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Scarecrows

Adds scarecrows that keep monsters (and animals if you want) off your lawn.

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Latest stable file scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar
Game version 26.3
Loader Fabric, Quilt

scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar targets 26.3 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. All 2 required mods have matching files.

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Is Scarecrows required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

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Loader for this release Fabric, Quilt
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar need?

scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

2 listed on this file 2 pulled in by those mods
Forge Config API Port Needed by scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [FABRIC] [26.3.x] v26.3.1
Fabric API Needed by scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar
required
Matching file found Matched file: [26.3] Fabric API 0.161.0+26.3
Mod Menu Needed by Forge Config API Port
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: v21.0.1-beta.1 for 26.3-rc-1

2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Scarecrows without breaking your instance.

Built for scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Forge Config API Port, Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside scarecrows-fabric-26.3-1.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Scarecrows add?

This mod was made during the MMD SpookyJam 2018!

Functionality

Scarecrows adds, as the name suggests, scarecrows. There are 3 tiers of scarecrows, each having 2 variants. Every tier will scare monsters in an increasingly larger area given that monster can see the scarecrow (details below). The first variant of each tier will only scare monsters, the second one of each tier will additionally scare animals. The respective mobs are also unable to spawn in the area affected by a scarecrow. When a mob is scared by a scarecrow, it will run away from the scarecrow, crying for help by making tons of noise (except for creepers, because they're super quiet).

Scarecrows are built in a similar manner to iron or snow golems, placing a (carved) pumpkin last. Placing a Jack o' Lantern last will make the scarecrow emit light. You'll also notice, that every scarecrow has arms (the sticky things on their side). Those arms are placed by rightclicking a block with a stick. Arms can only be placed on the side of a block. How exactly you build each type is shown in the images below.

To remove a scarecrow, break the block it's placed on. You'll get back all the blocks and items the scarecrow was made of.
1.13+ only: If you do not place the pumpkin last, rightclick it to build the scarecrow. Only Carved Pumpkins and Jack o' Lanterns work.

Types

Tier 1

Size: 2 blocks tall
Affected Area: 10 blocks

Variant 1 Name: Spoopy Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Clay, Sticks on the sides.

Variant 2 Name: Super Spoopy Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Chiseled Stone Bricks, Sticks on the sides.

Note: This mod is balanced, because it has clay in it.

Tier 2

Size: 3 blocks tall
Affected Area: 25 blocks

Variant 1 Name: Spooky Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Netherrack, Sticks on the sides, Nether Brick Fence.

(Hey, you know this guy from the logo!)

Variant 2 Name: Super Spooky Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Quartz Pillar, Sticks on the sides, Nether Brick Fence.

Note: The Spooky Scarecrow is pretty full of himself because he's featured in the logo.
Note: That's a Nether Brick Fence, no other fence works.

Tier 3

Size: 4 blocks tall
Affected Area: 50 blocks

Variant 1 Name: Scary Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, End Stone, Sticks on the sides, End Rod (facing down), End Rod (facing up).

Variant 2 Name: Super Scary Scarecrow
Blocks (from top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Purpur Pillar, Sticks on the sides, End Rod (facing down), End Rod (facing up).

Note: The placing of the end rods matters.

Config

This mod has a configuration file, in which you can define the ranges of each scarecrow type as well as whether it scares animals or not. The options are sorted into sections based on the scarecrow name, which you can find above each picture.

You are allowed to use this mod in any modpack.


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Project description from CurseForge.

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