3 mob heads reduce mob detection range

mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua

@@ -91,6 +91,7 @@ local mod_tnt = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_tnt") ~= nil
 local mod_mobspawners = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_mobspawners") ~= nil
 local mod_hunger = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_hunger") ~= nil
 local mod_worlds = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_worlds") ~= nil
+local mod_armor = minetest.get_modpath("mcl_armor") ~= nil
 
 -- play sound
 local mob_sound = function(self, soundname, is_opinion, fixed_pitch)
@@ -134,6 +135,31 @@ local mob_sound = function(self, soundname, is_opinion, fixed_pitch)
 	end
 end
 
+-- Reeturn true if object is in view_range
+local function object_in_range(self, object)
+	if not object then
+		return false
+	end
+	local factor
+	-- Apply view range reduction for special player armor
+	if object:is_player() and mod_armor then
+		factor = armor:get_mob_view_range_factor(object, self.name)
+	end
+	-- Distance check
+	local dist
+	if factor and factor == 0 then
+		return false
+	elseif factor then
+		dist = self.view_range * factor
+	else
+		dist = self.view_range
+	end
+	if vector.distance(self.object:get_pos(), object:get_pos()) > dist then
+		return false
+	else
+		return true
+	end
+end
 
 -- attack player/mob
 local do_attack = function(self, player)
@@ -1524,7 +1550,6 @@ local specific_attack = function(list, what)
 	return false
 end
 
-
 -- monster find someone to attack
 local monster_attack = function(self)
 
@@ -1547,8 +1572,7 @@ local monster_attack = function(self)
 
 		if objs[n]:is_player() then
 
-			if mobs.invis[ objs[n]:get_player_name() ] then
+			if mobs.invis[ objs[n]:get_player_name() ] or (not object_in_range(self, objs[n])) then
-
 				type = ""
 			else
 				player = objs[n]
@@ -1678,8 +1702,8 @@ local runaway_from = function(self)
 		if objs[n]:is_player() then
 
 			if mobs.invis[ objs[n]:get_player_name() ]
-			or self.owner == objs[n]:get_player_name() then
+			or self.owner == objs[n]:get_player_name()
-
+			or (not object_in_range(self, objs[n])) then
 				type = ""
 			else
 				player = objs[n]
@@ -1757,7 +1781,7 @@ local follow_flop = function(self)
 
 		for n = 1, #players do
 
-			if vector.distance(players[n]:get_pos(), s) < self.view_range
+			if (object_in_range(self, players[n]))
 			and not mobs.invis[ players[n]:get_player_name() ] then
 
 				self.following = players[n]
@@ -1808,7 +1832,7 @@ local follow_flop = function(self)
 			local dist = vector.distance(p, s)
 
 			-- dont follow if out of range
-			if dist > self.view_range then
+			if (not object_in_range(self, self.following)) then
 				self.following = nil
 			else
 				local vec = {
@@ -2071,7 +2095,7 @@ local do_states = function(self, dtime)
 		local dist = vector.distance(p, s)
 
 		-- stop attacking if player invisible or out of range
-		if dist > self.view_range
+		if not object_in_range(self, self.attack)
 		or not self.attack
 		or not self.attack:get_pos()
 		or self.attack:get_hp() <= 0

mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/mod.conf

@@ -1,2 +1,2 @@
 name = mcl_mobs
-optional_depends = mcl_weather, mcl_tnt, mcl_hunger, mcl_worlds, invisibility, lucky_block, cmi, doc_identifier
+optional_depends = mcl_weather, mcl_tnt, mcl_hunger, mcl_worlds, invisibility, lucky_block, cmi, doc_identifier, mcl_armor

mods/ITEMS/mcl_armor/armor.lua

@@ -157,6 +157,33 @@ armor.get_armor_points = function(self, player)
 	return pts
 end
 
+-- Returns a change factor for a mob's view_range for the given player
+-- or nil, if there's no change. Certain armors (like mob heads) can
+-- affect the view range of mobs.
+armor.get_mob_view_range_factor = function(self, player, mob)
+	local name, player_inv, armor_inv = armor:get_valid_player(player, "[get_mob_view_range_factor]")
+	if not name then
+		return
+	end
+	local factor
+	for i=1, 6 do
+		local stack = player_inv:get_stack("armor", i)
+		if stack:get_count() > 0 then
+			local def = stack:get_definition()
+			if def._mcl_armor_mob_range_mob == mob then
+				if not factor then
+					factor = def._mcl_armor_mob_range_factor
+				elseif factor == 0 then
+					return 0
+				else
+					factor = factor * def._mcl_armor_mob_range_factor
+				end
+			end
+		end
+	end
+	return factor
+end
+
 armor.get_player_skin = function(self, name)
 	local skin = nil
 	if skin_mod == "mcl_skins" then

mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/init.lua

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ local S = minetest.get_translator("mcl_heads")
 
 -- Heads system
 
-local function addhead(name, texture, desc, longdesc)
+local function addhead(name, texture, desc, longdesc, rangemob, rangefactor)
 	local on_rotate
 	if minetest.get_modpath("screwdriver") then
 		on_rotate = screwdriver.rotate_simple
@@ -46,13 +46,16 @@ local function addhead(name, texture, desc, longdesc)
 		on_rotate = on_rotate,
 		_mcl_blast_resistance = 5,
 		_mcl_hardness = 1,
+		_mcl_armor_mob_range_factor = rangefactor,
+		_mcl_armor_mob_range_mob = rangemob,
+
 	})
 end
 
 -- Add heads
-addhead("zombie", "mcl_heads_zombie_node.png", S("Zombie Head"), S("A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection."))
+addhead("zombie", "mcl_heads_zombie_node.png", S("Zombie Head"), S("A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of zombies by 50%."), "mobs_mc:zombie", 0.5)
-addhead("creeper", "mcl_heads_creeper_node.png", S("Creeper Head"), S("A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection."))
+addhead("creeper", "mcl_heads_creeper_node.png", S("Creeper Head"), S("A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of creepers by 50%."), "mobs_mc:creeper", 0.5)
 -- Original Minecraft name: “Head”
 addhead("steve", "mcl_heads_steve_node.png", S("Human Head"), S("A human head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a human (i.e. a player character). It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection."))
-addhead("skeleton", "mcl_heads_skeleton_node.png", S("Skeleton Skull"), S("A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection."))
+addhead("skeleton", "mcl_heads_skeleton_node.png", S("Skeleton Skull"), S("A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of skeletons by 50%."), "mobs_mc:skeleton", 0.5)
 addhead("wither_skeleton", "mcl_heads_wither_skeleton_node.png", S("Wither Skeleton Skull"), S("A wither skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a wither skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection."))

mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/locale/mcl_heads.de.tr

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 # textdomain: mcl_heads
 Zombie Head=Zombiekopf
-A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=Ein Zombiekopf ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Kopf eines Zombies aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm zum Spaß getragen werden, aber er bietet keinerlei Schutz.
+A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of zombies by 50%.=Ein Zombiekopf ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Kopf eines Zombies aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm getragen werden, was den Erkennungsradius von Zombies um 50% verringert.
 Creeper Head=Creeper-Kopf
-A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=Ein Creeper-Kopf ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Kopf eines Creepers aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm zum Spaß getragen werden, aber er bietet keinerlei Schutz.
+A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of creepers by 50%.=Ein Creeperkopf ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Kopf eines Creepers aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm getragen werden, was den Erkennungsradius von Creepern um 50% verringert.
 Human Head=Menschenkopf
 A human head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a human (i.e. a player character). It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=Ein Menschenkopf ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie der Kopf eines Menschen (das heißt, einer Spielerfigur) aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm zum Spaß getragen werden, aber er bietet keinerlei Schutz.
 Skeleton Skull=Skelettschädel
-A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=Ein Skelettschädel ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Schädel eines Skeletts aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm zum Spaß getragen werden, aber er bietet keinerlei Schutz.
+A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of skeletons by 50%.=Ein Skelettschädel ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Schädel eines Skeletts aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm getragen werden, was den Erkennungsradius von Skeletten um 50% verringert.
 Wither Skeleton Skull=Witherskelettschädel
 A wither skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a wither skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=Ein Witherskelettschädel ist ein kleiner dekorativer Block, der so wie ein Schädel eines Witherskeletts aussieht. Er kann auch als Helm zum Spaß getragen werden, aber er bietet keinerlei Schutz.

mods/ITEMS/mcl_heads/locale/template.txt

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 # textdomain: mcl_heads
 Zombie Head=
-A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=
+A zombie head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a zombie. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of zombies by 50%.
 Creeper Head=
-A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=
+A creeper head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a creeper. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of creepers by 50%.
 Human Head=
 A human head is a small decorative block which resembles the head of a human (i.e. a player character). It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=
 Skeleton Skull=
-A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=
+A skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet, which reduces the detection range of skeletons by 50%.
 Wither Skeleton Skull=
 A wither skeleton skull is a small decorative block which resembles the skull of a wither skeleton. It can also be worn as a helmet for fun, but does not offer any protection.=