CurvedCrib17

After seeing the reef biome shown off in the 1.21 trailer plus the amazing reef fish designs. I did notice that many of them are on the more colorful side, which is fitting and nothing wrong with that, but it got me thinking.. What if there was a fish that blended in rather than stood out? That’s when the idea hit me: a Stonefish! Stonefish are reef fish found in shallow waters, and their main trait is camouflage and their venom, but I’m going to ignore that part..! They blend into rocky, coral environments almost perfectly and that’s exactly why I think they’d be such a great fit for the coral reef biome in the game. While the reef is colorful, it’s also got a lot of rocky textures. A Stonefish would fit right in visually, hiding in plain sight with coral or rocks and adding a new layer of life and detail to the area. Unlike the other reef fish you may find, the Stonefish wouldn’t be immediately obvious (most of the time..) You might swim past a patch of rocks or coral, not even realizing there’s a fish sitting there. Or for antoher example, maybe you're exploring, hunting, gathering resources, or just taking in the scenery, and then notice something moving the slightest bit just to realize that it is a fish! And it’s those small details or features that can make the world feel alive! And if someone or even I comes up with a solid way to turn the venom into a gameplay mechanic, I’d be all for it!