⚔️Villager Tactics Devlog #4

Hi
Hi

Added:

• command function, so now you can type /groupX hold, /groupX defend, /groupX attack, and /groupX follow in the chat, and they will respond and follow the comand
• Made the AI for the archer and crossbowman
• Made a texture atlas
• Made the texture for the blueprints

Fixed:

• Made commands from targeting one type of entities (/groupX Swordsman defend), to and overall thing (/groupX defend)
• Fixed the folder formating

Next steps:

• Make the textures for all the entities and the leftover items
• Make the packs into acctual behavior and resource packs and test the archers, swordsmans, and spearman in the game
• make the manifest.json files exist in both pack folders with matching UUID dependencies so Minecraft can link the packs together.

⚔️Villager Tactics Devlog #3

What I worked on:

• Finished everything related to spearman, so it is the second fully functioning unit in the mod
• Coded all the wepons in the game, so now they are all usable
• Deleted around 10 files

Fixed:

• changed the command banner from an Item to a command (will have implemented that by the next devlog. works with commands like /group1 /hold, group1 /defend, might change them later though)
• Made the pngs for the spears and swords from empty pngs to ones that work

Next things:

• Make the rest pngs for the new wepons
• Make the ranged units (bowman, crossbowman)

I might not have time to make the ranged units though, as I have my end of term assesments, and my exam block starts in 6 weeks

⚔️Villager Tactics Devlog #2

Custom Weapons & Equipment

• Tiered Weapons: Drafted all behavior JSONs using format version 1.20.50 for Shortswords and Spears across Wood, Stone, copper, Iron, Gold, and Diamond tiers.
• Ranged & Shield: Built behavior definitions for the custom Shield, Bow, and Crossbow items.
• File Naming & Namespace: Renamed all custom item files and identifiers to use the standardized vt_ prefix (e.g., villagertactics:vt_shortsword_iron) inside VillagerTactics_BP/items/.
• Argued more with AI
• Made about 50 more files and 30 more pngs

4-Piece Chainmail Armor System

• Armor Set: Created individual item behaviors for chainmail helmet, chainmail chestplate, chainmail leggings, and chainmail boots mapped to their respective wearable slots.

Swordsman Unit Complete Setup

• Entity Behavior (vt_swordsman.json): Configured the Swordsman entity with interaction triggers allowing players to pass specific armor pieces directly to the unit, upgrading its stats dynamically through component groups.
• Equipment Loot Table (vt_swordsman_gear.json): Established the spawn gear loot table so the Swordsman spawns holding an iron shortsword. Fixed the extensionless file bug in the behavior directory.
• Client Entity (vt_swordsman.entity.json): Linked client-side render controllers, materials, and standard humanoid animations.
• Model Geometry (vt_swordsman.model.json): Implemented the base humanoid geometry model in VillagerTactics_RP/models/entity/ with bone hierarchies ready for custom textures.

dat’s all

⚔️ Villager Tactics Devlog #1

What I worked on/did:

• Added the Swordsman and Spearman combat units with custom targeting, weapons, and reach mechanics
• Created around 115 files, and 60 pngs…
• Argued with ai

Fixed:

• nothing yet, there is nothing to fix

Next things:

• Draw the remaining spear weapon sprites and armor model texture sheets
• Add crafting recipes for the 4 individual chainmail armor pieces
• Move on to the Ranged Units (Archers / Crossbowmen) or building out the Resource Gathering system (Lumber Camp, Mining Camp, Granary)