VHS Doesn't provide to the player experience | Project Zomboid | Page 1

small bronze Dec 12, 2025, 3:35 PM

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Version: 42.13
Mode: Multiplayer
Server settings: Dedicated
Mods: None
Save: New Save
Pre-condition:
In the server setting set "Maximum Media XP Level" at 10
Reproduction steps:
1. Insert VHS which provide trait exp into TV
2. Watch VHS till the end
Expected Result:
Players earn some experience
Actual result:
The player doesn't earn experience

Additional info: If a player tries to pull out VHS from it will stack in his inventory, this issue can be fixed only by reconnecting to the server

flat garden Dec 12, 2025, 3:38 PM

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what VHS was it

glass trellis Dec 12, 2025, 3:38 PM

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Do you get XP from TV? i watched TV at 6 12 and 18 and didnt get any xp earlier either

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so maybe its more global

small bronze Dec 12, 2025, 4:02 PM

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flat garden what VHS was it

I tried Carzone and Woodcraft

small bronze Dec 12, 2025, 4:02 PM

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glass trellis Do you get XP from TV? i watched TV at 6 12 and 18 and didnt get any xp earlier...

I didn't check that but looks like TV shows also don't provide EXP

mild niche Dec 12, 2025, 5:15 PM

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Can confirm, watchin tv-shows won't give you xp, in multi at least.

wheat ibex Dec 12, 2025, 6:16 PM

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same here in mp hosted

light tusk Dec 12, 2025, 7:53 PM

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This is a known bug at the moment.

#VHS Doesn't provide to the player experience