A Rust area can contain both players and NPCs, but you may not need to display them across the same distance. Disconnect Rust External lists Max Player Distance and Max NPC Distance separately. That lets you describe the range of each view without calling both controls the same setting.
The current page for Rust cheats with NPC ESP also lists NPC Name, Box and Distance options. These concern the information shown for NPCs; the maximum-distance choice concerns how far the relevant view extends.
Keep the two groups distinct
Player ESP and NPC ESP contain different groups of options. Changing the maximum NPC distance should not be described as changing every player’s range too. Check the individual entries when recording a configuration.
A shorter view can reduce the amount of information on screen, while a wider one can include more distant subjects. That is a configuration trade-off, not proof of a universal best distance. The useful choice depends on what information you intend to read.
Distance text is not the range control
NPC Distance supplies information associated with a displayed NPC. Max NPC Distance is a separate configuration entry. Keep those meanings clear when comparing screenshots or explaining why a subject is included.
The same principle applies to the player view. A displayed distance does not establish which maximum value was selected, and an empty area does not by itself prove that the distance control is the only relevant setting.
Save the player and NPC choices together once their purposes are clear. Include enough name or box information to recognise which subject the distance belongs to, then remove extras you do not use. Before the next session, check the current product notice and confirm the intended configuration is selected. Separate distance controls are most useful when your saved setup preserves the distinction between players and NPCs.
