Spooky Nights

also your monsters much like some other mods do not respect player set light levels.

Detritus007

I tested it in vanilla, with only Spooky Nights and using your settings (which are correct), and the spectral mobs only appear during the full moon night. So it's working fine. If you give me your mod list (at least the ones that modify mob behavior and could interfere or mods that modifiy the moon), I'll do some more in-depth research. I'll start with CO...

Laerinok I think that might have been a feature in combat overhaul and I've always played w/ it active so I just assumed it was vanilla. Different issue though, I've set the config to only on full moon but I get spectrail mobs spawn at night and in caves all the time, did I not do something w/ the config correctly?

"UseTimeBasedSpawning": true,
"SpawnOnlyAtNight": true,
"NightTimeMode": "Auto",
"NightStartHour": 20.0,
"NightEndHour": 6.0,
"LightLevelThreshold": 14,
"AllowedSpawnMonths": [],
"SpawnOnlyOnLastDayOfMonth": false,
"SpawnOnlyOnFullMoon": true,
"FullMoonSpawnMultiplier": 2.0,
"Bosses": {
"spookynights:spectralbear-giant-*": {
"Enabled": true,
"AllowedMoonPhases": [
"full"

Detritus007

I've looked into the matter a bit more. I think I should be able to add this feature in the next version. However, I'm working on a major update, so it might take some time (even though I've already made good progress).

Detritus007

I'm not sure if it's possible to change that easily, as the game handles it quite simply: the arrows used are the ones that appear first in your inventory grid.

is there a different way to switch between arrow types w/ this mod? I have vanilla arrows and arrows from this mod in my inventory but pressing "F" doesn't allow me to choose which arrow to use. 

Demon_Spawn

Glad you're enjoying the mod an its damage mechanics!
The merchant idea is very interesting; I'll have to look into how to do it. Currently, I've just added wraith hearts for certain merchants.
I'm going to look into the merchant seriously; it's given me some ideas (we'll see what I can do).
It's taking me quite a while to develop, but I need regular breaks to digest what I'm "learning" about modding. I'm working on the future update (after final compatibility for v1.22) which will focus on defense mechanics.

This mod is really interesting and I enjoy it a lot. The way that the ores and unique weapons do more damage to the mobs feels cool and encourages you to try out the warscythe.

Maybe you could add something like a spectral trader that trades in decorations and candy or maybe some kind of ghost hunter that holds a warscythe.

v2.0.0-rc.1 has been released.
This version is only for Vintage Story v1.22.0-rc.X

Compatibility update for Vintage Story v1.22.0

• Engine Migration: Full migration to .NET 10 for compatibility with Vintage Story v1.22.0 (Preview/RC).
• Game Version: Updated all JSON and C# assets to work with the new game engine.

• Maintenance: Includes all features and compatibility patches from v1.1.1 (Combat Overhaul support).

- UPDATE v1.1.0 - 
The Combat Overhaul update is finally available. It took quite a while, and I think I've reached my limits... I don't play with Combat Overhaul myself, so my testing was pretty basic, but I didn't run into any issues. If I missed anything, feel free to let me know.

tapiyolks

Glad to hear it!

Laerinok It worked! Thank you!

tapiyolks

I'm not sure if that's what's causing the error, but try deleting the 'Vintagestory.dll' and 'Vintagestory.pdb' files from the mod's zip file. I added them by mistake, and they can cause issues in some cases. They will be removed in the next update.

Laerinok I'm having issues with the mod. Would appreciate any help troubleshooting :<

Using macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, Apple M2 Pro

Error when tried using in singleplayer: https://imgur.com/a/QknPk9y

Crash report when I tried to join a server using the mod:

System.Exception: Don't know how to instantiate item of class 'ItemSpectralWeapon' did you forget to register a mapping?
   at Vintagestory.Common.ClassRegistry.CreateItem(String itemClass) in VintagestoryLib\Common\ClassRegistry.cs:line 323
   at Vintagestory.Common.ItemTypeNet.ReadItemTypePacket(Packet_ItemType packet, IWorldAccessor world, ClassRegistry registry) in VintagestoryLib\Common\Network\ItemTypeNet.cs:line 21
   at Vintagestory.Client.NoObf.ClientSystemStartup.PopulateItems(List`1 items, Int32 listSize) in VintagestoryLib\Client\Systems\Startup.cs:line 639
   at Vintagestory.Client.NoObf.ClientSystemStartup.LoadItemTypes() in VintagestoryLib\Client\Systems\Startup.cs:line 440
   at Vintagestory.Client.NoObf.ClientSystemStartup.HandleServerAssets_Step1() in VintagestoryLib\Client\Systems\Startup.cs:line 382
   at Vintagestory.API.Common.TyronThreadPool.<>c__DisplayClass13_0.b__0(Object a) in VintagestoryApi\Common\TyronThreadPool.cs:line 131
   at System.Threading.ThreadPoolWorkQueue.Dispatch()
   at System.Threading.PortableThreadPool.WorkerThread.WorkerThreadStart()
   at System.Threading.Thread.StartCallback()

Kyokui

I saw your comment on Discord. Noted.

I was working on a patch for this mod to turn it into the ultimate gaslighting mod, but i cant figure out what you did to add the "-50% damage pentalty against spectral creatures" tooltip to all the modded weapons, such as CO armory. 

DeltaCross

That's exactly what's planned. The salt lines, I don't know about those, but I've thought about it. However, I'm working on protection braziers. And an armor "enchantment," based on the same principle as the one for weapons.

You should go with the classic of setting up salt lines or incense burners for making secure areas. Especially since specters keep spawning in my basement.

HaMeRoN

I'm about to start the future update, based on improving defenses against spectral creatures. It might be a good opportunity to look into compatibility with Combat Overhaul.

we need Combat Overhaul compatibility🙄

Laerinok thx for the heads up. I think CO changes how some weapons work, like spears for example and also that you can hit certain bodyparts and stuff, so the hitboxes matter.

Burgersim

No idea at the moment. I don't know what Combat Overhaul changes or how it works, so I can't answer you. This is my very first mod; I focused on how it works and not on compatibility with other mods. But it is planned; that will be the next task once I've finished polishing and balancing.

Is this mod compatible with Combat Overhaul? 

If you notice that spectral creatures aren't appearing or are disappearing too fast, check the value of LightLevelThreshold in the spookynights-server.json configuration file. By default, it is now LightLevelThreshold = 14. A full moon night corresponds to about 12 and noon is about 24.

Spooky Nights hits v1.0.0!

Version v1.0.0 brings brand new content! The old mod has evolved into a complete gameplay system that I hope you will find much more fun. A new progression mechanic now allows you to gear up properly to face these new creatures.

The mod is highly configurable, so feel free to tweak it to your liking!

Note on default settings:

• 👻 **Specters:** Spawn only at night, but all year round.
• 🍬 **Candies:** Are only available in **October** (Month 10). 
• All of this can be changed in the config files to suit your preferences or your server needs.

TheRealFlynn

It's an idea I had already thought of at the beginning. But I was afraid it would become really difficult and unplayable, so I had put it aside. But indeed, now that I have configuration options, I can think about it again.

Probably not for the next update which is focused on a new combat mechanic.

Classical weapons will deal 50% less damage to spectral creatures. But we will be able to craft a new metal (and 2 alloys) to make new weapons that will have the same bonuses as 'classical' weapons against living creatures, but with bonuses against specters.

configurable mod option: spectral enemies can pass through solid blocks if locked on to a target

idk, could be fun

v0.2.0 - Spectral Evolution

• Brand new entities for a more stable and unique experience.

• Take control of the night with a time-based spawning system.

• Customize every aspect of your nightmare with new configuration options.

The v0.2.0 is out !

Here are the main new features and changes from the v0.2.0 update:

1. New Unique Spectral Entities: Spectral creatures are now fully unique entities, rather than simple patches on vanilla mobs, giving them their own distinct characteristics.

2. Advanced Customization Config: A comprehensive configuration file (spookynights-server.json) was added to enable advanced mod customization.

3. Spawn System Overhaul: The spawning system has been completely reworked, now allowing for time-based spawning (restricting spawns to specific nights, months, etc.).

4. Generalized Boss System: The boss spawning system was refactored and generalized to be fully data-driven, allowing server admins to define multiple, user-configurable bosses with special moon phase conditions.

5. Loot and Candy System Control: Both the loot system and the Candy Loot system have been overhauled. The latter is now disabled by default but can be easily re-enabled via the EnableCandyLoot config option.

There is still a lot to do, balancing the loot and spawns, and above all I want to add a mechanic that will allow you to go hunting for specters! The ability to craft your special weapons against specters.

I hope this will be in the next major update. In the meantime, you can already have fun and extensively configure the way you want or don't want to see specters.

I remind you that this is my first mod, I'm learning...

So all feedback is more than welcome!

Thanks everyone.

PerkCuss

Hello and thank you very much for this wonderful feedback!

I am delighted to hear that your server enjoyed the mod for Halloween.

Your timing is absolutely perfect, as the next major update is precisely focused on complete customization of the gameplay experience, with a particular emphasis on the rarity and seasonality of creatures. You will have exactly the tools you are asking for, and much more!

Here is an overview of what is coming:

Total Control Over Creature Spawning 

A new, single configuration file, managed entirely on the server side, will give you total control over WHEN and HOW OFTEN creatures appear. Players on your server will have nothing to configure on their end; they will experience what you have defined.

• activate/deactivate candy bag loot
• Rarity Multiplier: You will be able to adjust a multiplier for each type of spectral creature. To make them 1000 times rarer as you suggest, you will simply need to set their multiplier to 0.001. Setting the multiplier to 0 will completely disable a creature.
• Custom Seasons: You will be able to define a list of months during the creatures can appear. Want them to only appear in October? That's possible. In winter? That's possible too. All year round? It's up to you.
• Nighttime Spawning: A simple option to force creatures to only appear at night.
• Timed Events: For unique challenges, you can configure creatures to only appear on the last day of the month or week.
• Lunar Events for Bosses: The fearsome Spectral Bear can be configured to only appear during certain moon phases (full moon by default).

New Combat Mechanic: Spectral Weakness

To accompany this new rarity, specters will become a bit tougher. But to help players, a new gameplay mechanic will be introduced, rewarding preparation:

• Early-Game Solution: Players will be able to craft a "Consecrated Salt Balm" with common resources. Applied to a weapon, this balm will give a modest and temporary damage bonus against specters, perfect for surviving the first encounters.
• Mid-Game Solution: A new crafting path will allow the creation of a special alloy by combining iron, a bit of silver, and a "Spectral Powder" obtained from creatures. Weapons forged with this metal will be as effective as iron against normal enemies, but will inflict massive damage on spectral creatures. In summary, the next version will transform the mod from a simple "Halloween event" into a fully customizable background feature, which you can adjust to fit perfectly on your server throughout the year.

Thanks again for your support, the update is coming soon!

Everything is already in place, I only have the weapon to manage. Then it will be necessary to balance things, which will take some time, but it will be done thanks to your feedback. I think I can release a test version very soon.

Damonicus1986 TheRealFlynn Nalier

Is there a way to tweak the rarity of mobs being turned spectral? Everyone on the server loved this mod for Halloween and we'd like to keep it, but we would like to make the chance of mobs being turned down significantly smaller, like one thousand of what it is currently so it is a rare sight to get them through the rest of the year. 
Thank you. 

TheRealFlynn

Thank you very much!

That's indeed a good idea. I am indeed planning to have a configuration file so that everyone can set a maximum of parameters according to their desires. It will come in time and based on the desires/requests I receive.

For the moment, I've just updated the loot system. I'm finally starting to understand (a little) the C# code, and now you only loot one candy bag which, when opened, randomly gives one of the candies. The surprise is bigger ?

this mod looks fun. well done. i hope people enjoy it! :)

it would be interesting to see the same mod without the halloween stuff thrown in. spectral mobs look awesome and who doesn't want a jackolantern.

Damonicus1986

Yes. For the moment, the mod is more for occasional uses. But yes, it is planned to be able to set parameters for that. But I need time to learn a bit of C#. The initial idea was to only have the specters at night, and probably also on certain dates. But that requires coding in C#, and that will be the next step. For the moment, I'm just learning.

please add option to adjust amount of mobs being changed, having all of them ghostly is cool at the beginning but for longer not that much, or even better add option to make it seasonal that will happen during specific month like october :D 

Xredrago

Yes, that was my first idea. I had created distinct entities at first. But it didn't work exactly the way I wanted. So I put it aside for the moment. I'll come back to it when I have time because, in the long run, I want a specific behavior for the wraiths.

This version 0.1 is really the decryption to figure out what I can do and how to do it. The further I go, the more ideas I get.

Laerinok Just copy/paste the files for drifter.json, wolf-adult.json, shiver.json, bear-adult.json, then put them inside the "entities" folder on your modid folder (spookynights folder)

Unless you plan to add compat to CO, don't worry about the location of the folders; for the shape, just add "game:" before the entity/etc..., the textures, use yours (modid:entity/etc, or just entity/etc...)

You would only need to add the shapes for the candies + custom textures for the mobs (and the candies ones).

Then you can edit it to your heart's content... 

As for the turret behavior, adding the ability to shoot arros to any mob without using C# (relying on the builtin turret system bowtorns have) results on instant crashes (It's called turretmode).

Xredrago

You are absolutely right. And that was my first idea. But I never managed to do it. So I went with the simplest approach. As I said, this is my first dive into modding. 10 days ago, I had no idea what it was. It took me time to get familiar with it, and it's far from being clear yet. My primary goal was to have a functional mod for Halloween, but it's in v0.1 for a reason. It is subject to improvement. Regarding the carcasses, I did think about it. I had the same thought too... it's planned.

However, I have no idea what you mean by "Just be careful with the turret behavior from the bowtorns, it may crash without a code mod..."

In any case, I am open to any feedback/suggestion/info/help/understanding...

Thank you for your feedback.

Laerinok wouldn't be better to add ghost variants (declared as separate entities) instead of patching the vanilla ones? you could tweak their spawn rates/light levels, set it to ignore/not artificial light sources, and it won't conflict with the drop mods cause they are not the original entities.

It would be simply, just copy the original mob's json file and edit it on the client render for them to be seen as "ghosts", a small change on the entity code (for example ghostbear instead of bear) or adding them as a variant.

It would give you more degree of control and ease for future updates, plus you could remove the "carcass" remains as they are ghosts, and their "multiply" behavior cause they are undead. 

Just be careful with the turret behavior from the bowtorns, it may crash without a code mod...

Nalier

Not right now. I think it's possible, but for that, I need to learn C#. As I said, this is my entry into modding. I'm starting with a content mod. But I fully intend to learn C# to have a lot more freedom. The initial idea was to have ghosts only at night. But that's not possible with a content mod. You have to switch to a code mod. That's part of the many improvements I'd like to make, but it will depend on my learning ;)

Great idea! But I suppose it's not possible to make it work as an event that activates at a certain time of the year?

Alhef

Hello,

Thank you for all this feedback. You are absolutely right, for the moment it is indeed more of a mod to use for a night out with friends. The goal was to have something for Halloween. Eventually, I will balance all of this.

Regarding compatibility with mods that modify drops, I will see if that can change. If two mods modify the same thing, then the last one loaded in memory will take precedence. I will see if a patch can make the two coexist.

this is a great mod to play with friends at halloween night :D

I tested it for a little over 3 hours and found several things.

1. It's not compatible with mods like "Another Drifter Drop Mod."

2. It only handles drops using the vanilla mode's drop system. If you have mods that modify drops and their tables, it simply doesn't work.

3. Some of the drops (when they do land) feel too op for an early world.

I liked the mod, and the creatures in their ghost mode look great, just right for a game night theme with friends.

Centerion

Yes. I tried to balance it as best as possible, but I'll need some feedback on what works best.

Is there a way to buff the healing factor of the shadow cube,and lower its chance for lower teir mobs?