Hi, I really like the idea of the mutator.
I would like to know how it is activated correctly please. I just downloaded the 3 files from Gittub and pasted them into the Killing Floor System folder. The mutator was on my list of Mutators and i activated it, but when i play a game (solo, dedicated or hosted sv) the effects are not deactivated. Greetings and thank you.

@Avtomat

Hmm.. the mutator should work fine on solo and listen servers. Can you share the configuration you have? Also which HUD effects aren't working for you? Everything or just specific ones?

Just a tip, maybe you didn't know. In the configuration file:

- False means 'HUD effect disabled'
- True means 'HUD effect enabled'

Hey, thank you very much for answering. :)

I'm not sure if all the effects are disabled, but for example Bloat's vomit effect is perfectly disabled thanks to the Mutator. The same does not happen with the smoke from the projectiles.

I tried changing the game engine in settings but it didn't work. XD

This is the configuration i have:

[HUDEffects.HUDEffects]
############# HUD Related #############
# Removes the Grain filter that shows when you die, or in lobby, or in spectator mode
bSpectatorOverlay=False
# Removes the 'Red' pulsating colors if you are almost dead
bNearDeath=False
# Removes buring overlay, if it's there
bFireOverlay=False
# IMHO Best one yet. This removes the 'Sepia' overlay that shows after you start the match
# Try with/without it and see the difference!
bShittySepia=False
# Removes "Press XXX to open door" message
bDoorUseMessage=False
# Removes "Door is welded" message
bDoorSealedMessage=False
# Removes 'Zed Time Activated' message
bZedTimeMessage=False
############# Monster related #############
# Removes Bloat vomit overlay
bVomitScreen=False
# Removes Siren/Stalker slash overlay
bSlashOverlay=False
############# Weapon Related #############
# Smoke that shows after e.g. M32 Grenade Launcher, M79 Grenade Launcher, LAW
bSmokeTrail=False

P.D.: In the first comment I also wanted to add that disabling smoke effects on dedicated servers didn't work for me either. Is the Mutator intended to run on dedicated servers? 😅

The config seems just fine.. please test and let me know if anything other than the Smoke isn't working. I think I already know of a possible fix for the Smoke

Oh, btw!

The 'Smoke' that is removed is not the explosion/impact, it's only the trail of the shot.

I just did a quick test on a Listen server and it works fine, but will debug more later in the day:

Check how it should look like: https://streamable.com/e8jmbm (Start from 6 seconds)


EDIT: I just tested a new feature to disable the 'Impact' smoke, it also works perfectly however it will make your game much more complex because you basically have no clue where the impact is, unless you are hitting ZEDs.

I will release a new version with a new configuration this evening.

I tested and this is the results xD:

-The 'Red' pulsating colors if you are almost dead is not disabled with the mutator.

-The burning overlay i dont know if is deactivated, i tried to be burned by a Husk and walk on fire and i didn't see differences between activated or deactivated hehe :)

-The 'Sepia' overlay that shows after you start the match (the blackscreen) yes it is deactivated thanks to the Mutator

-The doors related effects are not deactivated, i mean the "Door is welded" and "Press XXX to open door" messages

-'Zed Time Activated 'message i really don't know how this message is activated, i mean is exactly when the Zed Time is activated by killing Zeds but i never saw that message i was distracted

-The Bloat Vomit is perfectly removed with the Mutator hehe

-The Siren / Stalker slash overlay is not deactivated

-The smoke effects are not desactivated


That's it. I would like to read your answer. Thanks. 🙂

Hello, thanks again for responding. When I activate the Mutator the smoke trail is not deactivated as shown in the video.

I think it is a good idea to leave the smoke from the explosion because you say that the game is complicated.

Although it is interesting if you are going to add an option to deactivate the explosion/impact smoke. :)

Are you playing on Listen or Solo server ? Plwase try on Listen servers. Solo servers are not always fully compatible with mutators. That's so weird because for me it works just fine. I'll let you know once I push the new updated version as well

Thanks for your feedback, too!

Im playing in Solo and Dedicated, i tried some options in Listen servers. :)

Is the Mutator intended to run on dedicated servers?

I'll try in Listen servers. Hehe

The mutator should run fine on dedicated & Listen servers ^^ !

No problem. 😋
Hope the Mutator works for me with the update, it would be very helpful. n.n

Hey, I would like to add information. I already tested the Mutator on a listening server as you told me.
I tried it on a listening server that I opened and the smoke from the projectile was deactivated thanks to the Mutator 😅 Also the vomit from Bloat is still deactivated. Same with the burning effect.
When I was playing I was wearing a vest and the attacks of the Stalkers did not activate the effect of the hud.
The same does not happen with the messages of the doors, the Mutator did not deactivate the messages.

I would like the smoke from the projectiles to be disabled on the dedicated servers. Does the Mutator work with you in dedicated servers?

Oh, so it's working for you perfectly on Listen servers, right?

My new version changes the way things are transferred to the client, so i suppose it will fix all issues. I will send you a test version once done and please let me know if it's fixes your issues

Yes, perfect.

Thanks. 😯🙂

I'll let you know man. No problem. Hehe