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DF Modding / Fungal Hivemind Mod
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:44:38 pm »
I am currently developing a playable civ of fungus men. They will be slow and weak, yet large and tanky. When injured, instead of blood they release gaseous spores that can poison nearby foes. Their odd body composition makes them almost immune to most bashing attacks but very vaunrable to fire and slashing attacks. They also have no knowledge of metal smithing, instead, crafting anything and everything from fiberous plant materials, weapons included. Although their weapons are not sharp, they are incredibly dense. All fungal building material is generated at a Fungal Mass (custom workshop) by feeding it meat or bones.
These fungus people will be broken up into a few different castes. (Keep in mind these creatures are genderless, and their method of breeding is unknown)
Sporelings- undeveloped fungus that are small and weak, but fairly fast for their race. Not good for much. Releases small clouds of weak spores upon injury that cause minor flu-like symptoms.
Fungal Tendrils- thin and tall mushroom stalks that are made to move materials back and forth for the others to make use of. Somewhat quick. Extremely susceptible to any type of damage. The only caste to not release spores.
Fungal Brute- The strongest, yet slowest of them all. This hulk of tissues can crush several foes with ease. Somewhat rarer than the rest. Releases blistering spores upon injury that cause swelling and coughing.
Fungal Bloater- A fat, round mushroom. Weak but can absorb more damage than the other castes. Releases spores that cause bloody vomit, necrosis, and coughing.
Fungal Flower- A writhing mass of stalks and tendrils topped with a beautiful flower. Very rare and the only caste that can take up Nobility roles as they help control the other fungus men. They release spores upon injury that cause drowsiness and paralyzation.
I would appreciate some input on this to make it better than my initial vision. Perhaps more castes or other ideas.
These fungus people will be broken up into a few different castes. (Keep in mind these creatures are genderless, and their method of breeding is unknown)
Sporelings- undeveloped fungus that are small and weak, but fairly fast for their race. Not good for much. Releases small clouds of weak spores upon injury that cause minor flu-like symptoms.
Fungal Tendrils- thin and tall mushroom stalks that are made to move materials back and forth for the others to make use of. Somewhat quick. Extremely susceptible to any type of damage. The only caste to not release spores.
Fungal Brute- The strongest, yet slowest of them all. This hulk of tissues can crush several foes with ease. Somewhat rarer than the rest. Releases blistering spores upon injury that cause swelling and coughing.
Fungal Bloater- A fat, round mushroom. Weak but can absorb more damage than the other castes. Releases spores that cause bloody vomit, necrosis, and coughing.
Fungal Flower- A writhing mass of stalks and tendrils topped with a beautiful flower. Very rare and the only caste that can take up Nobility roles as they help control the other fungus men. They release spores upon injury that cause drowsiness and paralyzation.
I would appreciate some input on this to make it better than my initial vision. Perhaps more castes or other ideas.