Mod «[B42] Week One NPC» for Project Zomboid

This mod allows players to begin the game seven days before the zombie outbreak in a clean, zombie-free world populated by NPCs. Players can choose their role and actions have consequences as events progress toward the Knox Event. The player character is immune to airborne transmission, but most NPCs are not. Hidden features and clues are revealed during sleep.

Requirements and Installation:

• Requires Project Zomboid Build 42 (unstable beta branch)
• Requires the «Bandits» mod (serves as the NPC engine)
• Must start a new game with the mod enabled; do not add to existing saves
• Start time must be set to 09:00 to ensure proper event timing
• High performance cost; consider reducing NPC and zombie counts in sandbox settings
• NPC vehicles may cause crashes; reload save or disable NPC-driven cars if issues persist
• Some sandbox settings (e.g., car condition) are overwritten
• World changes persist if the mod is removed; starting a new world is recommended after death
• Event icons can be removed by double-clicking

FAQ:

• Loud sounds: Adjust OS volume down and in-game volume up (60%+) to balance audio banks.
• NPC Interaction: Press «T» to chat. Use simple American English sentences.
• Trailers: Initially removed from roads; can be found later in the game.

Known Issues:

• Cannot forward time when NPC-driven cars are present (wait for despawn or disable NPC cars).
• Missing aiming cursor (disable NPC cars or use ISO cursor).
• NPC cars drive only in straight lines (no solution).

Technical Information:

• Workshop ID: 3403180543
• Mod ID: BanditsWeekOne