Multiplayer Location Rework Mixed

Multiplayer Location Overhaul (Mixed Version)

This modpack uses EWD to improve performance by reducing location density. Specifically, it focuses on restructuring how locations and combat areas are placed in the world.

In vanilla Valheim, many high-instance locations can generate very close to each other. This includes dungeons, large stone structures, Goblin Camps, Dvergr Towers, Charred Fortresses, and other combat-heavy areas. When several of these exist within the same loaded area, performance issues can occur, even if nothing is rendered on screen.

A key detail is that locations and dungeon interiors load as soon as an area becomes active, not when a player enters them. This means several nearby locations can impact performance simply by being present.

Mixed is a more aggressive version of the location spacing system designed for players who want greater challenge, higher variety, and less predictable worlds.

This uses Expand World Data to restructure how locations appear across the world using expand_locations.yaml.

While performance improvement remains a goal, the Mixed version prioritizes variety and difficulty over vanilla biome purity.

This is the version used in Enigma Mode, excluding Enigma Mode specific custom locations.

Core philosophy

The Mixed version assumes players are comfortable with:

• Locations appearing outside their traditional biomes
• Higher density of dangerous or unexpected encounters
• Reduced predictability in world layout

This version is intended to produce drastic changes in the gameplay experience.

Players looking for easier adjustment or stricter biome logic should use the MLO – Tame Version instead.

How this version changes the world

The Mixed version introduces widespread biome crossover, especially toward the outer regions of the world.

Notable changes include:

• Combat and high-instance locations are spaced to reduce clustering
• Many locations appear outside standard biome expectations
• The variety increases as the player approaches world's edge
• The world is generally more dangerous
• The World generation becomes less predictable to nurture feelings of exploration

These changes are intentional and designed to keep long-term worlds engaging.

Major location changes

This file includes extensive alterations, including but not limited to:

• Dvergr Harbors can appear along all coastlines, not just Mistlands
• Charred Fortresses appear in Plains, Mountains, and Ashlands
• Ashlands ruins appear in Mountain regions
• Start Temples are non central and feature high biome diversity
• Drynwynn Fragment locations appear throughout the world
• Volture Nests appear across many biomes
• Morgen Caves appear outside Ashlands
• Boss temples are far more common to reduce friction in nomap and noportal play

These placements intentionally blur biome boundaries and increase encounter variety.

Performance considerations

High-instance locations are still spaced to reduce heavy overlap within active areas.

However, due to the increased variety and placement flexibility, the Mixed version may result in more frequent combat and exploration pressure compared to the Tame version.

This tradeoff is intentional.

Recommended use cases

Nomap or noportal challenges
Experienced players
You enjoy Enigma Mode and want to customize your own version of it Long running shared worlds seeking variety
Players who prefer discovery over predictability

Summary

Mixed Version is a more challenging and less predictable rework of Valheim location placement.

It maintains spacing rules to reduce clustering, but embraces biome crossover and exploration variety to create worlds that feel dangerous, surprising, and alive.

For a more restrained and configurable experience, use the Tame version instead.