Vein Server Manager

VEIN SERVER MANAGER

The All-in-One GUI for Hosting, Modding, and Connecting Dedicated Servers

Current Version: v5. 1. 0 (The Connectivity Update)

🚀 INTRODUCTION

Stop messing with batch files. Stop manually editing confusing INI text files.

The Vein Server Manager is a standalone tool designed to make hosting, configuring, and protecting your Vein server effortless. Whether you are a complete beginner or a veteran host, this tool handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on surviving.

🩸 NEW IN v5. 0+: THE CONNECTIVITY & MODDING UPDATE

We have transformed the Manager from a simple launcher into a connected command center.

🤖 Discord Live Status Board

Stop spamming chat commands. The Manager now maintains a Single, Self-Updating Pinned Message in your Discord channel.

• [] Real-Time Dashboard: Updates every 60 seconds with Server Status, IP, Uptime, and RAM usage.

  [] Live Player List: See exactly who is online directly from Discord.

  [] Zero Spam: It edits one message instead of filling your chat history.

  📡 Real-Time Telemetry

  • [] Chat Relay: In-game Global Chat is mirrored to your Discord via Webhooks. Monitor your community from your phone.

    [] Kill Feed: Death events are tracked and broadcasted to Discord automatically.

    📦 The Modding Suite

    A dedicated interface for safely managing server-side mods (.pak files).

    • [] Drag-and-Drop Installer: Install mods easily without navigating complex folder structures.

      [] Safe Toggle System: Enable or disable mods instantly without deleting the files.

      [] The "Safe Config" Editor: A specialized editor for Game.ini that creates a "Vanilla Shield." It hides critical server settings to prevent accidental corruption while allowing you to surgically edit Mod Config settings.

      🧠 Log Intelligence

      • [] Smart Highlighting: The log viewer is no longer a wall of text. Events are color-coded (Chat=Cyan, Errors=Red, Warnings=Gold, Joins=Green).

        [] Active Filtering: Instantly filter the log history with a search bar to find exactly what you need.

        🟢 LATEST VERSION: v5. 1. 6 (The Config Separation Update)Released: January 4, 2026

        This is a CRITICAL LOGIC PATCH. It resolves the issue where changing your Server Slots would accidentally reset your Character Save limits.

        🔧 Critical Fixes (v5. 1. 6):

        • []Fixed Config Overwrite: Permanently decoupled "Max Players" (Server Slots) from "Max Characters" (Save Slots). You can now change your player count without breaking the per-player character limit.

          []Fixed Server Name Reset: Restored the specific configuration logic required by the Vein game engine. The Manager now writes the Server Name to both legacy and current sections to prevent the game from resetting it to "Vein Server" on reboot.

        ✨ Included Features & Stability (from v5. 1. 5):
        • []Fixed "New User" Crash: Resolved an issue causing crashes on first-time saves.

          []Fixed "Missing Module" Error: Rebuilt with an updated engine to solve startup errors on some systems.

          []Branch Selector: Added a dropdown menu to safely switch between public and experimental branches.

          []Player Counter: Added real-time "Players: X/Y" display to the dashboard header.

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          ⚡ KEY FEATURES

          Auto-Install Wizard

          Detects if you are missing SteamCMD or the Game Files and automatically downloads/installs them for you. No command line needed.

          GUI Configuration (Visual Editor)

          Edit gameplay settings with simple text boxes, dropdowns, and checkboxes. Change Day/Night speed, Zombie Difficulty, Loot Scarcity, and Max Players without ever opening a text file.

          Now includes support for Zombie Speed Multipliers, XP Rates, and Vehicle Collision Damage.

          Safety & Recovery

          Includes a "Keep Alive" Watchdog. If your server crashes or freezes, the Manager detects it and automatically restarts the process. It now includes "Auto-Repair" logic to validate server files if an update fails.

          Reactive Backups

          Never lose progress. The system creates a zipped backup of your world every time the server stops or restarts.

          Multi-Instance Support

          Run a "Live" server and a "Test" server on the same machine? The Manager now intelligently handles startup tasks so multiple instances can auto-start simultaneously on Windows boot.