As a little nod to the Underdark from D&D and Baldur’s Gate 3?

Since the tree sits right next to the pond, imagine exploring a maze of tangled roots that eventually opens into enormous caverns filled with glowing fungi, crystal formations, underground lakes, and hidden passages connecting to the pond.

There could be unique creatures like cave crickets, translucent springtails, crystal-armored beetles, and spiders lurking among the roots. Maybe even a massive underground boss guarding the deepest chambers.

It could introduce new resources, crafting materials, and opportunities for underground base-building.

I think it would be an awesome way to expand the map while adding a mysterious, slightly eerie atmosphere to the game. Plus, “The Under Bark” just feels like a perfect Grounded-style reference!

Awesome image, where did it come from?

Although there is already a large cave beneath gnarly bark so where would it go? Also isn't that boss just another centipede, we just got one.

Edited November 4Nov 4 by DrDex27

Oh I had to make it because I couldn’t fully describe the idea my friend and I were talking about while being in the save system. I was thinking going deeper in the cave system of the gnarly bark. Perhaps something like a Root Labyrinth, Geode tunnels or Crystals, and eventually in the depths different fungi?Maybe needing an explosive to access it.

I agree about the centipede, it was just a rough idea but it would be cool to do a dragonfly nymph, giant mole cricket, or cicada (since they feed on roots if I’m not mistaken), giant glow worm, even a giant water scorpion, or a Giant Leech!

So many ideas but I’m sure it’s a ton of work to create, the game (even in beta) is so impressive already.

I guess I also just believe that for the people that have already explored the caves a bit - it would surprising and exciting!

I just wish the the phantom quartz wasn't so useless, it's in like two recipes.

I agree with you there. We did make a really cool makeshift chandelier out of it!

Makeshift chandelier? Can I have an image, I struggle with lighting in my base.

Here it is!

That was made with phantom quartz sconces but you can also make it with pretty much any wall mount lighting

That is awesome, my base is similar in height so it will fit too. Is it made of acorn and curved acorn fences?