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⚙️ Complete GameRules Specification
All server options in Vanilla Outsider: Better Dogs are controlled dynamically via namespaced GameRules under the prefix betterdogs:. Server operators can modify rules in real time via /gamerule or the in-game command suite.
Category: §lVanilla Outsider: Better Dogs
| GameRule Key | Data Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
betterdogs:bd_wolf_spawn_multiplier_percent | Integer | 150 | Multiplier for wolf spawn weight in biome spawn settings (150 = 1.5x spawn weight). |
betterdogs:bd_dynamic_climate_variants | Boolean | true | If true, dynamically resolves coat variants for modded biomes based on climate physics (Snowy, Ashen, Rusty, Black, Chestnut). |
betterdogs:bd_wolf_min_scale_percent | Integer | 70 | Minimum scale percentage for wolves (70%). Controls rendering and physical bounding box. |
betterdogs:bd_wolf_max_scale_percent | Integer | 145 | Maximum scale percentage for wolves (145%). Controls rendering and physical bounding box. |
betterdogs:bd_storm_anxiety | Boolean | true | If true, wolves whine and shake during thunderstorms based on personality. |
betterdogs:bd_cliff_safety | Boolean | true | If true, prevents wolves from pathfinding or chasing targets off dangerous cliffs/void drops. |
betterdogs:bd_creeper_awareness | Boolean | true | If true, tamed dogs detect swelling creepers and flee radially at 1.5x sprint speed. |
betterdogs:bd_creeper_evasion_enabled | Boolean | true | If true, enables tactical blast evasion sprint away from active creeper fuses. |
betterdogs:bd_flee_low_health | Boolean | true | If true, wolves low on health (<30%) attempt to flee from active combat. |
betterdogs:bd_friendly_fire_protection | Boolean | true | If true, prevents owners from damaging their tamed dogs via sweeping attacks or direct hits. |
betterdogs:bd_dogs_eat_raw_food | Boolean | true | If true, tamed dogs automatically consume dropped raw meat from the ground to heal. |
betterdogs:bd_dogs_eat_cooked_food | Boolean | true | If true, tamed dogs automatically consume dropped cooked meat from the ground to heal. |
betterdogs:bd_enable_refuse_ground_food | Boolean | true | If true, some dogs born tamed refuse to eat food dropped on the ground. |
betterdogs:bd_refuse_ground_food_chance | Integer | 30 | Percentage chance (0-100) that a dog born tamed will refuse ground food. |
betterdogs:bd_favorite_treats | Boolean | true | If true, wolves have a hidden favorite treat (seeded by UUID) triggering zoomies & full heal. |
betterdogs:bd_aggressive_health | Integer | -10 | Bonus health points (half-hearts) for Aggressive personality wolves (-5 hearts). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_speed_percent | Integer | 15 | Sprinting speed modifier percent for Aggressive wolves (+15% speed). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_dmg_percent | Integer | -15 | Attack damage modifier percent for Aggressive wolves (-15% damage). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_follow_start | Integer | 10 | Follow start distance from owner for Aggressive wolves (10 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_chase_dist | Integer | 50 | Maximum chase distance limit for Aggressive wolves (50 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_detect_range | Integer | 20 | Aggressive wolf hostile mob detection range (20 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_aggro_flee_chance | Integer | 10 | Percentage chance for Aggressive wolves to flee when low on health (10%). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_health | Integer | 20 | Bonus health points (half-hearts) for Pacifist personality wolves (+10 hearts). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_speed_percent | Integer | -10 | Sprinting speed modifier percent for Pacifist wolves (-10% speed). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_dmg_percent | Integer | 15 | Attack damage modifier percent for Pacifist wolves (+15% damage). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_knockback_percent | Integer | 50 | Knockback modifier percent applied to Pacifist wolf attacks (+50%). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_follow_start | Integer | 6 | Follow start distance from owner for Pacifist wolves (6 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_paci_flee_chance | Integer | 100 | Percentage chance for Pacifist wolves to flee when low on health (100%). |
betterdogs:bd_pacifist_guard_buffs | Boolean | false | If true, Pacifist guard dogs apply Regeneration and Resistance to nearby owners. |
betterdogs:bd_normal_follow_start | Integer | 10 | Follow start distance from owner for Normal wolves (10 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_normal_flee_chance | Integer | 50 | Percentage chance for Normal wolves to flee when low on health (50%). |
betterdogs:bd_spawn_normal_percent | Integer | 60 | Spawn weight percentage for Normal wild wolves (60%). |
betterdogs:bd_spawn_aggro_percent | Integer | 20 | Spawn weight percentage for Aggressive wild wolves (20%). |
betterdogs:bd_spawn_paci_percent | Integer | 20 | Spawn weight percentage for Pacifist wild wolves (20%). |
betterdogs:bd_breed_same_chance | Integer | 80 | Percentage chance for offspring to inherit exact parent personality if both match (80%). |
betterdogs:bd_breed_same_other_chance | Integer | 10 | Percentage chance for offspring to mutate to a variant personality (10%). |
betterdogs:bd_breed_mixed_dominant_chance | Integer | 40 | Percentage chance for dominant Normal inheritance when breeding Normal + Variant (40%). |
betterdogs:bd_breed_mixed_recessive_chance | Integer | 40 | Percentage chance for recessive variant inheritance when breeding Normal + Variant (40%). |
betterdogs:bd_enable_inbred_curing | Boolean | true | If true, feeding a Golden Apple cures genetic inbreeding penalties. |
betterdogs:bd_show_runt_particles | Boolean | false | If true, tamed runt (inbred) wolves emit subtle rotten flesh particles. |
betterdogs:bd_guard_patrol_range_aggressive | Integer | 12 | Aggressive guard patrol radius in blocks (12 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_guard_patrol_range_normal | Integer | 0 | Normal guard patrol radius in blocks (0 = stationary post). |
betterdogs:bd_guard_patrol_range_pacifist | Integer | 3 | Pacifist guard patrol radius in blocks (3 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_horn_command_range | Integer | 64 | Maximum distance in blocks for goat horn commands to reach owned wolves (64 blocks). |
betterdogs:bd_horn_override_duration | Integer | 600 | Duration in ticks for tactical horn state overrides (600 ticks = 30 seconds). |
betterdogs:bd_allow_unrestricted_dog_riding | Boolean | false | If true, permits commanding dogs to ride any vehicle entity. |
betterdogs:bd_gift_feed_threshold | Integer | 10 | Interactions required before a tamed wolf brings morning gifts (10). |
betterdogs:bd_pack_flanking_tactics | Boolean | true | If true, wolves dynamically surround targets instead of attacking in a straight line. |
betterdogs:bd_flanking_raycast_check | Boolean | true | If true, performs raycasts to verify flanking paths are clear of walls/deep drops. |
betterdogs:bd_nemesis_system | Boolean | true | If true, wolves hold a temporary pack grudge against mob types that kill pack mates. |
betterdogs:bd_nemesis_duration_days | Integer | 3 | Number of in-game days a pack holds a grudge against a mob type (3 days). |
betterdogs:bd_debugging | Boolean | false | Enables detailed AI system logs and unlocks /betterdogs debug subcommands. |
NOTE
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