SpectatorPlus
A mod designed for competitive games, setting the host of the game into a spectator only mode, enabling spectating of all players. Press F5 to enter freecam mode.
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SpectatorPlus
Version 1.1.0 — Compatible with Mage Arena (latest release, April 2026)
A host-only spectator mod designed specifically for competitive games. SpectatorPlus transforms the lobby host into a dedicated spectator, allowing them to observe any player in the game without interfering with gameplay.
Purpose
SpectatorPlus is designed for competitive gaming scenarios where you need a dedicated observer who can:
- Monitor all players without affecting the game
- Provide commentary or analysis
- Record gameplay from different perspectives
- Ensure fair play by watching for rule violations
- Create content without disrupting the competitive experience
Host-Only Security
This mod is exclusively for lobby hosts and will not function for regular players. This ensures:
- Only the game creator can use spectator mode
- No unfair advantages for regular players
- Maintains competitive integrity
- Prevents abuse of spectator features
Features
Automatic Spectator Conversion
- Host is automatically converted to spectator when the game starts
- Seamless transition from host to observer
Advanced Camera Control
- Orbital Spectating: Rotate around players with mouse movement
- Zoom Control: Mouse wheel to adjust viewing distance (2-15 units)
- Height Adjustment: Configurable camera height for optimal viewing angles
- Smooth Movement: Configurable camera smoothing for professional-looking footage
Player Cycling
- Left Click: Cycle between alive players
- Team Agnostic: Can spectate any player regardless of team
Freecam Mode
- F5: Toggle freecam mode for unrestricted camera movement
- WASD: Move camera in all directions
- Space/Alt: Move up/down
- Shift: Increase movement speed (2.5x)
- Ctrl: Decrease movement speed (0.5x)
- Mouse: Look around freely
Controls
| Action | Key | Description |
|--------|-----|-------------|
| Player Cycle | Left Click | Switch to next alive player |
| Freecam Toggle | F5 | Enter/exit freecam mode |
| Freecam Movement | WASD | Move camera horizontally |
| Freecam Vertical | Space/Alt | Move camera up/down |
| Speed Boost | Shift | Increase freecam speed |
| Speed Reduce | Ctrl | Decrease freecam speed |
| Camera Zoom | Mouse Wheel | Adjust spectate distance |
Configuration
Camera Settings
- InvertMouseX/Y: Reverse horizontal/vertical mouse movement
- CameraSmoothing: Adjust camera movement smoothness (0.1-∞)
- MouseSensitivity: Control mouse responsiveness (0.1-∞)
Spectating Settings
- Min/Max Zoom Distance: Set zoom range limits (0.5-∞)
- Default Zoom Distance: Starting zoom level
- Zoom Speed: How fast zoom changes with mouse wheel
- Spectate Height: Camera height offset above players
Freecam Settings
- Freecam Speed: Base movement speed (0.1-∞)
- Freecam Toggle Key: Customize the freecam activation key
- Player Cycle Key: Customize the player switching key
Donations
Donations are never required, but appreciated.
Support Development
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- Most mods rely on the game's mod loader — the usual route is a community mod manager (such as r2modman): pick this game, install, and it handles the loader and dependencies.
- For a manual install, put the mod files into the matching Mod / plugins folder inside the game directory.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; mods with listed dependencies need those installed as well.
Install locations vary a lot between mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.
Install these first, or the mod will not work: