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Distant Friends
Player like mobs that look at you from a distance
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Quick answer
Which Distant Friends release matches 1.20.2?
beta file 0.6.1
Game version 1.20.2
Loader NeoForge
Distant Friends 0.6.1 targets 1.20.2 with NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Distant Friends required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release NeoForge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does Distant Friends 0.6.1 need?
0.6.1 on 1.20.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Distant Friends without breaking your instance.
Built for Distant Friends 0.6.1 on 1.20.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 0.6.1. It targets 1.20.2 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 0.6.1. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Distant Friends add?
"Distant Friends" is a Minecraft mod that adds eerie player-like mobs to your game. These mobs stand still in the distance and punch the air / sneak as if they were real players. But as you approach them, they disappear without a trace.
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Distant Friends by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Minecraft version
26.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
26.1.2
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.11
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.10
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.8
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.5
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.4
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21.1
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.21
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.6
2 loader buildsMinecraft version
1.20.4
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 19 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Distant Friends versions and loaders
0.6.1
DistantFriends-neoforge-1.20.2-0.6.1.jar
22 Jan 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · NeoForge setup 1.20.2NeoForge beta
0.6.1
DistantFriends-fabric-1.20.2-0.6.1.jar
22 Jan 2024
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies 2 required · 2 unchecked Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · Fabric setup 1.20.2Fabric alpha
0.6.0
DistantFriends-1.20.2-0.6.0.jar
5 Dec 2023
Client Optional Server Optional Dependencies No extras listed Listed on Release listing
Check the 1.20.2 · NeoForge setup 1.20.2NeoForge beta
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.