List of L4D2 Instructor Messages

This is a list of instructor lessons that you can make appear by entering their name in the event_name field of an info_game_event_proxy.
env_instructor_hint is available in L4D2 for custom instructor messages, but multi-language support is not available.
Below is a list of all lessons, taken from the language file left4dead2_english.txt. All of these will be (or should be) translated into other language via their localization settings.
The lessons that contain %s1 are meant to mention a target player. These will probably not work for info_game_event_proxy, but they're still listed here for completion sake.
== Finale & Rescue Lessons ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	explain_c3m4_radio1		Call for a boat rescue
	explain_c3m4_rescue		The rescue boat has arrived, get on board!
	explain_vehicle_arrival		Hurry to the rescue vehicle!
	board_chopper		Rescue has arrived! Get aboard!
	explain_pre_radio		Answer the radio
	explain_radio		Summon a rescue
	explain_radio2		Prepare yourself before you respond
	explain_rescue		Rescue Survivors
	notify_awaiting_rescue		You will be rescued soon
	survive_rescue		Rescue is coming! Defend yourselves!
	Survive_Gauntlet		Make your way to the helicopter on the other side
																									
																													
== Event & Action Lessons ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	ability_out_of_range		Get closer — that target is out of range
	explain_c1m4_finale1		You'll need to fill the car with gas
	explain_c1m4_finale2		Step 1: Find a gas can
	explain_c1m4_finale3		Step 2: Bring the gas can to the car
	explain_c2m4_ticketbooth		Press the button to open the gates
	explain_c3m4_radio2		Respond to Virgil
	explain_c4m4_finale_no_gas		You should bring the gas can here before you flip the switch
	explain_c4m4_finale_start		Signal the boat with the Burger Tank sign
	explain_carousel_destination		Shut down the carousel
	explain_carousel_start		Turn on the power to open the gate
	explain_carousel_start2		Run to the control booth to shut down the carousel
	explain_coaster		Power up the coaster to start the ride
	explain_coaster_stop		Deactivate the ride to stop the alarm
	explain_deactivate_alarm		Deactivate the alarm to open the exit doors
	explain_decon		Release door to exit the trailer
	explain_decon_wait		Close the door when everyone is in the trailer
	explain_drawbridge		Press the button to lower the drawbridge
	explain_ferry		Call the ferry
	explain_float		Move the float
	explain_gates_are_open		The gates are open, run for the safe room!
	explain_gun_shop		Talk to the gun shop owner
	explain_gun_shop_tanker		Whitaker will destroy this tanker and clear the path
	explain_hatch		Open the hatch
	explain_help_return_item		Escort the cola delivery
	explain_hotel_elevator_doors		Pry open the doors to escape...
	explain_mall_alarm		Deactivate the alarm on the third floor
	explain_mall_window		Shoot out the store window
	explain_perimeter1		Alarm will sound when perimeter is breached
	explain_perimeter2		Run to the security tower to deactivate the alarm
	explain_pre_drawbridge		Use the radio to call for help
	explain_return_item		Deliver the cola to the gun shop owner
	explain_shack		Lower the bridge
	explain_stage_finale_start		Begin the rock concert to signal the chopper
	explain_stage_lighting		Prepare the stage lighting
	explain_stage_lighting		Set the stage lighting
	explain_stage_survival_start		Begin the rock concert...
	explain_store_alarm		Open the store door...
	explain_store_item		Retrieve the cola inside the store
	explain_survival_help_alarm		Activate the alarm...
	explain_survival_help_button		Press the button...
	explain_survival_help_radio		Use the radio...
	temp_msg_c4m1		Go get fuel and return to the boat
	temp_msg_c4m3		You got the fuel — Return to the boat
	explain_bridge		Close the floodgate to make a bridge...
	explain_church_door		Tell him to let you in the safe room...
	explain_close_safe_room		Close the door once everyone is in
	explain_crane		Use the lever to lower the crane...
	explain_elevator_button		Call the elevator...
	explain_emergency_door		Open the emergency door...
	explain_enter_safe_room		Get into the safe room
	explain_gas_can_panic		Destroy the barricade...
	explain_gas_truck		Activate the fuel pump
	explain_lift_button		Start the lift...
	explain_mainstreet		Lower the forklift to make a ramp...
	explain_panic_button		Flip the door switch...
	explain_panic_button2		Be ready to fight the horde
	explain_panic_disturbance_triggered2		Here they come...
	explain_train_lever		Hit the bridge with the decoupled train car...
	explain_use_door		Open/close door
	explain_van_panic		Start the van to clear a path...
	explain_wait_to_exit_safe_room		Not all of your teammates are ready
	explain_wait_to_push_button		Wait for everyone to be ready first
	rescued_by		%s1 rescued you
	rescued_other		You rescued %s1
	revive_end		Hold to revive %s1
	saved_by 		%s1 saved you
	saved_other		You saved %s1
																									
																													
																													
== Weapons & Items ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	explain_ammo_pile_failure		You cannot refill the ammo of this weapon.
	explain_explosive_ammo_available		Explosive Ammo Available
	explain_explosive_ammo_received		You picked up Explosive Ammunition
	explain_gun_shop_item		Cola
	explain_gun_shop_item_get		Get the cola
	explain_incendiary_ammo_available		Incendiary Ammo Available
	explain_incendiary_ammo_received		You picked up Incendiary Ammunition
	explain_laser_sight_available		Laser Sight Upgrade Available
	explain_laser_sight_received		The Laser Sight upgrade makes your weapon more accurate
	explain_magnum_pistol		Magnum Pistol
	explain_magnum_pistol_alt		Desert Cobra Pistol
	explain_magnum_pistol_get		Get magnum pistol
	explain_magnum_pistol_get_alt		Get Desert Cobra
	explain_mounted_gun_overheated		The gun has temporarily overheated and is unusable!
	explain_replace_ammo		Fully-Loaded %s1
	explain_replace_ammo_get		Replace your low-ammo weapon
	explain_trade_melee_for_magnum_pistol		Trade melee weapon for magnum pistol
	explain_upgrade		Upgrade Item Available
	explain_use_mounted_gun		Heavy Machine Gun
	explain_2nd_pistol		Second Pistol
	explain_2nd_pistol_get		Get second pistol
	explain_adrenaline		Adrenaline
	explain_adrenaline_get		Get adrenaline
	explain_ammo_pack		Ammo Pack
	explain_ammo_pack_get		Get ammo pack
	explain_ammo_resupply		Ammo stash
	explain_ammo_resupply_get		Replenish ammo
	explain_autoshotgun		Tactical Shotgun
	explain_autoshotgun_get		Get tactical shotgun
	explain_chainsaw		Chainsaw
	explain_chainsaw_get		Get chainsaw
	explain_defibrillator		Defibrillator
	explain_defibrillator_get		Get defibrillator
	explain_first_aid		First aid
	explain_first_aid_get		Get first aid
	explain_grenade_launcher		Grenade Launcher
	explain_grenade_launcher_get		Get Grenade Launcher
	explain_grenade_limit		You can only carry one throwable item
	explain_heal_interrupted		Hold %+attack% to heal yourself
	explain_heal_other_interrupted		Hold %+attack2% to heal %s1
	explain_hunting_rifle		Hunting Rifle
	explain_hunting_rifle_get		Get hunting rifle
	explain_inventory		Select weapon/item
	explain_melee		Melee Weapon
	explain_melee_get		Get melee weapon
	explain_molotov		Molotov
	explain_molotov_get		Get molotov
	explain_pickup_item		Pick up
	explain_pills		Pain Pills
	explain_pills_get		Get pain pills
	explain_pipebomb		Pipe Bomb
	explain_pipebomb_get		Get pipe bomb
	explain_pistol		Pistol
	explain_pistol_ammo		Pistols have unlimited ammo
	explain_pumpshotgun		Pump Shotgun
	explain_pumpshotgun_get		Get pump shotgun
	explain_reload		Manual reload
	explain_rifle		M-16 Assault Rifle
	explain_rifle_ak47		AK-47
	explain_rifle_ak47_alt		Soviet Rifle
	explain_rifle_ak47_get		Get AK-47
	explain_rifle_ak47_get_alt		Get soviet rifle
	explain_rifle_desert		Combat Rifle
	explain_rifle_desert_alt		Desert Combat Rifle
	explain_rifle_desert_get		Get combat rifle
	explain_rifle_desert_get_alt		Get desert combat rifle
	explain_rifle_get		Get M-16 assault rifle
	explain_rifle_zoom		Hunting/sniper rifle scope
	explain_shotgun_chrome		Chrome Shotgun
	explain_shotgun_chrome_get		Get chrome shotgun
	explain_shotgun_spas		Combat Shotgun
	explain_shotgun_spas_get		Get combat shotgun
	explain_smg		Submachine Gun
	explain_smg_get		Get submachine gun
	explain_smg_silenced		Silenced Submachine Gun
	explain_smg_silenced_get		Get silenced submachine gun
	explain_sniper_military		Sniper Rifle
	explain_sniper_military_get		Get sniper rifle
	explain_trade_melee_for_pistol		Trade melee weapon for pistol
	explain_upgradepack_explosive		Explosive Ammo Pack
	explain_upgradepack_explosive_get		Get Explosive Ammo Pack
	explain_upgradepack_incendiary		Incendiary Ammo Pack
	explain_upgradepack_incendiary_get		Get Incendiary Ammo Pack
	explain_use_turret		Use turret
	explain_vomitjar		Boomer Bile
	explain_vomitjar_get		Get Boomer Bile
	explain_weapon		Weapon
	upgradepack_usage		Deploy Ammo Packs on the ground to share ammo with the team
																									
																													
== Survivor Lessons ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	notify_failed_to_give_duplicate_pills		%s1 already has pain pills
	notify_failed_to_use_explosive_ammo_pile		You have already used this Explosive Ammo upgrade
	notify_failed_to_use_incendiary_ammo_pile		You have already used this Incendiary Ammo upgrade
	notify_failed_to_use_pills		You don't need to take pain pills
	notify_upgrade_failed_no_primary		You must have a primary weapon to use this upgrade
	notify_given_item_pain_pills		%s1 gave you pain pills
	notify_heal_other		Heal %s1 with first aid
	notify_heal_other_far		Move closer to heal %s1
	notify_heal_other_near		Hold %+attack2% to heal %s1
	notify_heal_other_near_select		Select first aid kit
	notify_heal_self		Heal yourself with first aid
	notify_heal_self_hold		Hold %+attack% to heal yourself
	notify_infected_behind		Face rear enemies
	notify_pill_self		Take pain pills for a temporary health boost
	notify_shove_boomer		Shove Boomers back before shooting
	notify_shove_infected		Shove them back!
	notify_communicate		Communicate with teammates
	notify_crouch_accuracy		Crouching improves accuracy
	notify_crouch_tactic		Crouching helps teammates shoot over you
	explain_friendly_fire		Don't shoot teammates!
	explain_friendly_fire_melee		Don't attack teammates!
	explain_reckless		Stay out of the line of fire!
	notify_last_life		First aid needed! Next knockdown means death...
	notify_fire_damage		Get away from the fire!
	notify_stay_together		Stay together to survive
	notify_failed_to_use_defibrillator		%s1 doesn't need to be revived
	notify_use_defibrillator		Revive %s1 with the defibrillator
	notify_use_defibrillator_hold		Hold %+attack% or %+attack2% to revive %s1
	defibrillator_usage		Use the Defibrillator to revive dead players
	help_it 		A Boomer has vomited on %s1
	help_choked		A Smoker is constricting %s1
	help_choked_near		Free %s1
	help_choked_far		Shoot the Smoker
	help_pounced		A Hunter has pinned %s1
	help_pounced_near		Shove the Hunter
	help_pounced_far		Shoot the Hunter
	help_jockey_ridden		A Jockey is riding %s1
	help_jockey_ridden_near		Shove the Jockey
	help_jockey_ridden_far		Shoot the Jockey
	help_charger_pummeled		A Charger is pummeling %s1
	help_charger_pummeled_kill		Kill the Charger
	explain_tank		Tanks can absorb a lot of damage before they die
	notify_give_pills		You can give %s1 pain pills
	notify_give_pills_far		Move closer to give %s1 pain pills
	notify_give_pills_near		Give %s1 pain pills
	notify_give_pills_near_select		Select pain pills
	explain_pill_temp_health		Pain pills give you a temporary health boost
	notify_ledge		A teammate must pull you up
	help_incapacitated		Help %s1 up
	help_ledge		Pull %s1 up
	notify_dead		You died! Please wait to respawn...
	notify_dead_by_witch1		The Witch killed you! Don't startle her next time...
	notify_dead_by_witch2		Witches are startled by flashlights and gunfire
	notify_incapacitated		Incapacitated! A teammate must help you
	notify_incapacitated_by_witch		The Witch injured you! Don't startle her next time...
	notify_it1_vomit		A Boomer vomited on you
	notify_it1_splatter		A Boomer exploded on you
	notify_it1_jar		A Survivor bile bombed you
	notify_it2		Watch out! Boomer bile attracts the horde...
	notify_pounced		Pinned! A teammate must help...
	notify_choked		Constricted! A teammate must help...
	notify_charger_pummeled		Pummeled! A teammate must help...
	notify_adrenaline_self		Take adrenaline for a temporary speed boost
	notify_given_item_adrenaline		%s1 gave you adrenaline
	notify_give_adrenaline		You can give %s1 your adrenaline
	notify_give_adrenaline_far		Move closer to give %s1 your adrenaline
	notify_give_adrenaline_near		Give %s1 your adrenaline
	notify_give_adrenaline_near_select		Select adrenaline
	adrenaline_usage		Adrenaline lets you perform many actions faster
	notify_failed_to_give_duplicate_belt_item		%s1 already has a belt slot item
	explain_panic_disturbance		Watch out! Some cars set off alarms...
	explain_panic_disturbance_triggered		%s1 alerted the horde
	explain_panic_disturbance_triggered2		Here they come...
	explain_witch_spooked		%s1 startled the Witch
	explain_witch_spooked2		You startled the Witch
	save_items		You may want to save some items for the return trip
	explain_return_to_elevator		Return to the elevator!
	porch_light		Turn on porch lights to mark locations with items
	explain_acid_spit		Try to avoid the noxious acid!
	notify_entered_spit		Avoid the noxious acid!
	notify_ridden		Keep moving! Resist the Jockey's influence...
																									
																													
==Survival Lessons==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	earned_bronze_medal		You earned the bronze medal!
	earned_silver_medal		You earned the silver medal!
	earned_gold_medal		You earned the gold medal!
	player_record		You beat your best time!
	team_record		You beat your team record!
	world_record		You beat the world record!
																									
																													
== Misc Lessons ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	notify_give_ammo_other_near		Hold %+attack2% to give ammo to %s1
	notify_give_ammo_self		Refill your ammo with the ammo pack
	notify_give_ammo_self_hold		Hold %+attack% to refill your ammo
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_no_weapon_on_other		%s1 doesn't need ammo right now
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_no_weapon_on_self		You don't need ammo right now
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_full_on_other		%s1 already has full ammo
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_full_on_self		You already have full ammo
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_doesnt_use_ammo		You don't need ammo right now
	notify_failed_to_use_ammo_pack_other_doesnt_use_ammo		%s1 doesn't need ammo right now
	explain_survivor_glows_disabled		Glows around fellow Survivors are disabled!
	explain_item_glows_disabled		Glows around items are disabled. Search carefully!
	explain_rescue_disabled		Rescues are disabled. Players can only respawn at safe rooms.
	explain_bodyshots_reduced		Zombies take less damage to the body. Aim for the head!
	explain_witch_kills		The Witch will kill you instantly. Watch out for her!
	notify_grenade_launcher_range		Ouch! You are too close to your grenade launcher blasts!
	explain_impound_lot		Watch your fire! Car alarms everywhere!
																									
																													
== Scavenge ==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	explain_scavenge_goal_survivor		Collect gas cans and pour them into the generator...
	explain_scavenge_goal_infected		Stop the survivors before they collect all of the gas cans
	begin_scavenge_overtime_survivor		OVERTIME: At least one survivor must be carrying a gas can!
	begin_scavenge_overtime_infected		OVERTIME: Force all survivors to drop their gas cans!
	scavenge_score_tied		One more point and the survivors win this round!
	exaplin_scavenge_leave_area		Leaving this area will start the round
	explain_scavenge_vulnerable_cans		Dropped gas cans are vulnerable to Spitter goo
	explain_gascan_pour_blocked		Wait! someone else is still pouring...
																									
																													
==Infected Lessons==																												
Lesson Name	Text Shown
	boomer_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	boomer_vomit		PRIMARY ATTACK: VOMIT
	hunter_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	hunter_lunge		PRIMARY ATTACK: CROUCH TO POUNCE
	smoker_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	smoker_tongue		PRIMARY ATTACK: TONGUE SNARE
	spitter_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	spitter_goo		PRIMARY ATTACK: SPIT
	charger_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	charger_charge		PRIMARY ATTACK: CHARGE
	jockey_claw		SECONDARY ATTACK: CLAW
	jockey_jump		PRIMARY ATTACK: LUNGE
	tongue_break_bent		Tongue broke! It bent or stretched too far...
	tongue_break_shove		Tongue broke! Victim was shoved...
	tongue_break_shot		Tongue broke! It was damaged...
	tank_claw 		SECONDARY ATTACK: THROW
	tank_rock 		PRIMARY ATTACK: PUNCH
	break_checkpoint_door		YOU CAN'T BREAK DOWN SAFE ROOM DOORS
	break_rescue_doors		YOU CAN'T BREAK DOWN RESCUE DOORS
	prevent_rescue		A RESCUE TEAM IS ON ITS WAY. KILL THE SURVIVORS BEFORE IT GETS HERE...
	prevent_escape		PREVENT THE SURVIVORS FROM ESCAPING
	notify_choked_miss		Missed: No target
	notify_riding_survivor		Steer the Survivor into danger
																																																	
== See also ==
* env_instructor_hint
* List of L4D Instructor Messages
category:Left 4 Dead 2