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Season Mechanics

The game features a full seasonal cycle that affects resource availability, weather, and survival challenges.

Cycle

A year consists of 360 days, divided into four seasons of 90 days each. Below see default yearly cycle, if game starting in spring.

Season Days (Yearly Cycle) Description
Spring 1 - 89 Mild weather, nature awakening. Maple sap and fresh greens available.
Summer 90 - 179 Warm, abundant food (berries, insects), high thirst drain.
Autumn 180 - 269 Cooling down, harvest time (nuts, mushrooms), preparation for winter.
Winter 270 - 359 Cold, scarce resources, high demand on warmth and food reserves.

Resource Availability

Many resources are only available during specific seasons. Plan your gathering and storage accordingly.

Foraging & Flora

Resource Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Wild Mushrooms ✅ ✅
Wild Onions ✅ ✅
Root Tubers ✅ ✅
Wild Grain ✅ ✅
Wild Herbs ✅ ✅ ✅
Bird Eggs ✅ ✅
Maple Sap ✅ ✅
Nuts (Acorn, Hickory, etc) ✅

Berries

Berry Type Season Biomes
Strawberries Spring, Summer Plain, Shore
Raspberries Summer Forest, Plain
Blueberries Summer Forest, Swamp, Mountain
Blackberries Summer, Autumn Forest, Shore, Plain
Cranberries Autumn Swamp, Shore
Bog Cranberries Autumn, Winter Swamp

Insects & Bait

Most insects (Beetles, Grubs, Worms, Crickets) are available from Spring to Autumn.

Aquatic

Resource Notes
Seaweed Available year-round.
Cattail Roots Best in Autumn, Winter, Spring.
River Weed / Cress Spring to Autumn.

Farming

Crops have specific planting seasons. You must plant seeds during their viable seasons for them to grow.

Scenarios

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