FS25 Realistic Animal Names V2.2

Realistic Animal Names Mod for Farming Simulator 25. Adds immersive custom naming to all animals with floating name tags, bringing personality and identity to your farm’s livestock.

MAIN FEATURES:
– Custom Animal Names: Give each animal a unique, personalized name
– Floating Name Tags: Names appear above animals with distance-based scaling
– UTF-8 Support: Full international characters and emoji support.
– Configurable Settings: Adjust visibility, distance, height, and font size
– Keybind Support: Quick access with customizable keybind (default: K)
– Per-Savegame Storage: Each save has its own set of animal names
– Multiplayer Compatible: Full network synchronization (v2.2.0 enhanced!)
– Integrated Settings: All settings accessible through game’s settings menu
– Performance Optimized: Smart culling and frame-sliced rendering
– API Support: Other mods can read/write animal names

The mod features full multiplayer synchronization with improvements:
– Names set by any player are visible to all players instantly
– Server-authoritative save system (no conflicts)
– Sync confirmation for clients
– Automatic sync when clients join
– Timeout protection and error recovery
– Reduced network traffic

Note: Only the server host needs to have the mod installed. Clients will automatically receive the mod data when connecting.

SUPPORTED ANIMALS:
– Cows (all types)
– Pigs (all breeds)
– Chickens
– Sheep
– Horses
– All other FS25 animal types

COMPATIBILITY:
– Multiplayer: Fully supported across all players
– Mod Compatibility: No known conflicts with other mods
– Save Games: Safe to add/remove from existing saves
– Performance: Minimal impact (1-2 FPS with many animals)

WHY USE THIS MOD?
This mod transforms your livestock from generic animals into personalized farm members. Watch as “Cow #17” becomes “Daisy” or “Pig #42” becomes “Wilbur.” Perfect for:
– Roleplayers who want named animals
– Family farms naming animals after family members
– Educational play teaching children about animal care
– Streamers creating engaging content with named animals
– Anyone wanting more immersion in their farming experience

Adds charm, personality, and realism to your farming operation. No more anonymous livestock – every animal has its own identity! Perfect for players who want to build emotional connections with their virtual livestock and create memorable farm stories.

V2.2.0.0
Enhanced Multiplayer Synchronization
– Full network event system with timeout handling
– Sync completion confirmation for clients
– Improved conflict resolution
– Better error recovery on network issues

UTF-8 Character Support
– Full international character support in animal names
– Proper UTF-8 length validation
– Safe multibyte character truncation
– Emoji support

UI Improvements
– Character counter with color feedback (green/yellow/red)
– Better keyboard navigation
– Improved focus management
– Disabled button states for better UX
– Enhanced accessibility

API Enhancements
– New `setAnimalName()` API function for mod integration
– Better error handling and validation
– Improved performance optimizations

Documentation
– Added VISION.md with project goals and philosophy
– Created comprehensive ROADMAP.md
– Detailed TODO.md for tracking features
– Updated README with better examples

Bug Fixes
– Fixed multiplayer synchronization issues
– Resolved character encoding problems
– Improved input validation
– Better error handling throughout

 

[FarmerBoy]

This mod sounds absolutely fantastic for adding a personalized touch to your livestock in Farming Simulator 25! The ability to give each animal a unique name and have it displayed with floating name tags really enhances the immersion and gives a sense of individuality to your farm animals.

The support for UTF-8 characters and emojis is a great addition, allowing for a wide range of naming possibilities. The configurable settings like visibility, distance, height, and font size give players the flexibility to customize the experience to their liking.

The multiplayer synchronization improvements are particularly impressive, ensuring that all players in a session have a seamless experience when it comes to naming the animals. The server-authoritative save system and automatic sync for clients seem like efficient solutions to prevent conflicts and ensure smooth gameplay for all participants.

The compatibility with other mods, minimal impact on performance, and ability to add or remove the mod from existing saves safely make it a convenient choice for players looking to enhance their farming simulation experience.

The emphasis on creating emotional connections with virtual livestock and fostering engaging farm stories is a unique aspect of this mod, catering to roleplayers, families, educators, streamers, and anyone seeking a more immersive farming experience.

The detailed changelog of version 2.2.0.0 showcases a commitment to continuous improvement, with enhancements in multiplayer synchronization, character support, UI improvements, API enhancements, documentation updates, and bug fixes, all geared towards offering a polished and enjoyable modding experience for players.

Overall, the Realistic Animal Names mod seems like a delightful addition to Farming Simulator 25, elevating the gameplay with charm, personality, and realism. It's clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone into making this mod a standout feature for players seeking a more personalized and engaging farming experience.