Animal Map Tracker [B42]
[i]Tired of wandering aimlessly through the woods looking for livestock or wild game?[/i]
The [b]Animal Map Tracker[/b] turns your world map into a professional tracking tool, specifically designed for the new animal systems in [b]Project Zomboid Build 42[/b]. Whether you are a farmer looking for stray cows or a hunter tracking deer, this mod provides real-time data and persistent memory to make sure you never lose sight of your prey or property.
[b]Important:[/b] You can only see the animals within your current chunk and its surroundings. It’s not possible to see an animal on the other side of the map. I tried to increase the limit as much as I could, but the game doesn't really allow for more.
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Core Features
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[*] [b]Real-Time Tracking:[/b] View live animal locations on both the World Map and Minimap.
[*] [b]Animal Alert:[/b] Receive notifications when an animal appears on your map.
[*] [b]Custom Visuals:[/b] High-quality pixel art icons for every animal type (Cows, Pigs, Deer, Chickens, Turkeys, Rabbits, Raccoons, and even Rats/Mice, [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3661336777]Horses[/url]).
[*] [b]Persistent Memory (3-Day History):[/b] Unlike basic debug tools, this mod remembers where you last saw an animal. If an animal moves out of your active "chunk," its icon remains on the map in a faded state for 3 in-game days.
[*] [b]Smart Cleanup:[/b] If you return to a "last seen" location and the animal is gone, the icon is automatically removed to keep your map accurate.
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Detailed Information Panel
[i]Right-click any animal icon on the map to open a detailed status window:[/i]
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[*] [b]Identity:[/b] View Gender and Life Stage (Young, Adult, Elderly).
[*] [b]Health Status:[/b] Monitor if an animal is Healthy, Injured, or in Critical condition.
[*] [b]Appearance:[/b] Check if animals are Well Fed or Thirsty at a glance.
[*] [b]Attitude:[/b] See their current mood (Calm, Stressed, or Panicked).
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Fully Customizable
Configure the tracker to fit your playstyle through mod options:
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[*] [b]Scan Radius (for last seen animals):[/b] Adjust how far the tracker looks (from 500 to 20,000+ tiles).
[*] [b]Update Interval:[/b] Control how often the map refreshes to save performance.
[*] [b]Animal Filters:[/b] Toggle individual animals on or off. Don't want to see rats? Simply uncheck them!
[*] [b]On-Map Toggle:[/b] A dedicated "Animals: ON/OFF" button directly on your map UI for quick access.
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Performance Optimized
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[*] Scanning only occurs when the map is actually open.
[*] Memory management ensures that "Last Known Positions" do not lag your game.
[*] Safe for long-term saves.
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Roadmap
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[*] [b]New Custom Trait:[/b] I will be adding a unique "Tracker" trait to the game. Once implemented, the ability to see animals on the map will be exclusive to characters with this trait.
[*] [b]Mod Compatibility:[/b] Adding full support with [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3661336777]Horse[/url].
[*] [b]Hunting Mode:[/b] I will be adding a toggleable setting that shows which animals are in your chunk instead of their exact locations. This way, you'll have to hunt for their actual location yourself to keep the challenge alive.
[*] [b]Animal Alert:[/b] Receive notifications when an animal appears on your map.
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Known Issues
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[*] Currently, "Last Seen" (faded) icons may disappear after exiting and reloading the game. I am working on a fix to ensure these remain across sessions. [b]FIXED[/b]
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My Other Mods: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2795331647]https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2795331647[/url]
Workshop ID: 3706760910
Mod ID: animalmap_tracker
