About ZenOpenCansRock
From Steam WorkshopWhat Is This? This simple mod adds the ability to break open cans of food on rocks. Just walk up to any rock (one that you can mine with a pickaxe or create a bone knife out of) and use your can on…
What Is This?
This simple mod adds the ability to break open cans of food on rocks.
Just walk up to any rock (one that you can mine with a pickaxe or create a bone knife out of) and use your can on it to break it open. Just be aware that you will lose somewhere between 50-80% of the contents by doing this and it will severely damage the can, so it should really only be used as a last resort.
To change the % lost when breaking the can open on rocks you can modify the code in ActionOpenCanEnv.c - specifically MIN_LOSS and MAX_LOSS which are the limits used when the script randomly calculates how much food to spill.
As with all my mods, this mod is open-source and repacking is allowed - do what you want with it.
Installation Instructions:
Install this mod like any other mod - copy it into your server folder and add it to your mods list. Make sure to copy the .bikey into your server keys.
Known Issues:
- Currently makes no sound when banging the can on the rock - will look into adding sound effects when I have time. - Only works on vanilla food cans that require opening to consume - feel free to modify & repack for modded items.
Repack & Source Code:
Unfortunately due to lack of time I can't maintain all of my mods all of the time. I do my best, but these mods are offered as-is. If there's a problem, you have the source code and my permission to fix it yourself and upload a fixed version to the workshop without any credit necessary. It's all free.
You may repack this mod if you like, and do anything else you want with it for that matter. The source code is on my GitHub at www.zenarchist.com
Learn Modding
Want to learn how to make your own mods? Check out my guides on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Zenarchist
Buy Me A Coffee / Contact Me:
All my mods are free and open source, but it takes an enormous amount of time to put some of these mods together. If I've helped you out, please consider helping me buy my next coffee! I don't expect it, but I very much appreciate it.
To contact me you can send me a message there too - I get an insane amount of messages so it's the best way for me to filter out the noise and focus on people who are willing to support my work with a coffee first:
https://buymeacoffee.com/zenarchist
Enjoy!
Highlights
From source dataFootprint
Rated a light load on a server.
Last update
Its author last shipped an update 3 yr ago.
ZenOpenCansRock on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Not available. One-click install isn't available for this game's mods yet. Download it and upload it to your server in Files.
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- DayZ — 6 GB (6 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 2023-10-09, released 2023-10-09
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop |
From 1 recorded build of ZenOpenCansRock.
Run ZenOpenCansRock on a DayZ server
Deploy a server above, then upload the file in Files.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogWeapons, items & crafting
New weapons, gear, items and the recipes to make them.
Compatibility
- Game
- DayZ
Verified at the source
- ✓Steam WorkshopOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-10Open ↗
- ✓AuthorZenarchist, as published on Steam Workshop
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
