Head Hunter
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #75 of 596 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Head Hunter is a spin-off of the bounty kill credit function of my Roaming Fleet mod https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2980971677. (This mod can be used along side Roaming Fleet. Head Hunter bounty function will automatically take precedence.)
Leaving it at that would have been too easy so I took it a few steps further. This can be used as an alternative to something like Better Kill Credit. Head Hunter has three main features:
1. General Bounties
Killing ships will reward you a small bounty credit paid by those that want them dead in the universe. If you destroy a ship that is the enemy of the sector you are in, you will also be rewarded a small reputation bonus with that faction for keeping their space clean of baddies.
2. Wanted Bounties
When faction ships are destroyed, the owning faction may put out a bounty directly on the killer. This is where the real money is. Ships will rack up bounties and can become quite lucrative and probably dangerous to go after. This also comes with a larger reputation increase for the faction that posted the wanted bounty.
3. Head Hunters
Maybe you like to kill faction ships too. They still don't like that and may put a bounty on your ships as well. This will attract bounty hunters coming for your head...
It would have been easy to spawn bounty hunters on your face like a common Kha'ak and call it a jump drive, but that's boring. Head Hunters will travel and actually search for your ships, so they can be juked or hidden from. No cheating. They also won't disclose their true ship transponder code until they find you...
Mod Support API is optional, however extremely recommended. It will technically work without it, but then how are you going to view the Wanted board and choose some options? Just grab it.
Installation: Unzip to your \extensions\ folder. e.g. X4 Foundations\extensions\chillheadhunter
New in v2. 0:
- Big thanks to Mycu for adding a new map UI to view the bounty board without having to pause and go to options. See screenshot for location. You will need to install kuetee's UI extensions mod to view it: https://www.nexusmods.com/x4foundations/mods/552
- Double-clicking on a wanted row will center the map on the last known sector for that entry.
Head Hunter adds bounty kill credits, wanted bounties, and bounty hunters to the game, making killing spacemen more rewarding. With 171 endorsements and 7,393 downloads, it's a niche gameplay mod for players who enjoy combat and bounty mechanics.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community support with 171 endorsements and over 7,000 downloads.
- Adds a fresh layer of risk-reward to combat with bounty hunters.
- Simple concept that fits right into the game's sandbox.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023, so it may be outdated for current game versions.
- Potential conflicts with other gameplay mods that alter NPC spawning or combat.
- Limited description means you'll have to test to see how it integrates with your load order.
For players who want more action and a bounty-hunting twist to their playthrough. If you enjoy combat and tracking targets, this mod adds a new dynamic. Skip if you prefer peaceful or building-focused gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a specific game version or if it's compatible with your current build.
- If you use other gameplay mods, test Head Hunter in a separate save to see if bounty hunters spawn correctly.
- Keep an eye on your bounty level—higher bounties might attract tougher hunters.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- X4foundations Mods
- Author
- Chillmatica
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Downloads
- 7,393
- Endorsements
- 171
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 6/20/2023
- Updated
- 9/4/2023
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