TDS Reforged Custom Gamemode Creator
Design waves and bosses, then test them with friends without softlocking the lobby.
The headline feature of TDS: Reforged is authoring power: choose waves, enemies, bosses, rules, and difficulty, then invite friends to test. This guide turns that sandbox into a repeatable workflow.
Design loop
- Define the fantasy — Is this a short stress test, a marathon, or a joke mode?
- Pick a difficulty band — New players should not face hidden spam on wave 2.
- Outline wave buckets — Early teach, mid pressure, late bosses.
- Place bosses deliberately — Watch the embedded creator video for boss authoring inspiration, then tune health and abilities so defenses have counterplay.
- Playtest solo — If you cannot beat your own mode with a mid-tier loadout from the Overall Tier List, visitors will quit.
- Playtest with friends — Note confusing rules; simplify text.
Waves and enemies
Ramp density before you ramp stats. A mode that only inflates HP feels spongy; a mode that only inflates count feels chaotic. Alternate pressure types: fast packs, tanks, hiddens, and aerials if available. Document detection requirements so players bring the right utility towers.
Bosses and rules
Bosses should telegraph lethal abilities. Rules might include shared cash, no selling, or mutators. Every rule must be readable in the lobby. If a rule exists only in your head, it does not exist.
Difficulty etiquette
Label modes honestly. “Easy” that requires Enforcer-level DPS destroys trust. Cross-reference tower expectations with Enforcer and Golden Ace Pilot pages when you target veterans.
Testing checklist
Use the Wave Checklist before inviting others. Confirm pathing on the chosen map, verify cash economy, and ensure the final wave resolves instead of softlocking. Keep a rollback version of your mode settings.
Sharing and iterating
Collect feedback after each run: where did groups leak, which towers felt mandatory, which minutes were boring? Iterate in small patches—like Vince Games does on the live game—rather than rewriting everything nightly.
Related reading
- Modes Overview
- Casino Mode for inspiration on specialty rules
- Guides Hub
Custom modes are why Reforged stands apart from static remakes. Treat authorship with the same care you give triumph strategies.
Extra practice loop
Repeat one intentional practice match after reading this page. Ignore triumph hunting for that session—focus on a single skill such as sell timing, targeting swaps, or economy breakpoints. Then queue a real attempt and write down the wave where you leaked. Compare that note against the Guides Hub, the Tier List Hub, and the Updates Hub so your next change is evidence-based instead of random.
When you experiment with new towers, change only one slot in the Loadout Planner at a time. Pair the change with the Wave Checklist so pre-match habits stay stable. If a Roblox patch lands, skim Patch Notes before blaming your mechanics. TDS: Reforged evolves quickly as Vince Games ships custom content, and the strongest players are the ones who re-validate assumptions after every sizable update while still practicing fundamentals on standard maps between the headline modes.
Closing notes for guides/custom-gamemode.json
This article focuses on TDS Reforged Custom Gamemode Guide (Custom Gamemode). After the next patch, re-read only the sections that mention towers or modes you actually play, then change a single loadout slot. Review tag: RF-4-27-34.
If search brought you here, open two sibling pages in the same navigation group before queueing so advice stays coherent. When Vince Games updates the lobby, return to the category hub first, then to this URL.
Write one sentence about your next match goal, run the Wave Checklist or Loadout Planner when relevant, then launch the verified TDS: Reforged place.
Session goals tied to Custom Gamemode
Pick one measurable goal such as reaching a target wave, testing a slow tower, or finishing a redeem workflow. Goals labeled with Custom Gamemode keep practice honest. Mark pass or fail afterward and either adjust a tier-list assumption or schedule a controls drill.
Sharing with teammates
When sharing this URL, include map name, rough patch day, and solo versus co-op. That context stops friends from misreading mode-specific tips. Ask them to stay inside this category’s links rather than hopping randomly across the wiki.
Quality bar for TDS Reforged Custom Gamemode Guide
Prefer a careful edit over rumor stacking. If a creator video disagrees with the written steps, run a short in-game test on Vince Games’ place before rewriting your main loadout. Reforged moves quickly; your notes and this page should move with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can custom modes award official progression?
Follow in-game rules for rewards. Many custom sessions are for practice and fun first.
Should I copy Hardcore wave-for-wave?
Use Hardcore as inspiration, then change enemy mixes so your mode feels original.
How many bosses is too many?
If players never rebuild defenses between bosses, thin the schedule.
Where can I see boss creation examples?
The mid-article video shows a creator building a boss for their mode in TDS: Reforged.