How to Change Gather Rates on a Rust Server (Vanilla and with Gather Manager Plugin)

Introduction

This guide will explain how to change gather rates on your Rust server, allowing you to control how quickly players collect resources. We’ll cover both methods: using vanilla console commands and using the Gather Manager plugin from uMod. Adjusting gather rates can help create a unique server experience, from faster-paced gameplay to a challenging resource grind.

Prerequisites

Access to the server console or an RCON tool.
Basic understanding of command inputs.
(Optional) Oxide/uMod installed for advanced plugin control (if using Gather Manager).

Method 1: Changing Gather Rates on a Vanilla Rust Server

1. Decide on the Gather Rate Multiplier

Choose the multiplier for the gather rate:

2x for double resources.
3x for triple resources.
10x for high-gather servers with abundant resources.
You can apply these rates globally or customize them per resource type.

2. Access the Server Console

Open the Rust server console through a direct console window or an RCON tool.
Log in with your credentials if required.

3. Apply Gather Rate Commands

In vanilla Rust, gather rates can be customized using the following console commands:

Set Gather Rates for Different Resource Collection Types
Use the gather.rate command to adjust multipliers for different resource collection methods:
```
gather.rate dispenser <resource> <multiplier>
gather.rate pickup <resource> <multiplier>
gather.rate quarry <resource> <multiplier>
gather.rate survey <resource> <multiplier>
```
Replace <resource> with the type of resource you want to adjust (e.g., Wood, Stone, MetalOre) or * to apply to all resources. Replace <multiplier> with the desired rate.
- Example for a 3x Gather Rate Setup:
```
gather.rate dispenser * 3
gather.rate pickup * 3
gather.rate quarry * 3
gather.rate survey * 3
```
- Example for a 10x Gather Rate Setup:
```
gather.rate dispenser * 10
gather.rate pickup * 10
gather.rate quarry * 10
gather.rate survey * 10
```

Adjust Specific Dispenser Types
You can control specific dispenser types with dispenser.scale, which allows for more fine-tuning:

dispenser.scale tree <multiplier>
dispenser.scale ore <multiplier>
dispenser.scale corpse <multiplier>

Example for 3x:

dispenser.scale tree 3
dispenser.scale ore 3
dispenser.scale corpse 3

Example for 10x:

dispenser.scale tree 10
dispenser.scale ore 10
dispenser.scale corpse 10

4. Save Configuration Changes

To save the settings, type:

server.writecfg

This ensures the settings persist after a server restart.

5. Test the Gather Rates

Join the server and gather resources to confirm the rates reflect the configured multipliers.

Method 2: Changing Gather Rates with the Gather Manager Plugin (uMod)

Prerequisites for uMod Gather Manager

Install the Oxide/uMod framework on your Rust server.
Download and install the Gather Manager plugin.

1. Install Gather Manager Plugin

Visit the Gather Manager plugin page.
Download the plugin file (GatherManager.cs).
Place the file in the oxide/plugins folder on your Rust server.
Restart your server to load the plugin.

2. Configure Gather Rates with Gather Manager

Once Gather Manager is installed, you can use its commands to set global and specific gather rates.

Set Global Gather Rates
Use the gather.rate command to set a multiplier for all resources across dispensers, pickups, quarries, and surveys:

gather.rate dispenser * <multiplier>
gather.rate pickup * <multiplier>
gather.rate quarry * <multiplier>
gather.rate survey * <multiplier>

Example for a 3x Gather Rate Setup:

gather.rate dispenser * 3
gather.rate pickup * 3
gather.rate quarry * 3
gather.rate survey * 3

Example for a 10x Gather Rate Setup:

gather.rate dispenser * 10
gather.rate pickup * 10
gather.rate quarry * 10
gather.rate survey * 10

Set Specific Resource Rates
You can also apply multipliers for individual resources by specifying their names:
```
gather.rate dispenser Wood 3
gather.rate dispenser Stone 3
gather.rate dispenser MetalOre 3
```

Adjust Dispenser Scale Types
Gather Manager allows adjustment for specific dispenser types like trees, ores, and corpses:

dispenser.scale tree <multiplier>
dispenser.scale ore <multiplier>
dispenser.scale corpse <multiplier>

Example for 3x:

dispenser.scale tree 3
dispenser.scale ore 3
dispenser.scale corpse 3

Example for 10x:

dispenser.scale tree 10
dispenser.scale ore 10
dispenser.scale corpse 10

3. Save Gather Manager Configurations

To ensure Gather Manager settings persist, you don’t need a specific save command; Gather Manager will handle configuration saves automatically.

4. Test the Gather Rates

Join your Rust server to test resource gathering and confirm that rates reflect the desired multipliers.

Conclusion

Whether you’re using vanilla commands or the Gather Manager plugin, adjusting gather rates on your Rust server can help tailor gameplay to your community's preferences. By following these steps, you can create anything from a standard 3x gather rate experience to a high-gather 10x setup for faster progression and excitement.