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Distant Friends Mod adds creepy player-like mobs to Minecraft that spawn far away from the player, wave at them, and crouch to get noticed. However, as soon as the player approaches within 5-10 blocks, they vanish without a trace.

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Contents (5)
  1. Guides
  2. Configuration
  3. Frequently asked questions
  4. Gallery
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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Distant Friends Mod GuideWhat Distant Friends Adds Distant Friends is a small mod that introduces player-like mobs into your world. These…How to Document and Record Distant Friend SightingsWhy Document Them Because the mob despawns on approach, screenshots and coordinates are the only durable evidence you…How to Get Close to a Distant Friend Without It VanishingUnderstanding the Despawn Trigger Distant Friends vanish the moment you cross into their personal space. The trigger…How to Stop Distant Friends from Spooking You During Normal PlayReducing Encounter Frequency If the constant watching is ruining your build or mining sessions, the practical fix is…How to Tell a Distant Friend Apart from a Real PlayerBehavioural Tells A Distant Friend mimics player actions but never completes them. Real players punch blocks, mine,…

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
addWhitelistPlayersAdd Whitelist PlayersAdd the players from the whitelist to the Friends list [default: true]
compat_settingsCompatCompat Settings
friend_settingsFriendsFriend Settings
friendsFriendsA list of users who can be chosen when it spawns a distant friend
spawnDimensionsFriendsA list of dimensions where distant friends can spawn, using their resource location
playerMobsCompatPlayer Mobs CompatAdd players from a Player Mobs whitelist to the Friends list [default: false]
playerMobsNameLinksPlayer Mobs Name LinksThe player mobs Name Links
showNameShow NameShow the name of the friend above their head

Frequently asked questions

What does the Distant Friends Mod add to Minecraft?
It adds creepy player-like mobs that spawn far away from the player and act like real players by waving, sneaking, and punching the air.
What happens when you get close to a distant friend?
As soon as you approach within 5-10 blocks, the mob vanishes without a trace.
How do distant friends try to get your attention?
They stand still in the distance and perform player-like actions such as waving, sneaking, and punching the air.
Can you ever reach a distant friend?
No, they always disappear before you can get within 5-10 blocks of them.

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