Tutorial: Using Mutators with ChaosUT2

[Rythmix]

This is a guide to fix some confusion with running mutators with the PR3.x version of ChaosUT2 (2k4).

Since Ut2k4 uses a slightly different method of mod design, you will notice that There is a normal /UT2004/System folder that you would normally put mutators in, but there is also a /UT2004/ChaosUT2/System folder. All mutators that you want to use must go into this folder, however, when using one of these downloaded mutators, you will lose access to the normal ut2004 mutators that came with the game.
The tricky part is, if you just enable the chaosgames mutator, you can still see all the normal ut2k4 mutators, but only enable either the chaosgames mut or one of the ut2k4 muts. So your safest bet is to copy all mutator files into your /UT2004/ChaosUT2/System folder.

Then start the game as normal and use webadmin to start mutators, or use commandline such as:

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@echo off
:10
ucc server Duel-ChaosGalleon.ut2?game=chaosGames.ChaosDuel?mutator=TA100.MutTalkingIcon,ChaosGames.ChaosUT,NoPowerups.MutNoPowerups -MOD=ChaosUT2 log=ChaosDuel.log
copy ChaosDuel.log servercrash.log
goto 10

This is my server current config, This has a mutator for loading the ChaosGames mut for grapple and kicking to be enabled, No Powerups for all power ups, and a Talking Icon mutator that shows a balloon over your head when you are talking

I have also uploaded these useful mutators to my website for others to grab:

Health/Shield Limiter
This mutator allows you to change the value of the Health vials, kegs, and crosses, and the value of the Shields. Helps to limit the powerup whores.

Talking Icon
This is a GREAT mutator puts a little ballon over your head that says "TALKING" so people dont accidentally attack you while you are trying to say something. You may remember the Moovin Hoovin Server using this in ChaosUT2k3.

Monkey Matrix Moves 2004 v1.30
Well we know the matrix, ChaosMatrix anyone!? sorry guys, it don't work with chaos!

No Powerups
This removes all powerups from the maps, except the chaos shards

Keep in mind that you must enable the chaosgames mut to use Grapple and Kick, seems like most server admins don't realize this.


I have found that UAdmin doesn't seem to work properly. Last time I had it enabled, the custom messaging wasn't working, and After I died, the map kept playing with just 1 AI running around frantically. Will be trying UT2Vote and AntiTCC soon.

See my server in action with different mutators running:
Look for ~House of Rythm~ and come on in!

[jb]

Hmmm I am not sure why you had to put those muts in the ChaosUT2\system dir as they SHOULD have worked just fine with Chaos when they were in the "normal" ut2004\system dir....

But anywho glad its working. And yes the infamous chat icon

[Rythmix]

EDIT:

<-- Retard I am! lol I found my problem.

I had UT2004 Full installed on my server pc, and ut2k4 dedicated server. I changed the cd-key to be a srver key, but forgot to change the path in the registry data.. so it was looking in the Full version 2004, instead of the ut2k4 dedicated server folder... Disregard all problems I mentioned, the mutators above work perfectly with Chaos!

My server is currently running the Chaosgames mutator, Nerfed health/Shields, and Talk Icon and map voting works perfect!

[Rythmix]

Great new Mutator just released!
Mutator Tools. This mutator edits TONS of the games original functions including how many powerups spawn, how often, vehicle replacement for onslaught, and much more. See the main thread here: http://www.ina-community.com/forums/sho ... did=392769

Going to test now!