VO: Better Dogs

[1.0.51+1.20.1]

Added

• 🥩 Feeding-Gated Merits & Gift System (WolfGiftGoal.java, WolfGiftHelper.java, WolfPersistentData.java):
• Implemented persistent feeding merits tracking (feedCount) incremented each time the dog is fed.
• Dogs require $\ge 10$ feeding merits (bd_gift_feed_threshold) before bringing gifts, consuming 10 merits upon delivery.
• Added accidental player attack demerit penalty (bd_demerit_accidental_attacks) resetting accumulated merits upon friendly fire.
• 🐾 Follower Pack Spacing Offset (PersonalityFollowOwnerGoal.java):
• Implemented FollowerSpacingCache and dynamic $\sqrt{N-1}$ pack spread offset expanding follower start/stop distances, eliminating clustering and crowding at the player's feet.
• Added GameRules bd_tamed_pack_spread_multiplier (default 100) and bd_tamed_pack_spread_max (default 50).
• 🌸 Puppy Curiosity AI (BabyCuriosityGoal.java):
• Puppies explore natural vegetation and observe critters when idle.
• Added automated test suite WolfGiftMeritsTest and BabyCuriosityTest.

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