Survival in the Forum

Round 20 - Year 1, Month 8

EVENT

(Removed to not take up forum space)

It was a normal day on the forum. Users were busy making posts and fixing their older entries from creature damage.
One post in a long-forgotten thread stood out, however. WizardOfInt, the one who created it, has allowed it to be completely eaten by the critters, leaving a blank post behind. Now, ontop of it were corpses of all the creatures, killed with the unique internet-wizard method, in a circle around mushed mass that used to be multiple Similisarstractatori creatures. As the “Internet Wizards” believed, this species had the most “cybermagic” that could be used to do “cyber-rituals”. Now, it has came time to do one.
A curious new user, Candledark, has just stumbled upon this post. They managed to see some of the outer corpses being adjusted by the invisible cursors of other users. Then it began.
While Candledark couldn’t see it, 8 cursors started to circle around the mushed corpses, being right in between them and the corpses of the outer creatures. As this was progressing, those outside corpses started to be dragged closer to the mushed ones, until they all met in one place.
At this moment, the page froze for all the ones viewing it and had to be refreshed. When both Candledark and the ritual-makers did so, they noticed that the thread they were in was a lot darker than before, as if something corrupted it, but then this darkness jumped to the home page and after that to an even other thread!

AI cursors happened to receive a major update at this time aswell, making them better at hunting the creatures.

CPO is still waiting for some species to settle in the β-FP.

This strange dark-mist of sorts caused the organism’s evolution to slow down due to unknown reasons. It also seems to have only targetted one species - Fabuloid Similisarstractatori.

( Fabuloid Similisarstractatori has -1 mutation next round)

But there is a way to fight that mysterious mist…
Creatures can evolve to attack the air they breathe in a specific way, making the mist suffer. Currently, it has [15/15 HP] and an attacking evolution of one species FOR ONE MONTH would take out [1-3 HP]. However, the mist can regenerate at the rate of [1 HP/Round].
(You can use mutations as one-time actions to damage the Dark Mist)

MIST STATUS:

  • 15/15 HP
  • LEVEL 1 - can take away 1 mutation from 1 species EACH ROUND.
  • Regenerates 1 HP / Round when damaged.

Species

NPC - Multipoda TeaKinges, “The Crawler” - HO

  • Medium Omnivore

Mutations: Better Genetic Recombination (+0.5 M/R), Population Detection (EE)

M. TeaKinges’s reproductive system produces more diverse offspring that increases it’s evolution rate. The species also developed ways of detecting when it’s population is low, taking actions to prevent itself from going extinct.

Statistics:

  • Speed - 12/5
  • Stealth - 13*(2) = 26
  • Strenght - 12*(2.5) = 30 (Venom)
  • User Usefulness - 0 (1)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: Vegetation, Multipoda Yuyimus, Multipoda Narrenists, F. Spiritusvivi
Predated By: F. Spiritusvivi, Multipoda Cat-Bestiae, Multipoda Yuyimus, Multipoda Narrenists

Mutation History
  • Respiratory System
  • Basic Tentacles (+2 Speed due to Respiratory System)
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Stronger Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Jumping Limbs (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Omnivorous Diet
  • Digging Limbs (+1 Stealth)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Venom Glands (+1 Strenght)
  • Sharp Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Sound Antennae (+1 Stealth)
  • Extra Muscle Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Spiky Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Simple brain
  • Stronger Digging Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Tunnel Digging (+1 Stealth)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Better Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Better Circulatory System
  • Improved Respiratory System (+1 Both Speed)
  • Gliding limbs (+1 Flying Speed)
  • Intermediate Brain (+1 Stealth)
  • Eusociality (+0.5 to Strenght Multiplier)
  • Improved Chemoreceptors (+1 Stealth)
  • Lighter Bodies (+1 Both Speed)
  • Medium Size
  • Photoreceptive Spots (+1 Stealth)
  • Heart (+1 Strenght)
  • Colonies (+1 Strenght)
  • Pinhole Eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Air Sacks (+1 B Speed)
  • Echolocation (+1 Stealth)
  • Better Genetic Recombination (+0.5 M/R)
  • Population Detection (EE)

@doomlightning - Dichorisare Cogitandi, “Divider” - HO

  • Small Herbivore

Mutations: Click Communication (+1 Stealth), Long-term Memory (+1 Stealth)

D. Cogitandi can now use clicks to communicate with each other, transmitting very basic messages, like a prairie dog. It’s memory now lasts longer, allowing the specimens to remember where huntinbelgiums of other creatures are and how to avoid them.

Statistics:

  • Speed - 12
  • Stealth - 15*(2.5) = 37.5
  • Strenght - 11*(1.5) = 16.5 (Bitter)
  • User Usefulness - 1 (2)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: Vegetation
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Segmentation
  • Annular Muscles (+2 speed due to Axial Respiratory System)
  • Axial Respiratory System
  • Siphon (+1 Speed)
  • Mantle (+1 Strenght)
  • Joints (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Stylocone Tail / Evil Face (+1 Strenght)
  • Basic Brain
  • Eyespots (+1 Stealth)
  • Compound eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Memory Cortex
  • Countershading (+1 Stealth)
  • Segmented Mantle Osteoderm (+1 Strenght)
  • Bitter Taste (+1 Strenght)
  • “Reflectors” (+1 Stealth)
  • Schooling
  • Physical imitation (+1 Stealth)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Air Bags (+1 Speed)
  • Mental Rating
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Closed Circulatory System
  • K-type Reproduction
  • Better Syphon (+1 Speed)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Sentinel Behaviour (+1 UU)
  • Mandibles (+1 Strenght)
  • Improved Respiratory System (+1 Speed)
  • Creative Thinking
  • Mandible Duplication (+1 Strenght)
  • Chemical Warfare (+1 Stealth)
  • Hands (+1 Strenght)
  • Motor Thinking (+1 Speed)
  • Creative Thinking (+1 Stealth)
  • More Endurance (+1 Speed)
  • Pallium (+1 Stealth)
  • Less Virtual Consumption (+1 Stealth)
  • Courtship Display (+1 Strenght)
  • Click Communication (+1 Stealth)
  • Long-term Memory (+1 Stealth)

@Cha - Multipoda Yuyimus, “Centipede” - UC

  • Small Carnivore

Mutations: Restrainting Limbs (+1 Strenght), Paralitic Venom (+1 Strenght)

M. Yuyimus’s lifted legs have turned into restrainting limbs, being able to hold onto prey. It’s venom now paralyzes ones it affects, making the creature deadlier than before.

This species suffered further from the parasite’s grasp…

Statistics:

  • Speed - 11
  • Stealth - 12*(2.5) = 30
  • Strenght - 17*(1.5) = 25.5 (Paralitic Venom, Anti-toxin for Multipoda Cat-Bestiae)
  • User Usefulness - 0 (1)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: F. Spiritusvivi, Multipoda Narrenists, Multipoda TeaKinges, Multipoda Cat-Bestiae
Predated By: Multipoda TeaKinges, Multipoda Cat-Bestiae, Multipoda Narrenists, F. Spiritusvivi

Mutation History
  • Respiratory System
  • Basic Tentacles (+2 Speed due to Respiratory System)
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Stronger Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Jumping Limbs (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Omnivorous Diet
  • Digging Limbs (+1 Stealth)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Venom Glands (+1 Strenght)
  • Sharp Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Sound Antennae (+1 Stealth)
  • Extra Muscle Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Spiky Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Simple brain
  • Stronger Digging Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Carnivoreous Diet
  • Better Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Claws (+1 Strenght)
  • Stronger Leg Muscles (+1 Speed)
  • Heart
  • Stronger Jaw Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Better Leg Muscles (+1 Speed)
  • Longer Legs (+1 Speed)
  • Biparental Care
  • Pinhole Eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Better Respiratory System (+1 Speed)
  • Lensed Eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Mimic M. TeaKingeses Appearance (+1 Stealth)
  • Colour Vision (+1 Stealth)
  • Mimic M. TeaKingeses Aggresion (+1 Strenght)
  • Anti-toxins against Multipoda Cat-Bestiae (+1 Strenght)
  • Sensory Cortexes (+1 Stealth)
  • Letter Ambush (+1 Stealth)
  • Reinforced Skeleton (+1 Strenght)
  • Plating (+1 Strenght)
  • Centuarism (+1 Speed)
  • Restrainting Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Paralitic Venom (+1 Strenght)

@CatSquared - Multipoda Cat-Bestiae, “Cat Beasts” - HO

  • Tiny Omnivore

Mutations: Immune System (+1 Strenght, +2 ILs before parasitic damage), Resistance to D. Amplicoma’s bitterness (+1 Strenght)

M. Cat-Bestiae has developed an immune system made up of cells that is mostly used to kill larvae of D. Amplicoma species. The species is also resistant to it’s bitter taste now.

Statistics:

  • Speed - 12/6
  • Stealth - 9*(3) = 27
  • Strenght - 16*(1.5) = 24 (Venom, Toxicity, Resistance to D. Amplicoma’s bitterness)
  • User Usefulness - 0 (1)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: Vegetation, Multipoda Yuyimus, Multipoda TeaKinges, Multipoda Narrenists, F. Spiritusvivi
Predated By: Multipoda Yuyimus

Mutation History
  • Respiratory System
  • Basic Tentacles (+2 Speed due to Respiratory System)
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Stronger Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Jumping Limbs (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Omnivorous Diet
  • Digging Limbs (+1 Stealth)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Venom Glands (+1 Strenght)
  • Sharp Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Sound Antennae (+1 Stealth)
  • Extra Muscle Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Spiky Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Simple brain
  • Stronger Digging Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Tunnel Digging (+1 Stealth)
  • Size Decrease (Tiny Size)
  • Letter Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Faster Leg Muscles (+1 Speed)
  • Streamline Shape (+1 Speed)
  • Better Gnetic Recombination (+0.5 M/R)
  • Chemical Communication (+1 Stealth)
  • Swarm Behaviour (+0.5 to Strenght Multiplier)
  • Gliding Wings (+1 Flying Speed)
  • Toxicity (+1 Strenght)
  • Toxin Projectile (+1 Strenght)
  • Hydrogen Bladder (+1 Flying Speed)
  • Larger Wing Muscles (+1 F Speed)
  • Better Toxic Projectile (+1 Strenght)
  • Extra Wings (+1 F Speed)
  • Stronger Leg Muscles (+1 W Speed)
  • More Streamline Body (+1 B Speed)
  • Stronger Legs (+1 W Speed)
  • Even Stronger Legs (+1 W Speed)
  • More Strenght x 3 (+3 Strenght)
  • Immune System (+1 Strenght, +2 ILs before parasitic damage)
  • Resistance to D. Amplicoma’s bitterness (+1 Strenght)

NPC - Multipoda Narrenists, “Darren” - UC

  • Small Omnivore

Mutations: Higher Fecundity (+0.5 M/R), Population Observarion (EE)

M. Narrenists now reproduces at higher rates, creating more diversity in the population and so making the species’s evolution rate far higher. Like M. TeaKinges, it has also learnt to observe it’s population and respond to low population situations.

This species suffered further from the parasite’s grasp…

Statistics:

  • Speed - 13/3
  • Stealth - 9*(2.5) = 22.5
  • Strenght - 16*(1.5) = 24 (Venom)
  • User Usefulness - 2 (3)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: Vegetation, Multipoda Yuyimus, F. Spiritusvivi, Multipoda TeaKinges
Predated By: Multipoda Cat-Bestiae, Multipoda TeaKinges, F. Spiritusvivi, M. Yuyimus, D. Amplicoma

Mutation History
  • Respiratory System
  • Basic Tentacles (+2 Speed due to Respiratory System)
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Stronger Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Jumping Limbs (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Omnivorous Diet
  • Digging Limbs (+1 Stealth)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Venom Glands (+1 Strenght)
  • Sharp Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Sound Antennae (+1 Stealth)
  • Extra Muscle Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Spiky Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Simple brain
  • Stronger Digging Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Tunnel Digging (+1 Stealth)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Horn (+1 Strenght)
  • Spam-eating behaviour (+1 UU)
  • Better Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • More Spikes (+1 Strenght)
  • Rear Spikes (+1 Strenght)
  • Faster Movement (+1 Speed)
  • Movement Claws (+1 Walking Speed)
  • Gliding Wings (+1 Flying Speed)
  • Stronger Jaw Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Better Digging Claws (+1 Stealth)
  • Sharper Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Stronger Leg Muscles (+1 W Speed)
  • Larger Wings (+1 F Speed)
  • Wing Spikes (+1 Strenght)
  • Tusks (+1 Strenght)
  • Stronger Skeleton (+1 Strenght)
  • Wrinkly Lungs (+1 B Speed)
  • Higher Fecundity (+0.5 M/R)
  • Population Observarion (EE)

@Bontopia13 - Dichorisare Bontopius, “The Swarm” - HO

  • Medium Herbivore + Scavanger

Mutations: Immune System (+1 Strenght, +2 ILs before parasitic damage), Longer Legs (+1 Speed)

D. Bontopius, like M. Cat-Bestiae developed an immune system that is mostly used against D, Amplicoma. It’s legs are now longer, making the specimens faster.

Statistics:

  • Speed - 11
  • Stealth - 12*(2) = 24
  • Strenght - 12*(2.5) = 30 (Bitter, Death Explosion)
  • User Usefulness - 1 (2)

Distribution: Wilderness, α-FP

Preys On: Vegetation
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Segmentation
  • Annular Muscles (+2 speed due to Axial Respiratory System)
  • Axial Respiratory System
  • Siphon (+1 Speed)
  • Mantle (+1 Strenght)
  • Joints (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Stylocone Tail / Evil Face (+1 Strenght)
  • Basic Brain
  • Eyespots (+1 Stealth)
  • Compound eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Memory Cortex
  • Countershading (+1 Stealth)
  • Segmented Mantle Osteoderm (+1 Strenght)
  • Bitter Taste (+1 Strenght)
  • “Reflectors” (+1 Stealth)
  • Schooling
  • Physical imitation (+1 Stealth)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Air Bags (+1 Speed)
  • Mental Rating
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Swarm Intelligence (+0.5 to strenght multiplier)
  • Hiding Eggs
  • Better Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Better Joints (+1 Speed)
  • Larger Abdomen (+1 Strenght)
  • 2 More Legs (+1 Speed)
  • Pheromone Communication (+1 Stealth)
  • More Genetic Recombination (+0.5 M/R)
  • Claws For Letters (+1 UU)
  • Higher Fertility (Extinction Evasion)
  • Death Explosion (+1 Strenght)
  • Partial Migration to α-FP (Spreads)
  • Lower Metabolism (+1 Stealth)
  • Scavanging (+1 Strenght)
  • Eusociality (+1 Strenght)
  • Better Eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Better Circulatory System (+1 Strenght)
  • Size Increase (Medium Size)
  • Immune System (+1 Strenght, +2 ILs before parasitic damage)
  • Longer Legs (+1 Speed)

@fralegend015 - Fabuloid Spiritusvivi, “Archmage” - HO

  • Small Omnivore

Mutations: Pneuma (+1 Strenght), Genesis (EE), Suggestion (+1 UU to all other species)

F. Similisarstractatori’s dead souls can now inject a part of themselves into other critters and harvest the fully-grown pseudosoul once the same creature dies, making those souls stronger and living longer. Those souls also help the living population survive various crisises. Not only that, it now influences the entire ecosystem, making sure that no species goes extinct.

Statistics:

  • Speed - 15
  • Stealth - 14*(2.5) = 35
  • Strenght - 13*(1.5) = 19.5 (Venom)
  • User Usefulness - 1 (2)

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On: Vegetation, Multipoda Yuyimus, Multipoda Narrenists, M. TeaKinges
Predated By: Multipoda Cat-Bestiae, M. Narrenists, M. TeaKinges, Multipoda Yuyimus

Mutation History
  • Respiratory System
  • Basic Tentacles (+2 Speed due to Respiratory System)
  • Grinding Teeth
  • Stronger Muscles (+1 Strenght)
  • Camouflage (+1 Stealth)
  • Jumping Limbs (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Omnivorous Diet
  • Digging Limbs (+1 Stealth)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Venom Glands (+1 Strenght)
  • Sharp Teeth (+1 Strenght)
  • Sound Antennae (+1 Stealth)
  • Extra Muscle Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Spiky Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Simple brain
  • Stronger Digging Limbs (+1 Strenght)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Tunnel Digging (+1 Stealth)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • More Speed (+1 Speed)
  • Harder Skin (+1 Strenght)
  • Epigenetic Manipulation (+0.5 M/R)
  • Better Vascular System
  • Better Respiratory System (+1 Speed)
  • Limbs Location Change (+1 Speed)
  • Intermediate Brain (+1 Stealth)
  • Cybercognition (+1 Stealth)
  • Autokinesis (+1 Speed)
  • Netpulmonation (+1 Speed)
  • Cybercordis (+1 Strenght)
  • Cyber-Soul (+1 Stealth)
  • Telekinesis (+1 Strenght)
  • UIthurgy (+1 UU)
  • Spiritual Retention (+1 Stealth)
  • Hyperportal Creation (+1 Speed)
  • Telepathy (+1 Stealth)
  • Poltergeist (+1 Stealth)
  • Compound Spirituality (+1 Stealth)
  • Stronger Autokinesis (+1 Speed)
  • Pneuma (+1 Strenght)
  • Genesis (EE)
  • Suggestion (+1 UU to all other species)

@willow - Dichorisare Amplicoma, “Wall Slug” - HO

  • Small Herbivore + Parasite

Mutations: Feature Theft (+0.5 M/R), Spicy (+1 Strenght)

D. Amplicoma’s larvae can steal useful features of the organisms they’re infecting, making the species as a whole evolve a bit faster. It is now also spicy, making creatures not like eating it even more than before and can even transfer a bit of this spicyness to their hosts, however making the hosts fully spicy is not possible due to the spicy chemical’s deadlyness when inside a foreign creature.

A few host species have been lost…

Statistics:

  • Speed - 11/1
  • Stealth - 11*(2.5) = 27.5
  • Strenght - 12*(2) = 24 (Bitter, Spicy)
  • User Usefulness - 0

Distribution: Wilderness

Preys On (+Parasite): Vegetation, M. Yuyimus, M. Narrenists
Predated By: N/A

Mutation History
  • Segmentation
  • Annular Muscles (+2 speed due to Axial Respiratory System)
  • Axial Respiratory System
  • Siphon (+1 Speed)
  • Mantle (+1 Strenght)
  • Joints (+1 Speed)
  • Circulatory System
  • Stylocone Tail / Evil Face (+1 Strenght)
  • Basic Brain
  • Eyespots (+1 Stealth)
  • Compound eyes (+1 Stealth)
  • Memory Cortex
  • Countershading (+1 Stealth)
  • Segmented Mantle Osteoderm (+1 Strenght)
  • Bitter Taste (+1 Strenght)
  • “Reflectors” (+1 Stealth)
  • Schooling
  • Physical imitation (+1 Stealth)
  • Chemoreception (+1 Stealth)
  • Air Bags (+1 Speed)
  • Mental Rating
  • Size Increase (Small Size)
  • Closed Circulatory System
  • K-type Reproduction
  • Midsection Duplication (+1 Speed)
  • Setae (+1 Stealth)
  • Acid-Resistant Eggs
  • 12 Legs (+1 Speed)
  • RNA Editing (Extinction Evasion)
  • Rotator Leg Joint (+1 Speed)
  • Wings (+1 F Speed)
  • Castes (+0.5 to Strenght Multiplier)
  • Ameboid Larva Cells (+1 Strenght)
  • Possesion (+1 Strenght)
  • More and more plastic neurons (+1 Stealth)
  • UV equivalent usage (+1 Stealth)
  • Gamete dismantling (+1 Strenght)
  • Feature Theft (+0.5 M/R)
  • Spicy (+1 Strenght)

BIOMES:
Wilderness - All Species
α-FP - Dichorisare Bontopius
β-FP - No Species

ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS (from most friendly to most hostile):
-CPO (Creature Park Organization) + CPO-RC (Creature Park Organization - Research Community)
-FPG (Forum Protection Group)
-ES-CS (Eradication Society - Cybermagic Solution)

ERA:
Early PeriodIntermediate Period → PAX MULTIPODA (present)

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