Minecraft may feel too empty at times, especially if your friends are offline. With that in mind, the Fake Players Mod is a unique solution to Minecraft solitude. It allows you to populate your Minecraft world with NPCs. This can add life to your single-player experience and in some cases, actually mimic a multiplayer experience. Keep reading to learn more about this unique mode and how you can get it.
How to Install Fake Players Mod in Minecraft
Fake players are NPCs designed to look and act just like real players. You can customize their appearance with usernames and skins, creating doppelgangers for real players.
To install it follow these steps, depending if it is Forge or Fabric:
- Download the mod from a trusted source (check the mod author’s instructions for the latest version). There are separate versions for Forge and Fabric mod loaders, so choose the one that works with your Minecraft setup.
- Follow the standard installation process for your chosen mod loader. This usually involves placing the downloaded file into your mods folder.
What Can Fake Players Do?
- These NPCs wander around your world, mimicking the movement of real players.
- If attacked, these fake players will turn real as they will defend themselves.
- You can use a name tag to assign them a username and skin, making them appear as another player (including their actual skin if you use their username!)
- You can equip them with armour to boost their defence.
- Furthermore, these NPCs can hold items in their hands, just like real players.
- Each Fake Player has an inventory where you can store items. Which is quite a benefit.
- Moreover, you can toggle their AI on and off with a simple Shift+right-click. This allows you to control when they fight back or explore.
How to Craft Fake Players in Minecraft
To create Fake Players in Minecraft, you’ll need to craft two components: a Robot Shell and a Robot AI. The crafting recipes can be found in the mod’s documentation or gallery. Once you have both components, combine them in a crafting table to create a Player Egg. Use the Player Egg to spawn your Fake Player in the world.
Customizing Fake Player Appearance
- Username and Skin: Assigning a name tag with a username will change the Fake Player’s name and skin to match that player (if online). You can also use a custom name and skin for a more unique look.
- Slim Skins: Want a slimmer model for your Fake Player? Place the Player Egg in a crafting recipe to switch its skin type to slim.
- Skin Grabbing: Want your Fake Player to look exactly like another player? Shift+right-click the Fake Player and paste the URL of the other player’s skin into the box.
With a little creativity, you can create custom scenarios, populate empty spaces, or simply have some AI companions for your adventures.