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Ratpack - Rat Backpack
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Build 41, Clothing/Armor, Silly/Fun
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Mar 29, 2022 @ 2:31am
Oct 19, 2023 @ 1:45pm
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Ratpack - Rat Backpack

Description
Adds a cute rat backpack, called a Ratpack, to the game.
This friendly rat companion will follow you around (on your back) and keep your items safe, and it will definitely not nibble on any of them.

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The Ratpack is obtained by crafting it from the "Make Ratpack" or "Make Ratpack (Small)" recipes, which requires a Dead Rat, a bit of thread and a needle, and either a Military Backpack or a Duffel Bag respectively depending on which size Ratpack you want.
Alternatively, the smaller variant of the Ratpack has a rare chance to spawn in shelves or crates for toys, and in certain types of lockers.

The Ratpack is a purely cosmetical item, and as such it has the same stats as the backpack used to craft it.

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Updated last on 2023-10-19:

Added a second, smaller variant of the Ratpack which can be crafted using a Duffel Bag instead of a Military Backpack, so you can start your magical rat friendship even earlier in the game. Wow!

Added a chance for the new, smaller Ratpack to spawn naturally in the world. Your new rat pal is out there right now, just waiting for you to come find them!

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Feel free to use the mod on any server or in any package/collection you want, I don't mind, it's all good.

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Updated and tested to be working on version 41.78

Workshop ID: 2786366174
Mod ID: RATPACK
34 Comments
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Tofu injury Nov 17, 2024 @ 6:17pm 
This approach would keep your mod simple while enabling users to provide translations for their own language. I’d be more than happy to assist with testing or translating if needed!

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to seeing more updates to this wonderful mod.

Best regards,
Tofu injury Nov 17, 2024 @ 6:17pm 
Players could then translate these keys into their own languages (e.g., Korean):

IGUI_RatPackMessenger_Nibbles = "*%1$s가 %2$s를 조금 먹었어요*"
Tofu injury Nov 17, 2024 @ 6:17pm 
Create a translation file (e.g., IG_UI_EN.txt) with keys and corresponding text:

IGUI_RatPackMessenger_Nibbles = "*%1$s nibbles on %2$s*"
Tofu injury Nov 17, 2024 @ 6:17pm 
Here’s an example of how you could implement this:

Replace hardcoded strings (e.g., "nibbles on") with getText calls.

self.player:Say(getText("IGUI_RatPackMessenger_Nibbles", ratpack_name, self:trimFoodName(_item:getName())));
Tofu injury Nov 17, 2024 @ 6:16pm 
Hello broface,

First of all, thank you for creating such a fun and charming mod! I’ve been enjoying it a lot, especially the cute rat companion mechanics. 😊

I’m reaching out to ask if it would be possible to add localization (translation) support for the mod. This would allow players from different regions to enjoy your mod in their own languages, making it even more accessible to the global community.
YANI Jul 5, 2024 @ 1:02am 
:bleach:
Jovial May 30, 2024 @ 5:26pm 
Ratpack my beloved...
Puppers Oct 16, 2023 @ 4:14pm 
Yay!!! Best mod evers! :PawHeart:
broface  [author] Oct 13, 2023 @ 3:58am 
Just updated the mod to add a smaller version of the Ratpack which doesn't require a Military Backpack to craft, as suggested to make it a bit easier to obtain.

Also added a chance for the Ratpack (Small) to spawn as loot, just for the added fun of people stumbing across a new rat friend even if they've forgotten about the mod or its recipe.
coke. Oct 10, 2023 @ 7:52am 
one of the best things I've used