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# BuffMobs v2.5.1 - Tactical Retreat Update ## 🎯 What's New ### ✨ Tactical Retreat System Ranged mobs (skeletons, piglins, pillagers) can now intelligently retreat when players get too close, creating more dynamic and challenging combat encounters! **New Behavior Modes:** - **Melee Mode** (default): Ranged mobs switch to melee weapons when close, just like before - **Retreat Mode** (NEW!): Ranged mobs tactically back away 8-12 blocks while continuing to shoot - **Random Mode** (NEW!): Each mob randomly chooses between melee or retreat behavior when spawned **How it works:** - When a player gets within the configured distance (default: 4 blocks), the mob activates its behavior - In Retreat mode, mobs back away for 3 seconds (configurable), then have a 5-second cooldown - Mobs maintain eye contact with the player while retreating - Smart pathfinding ensures mobs don't retreat into walls or dangerous areas ### ⚙️ New Configuration Options **Ranged/Melee Switching:** - `behaviorMode`: Choose "melee", "retreat", or "random" (default: "melee") - `retreatSpeed`: How fast mobs retreat (default: 1.2 = 20% faster than normal) - `retreatDuration`: How long mobs retreat in ticks (default: 60 = 3 seconds) **Example configurations:** ```toml # Aggressive melee rushers behaviorMode = "melee" # Tactical kiting mobs behaviorMode = "retreat" retreatSpeed = 1.5 retreatDuration = 80 # Unpredictable variety behaviorMode = "random" ``` ## 🔧 Technical Details ### New Files Added: - `RangedBehaviorMode.java` - Enum defining the three behavior modes - `TacticalRetreatGoal.java` - Custom AI goal for retreat behavior ### Updated Systems: - `RangedMobAIManager.java` - Now supports all three behavior modes - `BuffMobsConfig.java` - Added new retreat configuration options - Enhanced mob state tracking to remember chosen behavior ### Performance: - Retreat AI only activates when needed - Built-in cooldowns prevent excessive pathfinding calculations - No performance impact when using melee mode ## 🎮 Use Cases **PvE Difficulty Servers:** Use melee mode for aggressive close-combat challenges where skeletons rush players with swords. **Tactical Combat Servers:** Use retreat mode to make ranged mobs harder to reach, forcing players to use strategy and positioning. **Variety Servers:** Use random mode to keep players on their toes - you never know if a skeleton will charge or kite! ## 🔄 Compatibility ✅ **Fully backward compatible** - If you don't change the config, the mod works exactly as before ✅ **Works with all existing features** - Day scaling, dimension scaling, presets, weapon progression ✅ **Works with all supported mobs** - Skeletons, Strays, Wither Skeletons, Piglins, Pillagers, and custom ranged mobs ✅ **NeoForge 1.21.10** - Fully ported from Fabric with all features intact ## 📋 Full Feature List **Core Systems:** - Configurable attribute multipliers (Health, Damage, Speed, Attack Speed, Armor, Toughness) - Day-based progressive difficulty scaling - Dimension-specific scaling with 5 customizable slots - Mob preset system for specific mob types - Comprehensive filtering (mobs, mods, dimensions) **Combat Systems:** - Ranged/Melee AI switching with three behavior modes (NEW!) - Progressive weapon unlocking system - Enchantment progression system - Harmful effects on players (Poison, Slowness, Wither) **Configuration:** - Native NeoForge TOML configuration - Detailed in-file comments for every option - Hot-reloadable with `/reload` command - Debug commands for testing and troubleshooting ## 🐛 Bug Fixes - Fixed MobEffects API calls for NeoForge 1.21.10 - Fixed enchantment registry access - Fixed PathfinderMob compatibility in retreat AI - Corrected all effect names (STRENGTH, RESISTANCE, SLOWNESS) ## 📖 Documentation Full documentation available in the config file with detailed comments explaining every option. **Need help?** - Check the config comments for detailed explanations - Use `/buffmobs debug` to inspect nearby mobs - Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/Khotyz/BuffMobs/issues) ## 🔗 Links - **Download:** [Modrinth](https://modrinth.com/mod/buffmobs) | [CurseForge](https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/buffmobs) - **Source Code:** [GitHub](https://github.com/Khotyz/BuffMobs) - **Report Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/Khotyz/BuffMobs/issues) --- **Minecraft Version:** 1.21.10 **Mod Loader:** NeoForge 21.10.41+ **License:** MIT *Thank you for using BuffMobs! If you enjoy the mod, consider leaving a like on Modrinth or CurseForge.*