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0:00These are the 20 best mods for Project
0:02Zomboid build 42 stable. This video is a
0:04combination of my previous two videos
0:06put together. And if you enjoy, please
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0:10subscribers. Anyways, let's get into the
0:12video. Starting off at number one, we
0:14have spawn selector. And this mod
0:16replaces the normal starting location
0:18list with a full world map, letting you
0:20choose exactly where your character
0:21spawns. You still create your world,
0:23occupation, traits, and character like
0:25normal. But before entering the game,
0:27you can move around the entire map, zoom
0:29in, and click the exact location where
0:31you want to start. You can even choose
0:33different floors, which means you can
0:34spawn on the ground floor, inside a
0:36basement, or at the top of a large
0:38building. There is also a random spawn
0:40challenge option that hides your
0:41destination, so you will have no idea
0:43where the mod sends you. [music] The mod
0:45supports single player, multiplayer, and
0:47compatible map mods. It automatically
0:49reads the maps enabled in your world, so
0:51custom towns should appear without
0:52needing to set up everything manually.
0:54It also gives you a short safe arrival
0:56period after spawning. Nearby zombies
0:58are cleared while the area loads, which
1:00stops you from dying before you even
1:02gain control. Overall, spawn selector is
1:04perfect for challenge runs, roleplay, or
1:06anyone who wants full control over where
1:08their next character spawns. At number
1:10two, we have This is Your Life. And this
1:12mod completely replaces the normal
1:14character creation screen with a much
1:16more immersive system. Instead of simply
1:18choosing a town from a list, you look
1:19through postcards from seven different
1:21Kentucky locations. Your hometown
1:23decides where you spawn, reveals part of
1:25the local map, gives you a special
1:27origin trait, and also provides an extra
1:29bonus. For example, Riverside gives you
1:31fishing levels, Muldraugh gives
1:32mechanics, and Fallas Lake gives aiming.
1:35Professions are now selected through
1:36newspaper job listings, while your
1:38traits are chosen through a personal
1:39assessment. You also create your
1:41character using a new Kentucky
1:42identification record that replaces the
1:44normal appearance screen. The biggest
1:46feature is that every vanilla profession
1:48now receives its own active ability. You
1:50can activate it with the G key, and the
1:52ability depends on your job. These can
1:54help you with things like endurance,
1:56healing, cooking, vehicles, fishing, and
1:58many other systems. Just keep in mind
2:00that this mod is still heavily work in
2:02progress, only supports single player
2:04right now, and may conflict with other
2:06mods that change character creation.
2:07Overall, this is your life mix creating
2:09a survivor feel like a part of the
2:11actual game, and gives your character
2:13much more personality before the
2:14apocalypse even begins. Number three, we
2:17have proximity inventory, and this is
2:18one of those quality of life mods that
2:20saves a huge amount of time while
2:22looting. Instead of opening every nearby
2:24container one by one, this mod combines
2:26all of them into a single inventory
2:27window. So, if you're searching a
2:29warehouse, looting a pile of zombies, or
2:31trying to remember where you left some
2:32ammo, you can see everything around you
2:34in one place. You can also take items
2:37directly from the combined inventory
2:38without clicking through every box,
2:40corpse, or shelf. Nearby containers can
2:42be highlighted, and there is an optional
2:44zombie only mode if you only want the
2:46feature while looting bodies. The mod
2:48can be enabled or disabled through the
2:50options, and it can also be added to an
2:52existing save. The workshop page says it
2:54supports multiplayer, but some recent
2:56build 42.20 comments report server
2:58problems. So, I would test it before
3:00adding to a huge multiplayer world.
3:02Overall, proximity inventory makes
3:03looting much faster and removes a lot of
3:05unnecessary clicking. Once you get used
3:07to it, going back to the normal
3:09inventory system feels painfully slow.
3:11And number four, we have infirmities.
3:13This mod adds several new illnesses,
3:15physical conditions, and long-term
3:16problems that can completely change how
3:18your character plays. The current
3:20version includes schizophrenia,
3:22Parkinson's disease, anxiety,
3:24narcolepsy, scoliosis, and dynamic
3:26addictions. Each condition brings its
3:28own effects and problems. So, your
3:30character may deal with things like
3:31panic, unusual events, physical
3:33limitations, or addictions that become
3:35harder to manage over time. The mod also
3:37includes the creator's older They Are
3:39Watching mod. So, some conditions can
3:41cause audio, dialogue, fake infection,
3:43and even visual hallucinations. This can
3:45make normal exploration much more
3:47unpredictable because you may not always
3:49know whether or around you is real. Just
3:51keep in mind that Infirmities is still
3:53being developed, requires Moodle
3:54framework, and Technolit, and currently
3:56does not support multiplayer. The
3:58creator also makes it clear and they're
3:59not meant to accurately represent real
4:01medical experiences. Overall,
4:03Infirmities is a great mod for players
4:05who want more difficult and unusual
4:07character runs where survival is not
4:08only about fighting zombies. And with
4:11build 42 stable released, it has never
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4:55this video. At number five, we have Rip
4:57All Button in Context Menu. And this is
4:59a simple quality of life mod that makes
5:01ripping clothes much faster. Instead of
5:03clicking every clothing item one by one,
5:05the mod adds a new option that just lets
5:07you rip everything in your inventory and
5:09nearby containers with a single click.
5:11You can choose to rip all clothing or
5:13select materials like leather, denim, or
5:16cotton. The mod still follows normal
5:18vanilla rules, so will not let you rip
5:20items that are not supposed to be
5:21ripped. You also still need scissors or
5:23a sharpened knife for denim and leather.
5:25It works in single player and
5:26multiplayer, supports existing saves,
5:28and is also compatible with Clean UI.
5:30[music] Just keep in mind that the
5:32current build 42.20 version uses a
5:34temporary fix, so you should get the
5:36correct amount of sheets, but some of
5:38them may appear clean instead of dirty
5:40for now. Overall, this mod removes a lot
5:42of repetitive clicking and makes
5:44collecting sheets and materials much
5:46quicker. At number six, we have better
5:48auto mechanics. And this mod makes
5:50leveling the mechanic skill much faster
5:52and less annoying. To use it, open the
5:54mechanics window on any vehicle, right
5:56click a part, and select train
5:58mechanics. Your character will then
5:59automatically install and remove useful
6:02parts to gain XP. The mod is also smart
6:04enough to know when a vehicle can no
6:06longer give you mechanics XP. It will
6:08warn you instead of wasting time or
6:10damaging parts for no reason. If zombies
6:12interrupt you or cancel your action, you
6:15can continue from where you were
6:16stopped. You can also choose how safe
6:18the training should be. From working on
6:20every possible part to only using parts
6:22with guaranteed success chance. Another
6:24useful feature is batch uninstalling.
6:26You can quickly remove all tires, doors,
6:29or even completely strip a vehicle with
6:31one click. It works in single player and
6:34multiplayer, is safe to add or remove
6:36mid-save, and supports most vehicle
6:38mods. Overall, better auto mechanics
6:40removes a lot of repetitive clicking and
6:42makes training mechanics much smoother.
6:45At number seven, we have simple
6:46flashlight on belt. And this mod does
6:48exactly what the name says. It lets you
6:51attach a flashlight directly to your
6:52belt. This means you can keep both hands
6:54free while still having light in dark
6:56buildings or during the night. It is
6:58especially useful when using two-handed
7:00weapons, because you no longer need to
7:02constantly switch between your weapon
7:04and your flashlight. You can turn the
7:05flashlight on and off by pressing F or
7:08by using its belt hot key. The mod also
7:10allows angle flashlights to be equipped
7:12on your belt instead of mounted on
7:14netting. Overall, this is a very simple
7:16mod, but once you start using it,
7:18playing without it feels much more
7:19annoying. At number eight, we have
7:21Beyond 10. This mod allows every
7:23trainable skill to continue past level
7:2510, all the way up to level 15. Once you
7:28reach level 10, you simply keep earning
7:30XP from the same actions as before.
7:32There are no special books, tokens, or
7:34separate menus. The normal skill panel
7:36expands with five extra golden levels,
7:38and all progress is saved with your
7:40character. Those mastery levels also
7:42give additional bonuses. Weapon skills
7:44and aiming deal more damage. Strength
7:47increases your carry capacity. Fitness
7:49improves endurance. And maintenance
7:51gives you a better chance to prevent
7:53weapons from losing condition. Crafting,
7:55medical, survival, and mechanical skills
7:57also make their related actions faster.
7:59But reaching these new levels still
8:01requires a huge amount of XP. So the mod
8:04gives long-term players something useful
8:05to work towards without making
8:07progression too easy. It supports both
8:09build 41 and build 42. Works in
8:12multiplayer. Can even detect many custom
8:14skills added by other mods. Overall,
8:17Beyond 10 is perfect for long
8:18playthroughs where reaching level 10
8:20normally leaves you with nothing else to
8:22improve. At number nine, we have
8:24Banger's retro car dashboard. This mod
8:26completely replaces the normal vehicle
8:27dashboard with a much more detailed
8:29retro design. It adds animated speed and
8:32RPM gauges, a segmented fuel display,
8:35digital readouts for your current gear
8:37and cruise control speed, and warning
8:39lights for things like the engine,
8:40battery, doors, trunk, radio,
8:43headlights, and temperature. The
8:44dashboard also changes depending on
8:46whether it is day or night with a smooth
8:48backlight effect. It can even flicker
8:50when the vehicle takes damage, which is
8:52a really nice small detail. Most of the
8:54controls are clickable, too. So you can
8:56start the engine, use the lights, open
8:58doors, control the radio and heater, or
9:00insert the key directly from the
9:01dashboard. You can also resize the
9:03entire panel from 50 to 150%, and the
9:06setting is saved between sessions.
9:08Overall, this mod does not change how
9:10vehicles work, but it can make driving
9:12feel much more immersive and gives that
9:14interference a lot more personality. And
9:16finally, at number 10, we have the horse
9:18mod. This mod adds fully ridable horses
9:21to Project Zomboid, giving you a
9:22completely new way to travel around the
9:24map. You can find horses at farms,
9:27ranches, and stables with four different
9:29breeds and multiple color variations.
9:32Once you find one, you can mount it and
9:34travel by walking, trotting, or
9:36galloping. Horses can also jump over
9:37small fences while galloping, and you
9:39can kick nearby zombies without getting
9:41off. This makes them both useful for
9:43transportation and escaping dangerous
9:45situations. You can craft and equip
9:47different gear, including reins,
9:49saddles, [music] and saddlebags.
9:50Saddlebags give your horse additional
9:52storage, while riding without a saddle
9:54eventually causes pain to your
9:55character. Just make sure the mod is
9:57enabled before launching the game and
9:59creating a save, because otherwise the
10:01animations or horse spawn zones may not
10:03load correctly. Riding is also currently
10:05disabled in multiplayer, although
10:07multiplayer support is planned for a
10:08future update. Overall, this is one of
10:10the most immersive build 42 mods
10:12available and makes exploring the huge
10:15Project Zomboid map much more
10:16interesting. Starting off at number one,
10:19we have Vanilla Weapons Plus, and this
10:21mod upgrades the game's vanilla firearms
10:23with new animations, extra mechanics,
10:26and several new weapon, while still
10:28keeping everything balanced and true to
10:30the vanilla style. One of the biggest
10:32improvements is the new weapon
10:33animations. Shotguns now pump after
10:36every shot, pistols have moving slides,
10:38and rifles cycle their bolts when
10:40firing. These are small changes, but
10:42they make every weapon feel much more
10:44satisfying to use. The mod also expands
10:46the vanilla arsenal with several new
10:48firearms, including the AK-47, M4
10:51Carbine, MP5, SR-25 Police Rifle,
10:54Beretta M93R, Ruger AC556, and a
10:58full-auto M16A3. All of them are
11:00designed to fit naturally into Project
11:02Zomboid, instead of feeling overpowered
11:04or out of place. Some weapons now
11:06support multiple compatible magazines,
11:08giving you a bit more variety when
11:10managing your ammo. Automatic weapons
11:12also have improved fire rates, and the
11:14vanilla M16 now correctly fires in burst
11:16mode. The mod even adds attachable
11:18bayonets to certain firearm, letting you
11:21shove zombies with your weapon by
11:22pressing the space bar. Another nice
11:24addition is the new 7.62 mm ammunition,
11:27which is used by the AK-47. The mod also
11:30includes support for Slayer's Item
11:31Arrange and Stimpak Ammo Maker if you're
11:33already using those mods. [music] To use
11:35this mod, you'll need the Gun Works
11:37Framework while Hot Brass and Hot Brass
11:39Ammo Craft are optional if you want
11:41visible shell casings and your
11:42ammunition crafting. Overall, Vanilla
11:44Weapons Plus is a great choice if you
11:46enjoy vanilla firearms but want them to
11:48feel smoother, more immersive, and a lot
11:50more modern without completely changing
11:52how Project Zomboid's gun play works.
11:54And number two, we have PZ Pulse and
11:57this mod gives you a life dashboard that
11:59shows almost every thing about your
12:00character in real time. Instead of
12:02constantly opening different menus in
12:04game, you can keep all of your important
12:06information visible at a glance. The
12:08dashboard opens in your web browser
12:10making it perfect for a second monitor
12:12or even a separate window on your
12:14desktop. From there, you can monitor
12:16things like your character's profession,
12:17traits, weight, favorite weapon, zombie
12:20kills, and time survived without ever
12:22interrupting your gameplay. It also
12:24displays every skill along with your
12:25current XP progress, health information
12:28for every body part, clothing
12:29protection, body temperature, moodles,
12:32hunger, thirst, panic, stress, fatigue,
12:35and plenty of other survival stats.
12:37Everything updates live while you're
12:39playing so you always know exactly
12:40what's happening with your character.
12:42The mod also includes several extra
12:44panels that aren't available in the
12:45vanilla character menu. You can check
12:47your equipped weapons durability,
12:49ammunition, chamber status, and
12:51attachments. See the condition of every
12:53piece of clothing you're wearing,
12:55monitor your current carry weight,
12:56quickly view untreated wounds, keep
12:58track of your hot bar equipment, and
13:00even see recently learned crafting
13:01recipes. One of the best features is how
13:04customizable everything is. You can drag
13:06panels around, change how many columns
13:08the dashboard uses, hide anything you
13:10don't need, adjust the font and icon
13:12sizes, and even change the update
13:14animations. Your layout is saved
13:16automatically so you only have to set it
13:18up once. The dashboard doesn't connect
13:20to any external servers and runs
13:21completely on your own computer. It also
13:24has no dependencies and works in both
13:26single player and multiplayer. Overall,
13:28PZ Tools is an incredibly useful
13:30quality-of-life mod that gives you
13:31almost every important piece of
13:33information in one place. If you have a
13:35second monitor, this is easily one of
13:37the best interface mods you can install.
13:39At number three, we have PZ Map. And
13:41this mod lets you keep your in-game map
13:43open on a second monitor or separate
13:45window without covering your screen. It
13:47updates in real time, so you can always
13:49see where you are where you play. The
13:51map uses the same detail as the vanilla
13:53map, including roads, buildings,
13:55forests, lakes, and location names. As
13:58you explore the world, your position
14:00updates live, and the fog of war clears
14:02just like it does in game. If you read
14:04maps or collect flyers, those
14:06discoveries will also automatically
14:08appear. Any notes or markers you place
14:10on your in-game map are shown on the
14:12browser map as well, making it really
14:14useful if you like marking safehouses,
14:16loot locations, or places you want to
14:18revisit later. The mod also includes
14:20several extra features that make
14:22navigation even easier. You can enable
14:24an isometric view that matches the
14:25game's perspective, display the vanilla
14:27map legend, and even show your current
14:30direction as if you're carrying a
14:31compass. There is also a follow mode
14:33that keeps your character centered on
14:35the map as you move around the world.
14:37For players looking for a little more
14:38realism, the mod also includes an
14:40optional darkness overlay. Just like in
14:42the base game, you'll need a light
14:44source if you want to read your map in
14:45the dark. Everything is fully
14:47customizable as well. You can toggle map
14:49labels, notes, fog of war, the cell
14:51grid, and the darkness overlay
14:53independently. The interface size can
14:55also be adjusted, and all of your
14:57settings are saved automatically in your
14:58browser. Overall, PZ Map is an excellent
15:01quality-of-life mod, especially if you
15:02have a second monitor. It lets you keep
15:04your map open at all times without
15:06blocking your gameplay, making
15:08navigation much easier during long
15:10survival runs. At number four, we have
15:12the computer mod. And this mod turns the
15:14decorative computers around the world
15:16into fully functional machines with
15:18their own operating system,
15:20applications, and even an internet that
15:22you can actually use. Once you find a
15:24working computer, you can install an
15:26operating system, browse different
15:28websites, download games, read digital
15:31magazines and newspapers, watch videos,
15:34and even communicate with other players.
15:36It basically transforms computers from
15:38useless furniture into something you'll
15:40actually want to loot. One of the
15:42biggest features is the collection of
15:44playable games. There are currently 24
15:46different games that you can either
15:47install from the game CDs you find
15:49around the world or download from the
15:51internet. Downloads take time to finish,
15:53but you don't have to stand next to the
15:55computer while they download. Just don't
15:57shut the computer off, or the download
15:59will be canceled. Playing games also
16:01helps reduce boredom, stress, and
16:03sadness. Although losing can increase
16:05your stress a little. The mod also
16:07includes several built-in applications.
16:09You can create emails, send messages to
16:11other players, chat privately, leave
16:14public messages on a message board, draw
16:16pictures with paint, use a calculator,
16:18listen to music, and even buy items or
16:21complete jobs through the in-game market
16:22system. Computers also have a complete
16:25file system. You can create folders,
16:27organize files, rename them, restore
16:30deleted files from the trash, and even
16:33use blank CDs to store files or burn
16:35copies of installed games. Some
16:37computers you find around the map may
16:39already contain magazines, newspapers,
16:41or video files they can read or watch.
16:43And recipe magazines can teach the same
16:45recipes as their physical versions. Not
16:48every computer is easy to access though.
16:50Some are protected with passwords, while
16:52others don't even have an operating
16:54system installed. You can find the
16:56password, hack it with a password hack
16:58CD, or completely reset the drive
17:00through the BIOS. Although doing that
17:02deletes everything stored on the
17:03computer. The internet is also affected
17:06by the apocalypse. Depending on your
17:08sandbox settings, the network can
17:10eventually go offline after the power
17:12grid fails. To bring it back, you'll
17:14need to find special relay terminals
17:16around the map and repair them using
17:18electrical skill and electronic parts.
17:20The mod also works both in single player
17:22and multiplayer, can be added to
17:24existing saves, and doesn't require
17:25starting a new world. [music] Overall,
17:28the computer mod is one of the most
17:29unique build 42 mods available. It adds
17:32an entire computer system to Project
17:34Zomboid, giving you dozens of new things
17:36to discover, and making abandoned
17:38offices and homes feel much more
17:40interactive. At number five, we have
17:41plane crash event. And this mod adds
17:43random aircraft crashes to your world,
17:45creating dangerous events that can
17:47completely change an ordinary day of
17:49survival. Between days one and three, a
17:51plane, helicopter, or military jet can
17:53suddenly crash somewhere near your
17:55location. When it happens, you'll hear
17:57the aircraft overhead before it slams
17:59into the ground, destroying everything
18:01in its path and leaving behind a massive
18:03crash site to discover. These crashes
18:04aren't just for the show, either. They
18:06can tear through buildings, destroy
18:08walls, and completely change parts of
18:09the map. If your base happens to be in
18:11the wrong place at the wrong time, it
18:12could end up taking some serious damage.
18:15The creator also adjusted the events so
18:16the planes no longer can directly crash
18:18on top of the player. Instead, they'll
18:20spawn around 20 tiles away, making the
18:22event a little fairer while still
18:24keeping the same surprise factor. There
18:25are also several sandbox options
18:27available if you'd like to customize how
18:29crashes work in your world. Just keep in
18:31mind that these events are intentionally
18:33very dangerous. The creator even warns
18:35that these crashes can easily end your
18:36run if you're caught too close. So,
18:38you'll want to be prepared whenever you
18:40hear an aircraft flying overhead. At the
18:42moment, the mod only supports single
18:44player, so it won't work on multiplayer
18:45servers yet. Overall, plane crash event
18:48is a simple, but incredibly memorable
18:49mod that makes the world feel much more
18:51unpredictable. You never know when a
18:53peaceful day of looting could suddenly
18:54turn into complete chaos. At number six,
18:57we have dark presence. And this mod
18:59completely changes how nights work by
19:01introducing a new type of infected that
19:03can only be killed with light. Once the
19:05sun goes down, some zombies become
19:07taken. Unlike normal zombies, they're
19:10are by a shield of darkness that blocks
19:12all damage. You can empty an entire
19:15magazine into one and it won't do
19:17anything until you burn away its shield
19:19using a flashlight, road flare, vehicle
19:21headlights, or even daylight. As you
19:24shine a light on a Taken, a small ring
19:26appears around it showing how much of
19:28the darkness shield is left. Once the
19:30shield is gone, it becomes a normal
19:31zombie that can be killed like any
19:33other. If you don't finish it off before
19:35it escapes back into darkness, its
19:37shield will slowly regenerate, meaning
19:39you'll have to burn it away all over
19:41again. The mod also changes how these
19:43zombies behave. Taken aren't afraid of
19:45the dark and they'll wait just outside
19:47brightly lit rooms instead of walking
19:49into them. This lets you use lights as a
19:51safe zone, but the moment you step back
19:54into the darkness, they'll immediately
19:56start chasing you again. Bad weather
19:58like rain, fog, and storms also makes
20:01things much harder since natural light
20:03becomes less effective and you'll have
20:04to rely more on your own light sources.
20:07Alongside the survival mechanics, the
20:09mod also includes a full story. As you
20:11kill Taken, they can drop pages from a
20:13mysterious manuscript that slowly
20:15reveals what's happening in Knox County.
20:18Each page pushes the story forward, but
20:20reading them also makes the game more
20:22difficult by introducing new events and
20:24slowly reducing the amount of daylight
20:26you have each day. If you manage to
20:27collect and read all 11 pages, you'll
20:30unlock one of the two possible endings
20:32depending on the choices you make. There
20:34are also plenty of sandbox options
20:36allowing you to customize things like
20:37when the Taken appear, how quickly their
20:39shields break, how many spawn, and
20:42whether you want to play with the full
20:43story or just the survival mechanics.
20:46The mod works with existing saves and
20:47supports multiplayer, although the story
20:49mode is only available in single player.
20:52It also requires the zombie body
20:53framework to run. Overall, Dark Presence
20:56is one of the most unique horror mods
20:58available for Project Zomboid. It
20:59completely changes how you approach the
21:01night and adds a survival experience
21:03that feels heavily inspired by Alan
21:05Wake, making every trip into the
21:07darkness much more intense. At number
21:09seven, we have practice crafting skills.
21:11And this one makes leveling your
21:12crafting skills much more practical by
21:14adding recipes that let you train them
21:16whenever you have the right tools and
21:18materials. Instead of waiting until you
21:20actually need to craft something, you
21:21can simply practice different skills to
21:23earn XP. [music] The mod currently
21:24supports snapping, carving, pottery,
21:27blacksmithing, carpentry, electronics,
21:29glass making, masonry, mechanics,
21:31tailoring, and welding. Giving you a way
21:33to level almost every crafting
21:35profession in the game. Each skill comes
21:37with three different practice recipes.
21:38You'll start with the simple version at
21:40level zero, unlock the intermediate
21:42version at level two, and finally the
21:44advanced version at level four. Higher
21:45tiers reward more experience while
21:47usually taking the same amount of time,
21:49representing your character practicing
21:51more advanced techniques. Overall,
21:53practice crafting skills is a simple but
21:55very useful quality of life mod that
21:56makes leveling crafting skills feel much
21:58more consistent while still requiring
22:00the proper tools and resources to
22:02progress. At number eight, we have Knox
22:04Build Works. And this mod completely
22:06overhauls the building system by [music]
22:07replacing the vanilla menu with a much
22:10more organized and feature-packed
22:11construction interface. Instead of
22:13scrolling through dozens of recipes,
22:15everything is placed into a searchable
22:17catalog. You can search by recipe name,
22:19required materials, or browse different
22:21categories like walls, furniture,
22:23floors, doors, and much more. You can
22:26also favorite recipes, pin them, and
22:28quickly access the ones you've used the
22:30most. One of the biggest improvements is
22:32how construction recipes are displayed.
22:34Similar buildables are grouped together
22:36instead of being split into separate
22:38entries. The mod also clearly shows
22:40every requirement before you start
22:42building, including the tools,
22:43materials, skill levels, crafting
22:46recipes, and even possible alternative
22:48ingredients you can use. Knox Build
22:50Works also introduces a full blueprint
22:52planning system. Instead of placing
22:54objects immediately, you can create
22:56building plans that don't consume any
22:58resources. These blueprints remember the
23:00exact object, rotation, material, color,
23:03and position, allowing you to design an
23:05entire base before collecting the
23:07materials needed to build it. Overall,
23:09Knox Build Works is one of the biggest
23:11building overhauls available for Project
23:13Zomboid. If you enjoy base building, it
23:15makes planning, organizing, and
23:17constructing large projects much easier,
23:20while giving you access to a huge
23:22collection of additional buildable
23:23objects. At number nine, we have Carry
23:25Visible Items in Hands. And this mod
23:28makes carrying items much more immersive
23:30by displaying them in your character's
23:31hands instead of making them disappear
23:33into thin air. In the vanilla game, some
23:35items like water buckets are still
23:37visible while they're carrying them, but
23:39most objects simply vanish as soon as
23:41you equip them. This mod expands that
23:42system to over 250 different items,
23:45making the world feel much more
23:46believable. It supports a huge variety
23:48of objects, including bottles, canteens,
23:51radios, CD players, propane tanks,
23:54watering cans, water dispensers, water
23:56dispenser bottles, and even larger
23:58vehicle parts like wheels and hoods.
24:00Overall, [music] Carry Visible Items in
24:02Hands is a small but surprisingly
24:04immersive mod. Once you get used to
24:05actually seeing the items you're
24:07carrying, it's one of those visual
24:08improvements that's hard to play
24:10without. At number 10, we have Item
24:12Arrange. And this mod completely changes
24:14the way items are placed around the
24:15world by automatically arranging them in
24:17a clean and organized [music] way
24:19instead of dropping them into random
24:21piles. Normally, when you drop items on
24:23the ground or place them on furniture,
24:25they end up scattered all over the
24:26place. With this mod, items are neatly
24:29lined up on tables, shelves,
24:31countertops, and even the floor, making
24:33your base look much more organized and
24:35realistic. Overall, Item Arrange is one
24:37of those small quality of life mods that
24:39can completely change how your base
24:40looks. If you enjoy decorating your
24:42safehouse or simply want a cleaner and
24:44more organized world, this mod is
24:46definitely worth checking out.

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