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YANDO's NPC Variety

NPC Variety, because villagers deserve more.

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Updated 2 years ago
Latest stable file npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar
Game version 1.21
Loader Fabric, Quilt

YANDO's NPC Variety npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar targets 1.21 with Fabric, Quilt. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. 1 required mod needs a matching file.

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Is YANDO's NPC Variety 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
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The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does YANDO's NPC Variety npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar need?

npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

1 required mod needs a matching file

Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

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Fabric API Needed by YANDO's NPC Variety npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar
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Mod Menu Optional for YANDO's NPC Variety npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar
optional
Matching file found Matched file: v11.0.4 for 1.21
Text Placeholder API Needed by Mod Menu
pulled in
Matching file found Matched file: placeholder-api-2.4.2+1.21.jar

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Before you install it

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Built for YANDO's NPC Variety npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

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    Stick to this file

    Use npc-variety-1.21-2.3.0.jar. It targets 1.21 with Fabric, Quilt; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first, but 1 required mod has no matching file for this setup. Do not mix loader builds to force a match. 1 comes through another mod in the chain.

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    Put it on the correct side

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    Pick the file you checked

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About this project

What does YANDO's NPC Variety add?

YANDO's NPC Variety

Because What’s a Village Without a Little Diversity?

Overview

Let’s face it, Minecraft’s villages can be a bit… bland. Every villager looks the same, and after a while, you start to wonder if they’re all just clones. Well, no more! YANDO's NPC Variety breathes new life into your villages by introducing a range of diverse appearances for your favorite (or least favorite) NPCs.

Imagine a world where villagers don’t all have the same pale skin tone and green eyes. With NPC Variety, you’ll encounter villagers with eight different skin tones, ranging from snow white to deep ebony, and five eye colors that’ll make even the most jaded player stop and admire. Now, your village might finally look like it’s filled with individuals rather than an army of clones.

This mod is perfect for anyone who’s ever wished their villagers had a bit more character—or for those who just want a little variety before setting up another iron farm.

Features:

  • Eight Skin Tones: Villagers now come in a variety of skin tones, appropriate for the climate they spawn in, with some randomization to keep things interesting.
  • Five Eye Colors: Green, blue, light blue, brown, and amber—no more monotone gazes!
  • Sleep Animation: Villagers actually close their eyes when they sleep. It’s about time they get some proper rest.
  • Genetic Traits: Villagers pass their skin tones and eye colors on to their offspring. Breeding just got a lot more interesting!
  • Zombie Villager Variety: Even zombie villagers get a makeover with varied skin tones—though their eyes remain ominously red.
  • Seamless Conversion: When curing a zombie villager, they’ll keep their original skin tone and eye color. No more bland uniformity!

Compatibility:

  • Client and Server Requirements: This mod is required on both the client and the server side to work as intended.

Want to keep the fun going? Check out the rest of YANDO’s mods and datapacks, where you can:

  • YANDO's Villager Names – Give those diverse villagers some unique names, so you’ll feel even worse about locking them in a trade booth.
  • YANDO's BRUH Mod – Inject some whimsy into your world with handy utilities and delightful features like never growing baby mobs and fast glass breaking.
  • YANDO's Kingdom and Cogwheel Modpack – Experience the ultimate village management with a carefully curated modpack that lets you rule over your diverse villagers with an iron fist—or a gentle hand.
  • YANDO's Better Vine Farming – Harvest vines effortlessly, because nobody has time for shears.
  • YANDO's Dimensional Anchor – Teleportation with a twist, because why should villagers have all the fun?
  • YANDO's More Mob Drops – Because sometimes, you just need a little more variety in what mobs leave behind.

Donations

Love what we’re doing? Help keep the chaos going by supporting us on Ko-Fi! It’s cheaper than feeding an entire village—and way more fun.

Final Note: This mod requires the Fabric API and is designed for the Fabric mod loader. For all you Forge enthusiasts, don’t despair! We’re planning on porting our mods to NeoForge soon™. No promises, no ETA, but stay tuned!


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Project description from CurseForge.

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