Exscorbizorb

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I suppose better world gen could lead into other improvements. Once climate bands and seasons are in place farming, seasons and weather would be the next natural step which would in turn pave the way for mechanics like seasonal crops, food preservation and clothes making for winter weather (if those are going to be a thing).

Seasons are indeed planned. Here is the Roadmap of planned features: Link