Project Zomboid: How to Host a Server with Mods

Hey Dev, are you a fan of survival games? Have you tried playing Project Zomboid? If not, you’re missing out on a great game. Project Zomboid is an open-world survival game that takes place during a zombie apocalypse. One of the great things about the game is that you can host your own server and play with your friends. In this article, we’ll show you how to host a server with mods. Let’s get started.

What is Project Zomboid?

Project Zomboid is an open-world survival game that takes place during a zombie apocalypse. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world and you play as a survivor. Your goal is to stay alive as long as possible by scavenging for supplies, finding shelter, and defending yourself against the hordes of zombies that roam the world.

The game is highly customizable and you can change many aspects of it, including the difficulty, the weather, and the time of day. You can also add mods to the game to enhance the experience.

What are Mods?

Mods (short for modifications) are user-created content that can be added to a game to change or enhance its features. Mods can range from small changes, like adding new items to the game, to large changes, like adding new gameplay mechanics and storylines.

Mods are a great way to customize a game and make it more enjoyable. In Project Zomboid, there are many mods available that can enhance the gameplay, add new items, and even change the graphics of the game.

How to Host a Server

Hosting a server in Project Zomboid is pretty easy. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Download the Server Files

The first thing you need to do is download the server files for Project Zomboid. You can download them from the official website or from Steam.

Once you’ve downloaded the files, extract them to a folder on your computer. This will create a new folder called “ProjectZomboidServer”.

Step 2: Configure the Server

Next, you need to configure the server. Open the folder where you extracted the server files and find the file called “server.ini”. Open this file in a text editor.

In this file, you can configure many different aspects of the server, including the server name, the port number, and the server password. You can also configure the server to use mods.

To enable mods, find the line that says “Mods=”. You can add the names of the mods you want to use here, separated by commas. For example, if you want to use the “Hydrocraft” mod, you would add “Hydrocraft” to this line.

Step 3: Start the Server

Once you’ve configured the server, you’re ready to start it. Go back to the main “ProjectZomboidServer” folder and double-click the “StartServer.bat” file.

This will start the server and you’ll see a console window that shows the server output. You can minimize this window if you want.

Step 4: Connect to the Server

Now that you’ve started the server, you’re ready to connect to it. Open Project Zomboid and click on “Multiplayer”.

In the multiplayer menu, click on “Connect to Server”. In the IP field, enter “localhost” (without the quotes) to connect to the server running on your own computer. If you’re connecting to a server on another computer, enter the IP address of that computer instead.

If the server has a password, you’ll need to enter it in the password field. Click “Connect” to join the server.

How to Add Mods to the Server

Adding mods to the server is pretty easy. Here’s what you need to do:

Step 1: Find Mods

The first thing you need to do is find mods that you want to add to the server. You can find mods on the Project Zomboid forums or on other websites that host mods.

Once you’ve found a mod you want to use, download it to your computer.

Step 2: Install the Mod

Next, you need to install the mod. Open the “ProjectZomboidServer” folder and find the “Mods” folder. If the folder doesn’t exist, create it.

Copy the mod file you downloaded into the “Mods” folder. Make sure the file has a “.pzmod” extension.

Step 3: Activate the Mod

Now that you’ve installed the mod, you need to activate it. Open the “server.ini” file in a text editor and find the “Mods=” line again. Add the name of the mod you just installed to this line, separated by a comma.

Save the file and restart the server. The mod should now be active on the server.

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Conclusion

Hosting a server with mods in Project Zomboid is a great way to enjoy the game with friends. It’s easy to set up and there are many mods available that can enhance the gameplay. We hope this article has been helpful in getting you started with hosting your own server. Happy gaming, Dev!