More Strafts Players Mod

A mod that extends Straftat's multiplayer lobby max capacity from 4 players to 10 players.

Features

Extended Lobby Capacity: Host lobbies with 2-10 players (up from the vanilla 2-4 limit)
Game Mode Support:
- Free-for-All Mode: Fully supported: each player gets their own score counter.
- Teams Mode: Supported with UI limitations (see Known Limitations below)
  - Flexible Team System: Dropdown expanded to support as many teams as max players (e.g., 10 players = 10 team options)

Install BepInEx (if not already installed):
- Download BepInEx 5.x (x64 version)
- Extract all files to your Straftat game directory (where Straftat.exe is located)
- Run the game once to generate BepInEx folders
Install the Mod:
- Download MoreStrafts.dll from the latest release
- Place MoreStrafts.dll in <GameFolder>/BepInEx/plugins/
- If the plugins folder doesn't exist, create it
Launch the Game:
- Start Straftat normally through Steam
- Check the BepInEx console for: More Strafts Mod alpha v0.0.1 by Nitrogenia loaded!

From Main Menu:
- In the Max Players dropdown: select your desired player count (2-10 players)
- Click Host
Inviting Friends:
- Once in the lobby, use the in-game invite system to invite Steam friends
- OR share your Lobby ID (displayed in the lobby screen) with friends
- Friends can join by pasting the Lobby ID into the "Join by ID" field
- Quick match may work
Teams Mode: Each player can select their team from the dropdown (see Known Limitations below)

Joining 5+ player lobbies may take time: Your screen might freeze or appear stuck for up to a couple of minutes when joining. This is normal. Be patient and do not close the game. The connection will complete successfully.
DO NOT change the Max Players dropdown after creating the lobby: This is a known bug that will reset the max player count to the default 2-4 players. Set your desired player count BEFORE hosting, then leave it unchanged.
Free-for-All mode recommended for 5+ players: While Teams mode works, the UI is unpatched for it.
The host can still adjust other lobby settings (game mode, map, etc.) after creation

Network Stability: Testing with 5+ players has been limited. Connection stability with 5+ players may vary depending on host network conditions.

Player Preview Slots: Only 4 preview slots exist in the lobby. Players 5-10 will be positioned dynamically (stacked on top).
End-Round Screen: Only shows the first 4 players. Players 5-10 scores are tracked correctly but not displayed on the end-round UI.
Match Points HUD (Tab Menu): Only displays up to 4 teams during matches.
Teams Mode Limitations: While you can select teams for all players, the team Id selection UI will stack on top which may be difficult to choose teams as desired. Also, the in-game UI (match points HUD, end-round screen) only displays up to 4 teams. Scoring still works correctly for all teams, but visual feedback is limited.

Free-for-All mode is recommended for 5+ players for the best experience.

⚠️ ALPHA BUILD DISCLAIMER ⚠️

This mod is in early alpha and has NOT been extensively tested with 5+ players in all game modes and scenarios. Issues may arise when:

Use at your own risk.

If you encounter bugs, please report them with the following information:

Player Count: How many players were in the lobby when the bug occurred?
Game Mode: Teams or Free-for-All?
Reproduction Steps: Clear, step-by-step instructions to reproduce the bug
Console Logs: Copy relevant error messages from the BepInEx console
- Console appears when you launch the game (if not, check BepInEx/config/BepInEx.cfg and set Enabled = true under [Logging.Console])

This mod is provided as-is with no warranty. You are free to use and modify it for personal use.

Enjoy playing Straftat with your friends! 🎮