Sandstorms

Sandstorms currently don't do anything, which is kind of weird. I think if you walk against the sandstorm, you should move 20% slower than normal, and that this mechanic should apply to monsters and villagers too. maybe taking a tiny bit of damage when your walking against it could be a possibility, I still don't know if that would be a good idea or not.

 

slowness would make more sense, however that would be incredibly annoying. i think it would be better to do small damage over time unless you have the right equipment.

 

I think the slowness is a good idea - adds to the realism.
Perhaps 20% would be a little too slow, however.

Maybe 10% slower when walking against it, a 5% faster when walking with it?

I personally feel that taking damage would be more frustrating than walking a little slower. However, both would be annoying if sandstorms were common. As long as they're not too common I feel this would be fine

 

maybe they should damage you
maybe they should start to play Darude - Sandstorm when you enter on an sandstorm

 

actually, the movement alterations being different going with or against the sand is a better idea. it doesn't put you in an inescapable movement hamper.

 

Sandstorms already do minor damage in the Stable builds.

 

Oh yes, walking with it! Good idea. Sandstorms are as common as rain, but usually pass much faster.[DOUBLEPOST=1419266131][/DOUBLEPOST]

Oh. Sorry, I'm on nightly![DOUBLEPOST=1419269366][/DOUBLEPOST]

Oh. My. God. FANTASTIC IDEA!