Mod «[B42] Read and Recall» for Project Zomboid

This mod introduces an end-of-book check for vanilla skill books in Project Zomboid. After completing each chapter, players must pass a short quiz or complete a hands-on minigame to retain the full XP multiplier. Failing or skipping the test results in half the bonus XP, ensuring that reading skill books feels like genuine learning rather than simple page-flipping.

Two incompatible versions are available: Read and Recall (Real-Life), which features real-world educational content such as hammer grips and food preservation chemistry; and Read and Recall: Knox Edition, which reimagines skill books as in-universe Knox County textbooks with game mechanics woven into the narrative. Enable only one version at a time.

How it works:

• Finish reading a vanilla skill book as normal.
• A Summary screen appears with a chapter recap and two options: Take the Test or Skip (Half XP).
• Pass the test (a quiz or minigame) to keep the full vanilla XP multiplier for that level range.
• Skip or fail to receive the half multiplier («floor»), ensuring reading is never a total waste.
• Progress is saved per character per book, allowing players to return and re-test later.

Features:

• Supports 24 skills, covering every craft, survival, and combat skill with vanilla books.
• Includes 120 volumes of content: 72 written quizzes (11 questions each) and 48 hands-on minigames.
• Sandbox-tunable settings allow customization of test format, XP curve, and floor reward.
• No XP cheese by default: the maximum multiplier matches the vanilla value. An opt-in Bonus mode is available in sandbox settings for above-vanilla XP.
• Per-character progress is stored in ModData, tracking claims separately for multiple characters on the same save.
• Themed UI: each skill features its own color palette and emblem on the summary/test banner.

Sandbox Options:

• Test format: Choose between the default mix of minigames and quizzes, or convert every minigame slot into a written multiple-choice quiz.
• XP mode: Select Default (linear graded curve), Lenient (90%+ score instantly grants full vanilla XP), or Bonus (90%+ score grants above-vanilla XP).
• XP bonus multiplier: Determines how much above vanilla the Bonus mode awards (1.0 to 2.0, default 1.20).
• Floor percent: Sets the XP fraction kept when skipping or failing (0.0 to 1.0, default 0.5). Set to 0.0 for no reward on failure.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with any mod that does not replace the relevant class wholesale.
• Tested in Singleplayer. Multiplayer functionality is currently unverified but expected to work.
• No risk of save corruption.

Known Issues:

• Quizzes draw fresh questions from a pool of 11 per volume; re-reading the same book may result in repeated questions.
• Project Zomboid's font does not render some Unicode dashes cleanly; all summaries use plain ASCII hyphens.
• Wind direction in the Dope the Wind minigame follows hunter convention («left-to-right wind» means wind moving from left to right).

Technical Information:

• Workshop ID: 3728582856
• Mod ID: ReadAndRecall
• Mod ID: ReadAndRecallKnoxEdition