More Strafts Players Mod

A mod that extends Straftat's multiplayer lobby max capacity from 4 players to 10 players.

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Features

• Extended Lobby Capacity: Host lobbies with 2-10 players (up from the vanilla 2-4 limit)
• Game Mode Support:
  • Free-for-All Mode: Fully supported: each player gets their own score counter.
  • Teams Mode: Supported with UI limitations (see Known Limitations below)
    • Flexible Team System: Dropdown expanded to support as many teams as max players (e.g., 10 players = 10 team options)

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Installation

Prerequisites

• Straftat (Steam version)
• BepInEx 5.x installed

Steps

1. Install BepInEx (if not already installed):

   • Download BepInEx 5.x (x64 version)
   • Extract all files to your Straftat game directory (where Straftat.exe is located)
   • Run the game once to generate BepInEx folders

2. Install the Mod:

   • Download MoreStrafts.dll from the latest release
   • Place MoreStrafts.dll in <GameFolder>/BepInEx/plugins/
   • If the plugins folder doesn't exist, create it

3. Launch the Game:

   • Start Straftat normally through Steam
   • Check the BepInEx console for: More Strafts Mod alpha v0.0.1 by Nitrogenia loaded!

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How to Use

Creating a Lobby

1. From Main Menu:

   • In the Max Players dropdown: select your desired player count (2-10 players)
   • Click Host

2. Inviting Friends:

   • Once in the lobby, use the in-game invite system to invite Steam friends
   • OR share your Lobby ID (displayed in the lobby screen) with friends
   • Friends can join by pasting the Lobby ID into the "Join by ID" field
   • Quick match may work

3. Teams Mode: Each player can select their team from the dropdown (see Known Limitations below)

⚠️ Important Usage Notes

• Joining 5+ player lobbies may take time: Your screen might freeze or appear stuck for up to a couple of minutes when joining. This is normal. Be patient and do not close the game. The connection will complete successfully.
• DO NOT change the Max Players dropdown after creating the lobby: This is a known bug that will reset the max player count to the default 2-4 players. Set your desired player count BEFORE hosting, then leave it unchanged.
• Free-for-All mode recommended for 5+ players: While Teams mode works, the UI is unpatched for it.
• The host can still adjust other lobby settings (game mode, map, etc.) after creation

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Known Bugs and Limitations

• Network Stability: Testing with 5+ players has been limited. Connection stability with 5+ players may vary depending on host network conditions.

UI Limitations

• Player Preview Slots: Only 4 preview slots exist in the lobby. Players 5-10 will be positioned dynamically (stacked on top).
• End-Round Screen: Only shows the first 4 players. Players 5-10 scores are tracked correctly but not displayed on the end-round UI.
• Match Points HUD (Tab Menu): Only displays up to 4 teams during matches.
• Teams Mode Limitations: While you can select teams for all players, the team Id selection UI will stack on top which may be difficult to choose teams as desired. Also, the in-game UI (match points HUD, end-round screen) only displays up to 4 teams. Scoring still works correctly for all teams, but visual feedback is limited.

Free-for-All mode is recommended for 5+ players for the best experience.

Not Fully Tested

⚠️ ALPHA BUILD DISCLAIMER ⚠️

This mod is in early alpha and has NOT been extensively tested with 5+ players in all game modes and scenarios. Issues may arise when:

• Using other mods
• Extended gameplay sessions
• Different map types
• Edge cases in team assignments

Use at your own risk.