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Snukfin's Server Side Z(S)ombies
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BubbaJoe
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Just stumbled across this recently as a way of mixing things up on our server. First of all a big thank you to both Snufkin for the base mod and Slawa for the updated A19-stable version we're using (V2.2 - A19 B169). I've been tweaking things around a bit using my limited knowledge to good results however I do have a question about the Bomber zombie.
With the Bomber everything seems to work properly except the damage done by its explosion. The explosion animation itself is fantastic, but the actual damage done is extremely small. I'm talking in the realm of 5-15hp damage to a dirt block directly under the Bomber. It also does 0 damage to a player even if you are standing immediately next to the Bomber. With all the other zombies I've had good results tweaking things but I'm having no luck fixing the Bomber's explosion damage. Is anyone else having that issue? I've found what I think is the explosion's damage values and set all of them at 1500 for testing purposes and it's still hitting blocks for almost no damage and players for 0 damage. The Bomber's melee damage works fine and can be adjusted fine, just as a reference.
Update: Figured it out, just came down to tinkering with the "Explosion.DamageBonus" variables.
With the Bomber everything seems to work properly except the damage done by its explosion. The explosion animation itself is fantastic, but the actual damage done is extremely small. I'm talking in the realm of 5-15hp damage to a dirt block directly under the Bomber. It also does 0 damage to a player even if you are standing immediately next to the Bomber. With all the other zombies I've had good results tweaking things but I'm having no luck fixing the Bomber's explosion damage. Is anyone else having that issue? I've found what I think is the explosion's damage values and set all of them at 1500 for testing purposes and it's still hitting blocks for almost no damage and players for 0 damage. The Bomber's melee damage works fine and can be adjusted fine, just as a reference.
Update: Figured it out, just came down to tinkering with the "Explosion.DamageBonus" variables.
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This is a very crude attempt to restore most (11 of 13) of the Custom Zombies for A19.1 (b8) because my experience with XML is barely a month old and it's all very elementary and patchwork. So far I haven't seen any red warnings although there are a few yellow warnings from time to time about projectiles hitting things with no textures and the Juggernaut spitting out vehicle scraps in rocket debris. I spawned all 11 functional Bosses on that island in Navezgane for 30 minutes while we partied and the dedicated server didn't crash..........yet.
I hope experienced modders can bring this superb mod back to life in a more sophisticated non patchwork way for the future. I have seen some other builds being kindly shared in this thread but I went this way as a learning experience as well.
You can download it here to test:
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19.1b8-2020Sept30
For reference, changes made, based on console errors and warnings for each character, as well as limitations are as follows:
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== Changes in order of finding them in the console as warnings or game breakers ==
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1. Juggernaut Zombie Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="Zombie_Template"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this is causing the Juggernaut Zombie to sink below the ground surface by one block and cause a looping 'NullReferenceException'
<!--property name="AvatarController" value="AvatarZombieUMAController" /-->
Based on forum posts, this appears to be an area of contention. He runs with it removed.
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2. Scorcher Zombie Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="zombieScorcher"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this is causing the Scorcher Zombie to not appear at all and cause a looping 'NullReferenceException'
<!--property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombieStandardDemolitionRagdoll"/-->
This allows it to spawn and fall back on it's parent class with:
<property name="Mesh" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/zombieStandardSoldierRagdoll.prefab"/>
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3. Buff Health Issue - ParasiteAttack
buffs.xml
buff name="ParasiteAttack"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this appears to be causing a buffs.xml failure.
<!--passive_effect name="HealthMaxModifierOT" operation="base_subtract" value="1"/-->
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4. Ragdoll Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="Zombie_Template"
The console suggests the property for <property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombie01Ragdoll" /> cannot be found. This has been commented out so it will fall back on its "zombieTemplateMale" value of <property name="Mesh" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/zombieStandardBoeRagdoll.prefab"/> which isn't causing any console warnings.
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5. Typo Amendment from Geits to Geist changed in:
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="zombieGeist"
and associated items.xml partners. Purely cosmetic as they all associated under the same typo anyway.
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6. Removed Archon from the BM spawn horde
The Archon character does appear in the .xml files but has no archetype of its own. Something for the future.
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7. Removed Banshee from entitygroups.xml and BM spawn horde.
The Banshee character does appear in the .xml files but has no archetype of its own. Something for the future.
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Summary on testing so far - Able to use without crashing or locking up YES / NO
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1. Archon - NO / No archetype. Attempted to rebuild Archon using Geist as a template. Failed and need to study more.
2. Banshee - NO / No archetype. Need to study more.
3. Scorcher - YES / Does bring up a yellow warning though. 'Particle System is trying to spawn on a mesh with zero surface area'. Hard to say if it's a server busting warning for the long term.
4. Bomber - YES / No warnings at all so far. Blastastic.
5. Cowhead - YES / No warnings at all so far. Mooooover and a shaker.
6. Geist - YES / No warnings at all so far. 'Shocking'.
7. Juggernaut - YES / Occasional warnings about the vehicle scraps and animator got state but so far. I have a 'soft spot' for Juggernaut as he's the first one I started on.
8. Mantis - YES / No warnings at all so far. Far out.
9. Parasite - YES / No warnings at all so far. 'Suckulent.'
10. Scarecrow - YES / Has an odd death spin animation which I am not touching. Pimpking.
11. Undertaker - YES / No warnings at all so far. Bone shakingly good.
12. Wendigo - YES / No warnings at all so far. Flies like the wind.
13. Wrestler - YES / No warnings at all so far. Just wants to be hugged.
Rest well...until next time.
I hope experienced modders can bring this superb mod back to life in a more sophisticated non patchwork way for the future. I have seen some other builds being kindly shared in this thread but I went this way as a learning experience as well.
You can download it here to test:
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19.1b8-2020Sept30
For reference, changes made, based on console errors and warnings for each character, as well as limitations are as follows:
------------------------------------------------
== Changes in order of finding them in the console as warnings or game breakers ==
----------------------------------
1. Juggernaut Zombie Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="Zombie_Template"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this is causing the Juggernaut Zombie to sink below the ground surface by one block and cause a looping 'NullReferenceException'
<!--property name="AvatarController" value="AvatarZombieUMAController" /-->
Based on forum posts, this appears to be an area of contention. He runs with it removed.
----------------------------------
2. Scorcher Zombie Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="zombieScorcher"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this is causing the Scorcher Zombie to not appear at all and cause a looping 'NullReferenceException'
<!--property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombieStandardDemolitionRagdoll"/-->
This allows it to spawn and fall back on it's parent class with:
<property name="Mesh" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/zombieStandardSoldierRagdoll.prefab"/>
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3. Buff Health Issue - ParasiteAttack
buffs.xml
buff name="ParasiteAttack"
Crude edit but changed the following property to a comment for the time being as this appears to be causing a buffs.xml failure.
<!--passive_effect name="HealthMaxModifierOT" operation="base_subtract" value="1"/-->
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4. Ragdoll Issue
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="Zombie_Template"
The console suggests the property for <property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombie01Ragdoll" /> cannot be found. This has been commented out so it will fall back on its "zombieTemplateMale" value of <property name="Mesh" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/zombieStandardBoeRagdoll.prefab"/> which isn't causing any console warnings.
----------------------------------
5. Typo Amendment from Geits to Geist changed in:
entityclasses.xml
entity_class name="zombieGeist"
and associated items.xml partners. Purely cosmetic as they all associated under the same typo anyway.
----------------------------------
6. Removed Archon from the BM spawn horde
The Archon character does appear in the .xml files but has no archetype of its own. Something for the future.
----------------------------------
7. Removed Banshee from entitygroups.xml and BM spawn horde.
The Banshee character does appear in the .xml files but has no archetype of its own. Something for the future.
===============================================================================
Summary on testing so far - Able to use without crashing or locking up YES / NO
===============================================================================
1. Archon - NO / No archetype. Attempted to rebuild Archon using Geist as a template. Failed and need to study more.
2. Banshee - NO / No archetype. Need to study more.
3. Scorcher - YES / Does bring up a yellow warning though. 'Particle System is trying to spawn on a mesh with zero surface area'. Hard to say if it's a server busting warning for the long term.
4. Bomber - YES / No warnings at all so far. Blastastic.
5. Cowhead - YES / No warnings at all so far. Mooooover and a shaker.
6. Geist - YES / No warnings at all so far. 'Shocking'.
7. Juggernaut - YES / Occasional warnings about the vehicle scraps and animator got state but so far. I have a 'soft spot' for Juggernaut as he's the first one I started on.
8. Mantis - YES / No warnings at all so far. Far out.
9. Parasite - YES / No warnings at all so far. 'Suckulent.'
10. Scarecrow - YES / Has an odd death spin animation which I am not touching. Pimpking.
11. Undertaker - YES / No warnings at all so far. Bone shakingly good.
12. Wendigo - YES / No warnings at all so far. Flies like the wind.
13. Wrestler - YES / No warnings at all so far. Just wants to be hugged.
Rest well...until next time.
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Guest
Guest
Thank you for clarifying that and giving your nod of approval. The Custom Zombies are simply too good to go to waste.I wondered if there was something special about them because some players reported they saw them spawn from time to time. The hunt shall continue to bring them back as well.
mr.devolver
New member
I won't lie. I was hoping you would update them yourself, because updates from the original author are irreplaceable and being told it just won't happen feels like being told "Sorry son, you're adopted."
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Guest
Once again, Banshee could reappear with a crude comment out for the common culprit since the Ragdoll updates to the game.
<!--property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombieStandardScreamerRagdoll"/-->
Banshee is not as pretty as he originally was, but is recognisable.
<!--property name="Mesh" value="Zombies/zombieStandardScreamerRagdoll"/-->
Banshee is not as pretty as he originally was, but is recognisable.
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Guest
And welcome back Archon.
Finding the issue with Archon was a little trickier as the error was:
NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
at EntityAlive.Update () [0x00134] in <b96846cfb0544c2da3579e57837d9053>:0
(Filename: <b96846cfb0544c2da3579e57837d9053> Line: 0)
Through a process of elimination, it referenced Archon's glowing green eyes and they are temporarily removed just to bring him back.
<!--property name="ReplaceMaterial1" value="entities/zombies/materials/rad_eye"/-->
And welcome back to Archon's eyes.
There was a reference elsewhere in the parent of Archon for:
<property name="ReplaceMaterial1" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/Materials/rad_eye.mat"/>
This worked out just fine and it was a new coding format replacement.
Finding the issue with Archon was a little trickier as the error was:
NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object
at EntityAlive.Update () [0x00134] in <b96846cfb0544c2da3579e57837d9053>:0
(Filename: <b96846cfb0544c2da3579e57837d9053> Line: 0)
Through a process of elimination, it referenced Archon's glowing green eyes and they are temporarily removed just to bring him back.
<!--property name="ReplaceMaterial1" value="entities/zombies/materials/rad_eye"/-->
And welcome back to Archon's eyes.
There was a reference elsewhere in the parent of Archon for:
<property name="ReplaceMaterial1" value="#Entities/Zombies?Zombies/Materials/rad_eye.mat"/>
This worked out just fine and it was a new coding format replacement.
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Guest
Guest
Snufkin's Custom Zombies - A19.1 (b8) can be downloaded here:
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19.1-B8-2020Oct02
13 out of 13 Custom Zombies are now able to spawn with no red warning server/game breakers so far. There are periodic yellow warnings linked to projectiles and I hope the long term impact is minimal. All original settings apply beyond the changes made to get these characters back in game.
The main issues were changes to mesh ragdolls which could be replaced with the new location or given over to the parent, one buff setting, one instance of AvatarZombieUMAController, and a material location change.
This is just a start, and I appreciate it can be disappointing that this didn't come directly from Snufkin. However, Snufkin was certainly here in the background and came to the rescue when I really needed some advice for Archon and Banshee.
In time, more appropriate changes can be made to restore original rag doll effects, buffs, and original custom 'apparel'. Failing that, they can receive the best alternative with what we have to work with. The quest for the Juggernaut also needs testing now that he has returned...but all in good time.
The default settings are balanced for some but not for others so it's possible to tweak the settings for each character in the xml files.
For example:
- The health for the Juggernaut can be found in entityclasses.xml and by default is set to 12000.
- The probability of Wendigo spawning in the snow biome can be found in entitygroups.xml and by default is set to 0.001 which is as rare as seeing the Abominable Snowball.
All the best out there and I hope your servers cope with the load.
Marshmallow toasting.
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19.1-B8-2020Oct02
13 out of 13 Custom Zombies are now able to spawn with no red warning server/game breakers so far. There are periodic yellow warnings linked to projectiles and I hope the long term impact is minimal. All original settings apply beyond the changes made to get these characters back in game.
The main issues were changes to mesh ragdolls which could be replaced with the new location or given over to the parent, one buff setting, one instance of AvatarZombieUMAController, and a material location change.
This is just a start, and I appreciate it can be disappointing that this didn't come directly from Snufkin. However, Snufkin was certainly here in the background and came to the rescue when I really needed some advice for Archon and Banshee.
In time, more appropriate changes can be made to restore original rag doll effects, buffs, and original custom 'apparel'. Failing that, they can receive the best alternative with what we have to work with. The quest for the Juggernaut also needs testing now that he has returned...but all in good time.
The default settings are balanced for some but not for others so it's possible to tweak the settings for each character in the xml files.
For example:
- The health for the Juggernaut can be found in entityclasses.xml and by default is set to 12000.
- The probability of Wendigo spawning in the snow biome can be found in entitygroups.xml and by default is set to 0.001 which is as rare as seeing the Abominable Snowball.
All the best out there and I hope your servers cope with the load.
Marshmallow toasting.
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Guest
Guest
Just testing out the A19.1 (b8) build on A19.2 (b3) for compatibility.
In addition, this will be running on a new World using the new CP46 Prefab pack with Bdub's Vehicle and a host of server side mods to stress test.
It will also be a good chance to add back the appropriate mesh ragdolls that are being taken from another character they were not originally intended to be taken from. Once these mesh ragdolls are returned, this will put Snufkin's Custom Zombies back to 99.9%+ (give or take) of what was originally intended.
I'm barely into Day 1 and we had our first visitor. It was a small mercy that Cowhead wasn't really in the mood and I kept my distance.
In addition, this will be running on a new World using the new CP46 Prefab pack with Bdub's Vehicle and a host of server side mods to stress test.
It will also be a good chance to add back the appropriate mesh ragdolls that are being taken from another character they were not originally intended to be taken from. Once these mesh ragdolls are returned, this will put Snufkin's Custom Zombies back to 99.9%+ (give or take) of what was originally intended.
I'm barely into Day 1 and we had our first visitor. It was a small mercy that Cowhead wasn't really in the mood and I kept my distance.
Blight
New member
Updated my v2.2 version and added more zombies to it
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlrnkgiwapyjhz4/Custom Zombies v3 - a19.1.rar?dl=0
New:
This zombies are not from me but i cant find the author of it atm. (was from nexusmods.com). Will edit it later.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlrnkgiwapyjhz4/Custom Zombies v3 - a19.1.rar?dl=0
New:
This zombies are not from me but i cant find the author of it atm. (was from nexusmods.com). Will edit it later.
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Guest
@Slawa Now that's an interesting assortment. Character 1 and 4 look like they could be in their own spawn group and face you like a tag team, 'The gruesome twosome'. Character 3 , the 'Funk Freak' looks like he was infected while giving a performance on the stage and is using his instruments for a different kind of music. And character 2, is just plain scarey. He looks like a cattle rancher with cattle prods in each hand, 'Sparky McGee'.
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Guest
After extended testing by our community server administrators and client hosts as well as much support from community modders here is a link for Snufkin's Custom Server Side Z(S)ombies - A19 Stable.
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19-Stable-2020Nov03
This additional download is just a one layered zip without the github additional folder for server hosts having trouble with that. I added the above one so as not to leach too much from the forum.
View attachment Snufkin_CustomZombies_A19-Stable_2020Nov03.zip
A full Revisions and Readme text file for all changes to make Snufkin's Custom Zombies stable for A19 is included in the Mod.
Experienced players who are well versed in zombie control can try the Snufkin Party version of the entitygroups.xml for a more challenging version of Snufkin's Zombies. It increases spawning probability and adds all 15 zombies to a blood moon event which is up from the possible default value of 10. However, it still retains balanced and cumulative advancement to match Game Stage and Level. Add this file to your Config folder and rename it to entitygroups.xml View attachment entitygroups_Snufkin_Party.xml
The Snufkin's Research Camera ADD ON that requires the above mod as base is not currently fully functional because the update from A18 to A19 caused some of the most important features to no longer appear to work as intended. For example, the progress bars do not show and it is uncertain whether the HP reduction buff is functional. On top of that, multiple external images are not showing up in the Computer Interface. At present, it is not really recommended to use this Add On as it will cause from frustration than fun. However, you are welcome to play with it at your leisure and if you can resolve the issues, feel free to share.
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-Custom-Zombies-Research-Camera-A19-Stable-2020Oct28
(If you do use this Add On, be aware it has its own entityclasses.xml file which will override the original in the mod to make things compatible. Should you run this Add On and wish to amend Snufkin Zombie features, edits need to be made in the Add On files)
There are 15 Zombies in total as follows:
Archon, Banshee, Bomber, Cowhead, Geist, Juggernaut, Mantis, Parasite, Psycho, Scarecrow, Scorcher, Siren, Undertaker, Wendigo, and Wrestler.
I believe this completes the restoration of this mod as all changes are as consistent with the original as possible.
The main mod breaking issues were:
1. AvatarZombieUMAController
This appears to have been removed from the default files for how the mod referenced it. As such the one clear entry to it has been purged from the code.
2. Mesh Renaming
A number of characters had their properties reformatted to a new naming system. The new names have now been found and replace the temporary names. These values remain identical to the original mod.
3. Buff Entry
A single buff entry has been commented out. In fact, this buff entry has also been commented out in the default game files. As such, it may reappear at a later date.
4. Particle Effects
A few particle effects were causing mesh/texture warnings upon collision and the audio for projectiles for Scorcher and Geist were being looped from the initial launch location. These were changed to alternative particle effects which has ceased the issue. The Archon also saw his particle effect changed to bring server stability even though it didn't cause audio issues.
*The Psycho character had not been implemented into a group but is fully functional. As such he has been added to a group of zombies that spawn in the Pine Forest at night. The Psycho will not spawn during Blood Moon at all unless manually added. This character looks like a psychotic tool wielding doctor who is intent on playing 'tag' with you in the dark. He shares the Pine Forest at night with the Mantis. However, his probability of spawning is higher to balance out his disappearance during the Blood Moon. He'll be watching you...
*There is one other character who did not appear in any spawn group. This is a special character who Snufkin originally intended for a Spanish event server. However, he is a very likeable and functional character, and after some testing feels right at home in the desert at night. He is also special because he uses a naming format which is similar to regular zombies and not the custom zombies. If you want to add the Wrestler to your own desert group, or any other group, here is the appropriate command to add to your entitygroups.xml:
<entity name="zombieWrestler" prob="0.01" /> for low spawn probability or
<entity name="zombieWrestler" prob="0.8" /> to become a regular feature
Please be careful to note the 'z' is lowercase.
One fun fact is that the spawn group for the desert at night already has The Undertaker. This will be a wrestling tag team biome and probability dictates you will get one or the other...unless the odds unexpectedly bring them both.
Thank you to Snufkin for endorsing and supporting this restoration with timely advice when it was needed.
Last but not least, so that Slawa's recent updated release doesn't get lost in the thread, all credit to Slawa for releasing an alternative bundled version which compiles assets from Snufkin's, Robeloto's, and Slawa's very own zombie creations into a combined mod. The recent release is two posts above and is updated to v3.0. It offer even more tasty zombies.
A direct link to Slawa's post with the link to the download is here
INSTALLATION - For players and server hosts who have never installed a mod before
If you've never installed a mod before it is necessary to create a mod folder in the main directory or in an area suggested by your server host if they have modified the installation. Simply make a new folder called Mods (with a capital M to reflect standard nomenclature). If you drag the mod folder directly out of the zipped file it can be placed directly into the Mods folder and the game will look in there as you launch your World. If you allow your unzip function to extract the folder, it may make another unnecessary folder and place the mod inside it. This will not be recognised by the game/server if you place it in the Mods folder like this. Please take it out of the extra folder level. The top layer will be a single folder and in the second layer you will see a ModInfo.xml file with or without additional folders depending on the mod. This will become elementary once you've launched a few mods.
Does this Mod need to be installed in the server/client host? = YES
Do players also need to install this Mod? = NO
The magic of this mod is that is only needs to be installed in the server/person who has launched the main environment that others join. It is a technical work of art. Enjoy.
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-CustomZombies-A19-Stable-2020Nov03
This additional download is just a one layered zip without the github additional folder for server hosts having trouble with that. I added the above one so as not to leach too much from the forum.
View attachment Snufkin_CustomZombies_A19-Stable_2020Nov03.zip
A full Revisions and Readme text file for all changes to make Snufkin's Custom Zombies stable for A19 is included in the Mod.
Experienced players who are well versed in zombie control can try the Snufkin Party version of the entitygroups.xml for a more challenging version of Snufkin's Zombies. It increases spawning probability and adds all 15 zombies to a blood moon event which is up from the possible default value of 10. However, it still retains balanced and cumulative advancement to match Game Stage and Level. Add this file to your Config folder and rename it to entitygroups.xml View attachment entitygroups_Snufkin_Party.xml
The Snufkin's Research Camera ADD ON that requires the above mod as base is not currently fully functional because the update from A18 to A19 caused some of the most important features to no longer appear to work as intended. For example, the progress bars do not show and it is uncertain whether the HP reduction buff is functional. On top of that, multiple external images are not showing up in the Computer Interface. At present, it is not really recommended to use this Add On as it will cause from frustration than fun. However, you are welcome to play with it at your leisure and if you can resolve the issues, feel free to share.
https://github.com/arramus/Snufkin-Custom-Zombies-Research-Camera-A19-Stable-2020Oct28
(If you do use this Add On, be aware it has its own entityclasses.xml file which will override the original in the mod to make things compatible. Should you run this Add On and wish to amend Snufkin Zombie features, edits need to be made in the Add On files)
There are 15 Zombies in total as follows:
Archon, Banshee, Bomber, Cowhead, Geist, Juggernaut, Mantis, Parasite, Psycho, Scarecrow, Scorcher, Siren, Undertaker, Wendigo, and Wrestler.
I believe this completes the restoration of this mod as all changes are as consistent with the original as possible.
The main mod breaking issues were:
1. AvatarZombieUMAController
This appears to have been removed from the default files for how the mod referenced it. As such the one clear entry to it has been purged from the code.
2. Mesh Renaming
A number of characters had their properties reformatted to a new naming system. The new names have now been found and replace the temporary names. These values remain identical to the original mod.
3. Buff Entry
A single buff entry has been commented out. In fact, this buff entry has also been commented out in the default game files. As such, it may reappear at a later date.
4. Particle Effects
A few particle effects were causing mesh/texture warnings upon collision and the audio for projectiles for Scorcher and Geist were being looped from the initial launch location. These were changed to alternative particle effects which has ceased the issue. The Archon also saw his particle effect changed to bring server stability even though it didn't cause audio issues.
*The Psycho character had not been implemented into a group but is fully functional. As such he has been added to a group of zombies that spawn in the Pine Forest at night. The Psycho will not spawn during Blood Moon at all unless manually added. This character looks like a psychotic tool wielding doctor who is intent on playing 'tag' with you in the dark. He shares the Pine Forest at night with the Mantis. However, his probability of spawning is higher to balance out his disappearance during the Blood Moon. He'll be watching you...
*There is one other character who did not appear in any spawn group. This is a special character who Snufkin originally intended for a Spanish event server. However, he is a very likeable and functional character, and after some testing feels right at home in the desert at night. He is also special because he uses a naming format which is similar to regular zombies and not the custom zombies. If you want to add the Wrestler to your own desert group, or any other group, here is the appropriate command to add to your entitygroups.xml:
<entity name="zombieWrestler" prob="0.01" /> for low spawn probability or
<entity name="zombieWrestler" prob="0.8" /> to become a regular feature
Please be careful to note the 'z' is lowercase.
One fun fact is that the spawn group for the desert at night already has The Undertaker. This will be a wrestling tag team biome and probability dictates you will get one or the other...unless the odds unexpectedly bring them both.
Thank you to Snufkin for endorsing and supporting this restoration with timely advice when it was needed.
Last but not least, so that Slawa's recent updated release doesn't get lost in the thread, all credit to Slawa for releasing an alternative bundled version which compiles assets from Snufkin's, Robeloto's, and Slawa's very own zombie creations into a combined mod. The recent release is two posts above and is updated to v3.0. It offer even more tasty zombies.
A direct link to Slawa's post with the link to the download is here
INSTALLATION - For players and server hosts who have never installed a mod before
If you've never installed a mod before it is necessary to create a mod folder in the main directory or in an area suggested by your server host if they have modified the installation. Simply make a new folder called Mods (with a capital M to reflect standard nomenclature). If you drag the mod folder directly out of the zipped file it can be placed directly into the Mods folder and the game will look in there as you launch your World. If you allow your unzip function to extract the folder, it may make another unnecessary folder and place the mod inside it. This will not be recognised by the game/server if you place it in the Mods folder like this. Please take it out of the extra folder level. The top layer will be a single folder and in the second layer you will see a ModInfo.xml file with or without additional folders depending on the mod. This will become elementary once you've launched a few mods.
Does this Mod need to be installed in the server/client host? = YES
Do players also need to install this Mod? = NO
The magic of this mod is that is only needs to be installed in the server/person who has launched the main environment that others join. It is a technical work of art. Enjoy.
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Snufkin
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I can't thank you enough for your work, you gave my mod new life. 
Edit: I've stated my reasons for abandoning this mod. The work of everyone involved in the restoration is greatly appreciated. So please, no matter what version you are using, if you need to credit the authors please make sure you also credit whoever ported them (arramus, Slawa, etc).
A little caveat. The "Westler" was originally intended as an event Zombie for an spanish server. That's why the buff description is in spanish. I've always considered it too disruptive for normal gameplay, that's the reason I didn't include it on any entitygroup.
And yes, I'm excited as hecc to try this.
Edit: I've stated my reasons for abandoning this mod. The work of everyone involved in the restoration is greatly appreciated. So please, no matter what version you are using, if you need to credit the authors please make sure you also credit whoever ported them (arramus, Slawa, etc).
A little caveat. The "Westler" was originally intended as an event Zombie for an spanish server. That's why the buff description is in spanish. I've always considered it too disruptive for normal gameplay, that's the reason I didn't include it on any entitygroup.
And yes, I'm excited as hecc to try this.
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ShoudenKalferas
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Nice work fellas! This mod and the server-side vehicles are both primo, and a fantastic set of code. Prior to seeing these two modlets I didn't think it was possible to put together custom Zombies that didn't also require the player to download the same mod. I intend to use some of this work in my own questing modpack and will be sure to credit all three authors. Really fantastic work. Thank you very much for your contribution to the community!
ShoudenKalferas
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@xxx73 The authors may give you a different answer. But the way I look at it, all three contributed to what is now the current release of this modlet. So instead of crediting just specific authors for individual work, I plan to credit all three. I believe this was the intent of @Snufkin's post above so that over time if other authors work on it, they are also included in any credits towards this work.