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PetsCompanions

Adds companion pets that follow the player and provide buffs. Includes Drones, Crawlers, Floaters, Guardians, and Scouts.

Date uploaded 6 months ago
Version 1.4.0
Download link CertiFried-PetsCompanions-1.4.0.zip
Downloads 33
Dependency string CertiFried-PetsCompanions-1.4.0

This mod requires the following mods to function

BepInEx-BepInExPack-5.4.2100 icon
BepInEx-BepInExPack

BepInEx pack for Mono Unity games. Preconfigured and ready to use.

Preferred version: 5.4.2100
Equinox-EquinoxsModUtils-6.1.3 icon
Equinox-EquinoxsModUtils

A collection of tools for modders

Preferred version: 6.1.3
Equinox-EMUAdditions-2.0.0 icon
Equinox-EMUAdditions

Library for adding new content to the game.

Preferred version: 2.0.0
CertiFried-TechtonicaFramework-1.2.0 icon
CertiFried-TechtonicaFramework

Core framework mod providing shared systems for health, damage, narrative, equipment, and environment mechanics for other CertiFried mods.

Preferred version: 1.2.0

README

PetsCompanions

Adds companion pets that follow the player and provide passive buffs in Techtonica.

Features

5 Companion Types

  • Companion Drone - Flying drone that provides movement speed buff
  • Companion Crawler - Spider-like ground companion that increases mining speed
  • Companion Floater - Hovering companion with storage capabilities (inventory buff)
  • Guardian Bot - Sturdy guardian that reduces damage taken
  • Scout Drone - Fast scout with sensors that highlights nearby resources

Pet Behavior

  • Pets orbit around the player at configurable distance
  • Each pet type has unique movement style (flying, hovering, ground)
  • Smooth following with natural bobbing animations
  • Pets face their movement direction

Controls

  • Comma (,) - Summon pet or cycle to next type
  • Period (.) - Dismiss current pet

Research & Crafting

All companions require unlocking Companion Technology (150 Purple cores) and are crafted in Assemblers.

Configuration

Setting Default Description
Enable Pets true Enable/disable pet system
Max Active Pets 1 Maximum concurrent pets (1-3)
Follow Distance 3.0 Distance pets maintain from player
Pet Speed 8.0 Pet movement speed
Pets Provide Buffs true Whether pets give passive buffs
Summon Key Comma Key to summon/cycle pets
Dismiss Key Period Key to dismiss pet

Dependencies

  • BepInEx 5.4.2100+
  • EquinoxsModUtils 6.1.3+
  • EMUAdditions 2.0.0+
  • TechtonicaFramework 1.0.2+

Changelog

v1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • 5 companion pet types
  • Following AI with orbit behavior
  • Configurable keybinds and behavior
  • Research unlock and crafting recipes

CHANGELOG

Changelog

v1.4.1

  • Updated icon

v1.4.0

  • Updated TechtonicaFramework dependency to 1.2.0
  • Various bug fixes and improvements

v1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Added 5 companion pet types:
    • Companion Drone (speed buff)
    • Companion Crawler (mining buff)
    • Companion Floater (inventory buff)
    • Guardian Bot (defense buff)
    • Scout Drone (resource detection)
  • Pet following AI with orbit behavior
  • Unique movement styles per pet type
  • Configurable keybinds (Comma/Period)
  • Research unlock: Companion Technology (150 Purple cores)
  • Crafting recipes for all pets