What It Does
Scarecrows' Territory solves a common annoyance in Minecraft: spawners stop working when no player is nearby. This mod places a scarecrow block that keeps spawners active within an 8-block radius. And it also allows passive mobs to spawn naturally in that same area, even if you aren't standing there.
The scarecrow doesn't keep chunks loaded. It only affects spawner activity and passive spawning in areas that are already loaded. If you need to keep chunks loaded, the project description suggests looking at Chunk Loaders instead.
Key Features
- Spawner Activation: Keeps spawners active within an 8-block radius.
- Passive Spawning: Allows natural passive mob spawning in an 8-block radius.
- Customization: You can color the scarecrow by right-clicking it with a dye.
- Configurable Range: The 8-block radius is the default, but you can change it in the config file.
Who It's For
This mod suits players who want to automate mob farms or keep spawners running without standing next to them. It's useful for base builders who want passive mobs to spawn in specific areas for decoration or utility. It isn't for players who need to keep entire chunks loaded, as that is a different technical requirement.
Compatibility
The mod requires both the client and server to have it installed. But it supports the NeoForge mod loader only. What you get does not support Forge or Fabric.
The supported Minecraft versions are specific releases: 26.3, 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1, 1.21.11, 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8, 1.21.7, 1.21.6, 1.21.5, and 1.21.4. It doesn't support other versions, even if they're close in number. Look, check your Minecraft version against this list before installing.
Usage
Place the scarecrow block near your spawners or desired spawning area. To change its color, hold a dye in your hand and right-click the scarecrow. The range is set to 8 blocks by default. If you need a larger or smaller area, edit the config file to adjust the radius.
The mod is free to use in modpacks. This author, SuperMartijn642, explicitly allows this. You can find the project on Modrinth and the source code on GitHub.
