Custom NPC Exclusions
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Custom NPC Exclusions is a modding tool by Esca-MMC that enables other mods to exclude specific NPCs from quests and events, particularly those that randomly select NPCs. With 94,629 endorsements and 3.7 million downloads, it's a widely adopted utility for mod authors and players seeking more control over NPC interactions.
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Downloads: 3,656,281 | Endorsements: 94,629💡 Notes
By Esca-MMC | v1.6.0 | 94,629 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If you're a mod author, check the mod's documentation or source code to see how to call the exclusion API in your own mods.
For players, this mod works silently in the background — you only need it installed if another mod requires it as a dependency.
Make sure to download the latest version (March 2024) to ensure compatibility with your game version.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Huge community trust — 94,629 endorsements and 3.7 million downloads show this is a go-to tool for modders.
- Solves a real problem: gives mod authors a clean way to keep specific NPCs out of random events, which is a common headache.
- Actively maintained — last updated March 2024, so it's likely compatible with current game versions.
👎 Cons
- Not a player-facing mod — you need to be a mod author or know how to configure mods to benefit directly.
- Description is sparse; no detailed documentation or examples provided, so you'll have to dig into the mod files or community guides.
- Requires other mods to actually use its API — if no other mods implement it, it does nothing on its own.