Connected Generators B42 (Open Beta)
Connected Generators B42 allows nearby generators to work together as a shared resource cluster in Project Zomboid Build 42.
Instead of relying on a single generator, connected generators share fuel consumption and wear across the network, helping to distribute the load more evenly while maintaining full compatibility with the game's original generator system, allowing for better management of large bases.
It works in single-player and multiplayer modes (local or dedicated server).
Enhance your generator management with advanced networking, monitoring, and visualization tools, allowing for longer periods away from base in a calm and controlled manner.
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🟢 Main Features
🔗 Generator Clusters
- Shared generator clusters based on proximity
- Fuel consumption and condition wear are distributed across connected generators
- Cross-floor support with indicators for generators above or below your current floor
- Default settings:
--- Link radius: 15 tiles and +/- 3 floors (configurable in sandbox)
--- Power radius: 20 tiles (vanilla) and +/- 3 floors
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👁️ Visualization System
- Direct connection lines showing how generators are linked
- Generator numbering overlay for easier identification and maintenance
- Hover tooltips displaying:
--- Fuel level (updated every 1 hour in game time)
--- Condition (updated every 1 hour in game time)
--- Active usage
--- Network usage
---Estimated runtime
- Overlays available for:
--- Power radius
--- Link range
---Cluster coverage area
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🖥️ Computer Terminal
- Use a desktop computer as a network monitoring terminal
- Requires electricity to operate (automatically shuts down without power)
- Manage and monitor generator networks remotely (owner or faction only)
- Assign unique Network IDs to generators for tracking
- Named networks are saved server-side, even when chunks are unloaded
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🗺️ Network Map
- Interactive world map integrated into the computer terminal
- Toggle multiple overlays:
--- Direct links
--- Link areas
--- Electricity coverage
--- Active power zones
--- Cluster areas
- Search by:
--- Network ID (instant navigation)
--- Street name (instant navigation)
--- City name (instant navigation)
- "Center" button to quickly focus on your current location (instant navigation)
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📟 Pager Alert System
- Link a pager to one or more generator networks
- Receive alerts when generators:
--- Turn on/off
--- Disconnect from the network
- Customizable alerts for:
--- Low fuel
--- Low condition
- Notifications are delivered directly to the pager with sound alerts
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⚙️ Customize with Sandbox:
- Customize link's range.
- Customize Computer system.
- Customize Network Map system.
- Customize Pager system.
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💬 Feedback
If you enjoyed the mod, please leave a comment and a ⭐5-star rating — it really helps!
Feel free to report bugs or suggest improvements.
I actively respond and continuously update the mod.
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🚀 Upcoming Features
- Transmission antenna requirement for long-distance generator management (immersion improvement)
- Ability to power generators using fuel barrels
- Wiring system for generator connections (immersion improvement)
📝Notes:
The mod is still under construction, so please be patient and let me know if you encounter any problems so I can fix them!
Workshop ID: 3691730760
Mod ID: ConnectGeneratorsB42
