Comfort - Revision history

OpalScion at 21:00, 11 September 2020

2020-09-11T21:00:14Z

Shockal: Added a small introduction for anyone who wants a basics quick description of comfort

2020-06-27T09:59:36Z

Added a small introduction for anyone who wants a basics quick description of comfort

Fearful at 16:08, 21 December 2018

2018-12-21T16:08:38Z

Mbiggiani at 18:33, 10 October 2018

2018-10-10T18:33:31Z

Mbiggiani at 00:45, 10 October 2018

2018-10-10T00:45:30Z

Mbiggiani at 18:34, 8 October 2018

2018-10-08T18:34:39Z

Mbiggiani at 17:38, 8 October 2018

2018-10-08T17:38:36Z

LukeChange at 06:39, 6 October 2018

2018-10-06T06:39:15Z

Wolf13Ninja: /* Sources of Comfort Gain */

2018-10-05T01:19:31Z

‎Sources of Comfort Gain

Mbiggiani: /* Sources of Comfort Gain */

2018-10-04T21:18:49Z

‎Sources of Comfort Gain

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 ** As a [[Carnivorous Creatures|carnivore]], being in close in proximity to any creature not of your own kind will decrease comfort.  Larger creatures sharply reduce comfort, whereas smaller ones provide more meager comfort loss.
 ** As a [[Herbivorous Creatures|herbivore]], being in close proximity to any carnivore will decrease comfort.  Larger creatures sharply reduce comfort, whereas smaller ones provide meager comfort loss.
-*[[Weather|Stormy weather]] will reduce comfort, sometimes significantly.  [[Weather Resistance|Weather resistance]] can aid in mitigating the negative effects storms have on comfort.  Being [[Weight Gain|overweight]] also mitigates comfort loss from stormy weather.  Taking shelter in [[Dungeons|caves and temples]] will allow a player to take refuge from the negative comfort effects of stormy weather.
+*[[Weather|Stormy weather]] will reduce comfort, sometimes significantly.  [[Weather Resistance|Weather resistance]] can aid in mitigating the negative effects storms have on comfort.  Being [[Weight Gain|overweight]] also mitigates comfort loss from stormy weather.  Taking shelter in [[Caves|caves]] will allow a player to take refuge from the negative comfort effects of stormy weather.
 *[[Ocean|Deep saltwater]] will sharply reduce comfort if you are playing as a [[Terrestrial Creatures|terrestrial creature]].  [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thalassophobia Thalassophobia] is strong in Beasts of Bermuda, for [[Aquatic Creatures|good reason]].
 * Just as terrestrial creatures lose comfort sharply while in deep saltwater, [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic creatures]] sharply lose comfort while on land, in a [[Beaching|beached]] state.

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−	Comfort is a major survival resource in Beasts of Bermuda. In the [[User Inteface\|UI]], it is represented by the color of the ~~silhouette of the creature you are playing as,~~ in the bottom-right corner. Red represents severe discomfort. Blue represents having very high comfort. It ranges in-between through oranges and yellows. By default, a player's comfort will be 50% full, and this residing point can only semi-permanently be shifted by the influence of [[Comfort Bias\|comfort bias]]. Comfort has a tremendous influence on the health of the creature a player is playing. It has many benefits, and a lack thereof has many drawbacks.	+	Comfort is a major survival resource in Beasts of Bermuda. It improves growth, healing, and the ability to tolerate harmful conditions, such as storms and intimidating creatures.
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		+	In the [[User Inteface\|UI]], it is represented by the color of the skeleton icon in the bottom-right corner. Red represents severe discomfort. Blue represents having very high comfort. It ranges in-between through oranges and yellows. By default, a player's comfort will be 50% full, and this residing point can only semi-permanently be shifted by the influence of [[Comfort Bias\|comfort bias]]. Comfort has a tremendous influence on the health of the creature a player is playing. It has many benefits, and a lack thereof has many drawbacks.

	* Comfort influences the rate at which a player [[Health\|heals]]. High comfort will provide a significant boost towards healing rate, whereas low comfort will cause the player's health to decay. It is possible to die from lack of comfort, justified as extreme stress.		* Comfort influences the rate at which a player [[Health\|heals]]. High comfort will provide a significant boost towards healing rate, whereas low comfort will cause the player's health to decay. It is possible to die from lack of comfort, justified as extreme stress.

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 * Comfort influences the rate at which a player's [[Ability|ability power]] regenerates.  High comfort provides a mild boost to ability power gain, and low comfort will slightly hinder ability power gain.
 * A creature high in comfort will recover from [[Injury|injuries]] more swiftly than a stressed, uncomfortable creature.
 * Extraordinarily comfortable creatures may receive special perks in the future.
 [[File:Comfort5.png|right|thumb|400px|border| The comfort UI. From highest comfort to lowest comfort in order are: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.]]

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 * A creature high in comfort will recover from [[Injury|injuries]] more swiftly than a stressed, uncomfortable creature.
 * Extraordinarily comfortable creatures may receive special perks in the future.
-[[File:Comfort5.png|right|thumb|400px|border|]]
+[[File:Comfort5.png|right|thumb|400px|border| The comfort UI. From highest comfort to lowest comfort in order are: Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red.]]
 == Sources of Comfort Gain ==
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 * Just as terrestrial creatures lose comfort sharply while in deep saltwater, [[Aquatic Creatures|aquatic creatures]] sharply lose comfort while on land, in a [[Beaching|beached]] state.
 * Creatures without the [[Piscivorous Creatures|piscivorous]] trait will lose [[Comfort Bias|comfort bias]] when consuming fish.
 Sources of comfort gain or loss gradually influence comfort to rise or fall, exponentially approaching a steady-state value that is the sum of all positive and negative comfort sources.  For example, let's say the player's comfort is being influenced by the following nearby environmental factors:

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 * A creature high in comfort will recover from [[Injury|injuries]] more swiftly than a stressed, uncomfortable creature.
 * Extraordinarily comfortable creatures may receive special perks in the future.
-[[File:Capture.png|x100px|border|]]
+[[File:Comfort5.png|right|thumb|400px|border|]]
 == Sources of Comfort Gain ==

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	Comfort is a major survival resource in Beasts of Bermuda. In the [[User Inteface\|UI]], it is represented by the color of the silhouette of the creature you are playing as, in the bottom-right corner. Red represents severe discomfort. Blue represents having very high comfort. It ranges in-between through oranges and yellows. By default, a player's comfort will be 50% full, and this residing point can only semi-permanently be shifted by the influence of [[Comfort Bias\|comfort bias]]. Comfort has a tremendous influence on the health of the creature a player is playing. It has many benefits, and a lack thereof has many drawbacks.		Comfort is a major survival resource in Beasts of Bermuda. In the [[User Inteface\|UI]], it is represented by the color of the silhouette of the creature you are playing as, in the bottom-right corner. Red represents severe discomfort. Blue represents having very high comfort. It ranges in-between through oranges and yellows. By default, a player's comfort will be 50% full, and this residing point can only semi-permanently be shifted by the influence of [[Comfort Bias\|comfort bias]]. Comfort has a tremendous influence on the health of the creature a player is playing. It has many benefits, and a lack thereof has many drawbacks.
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−	~~[[File:ComfortDeath.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|border\|Death due to Extreme Stress]]~~

	* Comfort influences the rate at which a player [[Health\|heals]]. High comfort will provide a significant boost towards healing rate, whereas low comfort will cause the player's health to decay. It is possible to die from lack of comfort, justified as extreme stress.		* Comfort influences the rate at which a player [[Health\|heals]]. High comfort will provide a significant boost towards healing rate, whereas low comfort will cause the player's health to decay. It is possible to die from lack of comfort, justified as extreme stress.

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 == Sources of Comfort Gain ==
 * Proximity to other friendly players will increase your comfort.  Being closer together will increase comfort more than being spread apart.
-** As a [[Carnivorous Creatures|carnivore]], you can  gain comfort for being in close proximity to your own kind or by eating comfort crystals or comfort flowers.
+** As a [[Carnivorous Creatures|carnivore]], you can gain comfort for being in close proximity to your own kind or by eating comfort crystals or comfort flowers.
 ** As a [[Herbivorous Creatures|herbivore]], you can gain comfort for being in close proximity to any other herbivore, or by eating comfort crystals or comfort flowers.  Certain creatures will grant more comfort to you than others.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] grants significant comfort to its [[Groups|herd]] members.
 ** Formation of [[Friends and Enemies|friendships]] with other players will significantly increase the comfort bonus one gets from being in close proximity to the other player.

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 * Proximity to other friendly players will increase your comfort.  Being closer together will increase comfort more than being spread apart.
 ** As a [[Carnivorous Creatures|carnivore]], you can only gain comfort for being in close proximity to your own kind.
-** As a [[Herbivorous Creatures|herbivore]], you can gain comfort for being in close proximity to any other herbivore.  Certain creatures will grant more comfort to you than others.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] grants significant comfort to its [[Packing System|herd]] members.
+** As a [[Herbivorous Creatures|herbivore]], you can gain comfort for being in close proximity to any other herbivore.  Certain creatures will grant more comfort to you than others.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] grants significant comfort to its [[Groups|herd]] members.
 ** Formation of [[Friends and Enemies|friendships]] with other players will significantly increase the comfort bonus one gets from being in close proximity to the other player.
 * [[Foliage System|Comfort granting plants]] will yield positive comfort over a duration of time, called [[Comfort Bias|comfort bias]].  These plants provide a long-term comfort bonus.  The bonus slowly decays over a long period of time, so these flowers are a very beneficial way to increase comfort.