This thread is a work in progress and subject to change ( i have no concept art or sprites) Culture: greek/ roman Appearance The Homo Fungians are a fungus- based race. They did not evolve however, instead, they took over the bodies and minds of an ancient civilization. The homo fungians range in height from 32 to 36 pixels. They appear as humanoid shapes with four arms, covered in mold, mushrooms, and other such forms of parasitic life. The upper set of arms is dominant while the lower set was lost while taking over the species. Homo Fungians range in all colors, while the stems of the fungus are a pale tan color. They have three fingers on each hand, and three toes on each foot. They have an exceptionally large cranium (swollen after infection) and a small tube at the back of the head connecting to the lower back. The mushrooms growing from their body range in design, some spotted, some like balconies, etc. If someone could make some concept art or sprites based on this description, i would much appreciate it. Story On the planet now named TK421, alpha sector, there was a thriving race named the Alcotians. They had a wonderful society, with abundant recourses. That is, until the fungus grew. The fungus was parasitic, it grew onto food and edible plants. Once ingested, it would take over the body from the inside out. Unsure of what to do, the Alcotians panicked, horrified by the monstrosities that their brethren had become. Those who would not eat the infected food starved, their corpses brought to life by the horrible fungus. Soon, almost every living being on the planet had become a host. Exited by their success, the Homo Fungians ( or just Fungians) set out into the stars to infect ever more. They would not die, and ate very little. They could only be killed in combat. Reputation Most races, except the Floran, are curious and nonviolent towards the Fungians, until they touch the food. The Florans however, almost suffered the same fate as the Alcotians, and are weary of the parasites. As soon as the player shows a weapon, they will be attacked. Unless they are Fungians, in which case they will be threatened. Weapons and armor After the Fungians took over the Alcotians, they were able to link themselves together and advance the species very quickly. Taking inspiration from the greek and roman society of the alcotians, their weapons were tridents, pillum, gladius, and other such weapons. Ranged weapons fire poisonous and painful spores at opponents. Armor is made by infusing metals and elements with the fungal spores to create living protection. (I am currently working on sprites.) Technology In order to reproduce, the Fungians clone the Alcotians and then infect them with the fungus. As the Fungians infect more races, they gain their knowledge of technology and use it to advance themselves. Buildings The Fungians build greek and roman style temples, homes, cities, etc. that are overgrown with fungus. (Still no art)
There is a non-playable race of fungus people already in game so don't imagine this idea will get implemented. BUT still a suggestion if there is a tube connecting the head and back it would interfere with armors and back equipment and that would be a game breaker.
Race is pretty much Agarans, they're overpowered because they could only die in combat thus not being affected by cold of hunger, and if someone accidentally takes out a weapon momentarily they get eaten. If they were added, I would purge them from the universe.
No, the agarans are mushrooms. Not beings taken over by a fungus. Although they should work on making the unplayable races, well, playable.
