How to Change the Map and Map Rotation on Your Renown Server

As the lord of your medieval domain, the choice of battlefield is one of your most important decisions. In Renown, maps are closely tied to various game modes, and your selection greatly affects the gaming experience for your players. Will you host a grand tournament, a brutal free-for-all in ancient ruins, or a strategic raid on a rival's land?

Your server gives you two powerful ways to control this: you can set a single, dedicated map for a specific event directly through your Basic Settings, or create a custom map rotation for a varied campaign using a config template in the Config Manager. This guide will show you how to master both methods, giving you full control over your server's flow of battle.

Available Maps & Game Modes

Here are some of the available maps and their corresponding game modes:

How to Change the Map from Basic Settings

To change the map using the Basic Settings, follow these steps:

• Navigate to your server's Basic Settings.
• In the Map variable, select one of the maps from the list provided above.
• Update the settings to apply your selection.

How to Create a Map Rotation in Config Manager

Creating a map rotation in the Config Manager involves these steps:

1. Go to the Config Manager.
2. Create a Game.ini custom config.
3. Add a line below MapRotation= for each map in your rotation:

Example entry of a 4-map map rotation:

MapRotation=RSurv-AlgaraIsle_p
MapRotation=RLTS-Volkskamp_p
MapRotation=RRaid-Small_p
MapRotation=RSurv-Small_p

4. Ensure to replace MAPNAME with actual map names from the available list.
5. Restart the server to apply the changes.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Check for typos in the map names.
• Ensure that your config template is set as default on restart.
• Review for any syntax errors when adding map rotation lines (like using spaces instead of underscores or trying to add multiple map rotations on the same line).

Conclusion

You are now the master cartographer of your realm, able to dictate the fields of battle at will. By switching between single maps and custom rotations, you can create a server that feels alive and dynamic. Host a special raid event on a Saturday, run a tournament on Sunday, and keep a varied survival map rotation during the week—this is how you build a dedicated community of knights and soldiers.

The troubleshooting tips above should help you resolve any issues you encounter while plotting your campaigns. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our customer care agents through our live chat or email at [email protected]. 

Happy gaming!