What is your preferred playstyle/build in Thrive?

Everyone here likes thrive. Everyone here has played the game. After a certain point, which may not be applicable for everyone, a specific build/playstyle emerges to be favored among others. Some people main as a sessile Photosynthetic organism. Others like being a Predatory cell. Or even a Predatory Photosynthetic organism. So what is your preferred play-style/build in Thrive? This does not have to be set in stone; it can change as the game updates.

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I generally use heterothropic mobile builds currently since a few releases. Seems like the main path most fresh eyes would take in the game…

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For me, it depends, but I really like being a Eukaryotic Photosynthetic organism. It is just so calming. Also, it is kind of hilarious to see other organisms just go “Nope” at seeing a huge cell. Interestingly enough, since I like using Chitin the most, I am basically playing as a Photosynthetic Fungi. Sometimes, I add the Slime Jet to make things more interesting. And with the most recent update, I like using the Bioluminescent vacuole with this build.

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How useful is the bioluminescent vacuole when compared to a regular vacuole?

The Regular Vacuole is definitely better, as it gives more storage options, but I just like the Bioluminescent Vacuole since it makes my part of my cell glow.

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Being meant for visual factor means the luminescent vacuole is certainly not the best in regards to non-visual factors. But perhaps one day it will find use in communicating with macroscopic members of your species…

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I am usually a large photosynthetic iron eater.

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Large predatory iron eater with toxins, spikes, and slime jets, but I always end up wiping everyone out except my sister species

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I also used to take ironeater nearly every time before giving the heterotrophic lifestyle a try.

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