A survival mechanics mod that adds a complete hunger system to Hytale. Manage your food intake with a visual hunger bar, starvation effects, and fully configurable settings.
Survival games need consequences. Hungry introduces a complete hunger system to Hytale, requiring you to manage food intake while exploring, fighting, and building in the world of Orbis.
What Does This Mod Do?
This mod adds a hunger mechanic with a visual HUD bar, stamina-influenced depletion, starvation damage, and status effects. It’s designed with maximum compatibility and server performance in mind.
Key Features
- Hunger Bar — Visual display above your hotbar
- Gradual Depletion — Hunger decreases over time, faster when sprinting
- Food Restoration — Eat food items to restore hunger levels
- Status Effects — Slow movement and disabled sprint when hungry
- Starvation Damage — Take damage when hunger reaches zero
- Visual/Audio Effects — Screen effects and sounds when starving
- Safe Zone Support — Hunger pauses in designated safe areas
Default Balance
With default settings:
| Activity | Time to Starvation |
|---|---|
| Normal play | ~27 minutes |
| Constant running | ~15 minutes |
The default configuration is forgiving. Adjust settings for a more challenging experience.
Configuration Options
The mod creates a config file at mods/es.xcm_HytaleHungerMod/HungerConfig.json:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| StarvationTickRate | How often hunger depletes (seconds) |
| StarvationPerTick | Hunger lost per tick |
| StarvationStaminaModifier | Extra depletion when using stamina |
| StarvationDamage | Damage taken when starving |
| HungryThreshold | Hunger level that triggers status effects |
| InteractionFeedT1/T2/T3Amount | Food restoration by tier |
Compatibility
- Works with MultipleHUD for HUD mod compatibility
- Supports both single-player and multiplayer
- Compatible with most custom food mods
- Pauses in safe zones from other plugins
Who Is This Mod For?
Hungry is perfect for:
- Players wanting survival mechanics
- Servers seeking additional challenge
- Those who enjoy food management gameplay
You might skip this if:
- You prefer relaxed gameplay without resource management
- You don’t want another HUD element
Open Source
This mod’s source code is available on GitHub for transparency and community contributions.
