Server Initialization

Server Initialization occurs when a server is first created.

Server Initialization is the process of a newly starting server. When a server is first created, the player will be met with a blurry GUI that reads "Server Initialization". While the player cannot move during the operation, he/she can zoom out and use the camera to see the process, though it is unknown if this is merely a bug or not. The player can still communicate with others via the chat interface, and whispering still works, although in-game Menu bars, money, etc. will not appear until the proccess is finished.

While server initialization occurs, trees will grow at an accelerated rate, starting from sapling and growing into the adult stage in a matter of seconds. This is due to the fact the Server Initialization is meant for the growth of trees, and because trees are randomly generated, server initialization must occur to prevent glitches. During this process, not only will trees grow, but destructible objects will reset and be ready for usage. For example, the player can see Rocks coming from The Snow Cave and filling up the entrance to the Taiga Biome/Snow Area. For glitched servers, the player may walk around during this process and can see the rocks generating inside the cave and sliding down into position, and then freezing into place.

The GUI will read a set of numbers that count down until the server is done initializing. The fastest depleting number is on the bottom, the slowest on the top. When all numbers reach 0, the player(s) will be able to wander about and load their progress. However, on bugged servers, the numbers have been known to go up.

The interface on the bottom of the GUI reads: ​"Trees take a while to grow when a server first starts. This typically takes around three minutes. Sorry for the wait!"