Fire pit to keep monsters away

[lumpman2 0]

I really hate it when I'm standing around at night, usually waiting for some clay to fire, when a zombie comes along and calls at least 3 or 4 other zombies with it. It gets out of hand so quickly that I usually turn it to peaceful just so I don't have to lose my place. However, a fire pit that repels monsters would really help out a lot. After all, hostile animals in real life won't attack because of fire; the monsters should run away like a creeper from a cat. 

 

Also, it should be crafted with 2 cobble and 2 logs, maybe? It needs to be craftable without a workbench; in other words, before you're able to get a saw and actually start building a stable house.

[Forgelander 4]

Also, it should  burn out after awhile, for balancing reasons.

[kaldskryke 27]

While I like your idea, I think the root problem lies with zombies themselves. I believe the developers have plans for new/improved mobs so hopefully we'll see some balance in the future.

[lightningtiger88 19]

Zombies and Skeletons will move underground eventually, Bears and Wolves will be the new night-time terrors. Naturally, they should be afraid of fire, but in my experience they'd only be scared of it if you waved it in their faces or something. They aren't so scared of fire that they'd run from a campfire, they will approach, however cautiously. But I don't know how you would approach implementing that in the game.

[TomatoThief 53]

You don't need a new fire pit for this, just make regular campfires do it. It would be cool if the campfire put out light according to its temperature, and provided visual indications too (coals, low flame, high flame)

[Terex 108]

Apparently there is a bear in the game already? I couldn't find one. I'd love to seen a screenshot.

[Kittychanley 1,002]

Wiki page for bears has been around for a while:

 

http://terrafirmacraft.com/wiki/Bear

 

Although Dunk just recently changed their model, and is waiting for a new texture to match.