RecruitsAddon - Advanced Recruit Command System

A comprehensive addon for the Recruits mod that provides advanced tactical control over your recruit units.

🎯 Overview

RecruitsAddon transforms the way you command your recruits by providing:

• Unlimited Range Commands - Control your recruits from anywhere in the world
• Group-Based Operations - Target specific recruit groups for tactical precision
• Formation System - Organize recruits in LINE, SQUARE, CIRCLE, and WEDGE formations
• Advanced Combat AI & Auto-Teleport - Coordinated group retaliation, smart defensive behavior, and auto-teleportation for lagging recruits
• Enhanced GUI Integration - Seamless integration with the existing Recruits mod interface

📋 Requirements

• Minecraft: 1.20.1
• Minecraft Forge: 47.3.0+
• TalhaNation's Recruits Mod: Latest version for 1.20.1

🎮 How to Use

Basic Commands

All commands work at unlimited distance - no need to be near your recruits!

March Commands

/recruits march <x> <y> <z> [group <groupId>] [formation <type>]

• Basic: /recruits march 100 64 -200 - March all recruits to coordinates
• Group: /recruits march 0 64 0 group 1 - March only group 1
• Formation: /recruits march 50 70 -100 formation LINE - March in line formation
• Advanced: /recruits march -50 80 150 group 2 formation SQUARE - Group 2 in square formation

Raid Commands

/recruits raid <x> <y> <z> [group <groupId>] [formation <type>]

• Basic: /recruits raid -100 65 300 - Send recruits to raid coordinates
• Group: /recruits raid 200 70 -50 group 3 - Send group 3 to raid
• Formation: /recruits raid 0 64 -200 formation WEDGE - Raid in wedge formation

Control Commands

/recruits cancel     # Cancel all operations, recruits return to you
/recruits stop       # Make recruits hold defensive positions with shields
/recruits follow [player] [formation]  # Follow you or another player
/recruits attack <player>  # Attack a specific player (max 125 blocks)

Formation Types

• LINE - Single line formation, perfect for narrow passages
• SQUARE - Grid formation, balanced defense and offense
• CIRCLE - Circular formation, excellent for area defense
• WEDGE - V-shaped formation, ideal for breakthrough attacks

Coordinate System

Absolute Coordinates: Use exact numbers

/recruits march 100 64 -200

Relative Coordinates: Use ~ for relative positioning

/recruits march ~ ~5 ~10    # 5 blocks up, 10 blocks forward from your position
/recruits march ~-20 ~ ~    # 20 blocks to the left of your position

🎛️ GUI Features

Enhanced Recruit Command GUI

Access through the existing Recruits mod interface to find new "Group Commands" section:

Quick Action Buttons:

• March Here - Send active groups to your crosshair target
• Raid Here - Send active groups to raid your crosshair target
• Cancel - Instantly recall all recruits to you
• Stop - Make recruits hold defensive positions

Chat Prefill Buttons:

• March to... - Prefills /recruits march group X ~ ~ ~ for easy editing
• Raid at... - Prefills /recruits raid group X ~ ~ ~ for easy editing

Note: Buttons automatically detect your active recruit groups and target them specifically.

⚔️ Combat Features

March vs Raid Behavior

March Mode (Defensive):

• Recruits move to destination in neutral state
• Will defend if attacked but continue mission
• Maintains formation during movement
• Suitable for repositioning and defensive movements

Raid Mode (Aggressive):

• Two-phase operation: March → Raid
• Recruits march to destination, then become aggressive
• Attacks hostile mobs and players at destination
• Respects entity blacklist configuration

Group Retaliation System

When any recruit in a marching group is attacked:

1. Entire group immediately targets the attacker
2. Group coordinates to eliminate the threat
3. After 5 seconds, automatically resumes original march
4. You receive notifications about the engagement

Defensive Commands

Stop Command:

• Recruits raise shields and enter guard mode
• Only retaliate when directly attacked
• Multiple shield activation methods ensure reliability
• Perfect for holding strategic positions

Cancel Command:

• Comprehensive AI state clearing
• Multiple pathfinding methods ensure recruits return
• Cancels any active raid missions
• Robust error handling prevents failures

⚙️ Configuration

Configuration file: config/recruits-addon.toml (auto-generated on first run)

Entity Blacklist

Customize which entities recruits should avoid during raids:

[blacklist.entities]
entityBlacklist = [
    "minecraft:villager",
    "minecraft:iron_golem", 
    "minecraft:cat",
    "minecraft:wolf",
    "minecraft:creeper"
]

🎯 Advanced Usage Examples

Tactical Scenarios

Base Defense Setup:

/recruits march -100 64 -100 group 1 formation CIRCLE
/recruits march 100 64 100 group 2 formation SQUARE  
/recruits stop

Coordinated Attack:

/recruits march 0 64 -200 group 1 formation WEDGE
/recruits march 50 64 -200 group 2 formation LINE
/recruits raid 0 64 -150 group 1
/recruits raid 0 64 -150 group 2

Escort Mission:

/recruits follow @p formation CIRCLE
/recruits march ~ ~ ~20 formation LINE

Group Management

Multi-Group Operations:

# Send different groups to different locations
/recruits march 100 64 0 group 1 formation LINE
/recruits march -100 64 0 group 2 formation SQUARE
/recruits raid 0 64 200 group 3 formation WEDGE

# Recall specific group
/recruits cancel group 1

# Stop all groups
/recruits stop

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Q: Recruits not responding to commands

• Ensure recruits are actually owned by you
• Check that groups are not disabled in the GUI
• Verify recruits are not stuck or in combat

Q: GUI buttons not working

• Make sure you have active recruit groups
• Check that recruits are alive and not disabled
• Restart the GUI if buttons appear grayed out

Q: Distance limitations

• This mod removes ALL distance limitations
• Commands work from anywhere in the world
• If recruits seem unresponsive, they may be in unloaded chunks

Q: Recruits not raising shields on stop

• The mod tries multiple methods to activate shields
• Ensure recruits have shields equipped
• Some recruit types may not support shield mechanics

Debug Information

Enable debug logging in your log4j2.xml:

<Logger level="debug" name="com.mchivellian.recruitsaddon"/>

🙏 Acknowledgments

• TalhaNation for the excellent base Recruits mod
• The community for feedback and testing

Enjoy commanding your recruits with tactical precision! ⚔️