Cartwright´s Caravan

Features currently being worked on for Cartwright v2.0.0:

• mount drawn carts and wagons. (done apart from some intermittent visual issues when turning)
• in-world construction like the sailboat. (done)
• more types of vehicles with more customization. (a few new vehicles are done, each vehicle now has a metal and woodtype that doesn´t need normal variants)
• smoother turning/speedup and improved wheel animations. (done)
• jumping disabled by default, though can be enabled in config. (done)

Features planned for after the initial release:

• functional attachments:
  • hammocks
  • cookingstations
• additional vehicle types

Planned Features:

• in-world construction like the sailboat
• smoother turning/speedup
• removing jumping

Long-Term Vision:

• Introducing more cart types, including unique styles and specialized designs
• looking into the antler growth mechanic to maybe let carts rust ot gather moss

Looking Further Beyond:

• automata-pulled carts to allow for seated passenger
• actual mount-pulled carts

Known Issues & Limitations:

Sounds - Why is the elk to quiet suddenly? - fixed in 1.7.0
Mounted land-creature sounds can't be differentiated in a content mod. For now, the modreplaces the default riding sounds.

The Extended-Riding-Library Jaunt enables different sounds per creature and gait, with that and the Jaunt Elk Integration you can give elk their sounds back while keeping Carts quiet.

Passengers - Why can´t we sit in the carts? - added in 1.8.0
Currently, rider and passenger animations are shared. This would cause seated passengers to appear standing and running in place when the cart moves.

Cart Animations - Why do too smooth roads make the cart bounce?
Pitching back and forth can't be adjusted beyond a simple on/off setting. Currently, carts tilt when moving over slopes, while stalls remain level. This felt like the best visual balance for now, but is changeable with ConfigLib.

Colors and Textures:
Due to some items using the same textures, they will look the same when placed on a cart together. (2 different colored sidetents, pots and crocks,)

General Questions:

Why does it say “needs a saddle/bridle” ?
Cart grips are required to control any Cartwright’s vehicle. They have the same function as an elk saddle and bridle combined, and are a base-game requirement for controlling a mount.

Can other mounts pull carts?
Not yet, but it's a long-term goal. Check the Looking Further Beyond section for future plans.

Do carts take damage / Can i can a cart back after it´s been placed down?

Since 1.9.0: Carts do not take damage. They cannot be picked up again but disassembled with a saw like the sailboat.

up until 1.8.0: Carts don't have fall damage and should not be targeted by creatures, but they can still take damage.

If a cart is dead, its storage and extras remain accessible.

Like an animal corpse it will decay in 2 stages and can be harvested with a knife for it´s wheels, then the carcass can be broken for the body.

How do I claim a cart?
You can attach a normal medallion, just like claiming an elk.

One cart and one marketstall can be claimed in addition to an elk, all three will show on the minimap.




Crafting & Construction:

What metals are needed to build vehicles?
Sleds can be crafted once you have access to copper, market stalls require bronze nails or better, and carts need iron.

How do I assemble carts and stalls?
Each vehicle is crafted in three steps: first, build a frame, then turn it into an unfinished version, and finally, add wheels. Once fully crafted, they can only be placed in a backpack slot before being set down.

What can I store on carts?
Carts and stalls can hold baskets, vessels, chests,
Any large storage slots without height restrictions can hold barrelchests and cratechests
Market stalls can also display jugs, books, ingots, pots, crocks, and empty bowls.

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