Don't Hit a Pet Beefalo

Don't Hit a Pet Beefalo

[hr][/hr] A simple and lightweight Client-side mod that prevents you from accidentally attacking your pet Beefalo.

It blocks both standard force-attacks (Ctrl + Left-Click) and the default attack command (Ctrl + F) from targeting your trusted companion, giving you peace of mind during chaotic fights.

The Problem

We've all been there...

[list] [*]The Chaotic Fight: "We were surrounded by hounds! I just started swinging my spear... and my best buddy ran right into it. I'm so sorry, Beefy." [*]The Farming Accident: "I was just chopping trees near my base. I held down the attack button for one second too long, and my character automatically targeted the next closest thing. It was him." [*]The Boss Panic: "It was me vs. the Bearger. In my panic, I clicked on the wrong furry giant. A moment of silence for Sir Loin." [/list]

This mod ensures your loyal companion is safe from your clumsy, panicked, or just plain unlucky attacks... and from your "helpful" friends.

How It Works

The mod uses a simple, reliable, and clever method to identify your Beefalo friends.

• If a beefalo is following a player, the game already considers it someone's companion.
• This mod quietly checks that relationship in the background.
• If a beefalo is connected to a player, it is automatically treated as your ally and protected from your attacks.

In short:

If a beefalo belongs to a player -> protect it.[/code]

This approach is extremely stable, works across all languages, and does not rely on names or translations.  
If the game knows it's your Beefalo, this mod does too.

[h2]The 'I Really Mean It' Override[/h2]
But what if you *really* need to put your friend down? For science? Because it got sick and you're being merciful? Or maybe you just really, really want that extra meat and horn...

This mod understands that sometimes, tough decisions must be made. That's why there's a built-in override system.

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[*] [b]Standard Force-Attack (Blocked):[/b] [b]Ctrl + Single-Click[/b] on your pet will do nothing. Your companion is safe from accidental clicks.
[*] [b]Intentional Override (Allowed):[/b] [b]Ctrl + Double-Click[/b] on your pet will perform the attack. This requires a deliberate, two-step action, making it nearly impossible to do by mistake.
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This override functionality is [b]enabled by default[/b]. If you want absolute 100% protection with no exceptions, you can turn this feature off in the mod's configuration settings.

[h2]Features & Compatibility[/h2]
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[th]Feature[/th]
[th]Details[/th]
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[td][b]Client-Side[/b][/td]
[td]You can use this on any server! The host does not need to have it installed. It works for you alone.[/td]
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[td][b]Lightweight[/b][/td]
[td]The code is extremely simple and will not cause any lag.[/td]
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[td][b]High Compatibility[/b][/td]
[td]Should be compatible with almost all other mods, as it only touches one small function.[/td]
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[td][b]Configurable Override[/b][/td]
[td]You can enable or disable the "Double-Click Override" feature in the mod configuration menu. It is [b]enabled by default[/b].[/td]
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Enjoy the game without the fear of hurting your most loyal companion!