SpectatorPlus

SpectatorPlus

Version 1.1.0 — Compatible with Mage Arena (latest release, April 2026)

A host-only spectator mod designed specifically for competitive games. SpectatorPlus transforms the lobby host into a dedicated spectator, allowing them to observe any player in the game without interfering with gameplay.

Purpose

SpectatorPlus is designed for competitive gaming scenarios where you need a dedicated observer who can:

• Monitor all players without affecting the game

• Provide commentary or analysis

• Record gameplay from different perspectives

• Ensure fair play by watching for rule violations

• Create content without disrupting the competitive experience

Host-Only Security

This mod is exclusively for lobby hosts and will not function for regular players. This ensures:

• Only the game creator can use spectator mode

• No unfair advantages for regular players

• Maintains competitive integrity

• Prevents abuse of spectator features

Features

Automatic Spectator Conversion

• Host is automatically converted to spectator when the game starts

• Seamless transition from host to observer

Advanced Camera Control

• Orbital Spectating: Rotate around players with mouse movement

• Zoom Control: Mouse wheel to adjust viewing distance (2-15 units)

• Height Adjustment: Configurable camera height for optimal viewing angles

• Smooth Movement: Configurable camera smoothing for professional-looking footage

Player Cycling

• Left Click: Cycle between alive players

• Team Agnostic: Can spectate any player regardless of team

Freecam Mode

• F5: Toggle freecam mode for unrestricted camera movement

• WASD: Move camera in all directions

• Space/Alt: Move up/down

• Shift: Increase movement speed (2.5x)

• Ctrl: Decrease movement speed (0.5x)

• Mouse: Look around freely

Controls

Action — Key — Description

Player Cycle — Left Click — Switch to next alive player

Freecam Toggle — F5 — Enter/exit freecam mode

Freecam Movement — WASD — Move camera horizontally

Freecam Vertical — Space/Alt — Move camera up/down

Speed Boost — Shift — Increase freecam speed

Speed Reduce — Ctrl — Decrease freecam speed

Camera Zoom — Mouse Wheel — Adjust spectate distance

Configuration

Camera Settings

• InvertMouseX/Y: Reverse horizontal/vertical mouse movement

• CameraSmoothing: Adjust camera movement smoothness (0.1-∞)

• MouseSensitivity: Control mouse responsiveness (0.1-∞)

Spectating Settings

• Min/Max Zoom Distance: Set zoom range limits (0.5-∞)

• Default Zoom Distance: Starting zoom level

• Zoom Speed: How fast zoom changes with mouse wheel

• Spectate Height: Camera height offset above players

Freecam Settings

• Freecam Speed: Base movement speed (0.1-∞)

• Freecam Toggle Key: Customize the freecam activation key

• Player Cycle Key: Customize the player switching key

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