Enable Replay Recording on a Path of Titans Server

Replay recording on a Path of Titans server lets you capture and review gameplay from any player’s perspective, which is useful for admin oversight, content creation, or simply reliving epic moments. This guide walks you through enabling the built-in replay system on your own server, either through the in-game server settings or by editing the server configuration files directly.

What You’ll Need

• Admin access to your Path of Titans server (either the game client if you host from your own PC, or the server control panel if you use a hosting provider).
• Access to the server’s configuration files (usually Game.ini or ServerSettings.ini).
• Basic familiarity with text editing and file navigation.

Step-by-Step

1. Open the Server Configuration
   If you run the server from your own computer, locate the server folder (typically PathOfTitans\Saved\Config\WindowsServer). If you use a hosting provider, open their control panel and find the “Config Files” or “Server Settings” section.
2. Edit the Game.ini File
   Open Game.ini in a text editor (like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code). If the file does not exist, create it in the same directory.
3. Add the Replay Settings
   Under the [/Script/PathOfTitans.PTGameMode] section (or create it if missing), add the following lines:
   ReplayRecordingEnabled=True
ReplayRecordingDuration=300 (seconds, adjust as needed)
   Save the file.
4. Alternatively, Use In-Game Server Settings
   If you are hosting a non-dedicated session (a game you start and others join), you can enable replays from the game’s main menu: go to Host → Server Settings → toggle Enable Replay Recording to ON. This writes the same settings to the config file automatically.
5. Restart the Server
   After saving the changes, restart your server completely. For dedicated servers, use the control panel’s restart button. For non-dedicated, exit to the main menu and re-host.
6. Verify Replays Are Being Recorded
   Once the server is back up, join it and play for a few minutes. Then check the server’s Saved\Replays folder (or the Replays folder in your hosting file manager). You should see new replay files with timestamps.

Common Mistakes

• Wrong Config File – Editing Engine.ini or ServerSettings.ini instead of Game.ini will not apply the replay settings. Always use Game.ini.
• Missing Section Header – If you add the lines without the [/Script/PathOfTitans.PTGameMode] header, the game ignores them. Ensure the header is present and spelled exactly.
• Not Restarting – Changes to config files only take effect after a full server restart. Simply reloading the map is not enough.
• Incorrect Duration Value – Setting ReplayRecordingDuration to 0 disables recording entirely. Use a positive number (in seconds).

Tips

• Adjust Duration to Your Needs – For admin oversight, 300 seconds (5 minutes) is a good default. For content creation, you might want 600–900 seconds to capture longer sessions.
• Use a Dedicated Server – Replays work best on dedicated servers because they record even when no admin is online. Non-dedicated sessions only record while the host is playing.
• Name Replays Clearly – After recording, rename the replay files in the Replays folder to reflect the date and event (e.g., 2024-05-01_arena_fight.replay).
• Check Disk Space – Replay files can grow large. Periodically clear old replays to avoid filling your server’s storage.

Troubleshooting

Replays are not being saved
First, verify the config file is correctly edited and the server restarted. Check the Replays folder for any files – if it’s empty, try setting ReplayRecordingDuration to a higher value (e.g., 600) and test again. Also ensure you have write permissions to the server folder.

Replay files are corrupt or unplayable
This usually happens if the server crashes during recording. Make sure your server is stable and not running out of memory. Also, do not modify the replay file while it’s being written.

In-game toggle does nothing
If you enabled replay via the in-game menu but no files appear, the setting may not have been written correctly. Manually edit Game.ini as described above and restart.

Replays only record the host’s perspective
By default, replays record all players, but you may need to set ReplayRecordingPlayerIndex=-1 to record all players (or specify a particular player index). Add this line to the same section if you want all players included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I record replays on a server I don’t own?
A: No, you need admin access to the server to enable replay recording. If you’re a player on someone else’s server, ask the admin to enable it.

Q: Where are replay files stored?
A: On the server’s machine, in the Saved\Replays folder under the server installation directory. If you use a hosting provider, you can access this via their file manager.

Q: How do I play back a replay?
A: In the Path of Titans main menu, go to Replays and select a file. You can watch from any player’s perspective and control the camera.

Q: Does enabling replays affect server performance?
A: Slightly, as it writes data to disk. On most modern hardware, the impact is minimal. If you notice lag, reduce the recording duration or disable it when not needed.

Q: Can I record only specific players?
A: Yes, set ReplayRecordingPlayerIndex to the player’s index (e.g., 0 for the first player). Use -1 to record all players.

Q: How long can a replay be?
A: There’s no hard limit, but the ReplayRecordingDuration setting determines the maximum length. After that, the recording stops, and a new file is started if the server continues.

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