Swimming - Revision history

NettleBee: updated page, removed irrelevant information

2022-06-20T07:35:55Z

updated page, removed irrelevant information

'Zen: /* Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature */

2020-09-13T23:49:43Z

‎Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature

Mbiggiani: /* Swimming as an Aquatic Creature */

2018-10-28T11:33:51Z

‎Swimming as an Aquatic Creature

Mbiggiani at 00:29, 13 October 2018

2018-10-13T00:29:45Z

Mbiggiani: /* Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature */

2018-10-08T13:31:42Z

‎Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature

Mbiggiani: /* Swimming as an Aquatic Creature */

2018-10-08T13:30:37Z

‎Swimming as an Aquatic Creature

Bermudabeast: /* Swimming as a Semiaquatic Creature */

2017-07-11T18:13:14Z

‎Swimming as a Semiaquatic Creature

Bermudabeast at 19:54, 6 July 2017

2017-07-06T19:54:09Z

Bermudabeast at 19:53, 6 July 2017

2017-07-06T19:53:46Z

Bermudabeast at 19:52, 6 July 2017

2017-07-06T19:52:00Z

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 [[File:719890 screenshots 20181006123227 1.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Mosasaurus]] is Happy in the Water]]
-[[Aquatic Creatures|Aquatic creatures]] live their entire lives in the water, and thus are highly specialized for aquatic movement.  An entirely different style of movement has been granted to these animals.  Rather than using the turn radius style movement most terrestrial creatures follow, aquatic creatures can change their orientation simply by having the player move their [[Camera|camera]], often very swiftly.  The creature will always face the direction of the camera while the player is holding forwards, but will rotate left, right, or towards the camera if the player presses other movement keys.  This is different than terrestrial creatures, where orientation of their animal will follow a more fixed radius on the terrain.  Aquatic creatures are indeed very agile swimmers.
+[[Aquatic Creatures|Aquatic creatures]] live their entire lives in the water, and thus are highly specialized for aquatic movement.  An entirely different style of movement has been granted to these animals.  Rather than using the turn radius style movement most terrestrial creatures follow, aquatic creatures can change their orientation simply by having the player move their [[Camera|camera]], often very swiftly.  The creature will always face the direction of the camera while the player is holding forwards, but will rotate left, right, or towards the camera if the player presses other movement keys.  This is different than terrestrial creatures, where orientation of their animal will follow a more fixed radius on the terrain.  Aquatic creatures are indeed very agile swimmers, and have the option of strafing. All creatures can strafe, however aquatics are the best at it in the water.
 Aquatic creatures are significantly faster than their terrestrial counterparts while in the water.  Most have speeds exceeding even the swiftest land animals.
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 Rather than be concerned with immediate death by [[Drowning|drowning]], aquatic creatures must manage their [[Air|air supply]] using a different, more dynamic, specially designed mechanic.  More aerobic activities deplete air faster than sedentary activities.  Replenishing air is as simple as returning to the surface for a breath.
-Swimming up and down can be controlled both with the pitch angle of the [[Camera|camera]] as well as with use of the [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch [[Keybinding|keybinds]]. Be careful, as swimming too deep can lead to an increase in pressure, which decreases the comfort of your creature.
+Swimming up and down can be controlled both with the pitch angle of the [[Camera|camera]] as well as with use of the [[Jumping|jump]], Strafing, and crouch [[Keybinding|keybinds]]. Be careful, as swimming too deep can lead to an increase in pressure, which decreases the comfort of your creature.
 == Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature ==
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 [[Terrestrial Creatures|Terrestrial creatures]] are unanimously poor swimmers.  They float lazily to the surface when no control input is provided by the player.  Use of [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch will allow the player to slowly ascend or descend in the water.  Unlike aquatic creatures, they do not have a separate, dedicated system designed around their swimming capabilities.  They are often restricted to a similar [[Movement System|movement type]] they are bound to on land, where turn radius and speed dictate their course for the most part.  Worse, with the exception of the [[Acrocanthosaurus]], they suffer a further reduced rate of turning while swimming.  Most of these creatures are very easy prey for aquatic creatures while in the water, and can put up little fight.
-Some terrestrial creatures cannot use their [[Primary Attack|attacks]] or [[Secondary Attack|abilities]] in water.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] and [[Parasaurolophus]] cannot [[Stomping|stomp]].
+Some terrestrial creatures cannot use their [[Primary Attack|attacks]] or [[Secondary Attack|abilities]] in water.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] cannot neck swing, and [[Parasaurolophus]] cannot [[Stomp|stomp]].
 Terrestrial creatures will suffer extreme loss of [[Comfort|comfort]] if swimming in deep [[Ocean|saltwater]].
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 == Swimming as a Semiaquatic Creature ==
-The [[Ichthyovenator]] is the first [[Semiaquatic Creatures|semiaquatic creature]] added to Beasts of Bermuda.  Semiaquatic creatures are very adept at swimming, but hold some limitations that aquatic creatures do not harbor.  They have the same swimming movement style as that of aquatic creatures, allowing tremendously improved aquatic maneuverability over their terrestrial counterparts.  Unlike aquatic creatures, however, they still have [[Drowning|breath]].  When breath is exhausted, they rapidly perish, as terrestrial creatures do.  The amount of time semiaquatic creatures can spend underwater, however, has been greatly extended by a factor of 5, allowing an animal the size of the Ichthyovenator to breath for nearly five minutes on one breath.
+The [[Ichthyovenator]] and [[Lurdusaurus]] are both of the semi-aquatic creatures available in Beasts of Bermuda.  Semiaquatic creatures are very adept at swimming, but hold some limitations that aquatic creatures do not harbor.  They have the same swimming movement style as that of aquatic creatures, allowing tremendously improved aquatic maneuverability over their terrestrial counterparts.  Unlike aquatic creatures, however, they still have [[Drowning|breath]].  When breath is exhausted, they rapidly perish, as terrestrial creatures do.  The amount of time semiaquatic creatures can spend underwater, however, has been greatly extended by a factor of 5, allowing an animal the size of the Ichthyovenator to breath for nearly five minutes on one breath.
 Semiaquatic creatures have improved underwater vision, allowing much higher visibility than terrestrial creatures.
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 == Swimming as a Flying Creature ==
-The [[Pteranodon]] is a [[Flying Creatures|flying creature]] in Beasts of Bermuda. Instead of swimming, it dives through the water like a knife through butter, often to catch fish.
+Both the [[Pteranodon]] and [[Tropeognathus]] are the only [[Flying Creatures|flying creatures]] in Beasts of Bermuda. Instead of swimming, they dive through the water like a knife through butter, often to catch fish.

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 [[File:719890 screenshots 20181001010401 1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Apatosaurus]] can cross ocean water but loses comfort as a result]]
-[[Terrestrial Creatures|terrestrial creatures]] are unanimously poor swimmers.  They float lazily to the surface when no control input is provided by the player.  Use of [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch will allow the player to slowly ascend or descend in the water.  Unlike aquatic creatures, they do not have a separate, dedicated system designed around their swimming capabilities.  They are often restricted to a similar [[Movement System|movement type]] they are bound to on land, where turn radius and speed dictate their course for the most part.  Worse, with the exception of the [[Acrocanthosaurus]], they suffer a further reduced rate of turning while swimming.  Most of these creatures are very easy prey for aquatic creatures while in the water, and can put up little fight.
+[[Terrestrial Creatures|Terrestrial creatures]] are unanimously poor swimmers.  They float lazily to the surface when no control input is provided by the player.  Use of [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch will allow the player to slowly ascend or descend in the water.  Unlike aquatic creatures, they do not have a separate, dedicated system designed around their swimming capabilities.  They are often restricted to a similar [[Movement System|movement type]] they are bound to on land, where turn radius and speed dictate their course for the most part.  Worse, with the exception of the [[Acrocanthosaurus]], they suffer a further reduced rate of turning while swimming.  Most of these creatures are very easy prey for aquatic creatures while in the water, and can put up little fight.
 Some terrestrial creatures cannot use their [[Primary Attack|attacks]] or [[Secondary Attack|abilities]] in water.  Most notably, the [[Apatosaurus]] and [[Parasaurolophus]] cannot [[Stomping|stomp]].

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 Rather than be concerned with immediate death by [[Drowning|drowning]], aquatic creatures must manage their [[Air|air supply]] using a different, more dynamic, specially designed mechanic.  More aerobic activities deplete air faster than sedentary activities.  Replenishing air is as simple as returning to the surface for a breath.
-Swimming up and down can be controlled both with the pitch angle of the [[Camera|camera]] as well as with use of the [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch [[Keybinding|keybinds]].
+Swimming up and down can be controlled both with the pitch angle of the [[Camera|camera]] as well as with use of the [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch [[Keybinding|keybinds]]. Be careful, as swimming too deep can lead to an increase in pressure, which decreases the comfort of your creature.
 == Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature ==

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	== Swimming as a Flying Creature ==		== Swimming as a Flying Creature ==

−	The [[Pteranodon]] ~~will be the first~~ [[Flying Creatures\|flying creature]] ~~to be added to~~ Beasts of Bermuda. ~~It is not yet in-game~~, ~~and the mechanics of flying creatures in~~ the water ~~have yet~~ to ~~be completed~~.	+	The [[Pteranodon]] is a [[Flying Creatures\|flying creature]] in Beasts of Bermuda. Instead of swimming, it dives through the water like a knife through butter, often to catch fish.

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 == Swimming as a Terrestrial Creature ==
-[[File:PachyInWater.jpg|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Pachycephalosaurus]] is Scared in the Water]]
+[[File:719890 screenshots 20181001010401 1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Apatosaurus]] can cross ocean water but loses comfort as a result]]
 [[Terrestrial Creatures|terrestrial creatures]] are unanimously poor swimmers.  They float lazily to the surface when no control input is provided by the player.  Use of [[Jumping|jump]] and crouch will allow the player to slowly ascend or descend in the water.  Unlike aquatic creatures, they do not have a separate, dedicated system designed around their swimming capabilities.  They are often restricted to a similar [[Movement System|movement type]] they are bound to on land, where turn radius and speed dictate their course for the most part.  Worse, with the exception of the [[Acrocanthosaurus]], they suffer a further reduced rate of turning while swimming.  Most of these creatures are very easy prey for aquatic creatures while in the water, and can put up little fight.

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 == Swimming as an Aquatic Creature ==
-[[File:MosaInWater.jpg|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Mosasaurus]] is Happy in the Water]]
+[[File:719890 screenshots 20181006123227 1.jpg|thumb|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Mosasaurus]] is Happy in the Water]]
 [[Aquatic Creatures|Aquatic creatures]] live their entire lives in the water, and thus are highly specialized for aquatic movement.  An entirely different style of movement has been granted to these animals.  Rather than using the turn radius style movement most terrestrial creatures follow, aquatic creatures can change their orientation simply by having the player move their [[Camera|camera]], often very swiftly.  The creature will always face the direction of the camera while the player is holding forwards, but will rotate left, right, or towards the camera if the player presses other movement keys.  This is different than terrestrial creatures, where orientation of their animal will follow a more fixed radius on the terrain.  Aquatic creatures are indeed very agile swimmers.

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 When an animal is in the water, if their feet cannot touch the bottom, they are considered to be swimming.  Swimming is one of three types of movement, the others being [[Movement System|terrestrial movement]] and [[Flight|flight]].  Playable creatures in Beasts of Bermuda harbor a wide array of aquatic capabilities, ranging from ineptitude to proficiency.
-== Swimming as an Aquatic Creature
+== Swimming as an Aquatic Creature ==
 [[File:ElasmoInWater.jpg|right|thumb|400px|border|The [[Elasmosaurus]] is Graceful in the Water]]