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Build 41, Build 42, Clothing/Armor, Framework, Items, Multiplayer, Traits
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4 Dec, 2021 @ 12:37pm
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In 3 collections by Tchernobill
PZ Build 41
27 items
Taste of Vanilla B41
35 items
B42
18 items
Description
Allows to save a character playing in a version and load it in another version of the game.

So you can finally replay your 1k hours survivor from B41.50 into B41.73 or even multiplayer.

How to
  • start the game in the initial version
  • activate this mod in the save
  • load the save
  • click on the save button below your character name in the character UI
  • note your character name(1)
  • stop the game
  • start the game in the current main version of the game
  • activate this mod in default setting
  • start a new game with the same character name(1)
  • click on the load button below your character name in the character UI

What is saved
  • Profession
  • Traits
  • Perk levels, current experience and book multiplier.
  • Weight
  • Kills number
  • Time survived
  • Items(2)
  • Known recipes
(2)no keyring, no tailoring patch, restore full durability.
Also clothings and bags are "randomly" equipped automatically. This is mainly to avoid "weight stuck inventory" effect.

Can I use it for other switches than game versions
Yes you can use it:
  • to have an experienced character in a Really CDDA challenge.
  • to change between survivor mod and apocalypse.
  • ..
But in those cases you SHOULD use this other mod instead.

A mismatch between client and server with B41 Multiplayer?
Follow the steps here[theindiestone.com]

Ask for permission[theindiestone.com]
This mod can only be added to and extended with the express permission from the original creator. Having received permission, credit must be given to the original creator, both within the files of the mod and wherever the mod roams online.

If no permission is received you may not alter the mod.

If you wanna support, kind words are very welcome.

Workshop ID: 2673317083
Mod ID: CharacterSave
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4 Apr, 2023 @ 7:32pm
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Hmmz1080 7 Jan @ 10:17am 
Hello, I wanted to test with a fresh character but nothing work. When I click the save button to save the fresh character nothing happens.

When I go to my current save and try to load that fresh character, nothing happens too
Omni 4 Jan @ 1:43pm 
Some things to note:
- Some containers will fill to full when loaded. Even if they were empty when saved, they will load to 100% completely filled. These include but are not limited to, Gas Cans, Propane Torches, Water Dispensers. This being said, a cologne bottle I filled with whiskey did maintain its 79/100 mL, and another flask kept its volume as well. So not all liquid containers behave this way.
- All Skill VHS are loaded as a useless 'VHS - Retail' which does not do anything. RIP Skill VHS.
- Many character values are not saved (only ones listed in mod description are saved). For example, health tab was reset, calories were reset to 50% of the max value, and etc:.
- Bags may change skins (Eg: Hiking Bag)
William 4 Jan @ 1:22pm 
can make a pach to Evolving Traits World? or Dynamic Traits? to save the information like pain level, tree cuts, etc...

https://steamoss.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2914075159
mad-rooky 3 Jan @ 7:11pm 
@ Tchernobill Why do you recommend using the other mod for transfer between saves? Because the recommended mod isn't b42 rdy yet, just curious.
Also I have transferred a character and it works as expected, only that I have one more strength point as I should and the XP is in minus, probably that amount that it actually missed to the next level. All other skills seem to be correct.
mad-rooky 3 Jan @ 5:59am 
@Jester read the first line of the description lol
Jester of Rue 30 Dec, 2024 @ 6:58pm 
Question: Is it entirely possible that this would allow for someone to save a character in a multiplayer server. Then if they die, use it to reload that character? I only ask because I have one buddy of mine who is desperate to find a way to backup traits earned from the "Trait Purchase System" and doesn't want to spend hours upon hours re-killing zombies just to get the points back.
John DeWolf 26 Dec, 2024 @ 5:27pm 
Where is the character data saved?
Viriato 25 Dec, 2024 @ 12:32pm 
@William, thank you for the info ^ ^.
Azure Moonlight 24 Dec, 2024 @ 9:51am 
Only bug I've noticed so far is my fitness and strength default to 5 when transferring.

I saved a character in build42 that was at 2 fitness, 4 strength, then loaded in a new save. The traits are fine, other skills are fine, but fitness and strength are flat 5 points.
William 22 Dec, 2024 @ 3:19pm 
@Viriato

Changing mods in an existing world
Before adding mods to an old save, it is highly recommended to make a backup save!

Click the "Load" button
Select the save
Click the "More..." button in the lower right corner
Press the button "Choose mods..."
Enable / disable mods according to the instructions above
Click the "Back" button
Ready! The list of mods has now been changed in your save.

https://pzwiki.net/wiki/Using_mods