Raising livestock in *Fields of Mistria* can be a lucrative venture, but the daily task of petting your animals can become tedious. An auto-petter would be a game-changer, yet unfortunately, it's not included in the vanilla version of the game. This means you'll have to manually pet your livestock every day if you're playing without modifications. However, there's a workaround for those willing to dive into the world of mods.
I recommend installing the **Animal Friends mod** by annanomoly, available on Nexus Mods. This mod introduces an auto-petter feature, and it goes a step further by also automating the feeding of your animals. To get this mod up and running, you'll need to use the **Mods of Mistria Installer**, a crucial tool for activating the mod. Skipping this step will leave your mod inoperative.
Here's how to install the mod:
- Create a new folder named "Mods" in your *Fields of Mistria* directory.
- Download the **AnimalFriends.zip** file and place it into the Mods folder.
- Extract the contents of the zip file into the Mods folder.
- Delete or move the original zip file to a different location.
- Launch the **Mods of Mistria Installer** to finalize the installation of the mod.
The Animal Friends mod comes packed with several features you can toggle. In addition to the auto-petter, you can enable an auto-feeder, a friendship multiplier, and a feature to prevent friendship loss. The friendship multiplier boosts the number of hearts your animals can have, while preventing friendship loss ensures that your hard-earned hearts stay intact.
To customize these settings, locate the **AnimalFriends.json** file within the unzipped mod folder. This file is a simple text document where you can activate features by changing "false" to "true." For example, to enable the auto-petter, you'd modify the line to `["auto-feed": true]`. To disable a feature, simply revert the change by setting it back to "false."
The friendship multiplier works differently; you need to input a number between 1 and 100. Setting it to 100 will maximize your bonding with animals, while setting it back to 1 will disable the feature.
Upon first installation, the mod comes with default settings: the auto-pet and auto-feed functions are inactive, but it automatically multiplies heart points by five and activates the prevent friendship loss feature.
If you decide to remove the mod, don't just delete the folder. Use the **Mods of Mistria Installer** to uninstall it properly, ensuring no corruption or errors in your save file.
That's all you need to know about adding an auto-petter to your *Fields of Mistria* farm. Always remember to back up your save file before installing mods to prevent any unforeseen issues. *Fields of Mistria* is available to play on PC.
