SimpleDeathCounter

Simple Death Counter (BepInEx) — v0.2.0

A tiny on-screen death counter that just works, with a little animation when you die, with a config that updates in real time without having to restart the game to take effect

✨ Features

• Live counter — renders Deaths: N while you play.
• Counter animation — brief animation when you die (toggleable).
• Smart sizing — auto-scales with screen height or use a fixed font size.
• Configurable position — move the counter with PosX/PosY (negative Y = from bottom).
• Hot-reload config — saving the.cfg updates in-game instantly.

📦 Requirements

• BepInEx 5 (Mono) installed for your game.

🛠️ Installation

With a Mod Manager (r2modman Mod Manager)

• Install BepInEx 5 for the game.
• Add/enable Simple Death Counter in your profile.
• Launch the game.

Manual Install

• Install BepInEx 5.
• Copy SimpleDeathCounter.dll to:

\BepInEx\plugins\

• Run the game once to generate the config.

⚙️ Configuration

File:

\BepInEx\config\Nordbo.SimpleDeathCounter.cfg

Hot-reload: Save the file while the game is running—changes apply immediately.

Keys:

[UI]

PosX = 24; pixels from the left

PosY = -72; pixels (negative = distance from bottom)

FontSize = 26; used when AutoFontSize = false

AutoFontSize = true; if true, ~3% of screen height

EnableDeathAnimation = true

[Data]

DeathCount = 0; current total (you can edit/reset)

Tips

• Want a fixed size? Set AutoFontSize = false and adjust FontSize.
• Move the counter up from the bottom by using a negative PosY (e.g., -72).

🧪 Usage

• The overlay shows Deaths: 1234.
• Each death increments the count and triggers a short pop animation (if enabled).

🔁 Reset / Edit the Count

• Open the config and set:

[Data]

DeathCount = 0

• Save the file—overlay updates instantly.

❌ Uninstall

Delete:

\BepInEx\plugins\SimpleDeathCounter.dll

(Optional) Remove the config:

\BepInEx\config\Nordbo.SimpleDeathCounter.cfg

📝 Notes

• Only deaths while the mod is active are counted (no retroactive counts).
• If you run into issues, check BepInEx\LogOutput.log and share logs when reporting.