How to Change Holdfast Game Mode

Holdfast offers several game modes, from large-scale land battles to naval engagements. On AleForge, game modes are configured in your server’s config file in holdfastnaw-dedicated/configs.

Available Game Modes

Value	Game Mode	Description
0	Army Battlefield	Large-scale land battle with capture objectives. Most popular for line battles and public servers.
1	Army Deathmatch	Team or free-for-all combat focused on kills.
2	Army Siege	Attackers vs. defenders at a fortified position.
3	Naval Battlefield	Ship-to-ship combat on the open sea.

The Config Generator also supports Army Assault, Army Conquest, Coastal Siege, Invasion, Melee Arena, Naval Assault, and Offensive. Use it to set per-map game modes in your rotation.

Changing Game Mode via Config

Using the Config Generator (Recommended)

1. Open the AleForge Holdfast Config Generator
2. Configure game modes under Map Rotations or Global Gameplay & Map Settings
3. Click Generate Config, then Download Config
4. Upload to holdfastnaw-dedicated/configs via the Blacksmith’s Portal Files tab
5. Set the Config File Startup variable to your uploaded filename
6. Restart your server

Editing Your Config File Manually

1. Stop your server
2. Open your config file in holdfastnaw-dedicated/configs
3. Change the game_mode value:

game_mode 0

4. Save and restart

Self-Hosting/Other Providers

1. Edit game_mode in your custom config file (not serverconfig_default.txt directly, see Protect Your Config on Update)
2. Ensure your launch script points to the correct config with --serverConfigFilePath
3. Restart your server

Changing Game Mode In-Game

With admin access:

1. Press T or Y to open chat
2. Run: /admin changegamemode 2

The server switches on the next round or map change.

Choosing the Right Game Mode

Audience	Recommended Mode	Notes
Public casual play	Army Battlefield (0)	Most popular, easy to understand
Line battle events	Army Battlefield (0)	Standard for regiment play
Quick sessions	Army Deathmatch (1)	Fast-paced, no objectives
Tactical players	Army Siege (2)	Asymmetric combat
Variety seekers	Naval Battlefield (3)	Unique naval experience

Round Settings

Setting	Description	Default
round_time_minutes	Round duration in minutes	15
auto_balance_teams	Balance teams between rounds	true
friendly_fire	Teammate damage	false
allow_spectators	Allow spectating	true

Tip: For line battles, use 20–25 minute rounds. For casual public servers, 10–15 minutes works well.

Note: Maps must be compatible with your game mode. Land maps won’t work in Naval Battlefield mode.