dog companion
A cowboy without a horse isn't a real cowboy. But if you've ever wondered what it would be like to play RDR2 with your own dog, this mod is for you.
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About this mod Machine translation
A cowboy without a horse isn't a real cowboy. But if you've ever wondered what it would be like to play RDR2 with your own dog, this mod is for you.
Dog Companion
🐶 **A cowboy without a horse is not a real cowboy**. But if you've ever wondered what it would be like to play RDR2 with your own dog, this mod is for you!
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🛠️ Installation instructions
- Download and install AB's ScripthookRDR2:
- Make sure you have an asi loader, which usually comes with Scripthook
- Copy the DogCompanion.asi and DogCompanion folders to the game root directory
🎮 How to use
- Find a dog you like and pet it
- When stroking, you will notice a new "Build a Bond" prompt. Activate it and the dog will join you on your adventure
✨ Main functions
**Companion System**
- Your dog will follow you and can be ordered to sit and wait
- When you enter indoors, it will be waiting for you outside
- Whistling can recall the dog (note that there is a distance limit)
**Combat Assist**
- Dogs will intervene and attack your opponents in melee combat
- You can order dogs to attack other animals or NPCs
- When encountering nearby predators, dogs will become agitated and attack them
**Hunting Helper**
- After hunting, the dog will run to the prey location and start barking to help you find the prey.
- When tracking an animal, the dog will use its senses to quickly find the target
**Health System**
- Added a dedicated dog health core system
- The lower the core value, the slower the health recovery will be.
- Need to fully restore the dog's core and health by feeding prey
**Personalization**
- You can name your dog and change it at any time in the game
- You can dismiss your dog at any time
- Some functions can be switched through the setting file RDR2/DogCompanion/DogCompanion.ini
⚠️ Known issues
- The original color of the dog will not be saved, the default color will be used
- When using extended radar mode, the dog's core display position will be misaligned
🙏 Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the following people for their help:
- **LMS**, **Bolmin** and **fingaweg** - huge help with research
- **Natsu**, **LilUziOoh** and **GameRoll** - beta support
📖 Source code
Welcome for learning purposes:
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*Enjoy exploring Westworld with your loyal companions! * 🐕🦺
Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions
- Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
- There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
- Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
- Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.
Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.