Living World: Seasons & Ecology

Living World: Seasons & Ecology 1.0.0 Type: Initial Release 🌿

🛠️ Core Systems

• Implemented dynamic seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter with visual and gameplay effects.
• Added temperature system affecting player stamina and optional heat/cold effects.

🌳 Ecosystem Simulation

• Forests and grasslands regenerate over time if left undisturbed.
• Over-mined areas degrade and slow regrowth.
• Seasonal grass spread adjustments.

🦌 Wildlife Behavior

• Wolves hunt more actively during Winter.
• Birds migrate using particle/entity simulation.
• Passive animals avoid high player activity zones.

🔥 Environmental Events

• Seasonal storms, fog, auroras in Winter.
• Crop-destroying blight events.
• Spring overgrowth events and summer heat waves.

📊 Player Interaction

• Excessive harvesting slows biome regeneration.
• Environmental restoration (planting trees, restoring areas) increases biodevelopment score.