Better Auto Mechanics [B42.19+ MP+SP]

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Author: Hotox

Last revision: 19 May at 14:59 UTC (1)

File size: 1.49 MB

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Description:
Better Auto Mechanics

Train mechanics with a single click. Smarter, more intuitive, and lightweight. In Multiplayer and Singleplayer.

Rewritten from the ground up, Better Auto Mechanics is a comprehensive quality-of-life upgrade for the mechanic skill. Inspired by the original mod "AutoMechanics", it improves on several key features while still allowing you to train mechanics on vehicles with a single button. And it actually works in multiplayer!

Compatible with all B42 versions! B41 is not supported, use this instead.


🔧 Key Features
  • Smart XP Tracking: The mod knows exactly when you can’t gain XP from a specific car anymore. It will alert you if a vehicle isn’t worth training on, so you never waste time.
  • Resume Interrupted Training: If zombies interrupt you (or you cancel an action), you can pick up exactly where you left off. No more starting from scratch and wasting part durability!
  • Efficiency First: The mod will never perform an action if it won’t yield XP.
  • Clearer Tooltips: Know exactly what tools you need and how your skill level, known recipes, and other factors impact the training before you start.
  • Fast-Forward Supported: Fully supports speeding up the game in SP, allowing you to breeze through your training sessions. Nearby zombies will still reset the game speed to normal.
  • Batch Uninstall: Quickly strip vehicles for spare parts! Use the new context menu to batch-uninstall specific categories like all doors, all tires, or completely strip the entire car bare with a single click.
  • Translated into: English, German, Russian, French, simple + trad. Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish.


🚗 How to Use
  1. Open the mechanics window on any vehicle.
  2. Right-click any part.
  3. Select "Train Mechanics".
  4. Watch the levels go up!

Note: Pathfinding can sometimes impact the training session. Please ensure your character has some walking space around the car.


💡 Tips
  • You can only gain XP from a specific vehicle once per day.
  • Right-click directly on a vehicle in the world to access the "Train Mechanics" button faster.
  • The "Train Mechanics" button is automatically hidden once you reach Mechanics Level 10.


⚙️ Mod Settings

You can customize the "Minimum Vehicle Part Success Chance" in the options. This value determines the safety threshold for installing/uninstalling parts; any part with a success chance below this value will be skipped during training.

  • 0 (Risky): All parts will be worked on. Be careful—parts will break or lose condition at lower skill levels.
  • 30 (Default): A good balance. Parts with a very low success chance are skipped to prevent excessive damage, while still allowing for decent XP gain.
  • 100 (Safe Mode): Only parts that are guaranteed to succeed will be worked on. This is completely safe at all skill levels, though training may be slower as fewer parts are eligible.

Multiplayer / Server Admins:
Server owners can enforce this setting via Sandbox Options.

  • -1 (Default): The setting is not enforced. Players are free to use their own local Mod Option setting.
  • 0 to 100: The setting is enforced server-wide. Any value greater than -1 will override individual player choices. The value set by the server will be visible in the button tooltip.


✅ Compatibility & Save Info


FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

If you find this mod useful:

  • ⭐ Rate on Steam Workshop
  • 💬 Leave comments or Feedback
  • 🐛 Post bug reports in Discussions or on Github[github.com]
  • 🚀 Contribute to this mod on Github[github.com]. Translations are very welcome!
  • ❤️ Buy me a Ko-fi[ko-fi.com]


Workshop ID: 3635856965
Mod ID: better-auto-mechanics

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