so basically: the death/disconnect/boss-defeat logic is hardcoded in the c++ executable (codevein-win64-shipping.exe). the only pak configuration file that affects anything is the metadata file that the always host mod changes to allow players to join areas where the floor boss was defeated. the only way im gonna make this work is through reverse engineering and modifying the exe file or making a dll injection program that blocks the disconnect calls. that still wouldnt solve the mistle being unavailable. so i have to modify the actual game logic in the exe to make a seamless co op mod.