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Implementing Custom Barricade Mechanics on Your Killing Floor 2 Server

Last updated on Feb 19, 2025

Enhance the defensive gameplay by introducing custom barricade mechanics that allow players to strategically fortify positions and withstand waves of zombies on your Killing Floor 2 server.


📌 Prerequisites

  • A Killing Floor 2 server purchased at VolticHost.com

  • Access to VolticHost Game Panel

  • Custom barricade mechanic scripts or configuration files designed for Killing Floor 2

  • Basic file management and server configuration skills


1️⃣ Uploading Custom Barricade 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 barricade files (e.g., barricades.cfg or related scripts) into a dedicated directory (e.g., KF2/addons/barricades).

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

Custom barricade files have been successfully uploaded!


2️⃣ Configuring Barricade Mechanic Settings

  1. Locate the barricade configuration file within the File Manager.

  2. Click Edit to open the file.

  3. Customize settings such as:

    • Construction Time: Define how long it takes to build a barricade.

    • Durability: Adjust health values for barricades to determine how much damage they can absorb.

    • Repair and Upgrade Options: Configure repair costs and upgrade paths for stronger barricades.

  4. Click Save File to apply your custom configurations.

Barricade mechanic settings configured and saved successfully!


3️⃣ Integrating Barricade Mechanics into Server Startup

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

  2. Append your startup command with the parameter to load your barricade configuration (e.g., +exec barricades.cfg or the specific command for your barricade script).

  3. Click Save Changes to update your startup parameters.

Server startup parameters updated to integrate custom barricade mechanics!


4️⃣ Testing and Activating Custom Barricade Mechanics

  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 barricade settings enabled.

  3. Join a test match to verify that barricade construction, durability, and repair functions operate as intended during gameplay.

Custom barricade mechanics are now active and operational on your Killing Floor 2 server!


🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully implemented custom barricade mechanics on your Killing Floor 2 server using VolticHost Game Panel, enhancing defensive strategies and adding a new layer of tactical depth to the zombie-slaying experience. 🚀

For additional assistance, contact VolticHost Support.