Nature expansion

Key Features

• Realistic tree falling physics with structural calculations
• Dynamic wildlife including squirrels and songbirds
• Environmental factors affecting tree growth patterns
• Seasonal changes with visual and behavioral impacts
• Wildlife AI with hunting, foraging, and shelter seeking
• Natural disasters like diseases and storm damage

What Makes This Special

Nature Expansion's brilliance lies in treating forests as living ecosystems rather than static resource farms. The tree physics system calculates center of mass, making trees fall realistically based on cut location and existing lean, with nearby trees potentially suffering damage from impact. Squirrels demonstrate complex behaviors - storing food for winter, building dreys in tree hollows, and alerting to predator presence through alarm calls. Birds don't just add ambiance but indicate environmental health, with species diversity reflecting forest quality. The growth system means saplings planted near water grow faster and fuller, while those in shade develop tall, thin trunks seeking light. Seasonal mechanics go beyond cosmetics with autumn leaf drops creating mulch improving nearby soil, winter forcing animals into hibernation, and spring triggering breeding behaviors. Disease mechanics create natural forest management challenges where players must remove infected trees to preven...

Pro Tips

• Clear areas before felling large trees to prevent damage
• Create wildlife observation blinds to study behaviors
• Plant diverse forests for maximum animal variety
• Manage tree diseases early to prevent forest devastation