Scarecrows Mod: Protection from Monsters and Animals

This mod was created during the MMD SpookyJam 2018 themed event!

Main Features

The Scarecrows mod, as the name suggests, adds various types of scarecrows to the game. There are three effectiveness levels in total, each with two modifications. The higher the scarecrow level, the larger the area where it repels monsters (provided they can see the structure). The first version of each level affects only hostile creatures, the second additionally drives away animals. Mobs cannot spawn within the scarecrow's area of effect.

When a monster comes under the influence of a scarecrow, it starts running away from it, making loud sounds (except for creepers, which remain quiet). Sometimes, if you lure a mob into the effective zone, it might not notice the scarecrow at first, focusing on the player, but will eventually flee.

Creating Scarecrows

Structures are assembled similarly to iron or snow golems - the pumpkin is placed last. If you use a Jack o' Lantern instead of a regular pumpkin, the scarecrow will emit light. Each scarecrow has "arms" on the sides - they can be added by right-clicking on a block with a stick. Arms can only be placed on the side surfaces of blocks.

To remove a scarecrow, break the block it's standing on. All used materials will return to your inventory. In versions 1.13 and above: if the pumpkin wasn't placed last, you can right-click it to complete construction. Only carved pumpkins and Jack o' Lanterns work.

Scarecrow Types

Level 1

Height: 2 blocks
Effective Radius: 10 blocks

Version 1: Spoopy Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Clay, Sticks on the sides

Version 2: Super Spoopy Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Chiseled Stone Bricks, Sticks on the sides

Level 2

Height: 3 blocks
Effective Radius: 25 blocks

Version 1: Spooky Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Netherrack, Sticks on the sides, Nether Brick Fence

Version 2: Super Spooky Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Quartz Pillar, Sticks on the sides, Nether Brick Fence

Level 3

Height: 4 blocks
Effective Radius: 50 blocks

Version 1: Scary Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, End Stone, Sticks on the sides, End Rod (facing down), End Rod (facing up)

Version 2: Super Scary Scarecrow
Materials (top to bottom): Pumpkin/Jack o' Lantern, Purpur Pillar, Sticks on the sides, End Rod (facing down), End Rod (facing up)

Configuration

The mod includes a configuration file where you can change the effective radius for each scarecrow type and configure whether they will repel animals. Parameters are grouped by structure names, which are indicated above the images.

This mod is allowed to be used in any modpacks.