enter the password and click Become Admin.
4. Now click Open Coefficient Settings to configure the multipliers.

Recommended Settings Ranges:

General:

• Barbarian Taming Speed: Start at 10, increase to 25 if needed.

EXP & Growth: Set the following to 3.5–5.0 depending on your grind preference:

• Awareness Strength EXP
• Character EXP
• Mask EXP
• Proficiency EXP
• Collection EXP
• Crafting EXP
• Monster Kill EXP
• Other EXP

EXP Share:

• Kill EXP Share Coefficient: Raise from 0.2 (default) to 0.5 or even 1.0 if you want equal EXP for all players involved in a kill.

Output & Drops: Recommended: 2–5x multipliers for all of the following:

• Collecting
• Logging
• Mining
• Slaughtering
• Animal Parts
• Automated Base Production
• Normal & Boss Drops
• Crop Yield
• Chest Drop Multiplier

Crafting Speed:

• Set to 10–25 for instant or fast crafting.

Durability & Consumption:

• Durability Consumption Multiplier: Set to 0.2–0.5 to slow down how fast tools and armor degrade.

Other Toggles:

• Building Decay: OFF (for solo); ON (for servers).
• Enable Building HP Recovery Placement Mode: OFF unless on PvP servers.
• Friendly Fire: OFF for PvE, ON for PvP.

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Step 2: Early Game Automation Setup

Soulmask offers a rich automation system through your Tribesmen. Even in early game, you can fully automate fire maintenance, resource gathering, and more.

Automating Fire Fuel:

1. Press P near your bonfire to assign a Caretaker.
2. Choose a Tribesman. They’ll pull burnable items (wood, branches, etc.) from nearby chests.

Automating Resource Gathering:

1. Walk up to your chosen Tribesman and hold E.
2. Select Tribesmen Work > Add Work > Wild Collection.
3. Assign your bonfire as their base.
4. Add tasks such as Harvesting (for thatch, fiber) and Logging (for branches, wood).
5. Make sure their inventory has tools (axes, sickles). Supply 5–8 of each tool.
6. Enable Auto Discard Broken Tools so they’ll grab a new one automatically.

Tips for Success:

• Place Storage Chests and assign item types to them (e.g., plant materials).
• Set up Tool Production on a loop using the crafting bench.
• Ensure Dining Tables and seating are nearby for rest and eating.

Offline Automation Behavior:

• Tribesmen will continue working for up to 7 days after you log off (default setting).

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Bonus: Why Automation Matters

Many negative reviews of Soulmask stem from players not knowing this system exists. Once properly set up, your base will gather resources, maintain fire, and keep tools circulating—massively reducing grind.

If you’re on an official server, expect slower results unless settings are changed. If playing privately, adjusting values and using automation will make your gameplay smoother, faster, and far more rewarding.

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Final Thoughts

This guide covers the critical tweaks and automation features that unlock Soulmask’s true potential. With the right admin settings and a few well-assigned Tribesmen, you can turn Soulmask from a grind-heavy survival game into a well-oiled adventure engine.