Detailed Descriptions for Occupations and Traits - Expanded Character Creation Tooltips for Project Zomboid

Detailed Descriptions for Occupations and Traits improves character creation in Project Zomboid by providing more complete information about professions, positive traits and negative traits.

In the original game, descriptions do not always explain the exact effects of a particular character choice. This modification expands existing tooltips with numerical values, starting knowledge and additional bonuses, helping players understand what they are selecting.

The information is based on Project Zomboid game files and wiki data.

Expanded Occupation and Trait Descriptions

The addon preserves the original descriptions while adding useful details underneath them.

Instead of replacing the game's existing text, additional information appears after a line break.

Depending on the selected profession or trait, the expanded tooltip may include:

• Numerical values - More precise information about character bonuses and penalties.
• Starting knowledge - Abilities and knowledge available from the beginning.
• Known recipes - Crafting recipes associated with an occupation or trait.
• Magazine knowledge - Additional information about relevant magazines.
• Foraging bonuses - Modifiers affecting the search for resources.

This makes it easier to evaluate character builds without constantly consulting external guides.

Where Does It Work?

Detailed information is displayed in two important interfaces.

Character Creation

When choosing a profession and traits for a new survivor, expanded descriptions help you compare their actual effects.

This is especially useful when planning a specialized character or balancing positive and negative traits.

Character Information

The additional descriptions are also available through the character information interface.

You can review the effects of your existing choices after starting a playthrough.

Translation Support

The modification includes multiple translations, although not all languages have been updated to the same Build 42 release.

Important: These version numbers indicate the stated translation updates, not necessarily the full compatibility range of the modification.

Older translations may lack newer information or contain outdated descriptions.

Gameplay and Compatibility

The addon focuses on displaying information rather than introducing new gameplay mechanics.

It does not claim to change the actual effects of professions or traits.

The developer notes that some numerical values or descriptions may contain inaccuracies and welcomes corrections.

Detailed Descriptions for Occupations and Traits is a useful interface improvement for players who want to understand their character's strengths and weaknesses before starting a new survival story. It makes profession and trait selection more informative without altering the underlying character progression system.