Pause when hostile party sighted
⚪ Last updated 2019Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #44 of 178 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is made to pause the game when a hostile party is sighted on the world map, allowing the player a chance to decide whether or not they want to engage in battle.
To install simply unzip and copy data_mod_hostile_party_sighted_pause.dat into the data folder of the Battle Brothers installation. If you have the game on Steam this is located at ..\Steam\steamapps\common\Battle Brothers\data.
This small utility mod automatically pauses the game when a hostile party is spotted on the world map, giving players time to react. With 159 endorsements and 4,489 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated quality-of-life addition for those who want to avoid surprise encounters.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective – no more getting caught off guard by enemy parties.
- Community-tested with 159 endorsements and 4,489 downloads.
- Does exactly what it says, no bloat or extra features to fiddle with.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in January 2019 – may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- No configuration options – you can't toggle it on/off in-game.
- Only affects world map encounters, not other combat situations.
For players who hate getting ambushed on the world map and want a moment to plan their next move. If you're a completionist or explorer who frequently travels, this mod adds a safety net. Skip if you prefer the thrill of surprise encounters or want more control over pause behavior.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the mod files directly into your game's mod folder – no mod manager needed.
- If you're using other mods that affect world map behavior, test them together to ensure no conflicts.
- Since the mod is from 2019, check if your game version is still supported; if not, look for community patches.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Battlebrothers Mods
- Author
- kiecolt
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 4,489
- Endorsements
- 159
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 1/28/2019
- Updated
- 1/28/2019
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