A comprehensive mod that allows you to give custom names to your animals with floating name tags displayed above them.
V2.2.1
– Bug fix release.
What’s New in 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
Version 2.0.0.0
– Complete rewrite for FS25
– Integrated settings system
– Improved UI with proper FS25 styling
– Distance-based name scaling
– Better performance optimization
– Enhanced multiplayer support
– Proper keybind integration
Version 1.1.0.0
– Initial FS25 port
– Basic naming functionality
– Simple GUI
Features:
– Custom Animal Names: Give each animal a unique, personalized name
– Floating Name Tags: Names appear above animals in 3D space
– Distance-Based Display: Names automatically scale and fade based on your distance
– 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: Works in multiplayer sessions
– Integrated Settings: All settings accessible through the game’s settings menu
Usage
– Naming Animals
– Walk close to an animal (within 15 meters by default)
– Press K (or your configured keybind)
– Enter the desired name in the dialog box
– Click Apply to save the name
Resetting Names
– Open the naming dialog for an animal (press K near it)
– Click Reset to remove the custom name
Adjusting Settings
– Access the mod settings through the game’s settings menu:
– Show Animal Names: Toggle name tag visibility on/off
– Name Display Distance: How far away names are visible (5-50m)
– Name Height Above Animal: Vertical offset of the name tag (0.5-3.0m)
– Name Font Size: Size of the displayed text (0.010-0.030)
Keybind Customization
– Go to Settings → Controls → Keybindings
– Find “Open Animal Naming UI” under the MOD category
– Assign your preferred key
Technical Details
– Settings Storage
– Global settings are stored in the game’s settings system
– Animal names are saved per-savegame in: savegame/realisticAnimalNames.xml
Supported Animals
– Works with all animal types in FS25:
– Cows
– Pigs
– Chickens
– Sheep
– Horses
– And any future animal types
Performance
– Optimized rendering only shows names within configured distance
– Distance-based scaling prevents performance issues with many animals
– Minimal impact on frame rate
Compatibility
– FS25 Version: 1.4+
– Multiplayer: Yes, fully supported
– Conflicts: None known
Troubleshooting
– Names not appearing:
– Check if “Show Animal Names” is enabled in settings
– Ensure you’re within the display distance
– Verify the animal has been given a name
UI not opening:
– Make sure you’re close enough to an animal (within 15m default)
– Check your keybind settings
– Restart the game if issues persist
Names not saving:
– Ensure the mod has write permissions to your savegame folder
– Check that you clicked “Apply” when setting names
