ThiccBirb Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) I know originally the developers intended the game to have solely European/Old World crops, but (so I've heard) this has changed, so if we already have Cassava (native to South America) and Sunflowers, I don't see why Corn, Squash, Avocado, Beans, Cacao Trees (Cocoa), Tomatoes, Peanuts, Peppers, Tobacco or Potatoes couldn't be added in the game, since it's set in a sort of post-history. Even if it's a European setting a post-history would be well long after we brought new world crops over and they would still be found growing in the former Europe. I'm not entirely familiar of the lore so please correct me if I'm wrong! I've only had the game for a week or so. A non New World addition could be Coffee! Coffee is native to Ethiopia and could commonly be found growing in parts of Europe. Coffee beans could be combined with water and give the drinker a caffeine buff. These don't all need to be added but these are just some really cool crop ideas that I think would fit if it's set in a post-civilization Europe long after human cultivation of them. Tobacco, while not a food crop, could be used for medicinal purposes, as it can be used as an antiseptic, sort of like Flax has use as a utilitarian crop. Alternatively, while unhealthy, tobacco could also be smoked to provide a temporary buff of some kind. I'm not promoting drugs at all but tobacco was a popular historical use. Cocoa could be used to make chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate pies, hot cocoa, and so much more! Let me know of your thoughts! I would love to see these crops in the game. The amount of crops is already incredible and the addition of some of these would make the game even more unbelievable! Edited January 7, 2022 by ThiccBirb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philtre Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 I think the game is supposed to be set in alternate-history Europe in the 1300's, so before contact with the Americas. I don't know the justification for having New World crops like cassava, peanuts, and sunflowers.... The main crop type I feel is missing is the European legumes. The only legumes we have are soybeans and peanuts, but the Medieval peasant diet would have included legumes as an important component, in particular broad beans, lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, or field peas, depending on region and era. Bread, beans, and beer were pretty much the poor person's staple foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThiccBirb Posted January 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Philtre said: I think the game is supposed to be set in alternate-history Europe in the 1300's, so before contact with the Americas. I don't know the justification for having New World crops like cassava, peanuts, and sunflowers.... The main crop type I feel is missing is the European legumes. The only legumes we have are soybeans and peanuts, but the Medieval peasant diet would have included legumes as an important component, in particular broad beans, lima beans, lentils, chickpeas, or field peas, depending on region and era. Bread, beans, and beer were pretty much the poor person's staple foods. This is why I believe they have since strayed from the original intention and are adding more crops to the game for player enjoyment and variety. There are so many crops this new change in plan could bring to the table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile Posted January 7, 2022 Report Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Philtre said: I think the game is supposed to be set in alternate-history Europe in the 1300's, so before contact with the Americas. They have changed directions since then, I was still under that impressions too Philtre. 4 hours ago, ThiccBirb said: This is why I believe they have since strayed from the original intention and are adding more crops to the game for player enjoyment and variety. There are so many crops this new change in plan could bring to the table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setne550 Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I think it is discussed already (also in discord) but yeah corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyagelle Posted January 9, 2022 Report Share Posted January 9, 2022 I would love to see corn and sunflowers, and cocoa. The more the merrier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setne550 Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 14 hours ago, Rhyagelle said: I would love to see corn and sunflowers, and cocoa. The more the merrier! Sunflowers are already in the game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyagelle Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 19 hours ago, setne550 said: Sunflowers are already in the game. Oh, yep, you're right! My bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laskuna Posted January 11, 2022 Report Share Posted January 11, 2022 Disbanding only "old world crops" rule its ok. More freedom to players if they want create some exotic / fantasy style world. Now plants spawn only depends on temperature? With more types of them, they can be more regional diverse. Better exploration experience, but can be flustrated if someone searching for specyfic one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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