Promod

Promod is the competitive standard for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, used in leagues and tournaments worldwide. It standardizes gameplay by restricting weapons, removing most perks, and adding competitive features like strat time, knife rounds, and shoutcaster tools.

Quick Setup on uHost

The easiest way to run Promod is to select it when creating your server:

1. Create a new CoD4 server from the uHost dashboard.

2. Under Verified Mod, select one of:

   • FPS Promod 285 — Latest version maintained by FPSChallenge.eu.
   • PromodLive 220 — Standard competitive version.
   • PromodLive 220 NE — Non-Europe variant (unlocked rate/maxpackets, no enemy radar indicators).

3. Start the server.

The mod files are pre-installed with no uploading required. Skip to Configuration to tune your match settings.

FPS Promod 285 Client Requirement

FPS Promod 285 requires a custom CoD4X client version 21.5. The standard CoD4X client will not work correctly with this mod.

Download the patched client from codtv.eu and replace your existing CoD4X client files before connecting to an FPS Promod 285 server.

Manual Installation

If you need a custom Promod build or a version not offered in the launcher:

1. Download Promod from a trusted source. A typical package contains:

   pml220/
     mod.ff
     z_c_r.iwd
     z_c_s.iwd
     promod/
       ...

2. Connect via SFTP and create mods/pml220/.
3. Upload all Promod files into this directory.
4. Add this to your server.cfg:

   set fs_game "mods/pml220"

5. Restart the server.

Configuration

Promod Mode

The promod_mode CVar controls the overall match format. It's built from tags combined with underscores:

Tag	Effect
match	Standard 5v5 competitive (round limit per half).
knockout	5v5 knockout format (score limit based).
1v1	1v1 mode. Disables Sniper and Demolitions classes.
2v2	2v2 mode. Disables Sniper and Demolitions classes.
mr<n>	Max rounds per half. Total rounds = n x 2 for match, n + 1 for knockout.
knife	Adds a knife round (and extra ready-up) in S&D to decide starting sides.
hc	Hardcore mode (no HUD/crosshair, 30 health).
lan	LAN settings (disables PunkBuster, sets antilag to 0).
pb	Suppresses PunkBuster warnings for online play.
strat	Strategy/practice mode.

Common configurations:

// Standard 10-round competitive match with knife round
set promod_mode "match_mr10_knife"

// 12-round match (24 total rounds), online with PB warnings suppressed
set promod_mode "match_mr12_knife_pb"

// 2v2 knockout, 6 rounds per half
set promod_mode "2v2_knockout_mr6"

// Public/casual Promod
set promod_mode "comp_public"

Promod Settings

These go in your server.cfg or in a separate promod.cfg inside the mod directory:

// Match settings
set promod_mode "match_mr10"
set promod_filmtweak "0"
set promod_allow_strattime "1"
set promod_strattime "8"
set promod_allow_timeout "1"

// Server settings
set g_gametype "sd"
set sv_hostname "uHost Promod Server"
set sv_maxclients "24"
set g_password ""

// S&D settings
set scr_sd_timelimit "1.5"
set scr_sd_scorelimit "0"

// Map rotation (competitive pool)
set sv_mapRotation "gametype sd map mp_backlot map mp_crash map mp_crossfire map mp_citystreets map mp_overgrown map mp_strike map mp_vacant"

Promod CVars

CVar	Description	Values
promod_mode	Match format (see tag table above).	match_mr10, comp_public, etc.
promod_filmtweak	Visual film grain effect.	0–5
promod_allow_strattime	Allow strategy time at round start in S&D.	0 off, 1 on
promod_strattime	Duration of strat time in seconds.	Default 8
promod_allow_timeout	Allow teams to call tactical timeouts.	0 off, 1 on
promod_enable_scorebot	Broadcast match events for external scoreboards.	0 off, 1 on

Promod Modes Reference

Mode String	Description
match_mr10	Standard competitive — 10 rounds per half (20 total).
match_mr12	Extended — 12 rounds per half (24 total).
match_mr15	Long — 15 rounds per half (30 total).
knockout	Score-limit-based elimination format.
comp_public	Public competitive — relaxed settings.
comp_public_lan	Public competitive for LAN.
comp_public_hc	Public competitive hardcore.
custom_public	Custom public mode.

Competitive Map Pool

The standard 6-map competitive pool for CoD4 Promod:

Map	Internal Name
Backlot	mp_backlot
Crash	mp_crash
Crossfire	mp_crossfire
District	mp_citystreets
Strike	mp_strike
Vacant	mp_vacant

Classes

Promod restricts loadouts to four competitive classes:

Class	Role	Weapons
Assault	Mid-to-long range anchor/support.	AK-47, M4 Carbine, M16A4, G3, G36C, M14, MP44.
SMG	Short-to-mid range entry/aggressive.	AK-74u, MP5.
Sniper	Long range. Bolt-action only.	R700, M40A3.
Demolitions	Explosives and utility.	Class-specific loadout.

Gameplay Changes from Vanilla

• Only the silencer attachment is allowed.
• Perks restricted to Stopping Power, Bandolier, and Deep Impact.
• Increased jump height (reduced gravity to ~75%).
• Snipers de-scope during bolt rechamber; sway removed; zoom-in time halved.
• Pistol fire rate halved (10 rounds/sec vs. stock 20).
• No background music.

Enforced Client Settings

Promod forces specific client CVars for competitive fairness:

CVar	Enforced Range
rate	25000
cl_maxpackets	60–100
com_maxfps	40–250

Running a Match Server

Recommended Settings

// Password-protect during scrims to prevent randoms joining
set g_password "scrimpass"

// Allow free spectating for shoutcasters
set scr_game_spectatetype "2"

// Standard match format
set promod_mode "match_mr10_knife"
set g_gametype "sd"

// Competitive S&D map rotation
set sv_mapRotation "gametype sd map mp_backlot map mp_crash map mp_crossfire map mp_citystreets map mp_overgrown map mp_strike map mp_vacant"

Shoutcasting

Spectators can follow players using number keys:

• 1–5 follow attacking team players (top to bottom of scoreboard).
• 6–10 follow defending team players.
• You can also cycle through players by class (assault, specops, demolitions, sniper).

Enable free spectating:

set scr_game_spectatetype "2"

Scorebot

Enable the scorebot to broadcast match events (kills, bomb plants, round results) for external scoreboard integrations:

set promod_enable_scorebot "1"

Events are broadcast every 10 seconds and include kills, assists, deaths, bomb plants/defuses, timeouts, and map completions.

Tips

• Password-protect match servers with g_password to prevent random players from joining during scrims or matches.
• Use the knife round (knife tag in promod_mode) to decide starting sides, which is standard in competitive play.
• Keep sv_allowDownload "1" so players can auto-download the mod files. FastDL is configured automatically on uHost for fast transfers.
• Unmodified Promod files are required for match servers. If you use custom skins or tweaks, place them in a separate directory (e.g., mods/pml220_custom) to avoid match integrity issues.