Minecraft 26.2 Guide & Release Notes

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📦 Version Information

Property	Value
Minecraft Target	26.2 (Stable Primary Target)
Mod Version	4.24.1+26.2
Fabric Loader	>=0.16.9
DasikLibrary Dependency	>=1.8.3
Java JDK Requirement	JDK 25
Build Tooling	Loom 1.15+ / Gradle 9.3+
Jar Naming Convention	vanilla-outsider-better-dogs-4.24.1+26.2.jar

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🌟 Overview & Core Mechanics

Minecraft 26.2 serves as the primary stable release version for Vanilla Outsider: Better Dogs. It includes the complete feature set across all gameplay pillars:

1. Distinct Personalities (Aggressive, Pacifist, Normal)

• Aggressive (20% Spawn Weight): +15% sprint speed, +20 block detection range, but lower HP (-10 half-hearts) and higher storm anxiety.
• Pacifist (20% Spawn Weight): +20 HP bonus (+10 hearts), +50% knockback on attack, but reduced attack damage (-15%) and speed (-10%).
• Normal (60% Spawn Weight): Balanced vanilla-style combat stats and baseline follow distance.

2. Guard Mode & Sentinels

• Shift+Right-Click an owned wolf with a bone to activate Guard Mode at its current position.
• Aggressive guards patrol a 12-block radius, Normal guards hold position, and Pacifist guards patrol a 3-block radius while applying Regeneration and Resistance buffs to nearby owners (bd_pacifist_guard_buffs).

3. Tactical Goat Horn Commands & Vehicle Boarding

• Sounding a goat horn within 64 blocks commands all owned wolves:
  • Ponder Horn: Orders wolves to enter Guard Mode at their current locations.
  • Sing Horn: Toggles Tactical Override, commanding Aggressive wolves to adopt Pacifist defensive rules for 30 seconds (bd_horn_override_duration).
  • Seek/Call Horn: Recalls distant wolves directly to your side.
• Shift+Right-Click a dog to select it, then Shift+Right-Click boats, minecarts, or horses to command the dog to board as a passenger (bd_allow_unrestricted_dog_riding).

4. Wild Pack Dynamics & Territorial Rivalries

• Wild wolves spawn in natural pack clusters (min 4, max 8) across biomes including plains, forests, meadows, and mountains (bd_wolf_spawn_expanded_biomes).
• Pack leaders initiate territorial dominance disputes (wars, merges, retreats) upon detecting rival pack leaders within 96 blocks (bd_territorial_rivalry).

TIP

☕ The flagship 26.2 experience: As our primary stable target, Minecraft 26.2 showcases every advanced feature—from tactical horn recalls to living pack rivalries—running at peak performance. If Better Dogs has become an essential companion mod in your 26.2 world, consider tossing a tip on Ko-fi!

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🔧 Installation & Requirements

1. Install Fabric Loader 0.16.9 or higher for Minecraft 26.2.
2. Place vanilla-outsider-better-dogs-4.24.1+26.2.jar into your server or client mods/ directory.
3. Ensure DasikLibrary 1.8.3 or higher is installed.
4. Launch the game using JDK 25.

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