Toned Down Predators Fork

Original mod by Gabone

 

I really liked this mod, and I could not find anything on whether or not the author was going to update it (They aren't on the discord, and haven't said anything on moddb). Since they were all json patches, I decided to fix it up for 1.22, since the update broke it.

I have done some limited testing, but my edits to fix the patches seem to be working right? If not, let me know.

 

I also redrew the thumbnail because fuck AI 👍

 

If the original mod author wants this taken down, then I will do so.

Original mod can be found here

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ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION:

Toned Down Predators

 

Wolves and bears behave more realistically - they give warnings, respond to hunger and temperature, and can be avoided with awareness. Still dangerous, just less frustrating.

Optional Configuration: This mod includes ConfigLib support for in-game customization. ConfigLib is optional - the mod works without it using the default values below. Install ConfigLib to adjust ranges and spawn rates via GUI.

Features

Wolves

 

Behavioral Changes:

• Wolves now hunt players based on hunger and temperature:
  • Well-fed wolves ignore players and hunt natural prey
  • Hungry wolves may approach players cautiously (5 blocks)
  • In winter (below -5C), starving wolves become aggressive hunters (25 blocks)
• Reduced spawn rates and pack sizes
• Only spawn in dense forests and cold regions

 

Stat Adjustments:

Seeking Ranges When Hungry:

• Warm climate: 5 blocks (reduced from 9)
• Winter (-5C): 25 blocks (unchanged - vanilla)

 

Spawn Adjustments:

• Spawn rate: 50% reduction (0.0002 → 0.0001)
• Max pack size: 4 (reduced from 5)
• Climate: Dense forests only (0.6 min forest cover)
• Temperature: Cold regions only (max 12C)

 

Configurable: seeking ranges, spawn rates, pack sizes. Climate restrictions are not configurable.

Bears

 

Behavioral Changes:

• No longer actively hunt players for food
• Black, brown, and polar bears now give territorial warnings before attacking:
  • Bears turn to face you when you approach (15 blocks)
  • They stand upright and roar as a final warning (12 blocks)
  • If ignored, they charge and will attack if you don't retreat
• Increased idle sounds and range

 

Stat Adjustments:

Health Reductions:

• Black Bear: 44 → 40 HP (9% reduction)
• Brown Bear: 64 → 50 HP (22% reduction)
• Sun Bear: 34 HP (unchanged)
• Panda: 38 → 32 HP (16% reduction)
• Polar Bear: 66 → 56 HP (15% reduction)

 

Movement Speed Reductions:

• Black Bear: 12.5% slower (0.04 → 0.035)
• Brown Bear: 27% slower (0.055 → 0.04)
• Polar Bear: 33% slower (0.06 → 0.04)
• Sun/Panda: Unchanged

 

Flee Chance When Damaged:

• Black Bear: 10% → 25%
• Brown Bear: 5% → 15%
• Sun Bear: 5% → 30%
• Panda: 30% → 40%
• Polar Bear: 5% → 10%

 

Spawn Adjustments:

• Runtime spawn chance: 13% reduction (0.000015 → 0.000013)
• Worldgen spawn rate: 14% reduction (0.007 → 0.006)
• Minimum spawn distance: 50 blocks from players (increased from 30)
• Idle sound chance: 50% increase (0.1 → 0.15)
• Idle sound range: 48 blocks (doubled from vanilla 24)

 

Configurable: detection/warning/chase ranges, spawn rates. Health, speed, flee chances, and sounds are not configurable.

Compatibility

May conflict with other mods that modify wolf or bear behavior