Extended Mutation Question: 8 Players?

[josh]

Hi. I've made a mutation here and there before the EMS was announced. I see that the Extended Mutation beta was released, but haven't had much of a chance to look at it yet. I've read that it can allow you to adjust the game more, including the HUD, etc... does anyone have any idea if scripts can be implemented to allow for 8 players, possibly?

I've seen 8 players on servers before through plugins and things, but it's glitchy as hell, so I've never used it much. I mean having 8 players on the same team - 4 using the L4D1 survivors, 4 using the L4D2 survivors, all together. I envision making an 8 player mutation that amps up the difficulty, is realism-only, and headshot-only. Instituting zombies that can only be killed with headshots and hit harder, perhaps more dense hordes, too - but 8 players.

Does anyone have any idea if this is possible with the Extended Mutations system?

[Rectus]

It's not possible to do that currently, and it doesn't seem very likely that they'll add it. It is however possible to spawn the simpler L4D1 bots, but they're not player contollable.

[josh]

Thanks for the response! Unfortunate news, but glad the EMS is being released regardless.

P.S. Diescraper's one of the best custom campaigns I've ever played. Glad it's getting more recognition now.