@Chalky I'm not that active in zomboid right now but if I have some spare time I'll try to look into it.

I know this sound silly, but could you consider adding an update one day that increases the damage of the shotguns? I love firearms b41 but the shotguns got nerfed in terms of damage so hard

@Willow Yes it's safe to add mid save but only newly discovered firearms will have the updated stats as far as I know. The ones you already discovered will remain the same

is it okay to install this mod mid save? will firearms still be changed?

@peanuttrain I don't exactly think that I'm the best person to ask since I've already forgotten most of the steps that I took to make this one, but there are many tutorials on the web that are easy enough to follow that could help you with creating a mod. I think in your case you want to create a new mod (search it up on the web) with which you will add your customised "script file" that you copy from the original mod's script folder that you want to tweak, then set the values of whatever you want to change in the new script file. Then when done, you place that mod after the original in the load order next time you play, and it should apply the tweaks you made (FYI you may need to load new areas/new items if you are on an existing save).

Hi, would you be willing to teach me how to make a mod that tweaks another one similar to this one ? I have a server I run with my buddies and I wanted to buff some armour pieces.

@Mitsurugi I personally never felt like the accuracy for bolt action rifles in-game were a problem for me, especially when equipped with various attachments, with good aiming levels I'm able to hit targets consistently. I do agree with your sentiment tho, semi-auto is definitely king when you look at it logically, I just think bolt action rifles are a more preference based weapon for some people that want to play around with it and with b42 coming along, it will for sure be a great hunting tool but as of right now I've felt that the tweaks I made for the rifles are at a good spot.

If anything instead of increasing damage, you should make bolt action "sniper rifles" more accurate. Like, if possible, make them have accuracy bonuses. The simple fact is in most situations, semi-automatic weapons firing the same caliber ammo are better than anything bolt/lever/pump action, or single shot...often times better then fully-automatic as well. This is the reason such weapons are favored by militaries. And, honestly, a lot of what goes into getting that extra half moa out of a bolt action rifle, is hand loaded ammo with expensive or custom bullets, a custom barrel, expensive optics, and often an adjustable stability system built into the gun to take out as much user error or movement as possible.

If anything the Shotguns in B41 are just way too OP. A sawn off with an 2x makes you unstoppable, can kill zombies at like a 180 degree arc. But Ill give this one a go as you are right about the rifles

@JayOleon thanks, glad you like it

i like this good job

Y'know what? You're absolutely right. I forgot I was still testing with a pre-tweak looted rifle. My dumb mistake. Excited to try the changes now.

Now that I think of it, If you've been using this mod with an existing save then that's probably why you've felt like the rifles feel underwhelming still, since from my experience I had to start a new world each time I changed the values. When I tested it out last time it seemed to be insta killing zombies very consistently at mid range (and longer ranges now that I've tested it a few minutes ago) but to be safe I'll still raise the damage a bit.

@Kinu yeah right now they basically serve no purpose until b42 is released with hunting but I'm in the same boat as you, they should be guaranteed kill on hit consistently. To be honest most tests that I did with the new values were mid range shots and barely spent a few minutes at it. I'll try and increase the damage again slightly. Only thing is I think you need to start a new game to apply the new values, at least that's what I've been doing.

I've been looking for a mod like this because I absolutely love bolt action rifles, so thank you. But I still feel they're a bit underwhelming. Even at aim 10, they still struggle to 1 shot, probably at a 60-70% rate. I'm pulling these numbers off estimate for mid to long range. Ignoring close range since pistols already do a better job, even without the tweaks.

I think, ultimately, I'm desperately trying to find a niche or incentive to use one of these rifles over... anything else I guess, since their only advantage is range, which doesn't really stand out.

@Newka you're welcome :)

Thanks for the mod!

@JOMBi my pleasure :)

Looks like you put a bit of thought into the balance here, thanks for sharing it.