Project Zomboid

Project Zomboid

Custom Consumption
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PaddiSson_  [developer] 22 Jun, 2023 @ 5:17pm
[HowTo] How do I get this mod to work on a multiplayer server?
Follow these steps:

In the following examples, we'll assume that the server is called "servertest", but if you've given it a different name, you'll need to modify the files associated with this server.

MULTIPLAYER - LOCAL SERVER
  • Subscribe to this mod
  • Activate the mod in your own mod list from the "Mods" menu on the game launch screen
  • Add the mod to the list of mods on your new local server by managing the sandbox settings
  • Adjust the desired item values from the "Custom Consumption" tab, apply the changes and start your server

MULTIPLAYER - DEDICATED SERVER
  • Subscribe to this mod by editing the file "servertest.ini" in /Zomboid/Server/ folder and adding Workshop ID/Mod ID
  • Edit the file "servertest_SandboxVars.lua" in /Zomboid/Server/ folder
  • Add the lines below to the end of the file, just before the last "}"
  • Adjust the desired item values, apply the changes and start your server
CustomConsumption = { -- Minimum=0.00 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 TorchConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.00 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 HandTorchConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.03 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 LighterConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 MatchesConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 LightbulbConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 ColoredLightbulbConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.00 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 CandleLitConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.01 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GeneratorConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.00 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 BatteryConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.00 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 CarBatteryConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.13 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PetrolCanConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 BlowTorchConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.05 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 WeldingRodsConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.06 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PropaneTankConsumption = 5.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 DuctTapeConsumption = 5.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GlueConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 WoodGlueConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 WireConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 ThreadConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 TwineConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.05 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 SoapConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.02 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 CleaningLiquidConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.08 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 BleachConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 TowelsConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 DisinfectantConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 AlcoholWipesConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PillsConsumption = 5.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PillsAntiDepConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PillsBetaConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PillsSleepingTabletsConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PillsVitaminsConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.50 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 HamRadioConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.50 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 RadioConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.50 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 WalkieTalkieConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 ColoredPaintsConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GravelBagConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 SandBagConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 DirtBagConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 CompostBagConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.01 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PlasterBucketConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GardeningSprayConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 FertilizerConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.03 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 WateredCanFullConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.04 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 BucketWaterConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.04 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PaintBucketWaterConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 ExtinguisherConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 FishingLineConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GunPowderConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 CharcoalConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.50 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 HairDyesConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 FlourConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.10 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 BakingSodaConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 YeastConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.20 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 VinegarConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.25 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 PancakeMixConsumption = 1.0, -- Minimum=0.50 Maximum=1000.00 Default=1.00 GravyMixConsumption = 1.0, },

That's all, enjoy!
Last edited by PaddiSson_; 27 Jun, 2023 @ 6:22pm