Smart Z Optimizer
Overview
A performance optimization mod for Project Zomboid B42. Reduces processing load during scenes with large numbers of zombies and during bad weather. Requires ZombieBuddy's extension functionality.
Features
Enable Smart Z Optimizer
When large numbers of zombies are present in an area, reduces load by periodically skipping processing for idle, unaware zombies. Zombies automatically leave the skip queue when they start moving or react to sound or sight, so vanilla zombie behavior is largely unaffected.
Weather Particle Render %
Reduces the number of particles rendered during bad weather such as storms, heavy snow, and dense fog, lowering rendering load. 100% disables the effect; 50% halves the particle count. Can be combined with vanilla graphics settings.
Enable OpenCL Weather Acceleration (Experimental)
Offloads part of the weather simulation from CPU to GPU during active weather events, reducing CPU load. Requires an OpenCL-compatible GPU.
Enable Performance Metrics
Outputs optimization status to the console. Use for verification or troubleshooting.
Requirements & Notes
ZombieBuddy (v1.7.2 or higher) is required. Simply subscribing is not enough — please follow the installation instructions on the ZombieBuddy mod page.
OpenCL acceleration is an experimental feature. Testing has only been performed with NVIDIA GPUs and drivers. Compatibility with AMD, Intel, or other GPU vendors is unknown.
Some NVIDIA driver versions may cause issues. A crash was confirmed with driver version 566.36.
If OpenCL is unavailable in your environment, the feature will be automatically disabled.
Workshop ID: 3707376688
Mod ID: SmartZOptimizer
