Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

Ducks' Zombie Building Spawn Fix
116 Comments
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 4 Jun @ 6:43pm 
There's a ported version of this mod to B42 on the workshop. Feel free to use that- from the looks of things it actually seems like all of the building spawning code might be the same (A shame!). I'll still have to dedicate time to confirm all this though and try to fix the reports on the spawning into zombies...
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 4 Jun @ 6:41pm 
I'm not sure. I'd prefer to wait until B42 officially releases because the implementation of this mod could drastically change version to version. There were reports of zombies spawning in with you in spawn areas or zombies infinitely spawning- but I really just could not end up tracking down the exact causes. I'll have to dedicate some time reading the code again and trying to figure it all out, which is why I will (most likely) be waiting for the official B42 release.
The Courier 4 Jun @ 3:36pm 
Don't mean to be an ass, but I am wondering if you'll update this for B42? Even if the zombies like to spawn in your own house at the start because of the goofy spawning method, I wouldn't mind. It's insane how much of a difference this mod makes when playing in high population towns and I'd love to have it back.
Brett Orsborn 31 Jan @ 8:05pm 
So this was working great for me. I just made a new lumberjack in Rosewood with the conspicuous perk (notnsure if it's relevent). But now any time zombies spawn in a house, rhen keep respawning in front of my eyes over and over every time I kill a zombie and rush right for me.
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 25 Dec, 2024 @ 2:59pm 
I’ll update the mod sometime this week. I need to investigate some of the issues that were reported in B41 and see if I can do anything about them in B42.
RaullxP 25 Dec, 2024 @ 6:28am 
I transferred the mod from b41 to b42 and it works correctly but I can't upload it for some reason, how can I contact you so you can update it?
aluthewox 21 Dec, 2024 @ 8:57pm 
Damn, well thanks checking anyway.
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 21 Dec, 2024 @ 6:27pm 
Did some testing today: The old spawning mechanics are still in the unstable B42. You still need to have line of sight into a building and be close enough for it to finally spawn in zombies on the inside. Zombie distribution seems to have been overhauled, though, purely by going off of vibes. I'm going to hold off for a stable release before I decide to pop open the code though and read through.

A shame. Was really hoping they would address this issue. Maybe they'll address it in the stable release.
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 20 Dec, 2024 @ 9:59am 
I’m not sure. I’m hoping they did fix it, or if they haven’t, that they’ll fix it for the stable release. I’ll test building spawn behavior sometime and report back when I do.
aluthewox 19 Dec, 2024 @ 11:52pm 
Is this fixed in B42?
clown_emperor 11 Dec, 2024 @ 5:45am 
somehow enable this mod forme would lead some of spawn points got swarmed by zeds
G.I. JOE 11 Oct, 2024 @ 11:29am 
I downloaded this and unfortunately it causes lag on my machine in LV due to high zed spawn rates that apparently my mac can't handle. However, when i turn the mod off in the settings menu, now i have no zombies spawning inside at all. Which honestly is kind of a blessing in LV but it feels like cheating haha
ventilador TOP 18 Aug, 2024 @ 7:54pm 
zombie spawn to lot even in the oustides, making it impossible to have a good game... its like you kill a horde of 12 zombies walk in the quarter and its one more hord of 20 zombies just in the door of your home
Dikkekloot 30 Jun, 2024 @ 4:48am 
bad performance hit . if u walk around in LV zombies will spawn in the big buildings and the whole game will lag because 200+ zombies are spawned in a building . they probably coded it this way so the game will be more manageable in high dense areas. Sadly have to remove from my server
JohnToloK 19 May, 2024 @ 9:50am 
Works in metro maps?
Davi_ 6 Feb, 2024 @ 1:54pm 
I noticed that everytime i have this mod downloaded, alot more zombies will spawn, so watchout people who like to use guns or like to scream in public bathrooms as a prank.
Fakskis 1 Jan, 2024 @ 4:44pm 
I have an issue with this mod, running a server with zombie respawning turned on and this mod enabled, zombies will respawn in my safehouse, inside the room I'm standing in (this has happened like 3 times by now, it's a miracle my character is still alive lol), I just tried uninstalling this mod from the server, and no zombies spawned in my safehouse this time when I logged in.
(PS: I am removed from my faction and safehouse and have to claim it again every time I log out and in again, any idea what's causing this? (It probably doesn't have anything to do with the mod I'm guessing, but it's still a little annoying and I'm desperate for answers!))
SPARIGON 25 Nov, 2023 @ 4:30pm 
I found a better version of this mod - "Wake Them Up".

DESCRIPTION
Spawn building zombies fast optimizing performances costs.
This mod is a replacement to Ducks' Zombie Building Spawn Fix.
It adds the same improvement but with less drawbacks, see details below.
chill 19 Nov, 2023 @ 5:17am 
Лучший мод в мире :steamthumbsup:
GestumStage 11 Nov, 2023 @ 11:10pm 
Спасибо, хочу попробывать
minduboy 7 Nov, 2023 @ 8:13pm 
Also, is there a way to see the flag "already spawned" and skip these buildings when adding this mod to an existing save?
minduboy 7 Nov, 2023 @ 8:12pm 
Please, please please. You need to make the mod detect a player inside the building and NOT spawn zombies in said building.
EzeePeez 7 Nov, 2023 @ 5:01am 
I've had to start playthroughs with this disabled because it will spawn me in with 3-5 zeds already grabbing me. Is there any way to make sure they aren't spawning on top of you before you even load in?
Jerry The Terrorist 27 Oct, 2023 @ 6:45pm 
Thanks!!
helpful mvm tip provider (Just a  [author] 27 Oct, 2023 @ 2:35pm 
nope (or so i've been told)
Shariul 23 Oct, 2023 @ 10:52am 
Absolute must have mod. Its a shit mechanic. Zombies literaly dont exist in buildings until you go in. I lost 3 month char when i went inside a shed after breaking down door and thinking that if there was zombies in there they would hear me harassing the handle and then smashing the door with fire axe. Bullshit.
Slartybartfast 18 Oct, 2023 @ 2:44pm 
Thank you so much. I found it to be so annoying that i could blast off a shotgun in the middle of rosewood until they stopped coming only to find there are still zombies all over the place unless i walked around the entire town while shooting. I think this mod will fix the problem.
minduboy 15 Oct, 2023 @ 11:58am 
This mod is spawning zombies inside the STARTER house, when using the Westpoint Gated Community map. Like, right next to the character in the first 5 seconds of game.
Billy Bigtime 12 Oct, 2023 @ 11:19pm 
Does this mod re-enable zombie respawn even if you've disabled that for your playthrough? I've suddenly had zombies appearing inside my base despite me having respawn and player construction damage set to off (i.e. so there's no way they should be in there as they shouldn't be able to respawn in and they can't break in).
Foslix 26 Aug, 2023 @ 10:29pm 
yeah zombies popping in craps out my game all the time I just want this mechanic to stop completely
OriionKek 16 Aug, 2023 @ 2:21am 
im begging you, make an alternate mod that disables zombie buildings spawn COMPLETELY
SP4RTAN 23 Jul, 2023 @ 3:42pm 
should this be loaded before or after map mods? or does it not make a difference
Viper 7 Jul, 2023 @ 3:33am 
If anyone has problems with starting a game and being immediately eaten by zombies before you can even move, which is a side effect of this mod, you can solve it by giving yourself 1 hour of spawn leeway with the Start Apocalypse Time mod.

Great synergy between the two mods.
Simbach Vazo 26 Jun, 2023 @ 5:28pm 
I actually need such a bug to occur to use the Backrooms mod properly, so that's a convenient mistake.
LucioBLCKWN 21 Jun, 2023 @ 9:40pm 
As The Professor said, zombies will spawn in houses where YOU spawn and there is nothing you can do, just die and make another game, it really sucks so i will wait until this mod really works and the player spawn house doesn't spawn zombies. :steambored:
The Professor 17 Jun, 2023 @ 5:17am 
Unfortunately, this mod sometimes causes you to spawn zombies in the same room you spawn.
MOON_MAN 8 Jun, 2023 @ 3:49pm 
Thank you for this mod.
MOON_MAN 8 Jun, 2023 @ 3:48pm 
Opened a garage after clearing a horde with a machine gun. Should of heard something, banging, moaning, anything. Boom! 5 zombies in my ass and i'm swarmed.
Greggorian Gregg 23 May, 2023 @ 6:50pm 
I was reading a book and watching some TV when a zombie suddenly spawned in the middle of the living room, right next to t he couch I was sitting on. I didn't get hurt but it's safe to say I'll be keeping this off for the time being
Varlun 23 May, 2023 @ 5:21am 
And it's fixed to work in multiplayer!
Varlun 23 May, 2023 @ 5:21am 
Everyone, there is a fixed version of this mod called "Wake Them Up". Zombies spawning in your spawn is fixed, and it only spawns zombies for one building per cycle, fixing the performance impact of this mod.
G-t01l3t. 14 May, 2023 @ 2:18pm 
@world's best protoss player & @tchernobill thank you both for your work to improve the game! :GiveHug::Thedead:
Tchernobill 14 May, 2023 @ 10:08am 
@deknadu you must choose
deknadu 14 May, 2023 @ 9:56am 
Is it compatible with the Wake Them Up mod?
or must choose one or the other
Tchernobill 6 May, 2023 @ 11:12am 
Hi, can you replace your version with this one ?
I explain everything in the description.
Have fun out there and tell me when it's done/refused please :spiffo:.
DragonOfWar 2 May, 2023 @ 11:50am 
This mod has issues, but it actually helped my potato computer. Thx.
RedRafa 1 May, 2023 @ 5:00pm 
1- Server restarts and zombies just respawn inside buildings...
2- Spawns now include zombies, good luck if you are like me and run runners and have half your team being unable to spawn in high pop
Ryusho Yosei 28 Apr, 2023 @ 9:50pm 
I just had two houses in starts spawn with zomgbies in them, one -right beside me- So yeah, This needs to wait until after the player has spawned to start doing its version of the ch eckks if possible, that way the starting house won't spawn zombies in there right beside you...Like, the mod needs a delay to when it switches to the mods version of it.