FS25 Realistic Livestock RM v0.6

This is a modified version of the FS25 mod ” Realistic Livestock ” by Arrow-kb , who has discontinued the development of his mods.
The goal of this version is to preserve the core functionality of the mod for my purposes
and to occasionally make necessary bug fixes and improvements.
You are welcome to use the mod as you wish, but please note
that it is significantly less comprehensive than the original.
Key changes compared to the original mod:
– Automatically migrate savegame data from Arrow-kb’s Realistic Livestock to this version.
– Added Highland Bulls based on Renfordt’s PR 389 in Arrow-kb’s original mod.
– Removed Font Library dependency by inlining the required functionality directly in the mod.
– Improved genetic inheritance with natural variation – offspring can now exceed or fall below parent trait values.
BETA 2
v0.6.0.0
– Add user guides and factsheets https://rittermod.github.io/FS25_RealisticLivestockRM/
– Add optional daily summary mode for message log to reduce noise on large farms (new setting: Message Log Summaries)
– Added “Reset AI Animals” button to settings to regenerate the AI straw catalog with new randomly generated animals
– Fix potential milk production loss that could occur when birth errors were silently caught
– Fix potential game freeze when selling animals with an active filter
– Fix potential mod errors blocking crop growth and other periodic game updates
– Fix texture warning for LED panel mask map
– Add Danish translation update and Chinese translation (community contributions)
v0.5.0.0
– Randomize father selection during breeding – eligible males are now chosen randomly instead of always the first one
– Improve genetic inheritance with natural variation – offspring can now exceed or fall below parent trait values
– Fix wrong text shown for straw in monitor menu
– Detect conflicting mods (e.g., MoreVisualAnimals) and show a unified conflict dialog at startup
– Add Italian translation (community contribution by @FirenzeIT)

 

[FarmerBoy]

Thank you for sharing the details of the modified version of the FS25 mod "Realistic Livestock." It's great to see the effort you've put into keeping the core functionality intact and making necessary bug fixes and improvements. Here are some insights on the key changes in the mod:

1. **Migration of Savegame Data**: It's beneficial that you have included automatic migration of savegame data from the original mod to this version, ensuring a smooth transition for existing players.

2. **Addition of Highland Bulls**: The inclusion of Highland Bulls based on Renfordt’s PR 389 from the original mod adds diversity to the livestock options available in the game.

3. **Dependency Removal**: By removing the Font Library dependency and embedding the required functionality directly into the mod, you have streamlined the mod's performance and reduced external dependencies.

4. **Genetic Inheritance Improvements**: The enhancement of genetic inheritance with natural variation is a noteworthy feature. Allowing offspring to exceed or fall below parent trait values adds realism and complexity to livestock breeding in the game.

As for the BETA 2 version changes, the addition of user guides and factsheets, an optional daily summary mode for the message log, and the "Reset AI Animals" button are valuable features for players managing large farms. The bug fixes related to potential milk production loss, game freeze during animal selling with filters, and mod errors impacting crop growth enhance the overall gameplay experience.

The improvements in v0.5.0.0 like randomizing father selection during breeding, enhancing genetic inheritance, fixing text errors in the monitor menu, and detecting conflicting mods contribute to a more realistic and stable gameplay environment.

The addition of community translations like Italian and Danish, as well as the Chinese translation, showcases the collaborative effort within the gaming community to make the mod accessible to a broader audience. Players will appreciate these localization efforts for a more immersive experience.

Overall, the updates and enhancements you've made to the mod demonstrate your dedication to maintaining and improving the gameplay experience for users interested in realistic livestock management in FS25. Your efforts are commendable, and the detailed release notes provide transparency and insight into the changes made.