What is this MOD?
Traders in 7 Days to Die usually have set business hours, such as “open from morning until night,” and outside those hours the doors close and you can’t trade. This “VERSION 1 24-7 OPEN TRADERS” (author: XFinalChanceX) appears to be a MOD that removes those business-hour restrictions and lets you use traders around the clock, 24 hours a day.
According to the description, it’s a lightweight MOD that rewrites the XML entries, and it works simply by dropping it into the Mods folder and launching the game. Since it’s clearly labeled as server-side compatible (SERVER SIDE? YES!), if you install it only on the server side in multiplayer, there’s a good chance connecting clients won’t need any special setup of their own.
Main Features
- No more business hours — You’ll be able to buy, sell, and take on quests at traders even at night or in the early morning.
- Lightweight and XML-based — Rather than using a custom DLL or the like, it centers on changes to config files, so it runs light and is simple to install — that’s the appeal.
- Self-contained on the server side — It’s built so that the server operator only needs to install it and it applies to everyone.
- Multiple versions can’t be combined — The description says “This mod does NOT stack. Please choose and use only one file,” so you should avoid stacking files of the same type together.
Installation Tips
As with typical XML-path MODs, you install it by placing the downloaded file into the game’s Mods folder and launching. For multiplayer, put it in the server-side Mods folder. If multiple files (variations) are bundled together, choose and install only one of them.
It’s reassuring to back up your world and save data before installing. Also, since it may conflict with other MODs that change trader behavior (anything that touches business hours or trader-related features), it’s a good idea to verify that things work when using them together. As for version compatibility, we recommend checking on the Nexus distribution page whether it matches the game version you’re playing.
Who is this for?
- People who explore into the night and want to reduce the stress of “not making it back in time for business hours and being unable to take a quest”
- Multiplayer players with irregular life schedules who want to use traders whenever they log in
- People looking for a lightweight QOL (quality-of-life) MOD with minimal rule changes that keeps play flowing at a good pace
Conversely, for those who enjoy the tension and need for planning that business hours create as part of the game’s appeal, this MOD may not be necessary. It seems like a solid pick for anyone who wants to make “access to traders” more convenient with minimal fuss.