This project was inspired by my desire to deepen my knowledge of how Minecraft's code works and to explore the world of mods further. I had already created a few small mods in the past, but they were limited to a few blocks. This time, I decided to experiment with adding entities to the game. My choice fell on my favorite animal, the platypus, to give a unique and personal touch to my project.

To do this, I used the software Blockbench to model my platypus and create various animations for it. I also added a food source for the platypus by creating a snail, complete with its own animations. To design the behavior of the platypus, I took inspiration from the axolotl's behavior, adding the ability to breed with snails and lay eggs, similar to chickens. The platypus can be retrieved by performing a jump, just like other aquatic mobs in Minecraft. Although the mod is still in development, my goal is to make it adoptable (although I believe if Mojang officially added it, it couldn't be) and have it forage at the bottom of the water like a "sniffer," since platypuses search for their prey at the bottom of the water in this way.

Creating this mod has been a fascinating experience, allowing me to better understand this game that I love. It has also given me the opportunity to explore new features and create an original addition with my favorite animal, the platypus, in the Minecraft universe. I look forward to continuing to develop this mod and sharing this unique experience with the Minecraft player community.

Concepts Used

• Java

External Links

• GitHub

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