Stock Custom Maps

Use custom maps while maintaining stock game settings.

Overview

Stock Custom Maps is a "fake" mod that enables the use of custom maps on your Call of Duty 4 server while preserving all standard game settings and mechanics. This allows you to expand map variety without changing the core gameplay experience.

What is a "Fake" Mod?

Purpose

Not a traditional mod:

• Doesn't modify gameplay
• Doesn't change weapons
• Doesn't alter game mechanics
• Simply enables custom map loading

Enables:

• Custom map support
• Workshop map compatibility
• Community map rotation
• Extended map pool

Why Use Stock Custom Maps?

Benefits

Keep standard gameplay:

• Normal weapon balance
• Default game modes
• Standard mechanics
• Familiar experience

Add map variety:

• Play community maps
• Use custom layouts
• Try new environments
• Expand rotation

Easy setup:

• No complex configuration
• Works like vanilla CoD4
• Simple map management
• Compatible with most maps

How It Works

Technical Details

The mod acts as a loader that:

1. Enables custom map file reading
2. Maintains stock game settings
3. Preserves default configs
4. Allows map rotation

Compatibility

Works with:

• Community-created maps
• Downloaded custom maps
• Standard game modes
• All weapon configurations

Does not affect:

• Weapon balance
• Game modes
• Player mechanics
• Server settings

Using Stock Custom Maps

Server Setup

1. Select "Stock Custom Maps" as mod
2. Add custom maps to server
3. Configure map rotation
4. Start server with standard settings

Map Configuration

Add maps to rotation:

/rcon sv_maprotation "map mp_custom1 map mp_custom2 map mp_strike"

Mix custom and stock maps freely.

Game Modes

All standard modes work:

• Deathmatch (dm)
• Team Deathmatch (war)
• Search & Destroy (sd)
• Domination (dom)
• Headquarters (koth)
• Sabotage (sab)

Custom Map Sources

Finding Maps

Popular sources:

• GameBanana
• ModDB
• Custom map websites
• Community forums

Map Types

Compatible maps:

• Community remakes
• Original designs
• Competitive layouts
• Fun maps

Incompatible maps:

• Mod-specific maps
• Maps requiring special mods
• Maps with custom assets requiring client downloads

Configuration

Standard RCON Commands

Use normal CoD4 commands:

Map change:

/rcon map mp_custommap

Map rotation:

/rcon sv_maprotation "map mp_map1 map mp_map2"

Game mode:

/rcon g_gametype sd

Server Settings

Hostname:

/rcon sv_hostname "Custom Maps - free @ fshost.me"

Password:

/rcon g_password ""

All standard RCON commands work normally.

Advantages

For Server Operators

Easy management:

• No complex mod configuration
• Standard server commands
• Simple map addition
• Normal game modes

Player friendly:

• No client downloads needed (for most maps)
• Familiar gameplay
• Easy to join
• Standard controls

For Players

Familiar experience:

• Same gameplay as vanilla
• Known weapon balance
• Standard mechanics
• Easy adaptation

New content:

• Fresh maps to explore
• Different layouts
• Varied environments
• Extended playtime

Limitations

What It Doesn't Do

No gameplay changes:

• Can't modify weapons
• Can't add new features
• Can't change mechanics
• Can't add special modes

Map restrictions:

• Some maps may require client downloads
• Complex custom assets might not work
• Mod-specific maps incompatible
• Some features may be limited

Comparison with Other Mods

Feature	Stock Custom Maps	Promod	Other Mods
Custom Maps	✓	✓	✓
Gameplay Changes	✕	✓	✓
Stock Settings	✓	✕	✕
Easy Setup	✓	✕	Varies
Client Downloads	Minimal	Required	Required

Use Cases

Ideal For

Casual servers:

• Want map variety
• Keep standard gameplay
• Simple management
• Wide compatibility

Public servers:

• Easy for new players
• No learning curve
• Standard experience
• Extended map pool

Practice servers:

• Try new layouts
• Standard mechanics
• Easy testing
• Quick setup

Not Ideal For

Competitive play:

• Use Promod instead
• Needs balanced settings
• Requires standard maps

Modded gameplay:

• Use appropriate mod
• Needs feature changes
• Requires custom mechanics

Getting Started

Quick Setup

1. Select mod - Choose Stock Custom Maps
2. Add maps - Upload custom maps
3. Configure rotation - Set map order
4. Test - Join and verify
5. Launch - Open to players

Adding Your First Map

1. Find compatible custom map
2. Upload to server
3. Add to rotation:

/rcon sv_maprotation "map mp_yourmap"

4. Change map:

/rcon map mp_yourmap

Troubleshooting

Map won't load

• Verify map file is uploaded
• Check map name is correct
• Ensure map is CoD4 compatible
• Verify file isn't corrupted

Players can't join

• Some maps require client downloads
• Check file size limits
• Verify map compatibility
• Try different map

Standard maps don't work

• Mix custom and stock maps freely
• Use normal map names
• Verify map rotation syntax

Related Resources

• CoD4 RCON Commands - Server management
• Promod LIVE - Competitive gameplay
• GunGame - Alternative mod
• Support - Get help