Changelog for Easy NPC (1.21)

Note

This change log includes the summarized changes. For the full changelog, please go to the GitHub History instead.

Note: Please always back up your world / NPCs before updating to a new version! Check the upgrade guide for more information.

5.6.0 (Release Version)

Note: Because of some fundamental changes and improvements, it could be that some of the data are not compatible with older versions. Please backup your world / NPCs before updating!

5.5.9

• Reworked the whole wiki and documentation to match the 6.x release version.
• Fixed #317 by adding additional checks for edge cases after crashed clients.
• Fixed random order of main configuration buttons.
• Fixed overlapping text of Action Data List editor screen.
• Fixed typing issue with Render Entity Type Support Configuration.
• Fixed missing update for up and down buttons for Action Data List editor screen within a dialog.

5.5.8

• Fixed #312 by making sure
• Fixed #308 by adding additional checks for the skin file names.
• Fixed #307 by improving player skin based cache handling.
• Fixed #303 by allowing to hide the custom names for NPCs and using empty names.
• Added additional game tests.
• Added custom skin data for preparation of upcoming server-side skin support.
• Added client-side skin chat error messages for easier debugging.
• Added basic Cobblemon compat for further testing for #304.
• Improved dialog command with auto-suggestions for dialog names.
• Improved player skin rendering by adding UUID validation and better cache handling.
• Improved fake player by disabling advancement tracking.
• Removed unneeded data sync for better performance.
• Removed duplicated skin registration messages.

5.5.7

• Fixed #300 by allowing action from NPCs with the same owner data.
• Fixed #75, #216, #300 by allowing disabling of the trading screen and default dialog.
• Added new open default dialog Action Type.
• Added default Open Trading Screen and Open Default Dialog actions to the Interaction Action.
• Changed permission system to allow game masters (>= 2) and higher to use all actions without being the owner and/or in creative mode.
• Improved Action Overview screen for better usability.

5.5.6

• Fixed default max uses from 0 to 64 for trading items.
• Fixed #282 by consider custom weapon models for hand items and rendering.
• Added experimental texture support for Raw Zombies.

5.5.5

• Fixed #297 by using min und max values directly from Ranged Attributes.
• Fixed #296 by making sure itemStack data are correctly stored and loaded.
• Fixed #293 and #129 by adding additional visibility options and new preset command.
• Added additional visibility options for NPCs like visible at day/night, visible to owner, ...
• Added /easy_npc preset import_with_owner <type> <preset> <owner> <x> <y> <z> command.
• Added basic Team support for NPCs.
• Improved rendering of NPC entities within the configuration screen and dialogs.
• Prepared code for release version 5.6.0.

5.5.4

• Updated Chinese translations. Thanks to @Sunny-Again.

5.5.3

• Improved trading data handling and fixed some issues with the trading data.
• Lower update tick frequency for better performance.
• Added automated game-tests for better quality assurance and faster bug detection.
• Added background entity verification checks for custom models.

5.5.2

• Fixed #292 by making sure correct weapon item is used.

5.5.1

Note: Because of the changes and fixes of the trading data, some trading data will be reset. Edit the trades again, and they will be saved in the new format.

• Fixed #229 by adding Piglin, Piglin Brute and Zombified Piglin NPCs.
• Fixed #221 by using own trading data set and storing last reset time per NPC.
• Fixed #210 by making sure default values are set for all actions.
• Fixed duplicated synched entity data for Raw Zombie entity.
• Optimized screen background rendering for better performance and compatibility.
• Optimized data handling by converting some to records.
• Optimized custom model declaration and handling.

5.5.0 (beta only for testing)

• Fixed #279 by automatic converting upper-case resource location to lower-case.
• Fixed #278 by adding additional checks for custom models and renderer.
• Fixed #275 by adding missing Fabric specific code.
• Fixed #273 by automatic detecting translation keys for dialog texts, names and buttons.
• Fixed #272 by keep fixed order of actions and allow to move actions up and down.
• Fixed #268 by checking each single Fabric network message for missing ids.
• Fixed #262 and #240 by correctly handling attack objectives for NPCs.
• Fixed duplicated objectives for NPCs.
• Fixed late initialization of server-side data by moving it close to the entity creation.
• Fixed issue with removed FakePlayer and dimension change.
• Fixed Action Data Editor and miss matching data / entries.
• Added additional Action Editor button to allow to move actions up and down.
• Added additional Dialog Editor button to define the default dialog.
• Added Objective Handler as preparation for upcoming objective commands.
• Added Raw Zombie Entity /summon easy_npc:zombie_raw for better modding support.
• Added experimental [Epic Fight Mod][epic_fight] Raw Zombies Entity /summon easy_npc:epic_fight_zombie_raw which completely uses the [Epic Fight Mod][epic_fight] rendering, animations and models.
• Added support for multiple skin templates files.
• Added example translation files for demonstration.
• Added example translation NPC for demonstration of the translation support.
• Improved custom model entity support and added caching for better performance.
• Improved thread-safety for dialog and action data.
• Removed Spawn Data, Screen Manager and other unused data for better performance.

5.4.1 (beta only for testing)

• Fixed #209 by adding additional checks and error messages for the screen data.
• Fixed #270 by removing duplicated entity data.
• Fixed #271 and #267 by re-write Fabric network registration and handling.
• Fixed issues with double processing of network packets.
• Added basic pose support for custom models. Works best if source model is close to target model.
• Improved strolling and home back navigation for NPCs.

5.4.0 (beta only for testing)

• Fixed #214 by using Screen instead of AbstractContainerScreen for immersion of the dialog.
• Fixed #222 by improving preset import and export commands and handling.
• Fixed #266 by adding /easy_npc dialog set default <npc> <dialog> command.
• Fixed #258 by improving "Move Back to Home" objective handling.
• Fixed #259 by improved custom model handling and rendering.
• Fixed broken animations for some NPCs.
• Added custom model screen to select custom models for NPCs.
• Added hand item support for custom models.
• Added asynchronous client <-> server syncs for better performance.
• Added basic universal config system.
• Added additional debug commands for better debugging.
• Improved dialog argument handling and suggestions for better usability.
• Improved general screen performance and handling.

5.3.0 (beta only for testing)

• Fixed #261 by adding additional Image Validation before storing skins to the NPC.
• Fixed #260 by moving specific log messages to debug level.
• Fixed #257 by adding a search bar for custom skins.
• Added Traditional Chinese translations. Thanks a lot to @yichifauzi.
• Added sub-folder support for custom skins.
• Added additional icons and symbols for better usability.

5.2.0 (beta only for testing)

• Refactored Network Protocol to support 1.20.6 and 1.21.x changes.
• Fixed #188 by adding support for Immersive Melodies
• Fixed #245 by moving specific log messages to debug level.
• Fixed Smart Animation detection.
• Added /easy_npc equipment set <npc> <slot> <item> command to set equipment for NPCs.
• Added /easy_npc equipment remove <npc> <slot> command to remove equipment from NPCs.

5.1.1 (beta only for testing)

• Fixed #248 by adding new Chinese translations. Thanks to @Sunny-Again.

5.1.0 (beta only for testing)

Note: Please backup your world / NPCs before testing!

• Fixed #239 by passing can_pass_door and can_open_door to navigation.
• Fixed #61, #141, #227 by adding new action UI for button actions and dialog actions.
• Fixed #51, #225 by allowing interaction with blocks, levers, buttons, ...
• Fixed #114, #195 by fully supporting config screen for Fabric.
• Fixed #149 by adding additional close_dialog action.
• Fixed German translations and overlapping texts.
• Improved editor and dialog screen for better usability.
• Added compact mode for the configuration screen for better usability.
• Added new action UI to allow more complex actions and interactions.
• Added block interaction action for NPCs over action UI and /easy_npc interact block ... command.
• Added Fabric armor renderer support to allow hiding armor parts.
• Added support to place weapons in the shield slot.
• Added Villager builder example preset.
• Removed screen container data for better performance and less network traffic.
• Removed custom empty slot images for armor and equipment.

5.0.0 (beta only for testing)

Note: Please backup your world / NPCs before testing!

• First fully feature completed Fabric version for testing.
• Removed Forge config files for better compatibility and easier maintenance.
• Large code refactoring for better performance and easier maintenance.
• Replaced local cache manager with a network based cache manager.
• Replaced standard menu and screen handling with a new screen manager with two-way communication to avoid crashes.
• Added better translation support for all screens and dialogs.
• Added better support for custom models and textures.
• Added hotkey ALT+Left Arrow to go back within the configuration screens.
• Added additional error and warn messages for better debugging.

4.5.2

• Fixed #203 by moving texture registration to later stage.

4.5.1

• Fixed #179 by adding and documenting the new /easy_npc preset commands.
• Fixed #164 by adding mob types for NPCs.
• Fixed #146 by showing processing errors with skins.

4.5.0

• Fixed #175 by moving additional log messages to debug level.
• Fixed #173 by setting the test quest to visibility NEVER.
• Added @e target selector support for all commands.
• Added UUID suggestion for targeted NPC for all commands.
• Added /easy_npc delete <npc> command to delete NPCs.
• Added /easy_npc sound set <npc> <sound_type> <sound> command to set the sound for NPCs for #177.
• Added /easy_npc preset import [custom|data|default|world] <resource_location> <position> <UUID> command with better auto-suggestions.
• Added /easy_npc preset export [custom|local|world] <npc> <name> command with better auto-suggestions.
• Improved command support to allow more complex commands.
• Improved Fabric support for better compatibility with other mods.
• Separated client and server network handler for better performance. Please open an issue if you encounter any issues with this change.

4.4.0 Fabric beta

• Released first beta version for Fabric for more detailed live testing.

4.4.0

• Fixed #159: Added additional tags and support for modded bows and crossbows items.
• Fixed #158: By moving specific log messages to debug level.
• Fixed #155: Automatically update follow owner objective, if owner has changed.
• Fixed #94: Added basic support for guns which are not extending the vanilla bow or crossbow item.
• Fixed #72: Added additional owner objectives and checks for Armour's Workshop Wand.
• Added experimental model override support for custom models over /easy_npc render set <npc-uuid> <entity_type>.
• Added own synched entity data handler for better performance and less network traffic.

4.3.3

• Added basic trading sound for all NPCs.
• Fixed #145 by reference to the merchant instance instead of the entity instance.

4.3.1

• Fixed Illager head and leg animations.
• Fixed #138: Added additional debug information.
• Fixed #135: Added check if NPC is already trading before opening a new trading screen and inform the player about it.
• Fixed #136: Added additional fallback check for missing sounds, before using the explosion sound.
• Fixed #137: Correcting the item arm position for all model.
• Added hand item render support for most NPCs even for chicken and others. ;)
• Improved NPC model and NPC renderer by skipping rendering of invisible parts based on the model type.
• Unified initial movement speed for all NPCs according to their types.

4.3.0

• Large code refactoring for better client-side performance to increase render fps.
• Fixed issue with attributes only apply after a re-spawn of the NPC.
• Fixed issue with skin textures are not applied correctly.
• Fixed #86: Added Horse NPC model.
• Fixed #127: Added Wolf NPC model.
• Added basic support for custom sounds with default sound events.
• Added additional safety checks for the NPC skin and texture manager.
• Added additional data checks for better performance and smaller data size.
• Added silent attribute to allow NPCs to be silent and not to make any sounds.
• Improved NPC Model performance, animations and general support for custom models.
• Improved Orc NPC textures.
• Improved type safety for most Easy NPC data types.
• Improved Skin Manager for better handling of different skins and styles.
• Optimized texture manager for better performance and less file access.

4.2.0

Note: Dropped support for Minecraft 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.3, 1.19.4 and 1.20 because of low usage. Please use the beta version 4.1.0 or former releases for these versions.

• Improved NPC Renderer performance and improved support for custom models.
• General code cleanup and refactoring per release.

4.1.0

• Normalized all cache, skin, template and preset names to lowercase with additional checks for unsafe characters.
• Finalized orc model and texture.
• Fixed #123: By adding additional checks for the export and import of NPCs.
• Replaced custom TAGs with entity TAGs for better compatibility with other mods.
• Optimized custom and player texture manager.

4.0.1

• Improved stroll objectives for flying NPCs.
• Improved general navigation support for all NPCs.
• Fixed fairy fly navigation.
• Fixed fairy hitbox.
• Fixed orc hitbox.

4.0.0

Note: Please backup your world / npcs before updating from 3.x or earlier! NPCs are now stored in a new format and the old format is not 100% compatible with the new version.

• Larger code refactoring for better code base.
• Added experimental support for Fabric.
• Added ability Can be Leashed to allow NPCs to be leashed.
• Added ability Push entities to save resources (if deactivated) and avoid pushing entities.
• Added /easy_npc owner set <npc-uuid> <player> command to change the owner of an NPC.
• Added /easy_npc owner get <npc-uuid> command to get the current owner of an NPC.
• Added experimental orc model, which is still work in progress.
• Fixed #33 and #86: Added additional NPC models.
• Fixed ##95: Added color support for NPC names.
• Fixed #101: Separated client and server entity data for better compatibility.
• Fixed #79 and #104: Added objective Random Stroll around Home to allow NPCs to randomly stroll around their home position.
• Fixed standard sword attack swing animation.
• Fixed standard golem attack swing animation.
• Updated presets to match the new format.

3.11.0

• Added /easy_npc trading open <npc-uuid> <player> command to open trading screens for specific players.
• Added /easy_npc navigation set position <npc-uuid> <x> <y> <z> command to set the position for the NPC.
• Fixed #97: Added automatic home point and /easy_npc navigation set home <npc-uuid> <x> <y> <z> command.
• Fixed #101: Added better support for Project MMO mod.
• Fixed #102: Added better support for Better Combat weapons.
• Improved command block support.

3.10.0

• Refactored code for better performance and easier maintenance.
• Added item tooltips for equipment and trading configuration screens.
• Fixed #93: Added render support for equipped modded items and armors.

3.9.0

• Added /easy_npc preset import support for command blocks and functions with resource location.
• Added /easy_npc dialog open <npc-uuid> <player> <dialog> command to open the dialog screen for a specific NPC and player for #75.
• Fixed #87: Ignore damage even from creative players and ops.
• Fixed #85: Added de-spawn range option for the NPC Spawner.
• Fixed #84: Text format codes applying on more text that they should.
• Fixed #77: Added options to disable armor/equipment rendering for NPCs.
• Fixed #76 and #79: Added home position and MoveBackToHome for NPCs to allow them to return to a specific position.

3.8.0

• Added NPC Presets to allow easier creation and usage of NPC presets in-game.
• Added NPC Spawner to allow spawning of NPCs with specific settings and NPC presets.
• Added Debug Manager to minimize the logging and to allow better debugging.
• Added LivingEntityManager which will replace the old EntityNPCManager.
• Added Debugging.md to the wiki.
• Added text color and text style formatting for dialog texts. #80
• Added possibility to adjust light level for NPCs. #45 and #67
• Increased text length for simple dialogs and yes/no dialogs to 512 characters.
• Move ActionEventData and DialogData to common package for better performance.

3.7.3

Note: Please backup your world / npcs before updating from 6.x or earlier! This update includes a lot of changes and new features and even if I try to support all former data it could be that some of them are not compatible with older versions.

• Added transparent "None" skin option for better Armourer's Workshop compatibility and other mod support.
• Fixed issue with advanced and custom pose model rendering.
• Fixed issue with auto-selecting the correct dialog type within the configuration screen.
• Optimized model data for better performance and smaller data size.
• Completed EasyNPC wiki documentation for all features.

3.7.2

• Added Easy NPC position tool to allow easier positioning of NPCs.
• Added additional Easy NPC Spawn Eggs and entity types for mod integrations.
• Fixed bounding boxes for NPCs with custom models, poses and scaling.
• Fixed issue with cut-off dialog button text.

3.7.1

• Fixed dialog editor UI issue with the new dialog text editor.

3.7.0

• Restricted the edit behavior for NPC to allow more use-cases to the following:
  • User is sneaking and clicking on the NPC (creative mode only)
  • User is holding the NPC wand and clicking on the NPC (all modes)
• Added possibility to adjust sliders with mouse wheel and arrow keys for better usability.
• Added dialog text editor to allow multiple dialog texts variants for the same dialog.
• Added "can_use_nether_portal" attribute to allow NPCs to use nether portals or not.
• Added support for @initator with onHurt and onDeath events.
• Added support for Armourer's Workshop mod. Thanks to @SAGESSE-CN.
• Added possibility to disable model parts to the advanced pose editor.
• Separated the Player Skin and remote URL Skin screen for better usability.
• Fixed head and body rotation are not show correctly in some instances.
• Code optimizations and cleanup.

3.6.1

• Smaller bug fixes and improvements.

2023.11.22

• Added attack animation for bow, crossbow and sword.
• Added additional animations like celebrate, dance, spell casting for testing.
• Added crossbow attack goal.
• Added bow attack goal.
• Added missing translations.
• Improved base attribute screen for better usability.
• Improved melee attack goal.
• Fixed smaller issues.

2023.11.20

• Added base attribute screen for health, attack, armor, knockback resistance, movement speed, ...
• Added missing translations for some screens.
• Fixed smaller issues with the UI and dialogs.
• Improved skin selection for better usability.

2023.11.18

• Added attack and follow objectives.
• Added respawn button in the case the NPC is stucked or buggy.
• Improved objective validation and handling.
• Optimized nbt data to skip default values for better performance and smaller data size.

2023.11.05 (NPCs comes to life update)

Note: Please backup your world before updating to this version! This update includes a lot of changes and new features and even if I try to support all former data it could be that some of them are not compatible with older versions.

• Added attribute configuration like can open doors, can close doors, can pass doors, can be hurt, can be pushed, ...
• Added objectives configuration for like follow owner, follow player, follow entity, walk around ...
• Added custom dialog configuration for more complex dialogs.
• Added custom action events on_hurt, on_death and on_button_click.
• Added Iron Golem model.
• Refactored Dialog system for supporting more complex dialogs.
• Refactored Action system for supporting more complex actions.
• Refactored Action Event system for supporting upcoming events.
• Refactored NPC network data for sending only relevant data to clients.
• Fixed issue with importing filenames with upper-case letters.
• Fixed animation issue with custom poses.
• Fixed compatibility issue with resource packs like Stoneborn, Mythic, Creator Pack, ...
• Improved mod compatibility with other mods.

2023.10.24

• Added advanced trading configuration for NPCs with multiple items and prices.
• Added auto-reset for advanced and basic trading configuration.
• Added commands to open the trading screen and to reset the trading items.
• Added Skeleton Trader preset example for a dialog with trading options.
• Added better basic trading configuration.
• Fixed issue with importing legacy presets.
• Fixed issue with advanced and custom pose configuration.

2023.10.10

• Refactored UI and configuration system for easier support for upcoming features.
• Added basic (over UI) and custom (over NBT) trading configuration for NPCs.
• Fixed issue with custom model rendering.

2023.10.06

• Refactored model and render system for better performance and easier support for custom models.
• Refactored network protocol for better performance and 1.20.2 changes.
• Refactored data serialization (NBT) for upcoming features.
• Added cat and chicken model.
• Added position "freefall" option to allow NPCs to fall down and not to float in the air.
• Fixed remote skin support with to avoid failed skin downloads.

2023.09.03

• Added new /easy_npc preset import_new <ResourceLocation> <x> <y> <z> and /easy_npc preset import_new <ResourceLocation> <x> <y> <z> <UUID> command to allow the import a single preset multiple times.
• Improved action handling by passing block position and other additional information to the action.
• Improved preset import to allow import of NPCs on specific position e.g. /easy_npc preset import <ResourceLocation> <x> <y> <z>.

2023.06.09

• Added new distance based actions for 16, 8, 4 and 1 block distance from the NPC.
• Fixed issue to allow empty action to reset actions.

2023.05.29

• Added custom pose editor which supports rotation, position and visibility of the model parts.
• Added better model animation support for custom poses.
• Added better NBT format for easier editing and more complex data types.
• Added crouch pose for models which not support this by default.
• Improved import and export functionality for NPCs.
• Improved documentation and added more examples.
• Cleanup death code for better performance.

2023.05.20

• Added custom export and import functionality for NPCs over local files to allow easier sharing of NPCs.
• Added world export and import functionality for NPCs over world files to allow easier packing of NPCs.
• Added default presets for some common NPCs.
• Added basic knight skin.
• Improved UI and dialogs for better usability.
• Improved logging and error handling.
• Improved documentation and added more examples.

2023.04.10

• Fixed issue with custom texture skins.
• Improved custom texture screen for better usability.

2023.03.24

• Added config for basic permission system to control the use of specific options.
• Added support for normal players to be able to use Easy NPCs with limited options.
• Improved menu handling and general performance.

2023.03.19

• Added new Zombie and Zombie Villager models.
• Added custom texture support for individual texture skins for map makers.
• Added possibility to execute commands as player.
• Fixed locked rotation for custom models by resetting rotations.
• Fixed crash when using invalid numbers for position.
• Fixed issue with invisible NPCs.
• Improved documentation and added more examples.

2023.03.18

• Added support for custom model rotations and to lock rotations.
• Added support to disable dialog.
• Improved network protocol to support more complex data types.
• Improved NPC wand to easier select rotated and scaled NPCs.
• Refactored entity data for easier maintenance.
• Moved documentation to separate Wiki.

2023.03.11

• Added support for custom poses which allows to rotate the head, body, arms and legs.

2023.03.05

• Added Easy NPC wand to select and configure NPCs without directly targeting them.
• Added position screen for easier positioning of NPCs.

2023.03.04

• Breaking Change: Added custom data serialization to support more complex data types. Backup first before install!
• Improved performance of server and client processing by using custom data serialization.
• Added basic pose support for Easy NPC entities.

2023.02.24

• Added basic CarryOn support to block unwanted pickup of NPCs.
• Improved documentation and added more examples.

2023.02.22

• Added scaling configuration.
• Replaced some free text options with enums.

2023.02.20

• Added equipment configuration and corresponding render support.

2023.02.19

• Added Interaction action which could be triggered without any dialog.
• Added Skeleton model and remote skins support.
• Unified configuration UIs and added translation keys.
• Improved yes/no dialog buttons to allow longer texts.
• Improved value validation and status updates.
• Improved texture manager for custom models.
• Remove test NPC spawn eggs.

2023.02.16

• Added Action configuration with permission level support.
• Added Action Debug possibility for permission level 1 and above.
• Improved npc rendering and general UI layout.

2023.02.12

• Refactored dialogs and UI based code for better performance.
• Refactored network protocols for using specific types instead of text.
• Added Skin Preview for default, player based and remote skins.
• Added Skin Manager to better handling of different skins and styles.
• Added possibility to adding Skin over username.
• Added possibility to adding Skin over remote url.
• Added possibility to remove NPC.
• Improved separation of client and server side handling.

2023.01.28

• Released first beta version for more detailed live testing.