- Changed the way container handles environment variables;

- Now a env-file is present to make setup more clean to execute;
- Added the grace period to the docker run command;
- Updated the docs to reflect this new suggestions;

.env.example

@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+TZ="UTC"
+PLAYERS="16"
+PORT="8211"
+PUID="1000"
+PGID="1000"
+MULTITHREADING="false"
+COMMUNITY="false"
+PUBLIC_IP=""
+PUBLIC_PORT=""
+SERVER_NAME=""
+SERVER_DESCRIPTION=""
+SERVER_PASSWORD=""
+ADMIN_PASSWORD=""
+UPDATE_ON_BOOT="true"
+RCON_ENABLED="true"
+RCON_PORT="25575"
+QUERY_PORT="27015"
+
+
+DIFFICULTY="None"
+DAYTIME_SPEEDRATE="1.000000"
+NIGHTTIME_SPEEDRATE="1.000000"
+EXP_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_CAPTURE_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_SPAWN_NUM_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_DAMAGE_RATE_ATTACK="1.000000"
+PAL_DAMAGE_RATE_DEFENSE="1.000000"
+PLAYER_DAMAGE_RATE_ATTACK="1.000000"
+PLAYER_DAMAGE_RATE_DEFENSE="1.000000"
+PLAYER_STOMACH_DECREASE_RATE="1.000000"
+PLAYER_STAMINA_DECREASE_RATE="1.000000"
+PLAYER_AUTO_HP_REGEN_RATE="1.000000"
+PLAYER_AUTO_HP_REGEN_RATE_IN_SLEEP="1.000000"
+PAL_STOMACH_DECREASE_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_STAMINA_DECREASE_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_AUTO_HP_REGEN_RATE="1.000000"
+PAL_AUTO_HP_REGEN_RATE_IN_SLEEP="1.000000"
+BUILD_OBJECT_DAMAGE_RATE="1.000000"
+BUILD_OBJECT_DETERIORATION_DAMAGE_RATE="1.000000"
+COLLECTION_DROP_RATE="1.000000"
+COLLECTION_OBJECT_HP_RATE="1.000000"
+COLLECTION_OBJECT_RESPAWN_SPEED_RATE="1.000000"
+ENEMY_DROP_ITEM_RATE="1.000000"
+DEATH_PENALTY="All"
+ENABLE_PLAYER_TO_PLAYER_DAMAGE="False"
+ENABLE_FRIENDLY_FIRE="False"
+ENABLE_INVADER_ENEMY="True"
+ACTIVE_UNKO="False"
+ENABLE_AIM_ASSIST_PAD="True"
+ENABLE_AIM_ASSIST_KEYBOARD="False"
+DROP_ITEM_MAX_NUM="3000"
+DROP_ITEM_MAX_NUM_UNKO="100"
+BASE_CAMP_MAX_NUM="128"
+BASE_CAMP_WORKER_MAXNUM="15"
+DROP_ITEM_ALIVE_MAX_HOURS="1.000000"
+AUTO_RESET_GUILD_NO_ONLINE_PLAYERS="False"
+AUTO_RESET_GUILD_TIME_NO_ONLINE_PLAYERS="72.00000"
+GUILD_PLAYER_MAX_NUM="20"
+PAL_EGG_DEFAULT_HATCHING_TIME="72.00000"
+WORK_SPEED_RATE="1.000000"
+IS_MULTIPLAY="False"
+IS_PVP="False"
+CAN_PICKUP_OTHER_GUILD_DEATH_PENALTY_DROP="False"
+ENABLE_NON_LOGIN_PENALTY="True"
+ENABLE_FAST_TRAVEL="True"
+IS_START_LOCATION_SELECT_BY_MAP="True"
+EXIST_PLAYER_AFTER_LOGOUT="False"
+ENABLE_DEFENSE_OTHER_GUILD_PLAYER="False"
+COOP_PLAYER_MAX_NUM="4"
+REGION=""
+USEAUTH="True"
+BAN_LIST_URL="https://api.palworldgame.com/api/banlist.txt"

.gitignore

@@ -2,3 +2,4 @@ palworld
 .idea
 !charts/*
 values*.yaml
+.env

README.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 [English](/README.md) | [한국어](/docs/kr/README.md) | [简体中文](/docs/zh-CN/README.md)
 
 > [!TIP]
-> Unsure how to get started? Check out the [this guide I wrote!](https://tice.tips/containerization/palworld-server-docker/)
+> Unsure how to get started? Check out [this guide I wrote!](https://tice.tips/containerization/palworld-server-docker/)
 
 This is a Docker container to help you get started with hosting your own
 [Palworld](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623730/Palworld/) dedicated server.
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This is a Docker container to help you get started with hosting your own
 This Docker container has been tested and will work on both Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) and Windows 10.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> At the moment, Xbox Gamepass/Xbox Console players will not be able to join a dedicated server.
+> At the moment, Xbox GamePass/Xbox Console players will not be able to join a dedicated server.
 >
 > They will need to join players using the invite code and are limited to sessions of 4 players max.
 
@@ -32,11 +32,12 @@ This Docker container has been tested and will work on both Linux (Ubuntu/Debian
 |----------|---------|------------------------------------------|
 | CPU      | 4 cores | 4+ cores                                 |
 | RAM      | 16GB    | Recommend over 32GB for stable operation |
-| Storage  | 4GB     | 12GB                                     |
+| Storage  | 8GB     | 20GB                                     |
 
 ## How to use
 
-Keep in mind that you'll need to change the [environment variables](#environment-variables).
+Copy the file [.env.example](.env.example) to a new file called **.env** file. Modify it to your needs, check out the 
+[environment variables](#environment-variables) section to check the correct values.
 
 ### Docker Compose
 
@@ -52,20 +53,8 @@ services:
       ports:
         - 8211:8211/udp
         - 27015:27015/udp
-      environment:
+      env_file:
-         - PUID=1000
+         -  .env
-         - PGID=1000
-         - PORT=8211 # Optional but recommended
-         - PLAYERS=16 # Optional but recommended
-         - SERVER_PASSWORD="worldofpals" # Optional but recommended
-         - MULTITHREADING=true
-         - RCON_ENABLED=true
-         - RCON_PORT=25575
-         - TZ=UTC
-         - ADMIN_PASSWORD="adminPasswordHere"
-         - COMMUNITY=false  # Enable this if you want your server to show up in the community servers tab, USE WITH SERVER_PASSWORD!
-         - SERVER_NAME="World of Pals"
-         - SERVER_DESCRIPTION="Awesome World of Pal"
       volumes:
          - ./palworld:/palworld/
 ```
@@ -77,31 +66,15 @@ Change every <> to your own configuration
 ```bash
 docker run -d \
     --name palworld-server \
+    --stop-timeout 30 \
     -p 8211:8211/udp \
     -p 27015:27015/udp \
     -v ./<palworld-folder>:/palworld/ \
-    -e PUID=1000 \
+    --env-file .env.example \
-    -e PGID=1000 \
-    -e PORT=8211 \
-    -e PLAYERS=16 \
-    -e MULTITHREADING=true \
-    -e RCON_ENABLED=true \
-    -e RCON_PORT=25575 \
-    -e TZ=UTC \
-    -e ADMIN_PASSWORD="adminPasswordHere" \
-    -e SERVER_PASSWORD="worldofpals" \
-    -e COMMUNITY=false \
-    -e SERVER_NAME="World of Pals" \
-    -e SERVER_DESCRIPTION="Awesome World of Pal" \
     --restart unless-stopped \
     thijsvanloef/palworld-server-docker:latest
-
 ```
 
-> [!TIP]
-> If you want to stop the container with a custom stop grace period then run:
-> `docker stop --name palworld-server --time 30`
-
 ### Kubernetes
 
 All files you will need to deploy this container to kubernetes are located in the [k8s folder](k8s/).
@@ -149,7 +122,7 @@ It is highly recommended you set the following environment values before startin
 *** Required for docker stop to save and gracefully close the server
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Boolean values used in environment variables are case sensitive because they are used in the shell script.
+> Boolean values used in environment variables are case-sensitive because they are used in the shell script.
 >
 > They must be set using exactly `true` or `false` for the option to take effect.
 
@@ -167,7 +140,13 @@ RCON is enabled by default for the palworld-server-docker image.
 Opening the RCON CLI is quite easy:
 
 ```bash
-docker exec -it palworld-server rcon-cli
+docker exec -it palworld-server rcon-cli "<command> <value>"
+```
+
+For example, you can broadcast a message to everyone in the server with the following command:
+
+```
+docker exec -it palworld-server rcon-cli "Broadcast Hello everyone"
 ```
 
 This will open a CLI that uses RCON to write commands to the Palworld Server.
@@ -207,10 +186,11 @@ The server will run a save before the backup if rcon is enabled.
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
 >
-> These Environment Variables/Settings are subject to change since the game is still in beta
+> These Environment Variables/Settings are subject to change since the game is still in beta.
+> Check out the [official webpage for the supported parameters.](https://tech.palworldgame.com/optimize-game-balance)
 
 | Variable                                  | Description                                                          | Default Value                                                                                | Allowed Value                          |
-|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
+|-------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
 | DIFFICULTY                                | Game Difficulty                                                      | None                                                                                         | `None`,`Normal`,`Difficult`            |
 | DAYTIME_SPEEDRATE                         | Day time speed - Smaller number means shorter days                   | 1.000000                                                                                     | Float                                  |
 | NIGHTTIME_SPEEDRATE                       | Night time speed - Smaller number means shorter nights               | 1.000000                                                                                     | Float                                  |
@@ -261,7 +241,7 @@ The server will run a save before the backup if rcon is enabled.
 | EXIST_PLAYER_AFTER_LOGOUT                 | Toggle for deleting players when they log off                        | False                                                                                        | Boolean                                |
 | ENABLE_DEFENSE_OTHER_GUILD_PLAYER         | Allows defense against other guild players                           | False                                                                                        | Boolean                                |
 | COOP_PLAYER_MAX_NUM                       | Maximum number of players in a guild                                 | 4                                                                                            | Integer                                |
-| REGION                                    | Region                                                         |                                                                                              | String                                 |
+| REGION                                    | Region (is applied to the INI file but has no use in game right now) |                                                                                              | String                                 |
 | USEAUTH                                   | Use authentication                                                   | True                                                                                         | Boolean                                |
 | BAN_LIST_URL                              | Which ban list to use                                                | [https://api.palworldgame.com/api/banlist.txt](https://api.palworldgame.com/api/banlist.txt) | string                                 |
 

docker-compose.yml

@@ -7,19 +7,7 @@ services:
       ports:
         - 8211:8211/udp
         - 27015:27015/udp # Required if you want your server to show up in the community servers tab 
-      environment:
+      env_file:
-         - PUID=1000
+         -  .env.example
-         - PGID=1000
-         - PORT=8211 # Optional but recommended
-         - PLAYERS=16 # Optional but recommended
-         - SERVER_PASSWORD="worldofpals" # Optional but recommended
-         - MULTITHREADING=true
-         - RCON_ENABLED=true
-         - RCON_PORT=25575
-         - TZ=UTC
-         - ADMIN_PASSWORD="adminPasswordHere"
-         - COMMUNITY=false  # Enable this if you want your server to show up in the community servers tab, USE WITH SERVER_PASSWORD!
-         - SERVER_NAME="World of Pals"
-         - SERVER_DESCRIPTION=""
       volumes:
          - ./palworld:/palworld/