Animal Adoption (Protect Animals) [B42.18 – MP/SP]

Secure Your Animal Companions in Project Zomboid

In the perilous world of Project Zomboid, even your animal companions need protection. This mod introduces a robust system designed to safeguard your adopted pets from unwanted player interaction, especially vital for multiplayer servers. Whether you’re looking to establish a safe haven for strays or simply want to manage your own animal friends with more control, this modification offers a comprehensive solution.

Adoption and Protection System

The core of this mod revolves around an intuitive adoption mechanic. Players can officially adopt animals, making them their own within the game world. Once adopted, these animals are protected, preventing other players from interacting with them without permission. This means no more accidental (or intentional) harm to your loyal companions by other survivors on the server. It’s an essential feature for any community server aiming to foster a more cooperative and secure environment.

Key Features for Survivors

• Dedicated Animal Protection: Adopted animals are shielded from unauthorized player actions, ensuring their safety.
• Official Adoption System: Formally claim animals as your own within the game.
• Multiplayer Ready: Engineered for B41 and later builds, with server-side logic to prevent exploits and ensure smooth gameplay.
• Configurable Sandbox Options: Server administrators have the flexibility to fine-tune the mod’s behavior through sandbox settings.
• Singleplayer Utility: Even if you play solo, this mod provides enhanced organization and management for your animal companions.

Seamless Multiplayer Integration

Designed with multiplayer in mind, this mod ensures that all critical protection logic is handled server-side. This approach is crucial for preventing exploits and desynchronization issues, offering a fair and stable experience for all players. It’s compatible with both dedicated servers and cooperative hosted games, making it a versatile addition for any community.

Compatibility and Future Updates

Currently, the mod is fully compatible with vanilla animals. The developer is actively working on expanding compatibility to include animals from other popular mods, such as horses, cats, and wolves. If you encounter any issues with other animal mods, providing feedback is encouraged to help refine future updates.