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As some may know, and have read on this page, I like to play realism mode with small variations to the game. These variations may be something as simple as playing with a particular weapon, but sometimes it can add difficulty in certain situations.

What are all the challenges I've made so far? Well, that's what this post is for. The following will list off their titles and give short explanations to them. Think of them as mutations, only some may actually be fun.

Shotgun Jockey - Complete a realism game with only a shotgun and a melee weapon.
Pitch Black - Who turned off the lights? Play realism with no flashlight on.
Ammo Shortage - Complete a game only refilling your ammunition at safe houses or a finale.
Sans Secondary - Play without the use of pistols or melee.
Primary Prohibiton - The opposite: Play with secondary weapons only.
In Rehab - No pills or adrenaline.
'Til Death - No defibrilators.
Classic Choice - Original L4D weapons and pistols.
Bullets and Bats - Play without pipe bombs, molotovs, or bile.
Stonewall - No shoving. You heard me.
Ghetto Gunman - SMG and Pistols only
Hardcore - Please read "Realism with a twist" for details, as it is better explained in more than one sentence.

This list will continue to grow in time should I continue to think of ways to alter the playstyle. The beauty of these "alterations" is that they are purely optional and can also be combined for an extra challenge. Teammates may also mix and match their own in the same game. The exception to this amount of free choice is hardcore. Should you play hardcore, all players must abide by the rules.

Just as the title suggests, I thought this might be a fun little idea to fool around with.

I tried this on my own today. I played Hard Rain, Realism Advanced using only weapons from the original L4D. Of course, everyone knows how much pistols suck on realism, but that is essentially the challenge I'm trying to get across.

The basis for these games is simple:
*Any realism game, any difficulty
*Original L4D weapons only:
-Pistols only; no melee or magnum
-Pump Shotgun (Chrome is okay if it is all that is available)
-SMG
-Auto Shotgun
-Assault Rifle
-Hunting Rifle
*Adrenaline and Boomer Bile are still acceptable since they are expendables. The same applies to Defibrilators. It is realism, after all.

Once I get back from my mini vacation down state, I will start setting up events for either realism with l4d weapons or my other, somewhat more complex realism game. Depending on the amount of interest, we may have one group or several to organize.

~Dimi

Howdy.

I got this crackpot idea tonight with Amma about adding rules to a realism game to add a little more realism to the campaigns. Hopefully it will be fun. Read below for the rules...

*Any game may be played at any difficulty as long as it is a realism campaign. The following rules are created to help establish a greater sense of “realism” within the game.

1)Choose a weapon at the beginning. This determines your selection of weapons throughout the rest of the campaign. Think of it as playing a specialist; your character is limited to this selection as he is unfamiliar with the other.
a.Shotguns are straightforward. You can choose from the Pump Shotgun, Chrome Shotgun, Tactical or Combat Shotgun.
b.The SMG / Silenced SMG will lean players towards the semi-automatics: AK-47, Assault Rifle, Desert Rifle, Hunting Rifle / Sniper.
c.Grenade Launchers are a free-for-all item any player can choose. However, the player must consider the lack of firepower once ammo is diminished.
d.It is recommended that your team communicates accordingly with what weapon each player will use. You don’t want a team with all shotguns, and you certainly don’t want to have none either.

2)Secondary weapons are restricted to melee. Using pistols with unlimited ammo is not realistic! Until you find a melee weapon, you will be limited to using your primary weapon.

3)Ammo dumps are prohibited; however, should you come across a spare weapon you may use this to replace your current gun so long as it remains in the same category.
a.The exception to this will be at the finale since the idea behind each finale is to camp and survive until the rescue vehicle arrives. In The Parish, of course, you can find weapons along the way as you run.

4)Given the circumstances of fighting on the run, healing is limited. You may only heal in a safe house or shortly before a crescendo event.
a.If a teammate is wounded and near death (black and white), there may be exceptions made to keep a fellow player alive.
b.Pills may be used after your first incapacitation since all health at this point is temporary.
c.Adrenaline is situational and may be used as desired.
d. Defibrilators may be used. However, the group is limited to carrying and using one defibrilator per stage.