Vampire Slayer

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Gameplay Overview

Each round begins with both teams spawning at opposite ends of the map. Victory is achieved by eliminating the opposing team before the round timer expires. If time runs out and both sides still have surviving players, the round is declared a draw.

Unlike standard Half Life Deathmatch, respawning does not occur mid round. Once killed, players enter observer mode and must wait for the next round. This structure significantly increases tension and discourages reckless play.

The asymmetry defines the match dynamic:

• Vampires possess superior speed, jump capability, and devastating melee attacks

• Slayers possess firearms and ranged superiority

• Vampires may resurrect if not properly finished

• Slayers must stake downed Vampires to ensure permanent elimination

This interplay produces engagements that are closer to tactical hunting than conventional arena combat.

Key Features

Teams and Characters

Vampires

All Vampires share enhanced physical attributes:

• Faster running speed

• Higher jumping capability

• Instant kill claw attacks to vital areas

• Resurrection if not staked

• Ability to feed on fallen Slayers to regain health

If a Vampire is reduced to zero health by gunfire, they collapse temporarily. During this window, Slayers must stake them to prevent resurrection. If not staked, the Vampire will rise again. A revived Vampire may feed on a dead Slayer by pressing the Use key near the body, restoring health to full.

Vampires cannot pick up Slayer weapons.

Each Vampire has a unique secondary ability with a charge mechanic:

Louis
Nightvision. Particularly effective on darker maps.

Edgar
Stealth. Temporary invisibility suited to ambush attacks.

Nina
Sunlight Immunity. Brief resistance to sunlight exposure, allowing aggressive movement in illuminated areas.

Each special ability has a recharge period displayed on the HUD.

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Slayers

Slayers rely on firearms and religious tools. They are slower and physically weaker than Vampires but dominate at range.

Father D
Starts with:

• Pump Action Shotgun

• Double Barrel Shotgun

• Stake and Crucifix

When wielding the stake and crucifix, Father D may activate a brief immunity to Vampire attacks via secondary fire. This ability functions only while the crucifix is deployed and the Holy words are spoken. It is temporary and must be timed carefully.

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Molly
Starts with:

• Stake Crossbow

• Micro Uzi

• Stake and Colt Government pistol combination

When using the Stake and Colt combination:

• Primary fire uses the Stake

• Secondary fire fires the Colt pistol

Molly provides versatile mid range capability and precision staking.

Slayers may pick up weapons dropped by fallen teammates. Vampires may not use Slayer weapons.

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Weapons

Mossberg Pump Action Shotgun

Primary: Single buckshot blast
Secondary: Double blast, reduced accuracy

Double Barrel Shotgun

Primary: Fires first barrel
Secondary: Fires second barrel
Both triggers may be pressed together for maximum discharge

Micro Uzi

Primary: Automatic fire

Stake Crossbow

Primary: Fires stake bolt
Heart or chest shots result in instant Vampire kill
Secondary: Medium zoom

Stake and Colt Government Pistol

Primary: Stake, instant kill if Vampire is down
Minor damage if Vampire is standing
Secondary: Colt pistol fire

Vampire Claw

Primary: Instant Slayer kill except limbs
Secondary: Activates character specific special ability

The weapon balance reinforces the asymmetry. Slayers must maintain distance and aim accurately. Vampires must close space and exploit movement.

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Round Structure and Match Flow

Each map is played across multiple rounds. Round duration may be configured via server settings.

Victory conditions are determined by:

• Eliminating all members of the opposing team

• Achieving the required number of round wins

• Reaching map time limit

If a Round Limit is set, the first team to reach that number of wins triggers a map change. Draws do not count toward the total.

If Time Limit expires before either team reaches the Round Limit, the map changes regardless.

This system allows structured competitive sessions rather than indefinite play.

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HUD and Ability Indicators

The HUD provides:

• Health display bottom left

• Round timer bottom centre

• Observer camera controls when dead

Vampires display a charge icon indicating readiness of their special ability. A red icon indicates ready. White indicates active. Intermediate state shows recharge progress.

Father D displays a charge icon when wielding the stake and crucifix for his Pray ability.

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Server Configuration

Vampire Slayer provides several server side controls:

• mp_roundlimit, number of wins required before map change

• mp_roundtime, length of each round

• mp_autobalance, team balancing toggle

• mp_friendlyfire, enable or disable friendly fire

• mp_tkkill, automatic punishment for team killing

• mp_decap, enable Slayer decapitation

• mp_decaptime, duration severed heads remain

Character limits may also be enforced:

• mp_maxmolly

• mp_maxfatherd

• mp_maxlouis

• mp_maxedgar

• mp_maxnina

This allows administrators to prevent stacking of particular roles.