Add a desert biome

[dafels]

I want a region of world that is purely a desert with unique stuff maybe some camels

[caz]

with an oasis containing q500 water that evaporates instantly

[dafels]

why not

[Massa]

the burned down ash biome was actually so sick its only problem was that it was too small

[dafels]

Yeah the burned ash biome is pretty cool, way different than the rest of biomes

[terechgracz]

I asked gpt to improve on that idea

Imagine a game world where pollution takes on a new form: **ASH**. Inspired by games like *Factorio*, this pollution isn’t just smoke and smog—it's the spreading of **ash** across the landscape.

Pollution Mechanics:

• Pollution Sources: Kilns, smelters, factories, and industrial activities release not just smoke, but ash into the environment.
• Ash Spread: Over time, the pollution accumulates in the form of ash on the ground, transforming the biome into a dead, ashen wasteland.

Ash Biome:

• Terrain: The once vibrant world slowly turns into a barren Ash Biome. The ground becomes dark gray, filled with patches of scorched earth and burnt foliage.
• Flora: Burnt Trees dot the landscape, twisted and blackened by the ash. Dead grass and withered plants struggle to survive in the suffocating environment.
• Fauna: Mutated wildlife adapted to the ash-covered land roams. Animals like Ash Lynx, with pale, smoky fur and glowing eyes, prowl the terrain.

Ash Lynx (Monster):

• Appearance: A large, fearsome predator with a skeletal frame, eyes glowing red in the dim, ashen landscape. Its fur looks charred, and its body seems to emit embers.
• Behavior: Aggressive and territorial. It hunts prey, including the player, lurking in the ash, and camouflaging itself perfectly in the environment.
• Abilities:
  
  • Silent Stalk: Moves silently across the ashen ground, making it hard to detect.
  • Ash Burst: Can leap into a cloud of ash, blinding and disorienting the player temporarily.
  • Burning Swipe: Its claws leave burn marks, inflicting fire damage over time.

Consequences of Pollution:

• Ash Biome Spread: As pollution worsens, the Ash Biome spreads, destroying natural habitats and leaving fewer resources for survival.
• Monsters: Bad monsters like the Ash Lynx spawn more frequently in the polluted zones, creating a dangerous challenge for players.
• Resource Drain: Resources within the Ash Biome become scarce, forcing players to venture into unpolluted areas or find creative ways to reduce pollution.

Balancing the Ash:

• Environmental Cleanup: Players can invest in technology to clean the ash, restore natural biomes, and prevent monsters from spawning.
• Eco-Friendly Tech: Unlock sustainable technology like clean energy sources to slow down or reverse the spread of ash pollution.

This system adds layers of strategy and environmental impact, where players must balance progress with protecting the world from becoming a desolate Ash Biome swarming with dangerous creatures.

[dafels]

The spawn point for hearthlings should be a huge ass ash biome, so they get what they deserve