🧠 [Attract To Sound] – Advanced AI & Stealth Overhaul

Tired of mobs that see with the back of their heads? Crave a true stealth experience where every sound and shadow matters? This mod overhauls mob AI, turning mindless monsters into intelligent hunters with realistic senses.

[Attract To Sound] makes hostile mobs react to the world with unparalleled realism. Mobs now rely on dynamic sound detection, a configurable line-of-sight system (FOV), and a deep stealth system that factors in light, movement, weather, and camouflage.

Survive in a world where mobs don't just see you—they hunt you.

✨ Core Features: A Complete Detection Overhaul

👁️ True Line of Sight & Field of View (FOV)

Realistic Vision: Mobs no longer have 360° x-ray vision. Each mob has a unique, configurable Field of View, turning stealth from a gimmick into a core mechanic.
Backstabs & Sneak Attacks: Attacking a mob from outside its FOV grants a 20% damage bonus, rewarding tactical positioning.
Fully Configurable: Define custom FOV angles for any mob via config. Exclude specific bosses to preserve their unique mechanics.

🔊 Dynamic Sound Detection

Mobs Hunt Sounds: Hostile mobs investigate a huge range of sounds—from footsteps and breaking blocks to gunshots and your own voice (with supported voice-chat mods).
Sound Has Weight & Range: An explosion travels further and is more threatening than a footstep. Configure the detection range and "threat level" of every sound.
Sound Muffling: Use wool, carpets, and other blocks to build soundproof bases. Sound realistically dampens when passing through solid walls.

🤫 Advanced Stealth & Camouflage

Light Matters: Stick to the shadows. Your visibility is drastically reduced in low light.
Movement & Stance: Sneaking and crawling significantly reduce your detection radius compared to running.
Environmental Factors: Rain and thunderstorms mask your sounds and reduce visibility, providing perfect cover for a stealthy approach.
Dynamic Camouflage: Wear armor that matches the color of your environment to blend in and reduce your detection range.

🤖 Intelligent Group AI & Pathfinding

Hunting Parties: Alerted mobs form temporary groups, designate leaders, and investigate strategically instead of swarming mindlessly.
Smart Scouting: "Scout" mobs on the edge of a group will investigate peripheral sounds first, preventing the entire pack from descending on trivial noises.

🔌 Unparalleled Mod Integration

[Attract To Sound] is built to be the central detection hub for your modpack. It includes out-of-the-box support for:

Gun Mods: Gunshots from TacZ Guns, Scorched Guns, MrCrayfish's Gun Mod, and more are treated as high-threat sound events.
Simple Voice Chat: Your microphone is an input. Whispering is stealthy, but shouting will draw every mob in the area.
Parcool: Dashing, rolling, and sliding create sound, adding risk to your acrobatic maneuvers.
Any Modded Mob or Sound: The config files allow you to add detection rules for any entity, sound, or block from any other mod.

🚀 Installation & Configuration

Install Forge or Fabric for your Minecraft version.
Download [Attract To Sound] and place the .jar file in your /mods folder.
(Optional) Install supported mods like Simple Voice Chat for enhanced integration.
Launch the game! For customization, edit the extensively commented config/soundattract-common.toml file.

⚙️ Configuration Highlights

Your entire experience is fine-tuned in the config/soundattract-common.toml file. Here are the key sections:

[general]: Core AI settings, performance toggles, and group AI behavior (group size, speed, etc.).
[Mobs]: The master list of which mobs are affected by the mod. Add any modded mob here!
[sound_attract_main.fov]: Control how mobs see. Set custom FOV angles for specific mobs or exclude them entirely.
[sound_attract_main.general_stealth_settings]: The heart of the stealth system. Adjust base detection ranges for standing, sneaking, and crawling.
[sound_attract_main.environmental_factors]: Make light and weather matter. Tweak how darkness and rain affect your visibility.
[sound_attract_main.camouflage_system]: Configure how armor, held items, and enchantments affect your detection range.
[muffling] & [sound_defaults]: The "sound" in Sound Attract. Define how blocks muffle sound and set the default range and threat of every noise.
[specialMobProfilesRaw]: Create unique AI profiles for specific mobs, overriding their default detection and sound reactions.

❓ FAQ

Does it work with other modded mobs?
Yes—just add their entity IDs to the attractedEntities list in the config.
Can I disable features like voice chat or camouflage?
Yes, every feature has a simple enable = true/false toggle in the config.
Is it multiplayer compatible?
Absolutely. All logic runs server-side, so clients cannot cheat the system.
What is the performance impact?
The mod is optimized with dynamic scan rates and caching. You can fine-tune performance settings like scanCooldownTicks to suit any server.

Be smart, be quiet, and use the environment to your advantage.
Because now, every sound you make could be your last.

🔗 Download & Links

Issues & Support: GitHub Issues or comments on the mod page.
Community: Join our Discord Server for real-time support and updates.

📸 Media

Zombie attracted to player sound

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Attract to Sound ([NEO]Forge/Fabric): Sound & Stealth.

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Minecraft: Java Edition

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