Mileage Expansion

Project Zomboid: Mileage Expansion – Add Realism to Your Rides

The world of Project Zomboid is harsh, and every detail can add to the immersion. For survivors who rely on vehicles to traverse the dangerous landscape, the Mileage Expansion mod injects a vital layer of realism: the odometer. No longer will your trusty car have an arbitrary, unchanging mileage. This mod ensures that every mile you travel is accounted for, bringing a new dimension to vehicle management and exploration.

Your Vehicle’s Journey, Tracked

The core of Mileage Expansion is its sophisticated mileage tracking system. Each vehicle you acquire, whether new or already present in your game, will begin with its own unique starting mileage. This isn’t just a cosmetic addition; the distance you cover directly impacts your vehicle’s perceived wear and tear. Whether you’re making a quick supply run across town or embarking on a long-distance scavenging mission, the odometer dutifully records every moment of your journey.

Key Features for the Discerning Survivor

• Authentic Starting Mileage: Every car, from the moment you find it, possesses a unique odometer reading influenced by its initial engine condition.
• Flexible Unit Options: Easily switch between kilometers and miles with a simple click, catering to your preferred measurement system.
• Trip Odometer Functionality: Keep track of specific journeys or distances with a resettable trip odometer, perfect for planning fuel stops or mapping routes.
• Persistent Settings: Your chosen unit preference is saved with the vehicle, ensuring other players see the mileage in the same format you do.
• Action-Based Interactions: Changing units, viewing trip odometers, and resetting them are deliberate actions that take a small amount of in-game time, adding to the realism.
• Engine-Bound Data: Mileage information is tied to the vehicle’s engine, ensuring data integrity even if parts are swapped.

Customization and Control

Mileage Expansion offers extensive sandbox options to tailor the experience to your playstyle. You can set the default unit for new vehicles, define how many meters constitute a kilometer, and even customize the display names for kilometers and miles. Furthermore, you can adjust the range for the randomized starting odometer values, giving you fine-grained control over the initial state of every vehicle you encounter. For server administrators, an admin cheat option is available, allowing for easy manipulation of mileage for testing or specific server events.