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Implementing a Custom Loot Drop System on Your Killing Floor 2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Enhance the gameplay experience by introducing a custom loot drop system that rewards players with unique items and gear, tailored specifically for the intense action of Killing Floor 2.


📌 Prerequisites

  • A Killing Floor 2 server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to VolticHost Game Panel

  • Custom loot drop scripts or configuration files for Killing Floor 2 and basic file management knowledge


1️⃣ Uploading Custom Loot Drop Files

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Killing Floor 2 server.

  3. Navigate to the File Manager.

  4. Upload your custom loot drop files (e.g., loot_drops.cfg or custom scripts) into a designated directory (e.g., KF2/addons/loot_drops).

  5. Verify that all required files and dependencies have been successfully uploaded.

Custom loot drop files have been successfully uploaded!


2️⃣ Configuring Loot Drop Settings

  1. Locate the configuration file for your loot drop system within the File Manager.

  2. Click Edit to open the file.

  3. Customize settings such as:

    • Drop Rates: Define the probability of different items dropping.

    • Item Lists: Specify which items, weapons, or gear can be dropped.

    • Bonus Rewards: Configure special drop events or multipliers during specific in-game conditions.

  4. Click Save File to apply your custom configurations.

Loot drop settings configured and saved successfully!


3️⃣ Integrating the Loot Drop System into Server Startup

  1. Navigate to the Startup tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Append your startup command with the parameter to load your loot drop configuration (e.g., +exec loot_drops.cfg or the specific command for your loot drop plugin).

  3. Click Save Changes to update your startup parameters.

Server startup parameters updated to integrate the custom loot drop system!


4️⃣ Testing and Activating the Loot Drop System

  1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click Stop to shut down your server, then click Start to relaunch it with the new loot drop settings enabled.

  3. Join a test match to verify that loot drops occur as intended and that players receive the configured rewards.

Custom loot drop system is now active and operational on your Killing Floor 2 server!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully implemented a custom loot drop system on your Killing Floor 2 server using VolticHost Game Panel, adding an exciting layer of rewards and enhancing the overall zombie-slaying experience. 🚀

For additional assistance, contact VolticHost Support.