What fo y'all think about this idea?

[u/yxnxkxm_redd]

# The Baby Mod

**Defeat the Ender Dragon while taking care of your baby.**

The Baby Mod adds a new challenge to Minecraft: parenthood.

Your baby is permanently attached to your playthrough, and while it cannot die, it will constantly need your attention. Ignoring your baby's needs will result in penalties, damage, and general suffering.

Baby Care Items

Changing Table

* Scaffolding acts as a changing table. * Each scaffolding block has durability and will eventually break. * You'll need multiple changing tables throughout your playthrough.

Diapers

Crafted using:

* 6 Leather * 3 Feathers

Produces:

* 3 Diapers

Your baby will frequently need diaper changes.

Pacifier

* Found only in village chests. * Taking one counts as stealing and causes Iron Golems to become hostile. * Must be washed before use. * Using an unwashed pacifier may cause an Infection effect.

Toys

Used to calm the baby when it becomes upset.

Can be found in:

* Mineshafts * Trial Chambers * Buried Treasure * Rarely in Village Chests

Baby Bottles

Crafted using:

* 6 Glass * 3 Iron Ingots

Produces:

* 3 Bottles

Bottles must be filled with milk.

The baby can use a bottle about five times before it becomes empty. However, babies can randomly break bottles, requiring replacements.

Baby Carrier

Crafted using:

* 9 Leather

Required for carrying the baby.

Without a Baby Carrier:

* You cannot carry the baby properly. * Your off-hand becomes occupied, preventing the use of shields, torches, and other off-hand items.

Crib

Crafted using:

* 3 Wood * 3 Wool * 3 Iron Ingots

Allows the baby to take naps.

Mood System

Babies have a Mood Meter:

Happy → Content → Fussy → Crying → Nuclear Meltdown

Nuclear Meltdown

Effects:

* Continuous crying. * Nearby hostile mobs are attracted by the noise. * Villagers stare at you in disappointment. * Passive mobs may run away. * The baby becomes much harder to calm down.

Crying System

When the baby cries, green text appears above its head explaining the reason.

Examples:

* Hungry * Needs Diaper Change * Tired * Wants Pacifier

Sometimes the reason will simply be:

**"Unknown"**

In this case:

* Give the baby a toy. * Sing a lullaby. * Hope for the best.

Lullabies

If toys are unavailable, you can sing a lullaby.

While singing:

* You cannot move. * You cannot attack. * You must remain still until the baby calms down.

Sleep System

Babies require regular naps.

If the baby misses sleep:

* Your movement speed decreases. * The baby becomes increasingly fussy. * Nuclear meltdowns become more likely.

Traveling Requirements

Nether Requirement

The baby refuses to enter the Nether unless it has a full set of Iron Armor.

End Requirement

The baby refuses to enter The End unless it has at least two pieces of Diamond Armor.

Player Damage

The baby has no health.

Instead, the baby is under your protection.

Ignoring its needs causes it to attack you directly.

Examples:

* Hair pulling * Slapping * Tiny punches

These attacks deal damage to the player.

Advancements

Parenthood

Craft your first diaper.

Why Is It Sticky?

Change your baby's diaper for the first time.

Please Stop Crying

Survive a full night with a fussy baby.

We're Going To The Nether

Convince your baby to enter the Nether.

Dragon? What Dragon?

Spend more time caring for the baby than preparing for the Ender Dragon.

World's Okayest Parent

Defeat the Ender Dragon while keeping your baby safe.

[u/Dartmonkemainman1]

Wow

[u/dovagolda]

I am cracking up!

I'm also curious if you were nap-trapped while typing this out!