Dynamic Felling

Dynamic Felling

Dynamic Trees makes trees grow and fall like real trees, but chopping one down doesn't feel very Dynamic™: hold the button and it breaks. Introducing Dynamic Felling! This is a companion mod for Dynamic Trees, and I wanted to add the touch of realism that was missing there, so felling a tree feels like actually chopping it down with an axe.

Features

• Real Chopping: Axes chop Dynamic Trees trunks in timed swings instead of mining them. Thicker trunks take more swings; better axes and Efficiency lower the number of swings needed. Haste and Mining Fatigue change the pace.
• Chop Animations: Full swing animations in first and third person, with varied swing angles in first person. Left-handed players swing mirrored.
• Impact and Feel: Each hit cracks the trunk, sprays wood chips from the side you struck, shakes leaves loose from the tree's own canopy and gives the camera a small jolt. Sounds get deeper and heavier on thicker trunks.
• Saved Chopping Progress: If your chopping gets interrupted, the cuts stay in the trunk for a minute, so you (or a friend) can finish the job.
• New Hazards: Chopping a tree with a bee nest in it can anger the bees (unless there's a campfire underneath). Trees fall away from you, but not always. Sneaking no longer picks the direction, so keep an eye out ;)
• Committed Swings: You slow down while chopping, can no longer sneak, and you can only chop from close range.
• Multiplayer/Co-op: Chop a trunk together and every hit counts toward felling it, so two players bring a big tree down in half the time. Other players see your swing, hear your chops, and see the chips and falling leaves.
• Compatibility: Works with modded axes, Dynamic Trees addons (including Dynamic Trees Plus), and has a config to exclude tools such as chainsaws.

What it doesn't touch

• Only Dynamic Tree trunks are affected. Regular logs, other blocks and non-axe tools work as normal.
• Creative mode still breaks trees instantly.

Compatibility

• Mods that change first-person hand rendering or player animations may conflict. If something looks off, please report it in the comments/github and I will take a look.

Plans/Ideas (Feel free to suggest in comments/github!)

• Chopping Block for increased planks per log
• Directional felling with a notch
• Rhythm system for bonus progress
• Axe sharpening
• Two-person crosscut saw?
• Woodcutting brew?

Requirements

• Minecraft 1.21.1
• NeoForge 21.1+
• Dynamic Trees: required on client and server
• Player Animator: required on the client

Configuration

Server settings are in config/dynamicfelling-server.toml: swings per axe tier, Efficiency bonus, max swings, chop reach, backfall chance, bee anger chance and excluded tools.

Credits

Thanks to the Dynamic Trees and Player Animator mods for making this possible!

Permissions and License

Permission is granted to use this mod in all modpacks and servers. All Rights Reserved. See LICENSE.