Changelog

[1.0.0] - 2025-01-20

Added

Mount Camera System

• Custom camera settings when riding animals
• Per-animal configuration (Horse, Camel, etc.)
• Global defaults that apply to all mounts
• Settings: distance, height, xOffset, FOV, pitch
• Lerp speed controls for smooth transitions

Freecam Mode

• Detached camera for spectating
• WASD movement controls
• Adjustable speed (1-20)
• Player remains stationary while camera flies

Commands

• /cam - Unified command prefix
• /cam mount - View/edit mount camera settings
• /cam freecam - Toggle freecam mode
• /cam reload - Reload config from file
• /cam save - Save config to file
• /cam status - View current camera mode

Configuration

• JSON config file (mods/laits-camera/config.json)
• Per-animal overrides
• Freecam speed settings
• Config persists across restarts

Known Issues

• Camera doesn't orbit around mount when it rotates (fixed world offset)
• Player head rotation locked relative to world, not mount

Technical Notes

• Uses Hytale ServerCameraSettings API
• Mount detection via Player.getMountEntityId() (returns 0 when not mounted)
• Camera attached to mount entity via AttachedToType.EntityId

Future Plans

In Progress

• Camera orbiting around mount when it rotates
• Player head rotation sync with camera