KF [Utility] De-serverpackage listing

[Marco]

Mod name

Network package reducer​

Description

This mod will remove a bunch of stock Texture/StaticMesh/Animation/Sound packages from PackageMap (in same manner as they were marked as 'ServerSideOnly') that are not relevant to gameplay but just merely level decorations. Doing this will prevent server from replicating direct references of objects from those packages to client.
PackageMap include list of packages you have specified in ServerPackages (defined in KillingFloor.ini), maps and the packages they use, mutators and the packages they use.

The problem: UnrealEngine 1 & 2 has a flaw in network codes where it will prevent anyone from joining your server once the PackageMap list size exceeds ~500 packages.
The solution: Either beg Tripwire to actually fix the root of the issues or remove extra packages of PackageMap.
Average KF map alone with stock game mode active will take up ~300 packages (special thanks to TW for creating separate packages for like everything).

I created this mod by abusing flaws of UnrealScript to modify parts of the game memory Epic never intended you to access (using Unreal C++ headers, custom UScript compiler and some memory scanning to find correct offsets for pointers).
So in the end using this I was able to reduce amount of packages in PackageMap by around 150-200 packages (for stock maps). That means if you have problems with this limit on your server at the current situation, this tool will allow you use around 100+ more custom packages.​

Useage

Download and unzip NetReduce.u to server KillingFloor/System folder, edit KillingFloor.ini and add line (under [Engine.GameEngine]):
ServerActors=NetReduce.NetReduce​

Download

From here.​

In theory this mod should reduce loading/lag spike whenever a client connects to the server.
Please do tell me if you spot any problems while having this mod active (missing FX/sounds/textures) as that may be a result of me unlisting some package/s I shouldn't had.

 

[poosh]

Wow! Sounds awesome.

But if I understood it correctly, removing package from PackageMap makes it unable to replicate any objects from that package?

For example, the code below won't work, if KillingFloorHUD.utx is removed from PackageMap. Or am I wrong?

var texture MyTexture;

replication
{
    reliable if ( Role == ROLE_Authority )
        MyTexture;
}

function SomeServerFunction()
{
    MyTexture = Texture'KillingFloorHUD.Achievements.Achievement_0';
}

 

[Marco]

Wow! Sounds awesome.

But if I understood it correctly, removing package from PackageMap makes it unable to replicate any objects from that package?

For example, the code below won't work, if KillingFloorHUD.utx is removed from PackageMap. Or am I wrong?

Yea, it will act like it weren't on serverpackages.

 

[Guardiannknight]

Awesome hopefully I haven't used anything outside the common packages, guess I'll find out in time. Sounds awesome, hope it works with everything I have been working on. Thanks

 

[ASSAYARO]

Thx

Thx

Spoiler!

Mod name

Network package reducer
​

Description

This mod will remove a bunch of stock Texture/StaticMesh/Animation/Sound packages from PackageMap (in same manner as they were marked as 'ServerSideOnly') that are not relevant to gameplay but just merely level decorations. Doing this will prevent server from replicating direct references of objects from those packages to client.
PackageMap include list of packages you have specified in ServerPackages (defined in KillingFloor.ini), maps and the packages they use, mutators and the packages they use.

The problem: UnrealEngine 1 & 2 has a flaw in network codes where it will prevent anyone from joining your server once the PackageMap list size exceeds ~500 packages.
The solution: Either beg Tripwire to actually fix the root of the issues or remove extra packages of PackageMap.
Average KF map alone with stock game mode active will take up ~300 packages (special thanks to TW for creating separate packages for like everything).

I created this mod by abusing flaws of UnrealScript to modify parts of the game memory Epic never intended you to access (using Unreal C++ headers, custom UScript compiler and some memory scanning to find correct offsets for pointers).
So in the end using this I was able to reduce amount of packages in PackageMap by around 150-200 packages (for stock maps). That means if you have problems with this limit on your server at the current situation, this tool will allow you use around 100+ more custom packages.
​

Useage

Download and unzip NetReduce.u to server KillingFloor/System folder, edit KillingFloor.ini and add line (under [Engine.GameEngine]):
ServerActors=NetReduce.NetReduce
​

Download

From here.
​

In theory this mod should reduce loading/lag spike whenever a client connects to the server.
Please do tell me if you spot any problems while having this mod active (missing FX/sounds/textures) as that may be a result of me unlisting some package/s I shouldn't had.

Wow, That's mut to my ears. Thank u so much~

 

[poosh]

Bug Report:

Invisible doors and glass windows.
When trying to enter trader, player's location becomes out-of-sync with server. I.e. you see yourself walking in one place, but server "thinks" you are in another.

 

[hegyeri]

Yep, movable doors not visible. Most traders can not be used because something blocked the entrance.

 

[FluX]

Was going to ask about the disadvantages of this as I can see it having heavy problems.

 

[mmnicolas]

Does it make KF-Steamland playable ?

 

[Massacrer]

There has been problems with players trying to my server with KF-SirensBelch, KF-Transit, and KF-Stronghold and it won't let them join....

 

[Hobbyalkoholiker]

There has been problems with players trying to my server with KF-SirensBelch, KF-Transit, and KF-Stronghold and it won't let them join....

try copying KF_Swansong_SND.uax from your client sounds folder to your server.

 

[Massacrer]

try copying KF_Swansong_SND.uax from your client sounds folder to your server.

Thanks

 

[forrestmark9]

Found a bug, when Zapping a zed with the ZED guns or using your Visable Spectators mutator the overlay does not appear

 

[Marco]

So I went through all stock KF maps and couple of custom ones to see which static mesh packages are used for doors and removed them from the 'unlisting' list. Same goes for the ZED gun zapped texture. I updated the download link with this update.

If you encounter more problems, keep em coming here.

 

[Massacrer]

try copying KF_Swansong_SND.uax from your client sounds folder to your server.

Doesn't work with that method... Anything else?

 

[mmnicolas]

Doesn't work with that method... Anything else?

Maybe even with NetReduce you still have too much packages loaded when these maps are on

Also, is it just me but there's a missing headshot sound effect ? Not the gibbing sound but the skull cracking, headshot notification sound

 

[Hobbyalkoholiker]

Also, is it just me but there's a missing headshot sound effect ?

was about to ask the same. also there are still no trader doors on some custom maps like bigsunrise.

Edit: Stronghold also has invisible doors.

 

[Marco]

Updated this mod to automatically keep any packages for mover static meshes.
As-well as re-enabled headshot sound package.

 

[Massacrer]

So what does the updated mut make the package count at?

 

[mmnicolas]

If I don't plan on hitting the package limit, is it still beneficial to use it ?