[Trundlefish]

Originally Posted by ThePianoNailer Few months back, i have been working around with this mod for quite a bit to repair it. Now it's that same classic ZF-perks but updated fresh, with all the released weaponry bonded to the code, compatibility issues resolved, and even some bugs fixed. Long story short, it is in fully enjoyable state now. I know there're neat Super ZF and a redux version by KTM, however these never included the perks module, and i am an eager sucker for perks. Also i heard of some Intox servers running the modern version of ZF-perks but they went down ages ago and the source code was never published. So, my primary intent was to host a server with my repaired one, since there are literally no ZF-perk servers left by now. However, my trials of attracting the public failed, and i put this on hiatus. If anyone reading this has a will to run a server with this good old mod, I'll be more than glad to share the source code and a compiled smx. I don't post it right away because i haven't touched it in a while, so i better test and remember where i finished before wrapping.

Any plans to post it publicly anywhere? Would love to be able to play perks again with some friends. Currently there’s only one server, that I know of, still running zf perks but it’s dead and the server crashes any time the player count goes over 10.

[ThePianoNailer]

Originally Posted by Trundlefish Any plans to post it publicly anywhere? Would love to be able to play perks again with some friends. Currently there’s only one server, that I know of, still running zf perks but it’s dead and the server crashes any time the player count goes over 10.

Thank you Trundlefish, for your response. I apologize for taking long time to reply back, as I rarely visit this board.
Yes, I am working on Zombie Fortress and supporting it, yet I've come into an imbalance stalemate of the original and thus started a new ambitious branch of this wonderful mod, where all the issues are being addressed.
However, I have updated the original module quite much and even more since my last post, with hefty fixes and improvements like zombie skins included. Ok then, I will upload this somewhat enhanced original soon, and update it periodically along with issues resolved in the new branch.

[ThePianoNailer]

So here it is, the enhanced classic ZF-Perks! I labeled it with version 4.3.0, so you could easily distinguish it from the deprecated ones.

IMPORTANT! Requires SM 1.10 and tf2items. I made sure of it to be worth your time

Some of the changelogs:
- Numerous bug fixes / polishes / quality of life improvements
- Refreshed code that works on the latest SM 1.10 framework
- All of the weaponry data updated
- Various important balance tweaks / solutions (yeah, including darn sentries)
+ Implemented stock zombie skins on zombies. No need to download custom models from now on!
+ Weapon lock and autoreplace system. If you choose a balance-breaking weapon, you automatically get the default one.
~ And all sorts of other gameplay improvements i lost track of.


Hope you enjoy it! I will also be happy to receive the feedback here or in PM that regards crashes, bugs or balance issues that you might discover

EDIT: OUTDATED! PLEASE SEE MY NEXT POST.

[unusual917]

Is there a way to configure this so it works like most of those "medic vs engineer" servers?

[vadia111]

Originally Posted by ThePianoNailer So here it is, the enhanced classic ZF-Perks! I labeled it with version 4.3.0, so you could easily distinguish it from the deprecated ones. IMPORTANT! Requires SM 1.10 and tf2items. I made sure of it to be worth your time Some of the changelogs: - Numerous bug fixes / polishes / quality of life improvements - Refreshed code that works on the latest SM 1.10 framework - All of the weaponry data updated - Various important balance tweaks / solutions (yeah, including darn sentries) + Implemented stock zombie skins on zombies. No need to download custom models from now on! + Weapon lock and autoreplace system. If you choose a balance-breaking weapon, you automatically get the default one. ~ And all sorts of other gameplay improvements i lost track of. Hope you enjoy it! I will also be happy to receive the feedback here or in PM that regards crashes, bugs or balance issues that you might discover

Is it possible to remove the engineer's build level block?

because my server is mult mods .... and when it leaves the szf map .... the engineer's constructions are still blocked .... they are only lvl 1.... there is no way to raise their lvl

[Trundlefish]

Originally Posted by ThePianoNailer Thank you Trundlefish, for your response. I apologize for taking long time to reply back, as I rarely visit this board. Yes, I am working on Zombie Fortress and supporting it, yet I've come into an imbalance stalemate of the original and thus started a new ambitious branch of this wonderful mod, where all the issues are being addressed. However, I have updated the original module quite much and even more since my last post, with hefty fixes and improvements like zombie skins included. Ok then, I will upload this somewhat enhanced original soon, and update it periodically along with issues resolved in the new branch.

I played a bit with some friends on a lan server and the only complaint I saw was backstabs full stunning the victim. I didn’t see any commands to disable that, so maybe at least a way to disable the stun but keep the cripple? Other than that, this is awesome. It feels like a solid update to an old game mode.

[ThePianoNailer]

Zombie Fortress w/Perks v4.3.1 (Outdated! Please see the further posts.)

Requires SM 1.10 and tf2items.

Changelog:

- Added back the fixed cripple toggle cvar. Now it can be turned on and off properly.
- Fixed the issue where the crippled could receive healing.
- Fixed visual and sound effects not appearing on the crippled.
- Corrected sound files' outdated paths/extensions. Now all sounds play as intended.
- Completely updated the outline effect code. Now the crippled glow as intended.
+ Added outline glow to the last two survivors.
- Slightly tweaked Alpha attributes.

- Enhanced HUD to display actual speed and not just bonus.
- Swapped visual effects between Alpha and Horrifying.
+ Colored Vampiric zombies with a red tint.
+ Colored Horrifying zombies with a dirt-grey tint.

- Made plugin disabling process much more correct.
- Changed SetConVar... to ResetConVar on plugin disable.

[ThePianoNailer]

Originally Posted by unusual917 Is there a way to configure this so it works like most of those "medic vs engineer" servers?

Sorry, I don't understand what you mean exactly.

Originally Posted by vadia111 Is it possible to remove the engineer's build level block? ...

Yes, no problem at all! "sm_zf_force_on 0" to have the plugin disabled on non-zf maps.

Originally Posted by Trundlefish I played a bit with some friends on a lan server and the only complaint I saw was backstabs full stunning the victim. I didn’t see any commands to disable that, so maybe at least a way to disable the stun but keep the cripple?

Gee, thanks a lot! The issue you're referring to just has been dealt with in the newest patch!

[turner148]

Can you fix Resourceful's fire rate penalty? It doesn't work. And can the health and ammo pick up bonus be toned down as well? Getting max health, ammo, and metal is way too strong, especially since kills also give some back.

And if possible, cap and tone down Vindictive's bonuses, I tested this with bots and with a few kills, the zombie is already an unstoppable target with 100 ATK and 96 Defense. I'd suggest the cap would be 90 ATK and 75 DEF just to balance it out.

[ThePianoNailer]

Originally Posted by turner148 Can you fix Resourceful's fire rate penalty? It doesn't work. And can the health and ammo pick up bonus be toned down as well? Getting max health, ammo, and metal is way too strong, especially since kills also give some back. And if possible, cap and tone down Vindictive's bonuses, I tested this with bots and with a few kills, the zombie is already an unstoppable target with 100 ATK and 96 Defense. I'd suggest the cap would be 90 ATK and 75 DEF just to balance it out.

A very good point, thank you! Will work on these two guys, it's easily solvable.

I am already working on several major bugs, so the update won't have to wait long. I'll release a new version ASAP.