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Prehistoric Creatures

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Journey back millions of years with Prehistoric Creatures, an extensively detailed dinosaur addon currently featuring 30 meticulously animated prehistoric species in its beta release. This paleontolog...

By CraftedMods
10/8/2022
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About Prehistoric Creatures

Journey back millions of years with Prehistoric Creatures, an extensively detailed dinosaur addon currently featuring 30 meticulously animated prehistoric species in its beta release. This paleontologically-inspired expansion transforms Minecraft Bedrock into a living museum where players encounter everything from towering sauropods to cunning pack hunters, each with unique behaviors, animations, and ecological roles. Unlike simple mob additions, every creature features multiple animation states including walking, running, attacking, and species-specific behaviors like grazing or stalking prey. The addon brilliantly captures the diverse scale of prehistoric life - from chicken-sized Compsognathus to massive Brachiosaurus that tower above trees. Currently in active development with the community providing feedback for future updates, Prehistoric Creatures promises to expand with additional features including taming mechanics, fossil systems, and prehistoric plant life, making it the definitive dinosaur experience for Bedrock Edition.

Key Features

  • 30 unique dinosaur species with scientifically-inspired designs and behaviors
  • Advanced animation systems with multiple states per creature for lifelike movement
  • Diverse size scaling from tiny hunters to colossal herbivores
  • Species-specific behaviors including pack hunting, herding, and territorial displays
  • Beta version with active development promising regular content updates
  • Natural spawning system distributing dinosaurs across appropriate biomes

What Makes This Special

Prehistoric Creatures distinguishes itself through exceptional attention to paleontological accuracy within Minecraft's limitations. Each dinosaur's behavior reflects current scientific understanding - predators exhibit different hunting strategies based on size and pack dynamics, while herbivores show realistic herding behaviors and flight responses. The animation quality rivals professional productions, with smooth transitions between states that make creatures feel genuinely alive. The beta nature is actually a strength, as the developer actively incorporates community feedback to refine behaviors and add requested species. The addon's spawning system cleverly uses biome characteristics to create believable habitats - find Velociraptors in plains where they can utilize speed, discover Pteranodons near cliffs and mountains, and encounter semi-aquatic species near rivers and swamps.

Pro Tips

  • Build elevated observation platforms to safely study dinosaur behaviors
  • Create Jurassic Park-style enclosures using natural terrain barriers
  • Hunt smaller predators for unique drops potentially added in updates
  • Document encountered species to track which of the 30 you've discovered

Installation Guide

1

Download prehistoric.mcaddon from the official beta source

2

Import the file into Minecraft Bedrock Edition

3

Create a new world to experience optimal dinosaur spawning

4

Enable the addon in both behavior and resource pack settings

5

Consider increasing simulation distance for better creature spawning

6

Explore various biomes to encounter different dinosaur species

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Quick Info

Type:Addon
Category:mobs
Version:1.16
Author:CraftedMods
Experimental:No

Technical Specifications

File Size:~ 2.5 MB
File Format:.mcaddon
Total Species:30
Animation States:5-8 per species
Model Complexity:High detail with proper scaling
Update Frequency:Regular beta updates planned

Compatibility

Beta Status: Yes
Performance Notes: Optimized for 30+ entities simultaneously
Spawning Mechanics: Natural hostile and passive slots

Platforms:

All Bedrock Edition platforms
Minecraft Versions: 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16

Tags

#mobs#dinosaurs