[Marttt]

L4D2 ONLY

In L4D1 this exploit doesn't work, so this plugin isn't necessary.

Description

Resets the button progress bar when the activator distance exceeds the maximum allowed. (96, defined by the player_use_radius cvar)

More useful for versus servers.

Exploit often done in the first chapter of L4D2 Sacrifice (c7m1_docks), which gives the activator some advantage as the survivor position is harder to be hit.

Steps to Reproduce

Spoiler

c7m1_docks map:

• Go near to the Tank door as a survivor.
• Press BACK+JUMP while holding the USE button.
• You will be able to finish the button progress bar, even not being in a valid radius from it.

Cvars

A configuration file named "l4d2_timedbutton_dist_fix.cfg" will automatically be created for you upon the first run in the "\cfg\sourcemod\" folder.

PHP Code:

// Enable/Disable the plugin.
// 0 = Disable, 1 = Enable.
// -
// Default: "1"
// Minimum: "0.000000"
// Maximum: "1.000000"
l4d2_timedbutton_dist_fix_enable "1" 


Related Game Cvars

• player_use_radius => Maximum radius for a player to be able to trigger the "USE" functions. (default: 96)

Admin Commands

• sm_print_cvars_l4d2_timedbutton_dist_fix => Print the plugin related cvars and their respective values to the console. (z flag required)

Change Log

Spoiler

1.0.1 (15-February-2023)
- Fixed plugin not working with non-solid buttons. (thanks "Shao" for reporting)

1.0.0 (01-January-2023)
- Initial release.

Notes

• The radius check still isn't 100% accurate according to the game core logic, because it does several checks, but is better than vanilla behavior. (search for: CBasePlayer::FindUseEntity())

Thank you!

• Shao - for reporting a bug where the plugin wasn't working with non-solid buttons.

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• [L4D2] Healing Distance Exploit Fix by Marttt

Post Reply

• Any feedback, bug reports, fixes, improvements, translations or suggestions for the plugin are welcome.

Installation

• Put the "l4d2_timedbutton_dist_fix.smx" file (click Get Plugin) in your "\addons\sourcemod\plugins\" folder.

[HarryPotter]

Does it also apply when the survivor tries to heal teammate but distance exceeds the maximum allowed.
For example, being healed while climbing the ladder or being healed while tank punch.

[Marttt]

Originally Posted by HarryPotter Does it also apply when the survivor tries to heal teammate but distance exceeds the maximum allowed. For example, being healed while climbing the ladder or being healed while tank punch.

Released another plugin for that case as well.

• [L4D1 & L4D2] Healing Distance Exploit Fix by Marttt

[HarryPotter]

Originally Posted by Marttt Released another plugin for that case as well. [L4D1 & L4D2] Healing Distance Exploit Fix by Marttt

Well done

[Shao]

This plugin interferes with https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?p=2780813 somehow. It causes survivors to t-pose and the progress bar to not appear.

[Marttt]

Thanks for reporting @Shao.

Plugin updated (1.0.1)

1.0.1 (15-February-2023)
    - Fixed plugin not working with non-solid buttons. (thanks "Shao" for reporting)

[RhondaWright]

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[Shao]

Seems like it conflicts with the barricade plugin, removing the plugin fixes the weird conflict.