Faded Combat Text
[i]Build 42.17 combat text -- floating damage numbers and smooth health bars. SP + MP. No dependencies.[/i]
Fully functional and ready to use!
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LATEST UPDATE (v2.0.0 -- April 21, 2026)
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[*] Full Build 42.17 API pass -- replaced all deprecated Java-direct render calls with stable B42 Lua drawing API.
[*] Fixed NPC health bar detection for B42 (updated isNPC API).
[*] Removed dead Build 40/41 compatibility code -- cleaner and faster.
[*] Fixed undefined variable references in options sliders that could cause silent errors.
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FEATURES
Floating Damage Numbers
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[*] Large purple damage numbers float upward on every hit
[*] Critical hits use an even larger font (configurable)
[*] Fire damage shown in orange on burning zombies
[*] Healing shown in green
[*] Semi-transparent background behind numbers for readability
[*] Fully configurable: font size, color, speed, TTL, fire damage toggle
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Smooth Health Bars
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[*] Health bars render above zombies and NPCs when you hit them
[*] Color fades smoothly: green (full health) → yellow (mid) → red (low)
[*] Trailing "losing health" indicator shows damage in progress
[*] Bars auto-hide when target is out of range or has been idle too long
[*] Optional current/total HP text display (e.g. "72/100") with configurable position
[*] Splitscreen support -- each player gets their own overlay
[*] Optionally show health bars on NPC survivors
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In-Game Settings
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[*] Full options tab added to the vanilla Options menu under [b]COMBAT TEXT[/b]
[*] Toggle health bars, floating numbers, and fire damage independently
[*] Adjust colors with an RGB color picker + alpha slider
[*] Configure fonts, sizes, speeds, distances, and timers
[*] Settings persist across sessions
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COMPATIBILITY
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[*] Build 42.17+ required
[*] Singleplayer and Multiplayer (dedicated server + splitscreen)
[*] No mod dependencies
[*] Should be compatible with most other mods -- only hooks combat events and Options menu
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