CustomEffectAreas

Custom Effect Areas – Static Visual Fog & Effects Custom Effect Areas is a lightweight server-side DayZ mod that allows server owners to define static visual effect zones (such as fog) using a simple JSON configuration. The system uses invisible proxy objects spawned at mission start to attach client-side particles, ensuring consistent visuals for all players. It auto populates a JSON file with examples. The Y axis must always be zero as it auto snaps to ground level. Will add other particles later. Particles that are in here currently: RED_FOG_LARGE_CCW (counter clockwise rotation) RED_FOG_LARGE_CCWR (counter clockwise random rotation) RED_FOG_LARGE_CW (clockwise rotation) RED_FOG_LARGE_CWR (clockwise random rotation) Features ✔ Server-controlled visual areas ✔ Static, mission-start authoritative behavior ✔ JSON-based configuration ✔ Invisible, non-interactive proxy objects ✔ Automatic terrain height snapping How It Works - The server loads `VisualAreas.json` on mission start - Invisible proxy objects are spawned at configured positions - Clients attach particles when the proxies initialize - Visual effects persist for all players at all times Configuration The configuration file is created automatically on first run and it will create a folder named HorrorFog in your profiles folder whatever that may be called. Server owners can define: - Position - Radius - Height offsets - Particle type (future-ready) Compatibility - Works on vanilla and modded servers - Compatible with all admin tools - No framework dependencies - Safe for long-running servers Intended Use Perfect for: - Horror servers - Atmospheric zones - Event areas - Environmental storytelling - Permanent fog regions No Dependencies Just install and configure. 📜 License Free to use and modify just make sure to put me in the credits You may repack this mod into your server packs as needed. Please do not redistribute this as your own.