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Build 41, Build 42, Clothing/Armor, Items, Map, Misc, Models, Multiplayer, Pop Culture, QoL, Realistic, Silly/Fun, Textures, Weapons
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29 Mar @ 12:23am
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Description
Want a FUN and REALISTIC zombie outfit distribution mod? This mod is for you!

This mod adds a variety of zones into the game which gives zombies outfits to match their surroundings.
It also adds over 150 custom outfits which are appropriately placed on zombies in the world.


YES The mod is compatible with Build 42!

Goals of this mod:
  • Add the unused zombie outfits that the Indie Stone developers made
  • Add iconic George Romero-esque zombie outfits (Zombies hold items in their hands!)
  • Add appropriate setting and rarity for their clothing and items.
Here are some of the main features of Authentic Z.
  • Fat Zombies!
  • Zombies with missing arms and hands!
  • Backpack attachments. Upgrade your bags through 3 tiers to add more attachment slots!
  • Adds a new custom costume shop in Louisville. You will find lots of fun clothing and accessories in there.
  • The Crossroads Mall spawn zombies with random outfits = Random FUN!
  • The March Ridge Dormitory is rezoned to have unique zombie placement within it.
  • Ice Cream workers at each Ice Cream shop. Same thing with the new Donut Shops.
  • Dedicated spawns for Hazmat zombies, Service Uniform zombies, and Ghillie Suit zombies at the Secret Base
  • The large campgrounds, southwest from Riverside, are rezoned into Friday the 13th's Camp Crystal Lake. Find Jason, before he finds you! Includes other slashers like Michael Myers, Freddy Kreuger, and Leather Face!
  • Student and Varsity zombies at schools have been fixed to only have realistic hairstyles.
  • Fisherman and Poncho zombies alongside lakes and rivers (If zombies spawn there)
  • Hunter Zombies chance at isolated cabins and hunting stands.
  • Zombified Heroes from all your favorite zombie media
  • Famous Zombies from the zombie genre
  • Clown zombies…...Yes…...Clown Zombies
  • and a nice hit-list with checkboxes so you can log your progress! Great for late-game content!

Supported Translations - Always looking for more translators! Want to help? Contact me!
  • Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (From Portugal and Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Future Plans
If you want to keep up to date with the current progress and future plans, check out the official Trello page for the mod! [trello.com]

The 3 Branches - Only use ONE

AuthenticZ - Current has all the features.

AuthenticZLite ONLY has the outfits and zombie spawns. It does NOT have the backpack upgrading system.

AuthenticZBackpacks+ ONLY has the backpack upgrading system.

Common Issues and their fixes
1. "My server won't start" "Normal Termination" etc etc
FIX - Update your copy of AuthenticZ, sometimes Steam doesn't do it correctly. Review Method 2 on updating mods for servers/local servers [theindiestone.com]

2. "I can't upgrade my backpack or use the attachment slots" etc etc
FIX - Make sure you are NOT running multiple branches of AuthenticZ, this is a common issue of doing that. Make sure you have the sufficient materials to upgrade. Secondary bags (small bags that you can not wear on your back) need a carabiner (can be crafted with 5 paperclips) so it can be attached to the "Secondary Bag Slot".

Want some fun companion mods? Try These!

[discord.gg][www.patreon.com][ko-fi.com]

I hope you enjoy and have lots of fun.
AuthenticPeach

I do not give you permission to use the AuthenticZ assets for anything outside of gameplay functionality, unless specially given by me. My assets are considered Steam workshop items and can not be used to create NFTs. NFTs violate Steam TOS. Please do not re-upload my mod without my specific permission. I have the means and motivation to go after such violators.

YES The mod is compatible with Build 42!

YES This mod is SAFE to add mid-save!


Please read the Q&As before posting in the comment section.
Common Q&As

Compatible/Incompatible Mods list

For Server Owners and Admins
Complete list of Item IDs (If ever needed) (currently outdated, will update later)



When you report a bug, give me as much info as you can. Such as...
1. What branch of the mod you are running, 2. When does the error happen (so I can replicate it) 3. Any console error reports. For the best convenience and response time, post your error report on my discord channel, linked above.

Also try uninstalling and reinstalling the mod if you suspect that your copy of the mod wasn't updated when one was released recently. Steam sometimes doesn't immediately push updates.

Workshop ID: 2335368829
Mod ID: AuthenticZBackpacks+
Mod ID: Authentic Z - Current
Mod ID: AuthenticZLite
Map Folder: AZSpawn
Map Folder: AZSpawn
Popular Discussions View All (188)
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23 Aug @ 10:44am
Can't attach filled water bottle to backpack
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23 Aug @ 8:36am
PINNED: Open to Suggestions - Help improve the mod
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12 May @ 4:40am
Bottle slot? (B42)
Wyrm
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MaxOnAir 29 Aug @ 12:34pm 
Не знаю из за этого мода такой баг или нет но у меня в сохранении половина зомби это детективы в костюме.....
You Got Clapped G 29 Aug @ 7:22am 
this mod is DEFINITLY cause problems in 42.11 Google Gemini said so after checking my debug logs.
Coldfront 27 Aug @ 8:30am 
@Rediav yeah it's super frustrating. I mentioned it in their discord and SAFETY MAN who I believe mainly does bug reporting and he said "That's not vanilla, or in the Bandits mod so it's likely that" And lo and behold slayer (creator of the mod) replied to me himself after a couple days and said "These guys is mafia. They are after you in the scenario where you start with a briefcase full of money" - I did not use that scenario he is talking about.

Thank you though!
Rediav 27 Aug @ 8:01am 
@Coldfront B42 New save with only Bandits enabled has the same problem. With 100+ mods, without Bandits there are no more undercover cops, frozen zombies, or zombie balls on the ground.
Seiðr 27 Aug @ 12:51am 
Can i run the Mod without the Map editions? Or are they mandatory for the Item Spaws to properly work?
Coldfront 26 Aug @ 3:53pm 
(2/2) I also have the bandits mod, Vanilla Clothing Expanded & Spongies clothing. I don't believe I have any other mods that would have changed/added to the spawn table of what the zombies might wear

I talked to someone else and they have the same issue and thought it was maybe Bandits but he had Authentic Z too
Coldfront 26 Aug @ 3:53pm 
(1/2) Unsure if this due to AZ but a TON of undercover cops are spawning at newly discovered tiles outside of where I spawned. I am playing the latest version of B42/your mod. Started on August 23rd but that is when I started exploring outside of Rosewood.

For context, I spawned in Rosewood, stayed in and around for the first 20 days probably, then went to base at the Mccoy Estate. After several days I went to Louisville, around the military checkpoint I would say a 2:1 ratio of UC's:regular zombies spawned, then further into the city it was I would say one of every few zombies was an undercover cop. I then went to Muldraugh and sure enough every other group of zombies was the UC's.

However no item that they spawned with was tagged with Authentic Z (shoulder holster, regular holster, rarely an ankle holster, then also one handgun - no ammo unless already loaded in-, a badge, a suit set and most also had tactical walkie talkie).
zafoolu 26 Aug @ 12:17pm 
not compatible with B42 vehicle interior mod?
Glassman65 24 Aug @ 12:00pm 
OHHH Chainsaw Disabled.... got it
Glassman65 24 Aug @ 11:57am 
Chain Saw bump, cant start or fuel it. just says "Chainsaw (Off) , i play 10 years later alot.... so i could really Use one in b42