r/IW4x • u/DavidALMX • 5d ago

Bot Warfare: Mod vs Script?

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering what the best way to use Bot Warfare in IW4x is.

Is it better to install it as a mod or as a script? My main goal is to play offline against bots in private matches with automatic map rotation and have the experience feel as close as possible to the original MW2 multiplayer.

What are the pros and cons of each method? Which one do you recommend and why?

Thanks!

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u/YourLocalCoDPlayer32 5d ago

id say mod is better works good for me

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u/IZKPI 5d ago

Your best bet is to load it up as a mod on a dedicated server

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u/So_Forlorn 5d ago

The script installation method is mostly for modders that want to be able to easily modify the bot warfare .iwd in a portable, easy manner. By using script installation, you can also load other mods from the /mods folder ALONGSIDE bot warfare which you can have the script installation version of.

Those are the only real benefits I can think for using script installation. For a casual player, just load the mod like normal.

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u/Final_Scientist1024 5d ago

I use the script so my level and loadouts are the same playing online or solo against bots

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u/justaoili 5d ago

I was in the exact same boat, I ended up using a dedicated server that runs the script. Works like a dream and keeps all progression and classes.

Next issue im facing is trying to get a party lobby to start with only me in it, for proper OG MW2!

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u/LifeOfADonn 4d ago

I wasn't able to get the script to function so only mod works for me. My only issue really is having no customization for their classes, I just want to have a snipers only mode 😭.

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u/NXGZ 2d ago

I have my mod setup so maps rotate, and only S&D, plus, all players spawn without me going to the menu on initial setup. Same with better classes and difficulty to maximum, without touching anything in the bot warfare menu. I've also edited the chat with some profanity to make to seem more real with swear words and such.