Alunovem
Terrarian
Likely been suggested before, but I wanted to share my own take on it.
We're all aware, the phrase. "Once in a Blue moon." equates to a rare or uncommon occurrence. This event would essentially be "A night of good fortune & luck." as it were. Effects might include:
-Water is unusually visible all-throughout, even without light. (This night only).
-Moon appears brighter than usual. Nights of a blue-moon will not be as noticeably dark as normal/Bloodmoon nights. (visible streaks of moonlight in background).
-Increased critical-hit chance. (Maybe 10 or 15%. an ideal night for hunting bosses).
-Increased item drop-rates from mobs.
-Prices on items/services decreased for this night only. NPC's seem unusually kind/charitable in behavior. (Even the Tax-Collector, if you can believe it).
-All herbs. (Daybloom, Moonglow, Blinkroot, Shiverthorn, Deathweed, Waterleaf & Fireblossom) Will yield seeds if harvested this night only.
-All herbs/trees/strange plants grow at a slightly-increased rate this night only.
-Perhaps a new potential merchant that "Might" visit this night? and leave just before morning. Selling some new wares. (Perhaps inspired by Resident Evil 4's merchant, just for giggles).
-A low-tier unique mob or two, only seen during the Blue Moon. (I'm thinking "Enigma" or "Paradox" works as a decent name. Might drop random assortment of useful resources).
-A slightly tougher, rarer mob called "Lady Luck." (Drops a vanity set, maybe).
-Mob spawn rates generally unaffected, like any other night. (Though the water candle & Battle potion will have a slightly more pronounced effect this night only).
-Mobs will still spawn normally, even despite NPC's nearby presence.
-Fishing power increased tonight. Potential chance to catch a new type of fish this night only.
-Fishing crates more commonly found this night only.
-(This is a maybe) Desirable/positive prefixes on weapons/accessories more common from reforging at the Goblin Tinkerer. (Blue-Moon only).
-Increased spawn-rate of Bone merchant & Lost girl. (Still only beneath the surface. Blue-Moon only).
-Slightly less-likely to be afflicted with specific debuff's from mob attacks. (Like feral bite, from bats). (Blue Moon only).
-Dye-Trader may possibly give a new type of dye, if you give him a rare plant. (Blue-Moon only).
-(This is a maybe) NPC's can respawn during the time of a Blue-Moon. (Only if you meet the criteria to spawn them. They don't spawn any other type of night, as normal).
-Mana cost for magic weapons reduced by -10%. (Blue moon only).
-10% Chance to not consume ammo with bows/guns/launchers. (Blue-Moon only).
This is a pretty long list already, and is subject to change. I only posted ideas that, I think would work with a luck-based night.
I've heard the Blood-Moon occurs at an 11% chance every night, and an Eclipse 5% every morning.
I propose the Blue-Moon also occur at a rate of maybe 5% nightly. (4% minimum. Any less and players may never experience one at all).
However: No criteria are required for a Blue-Moon to occur, it can even happen the very first night of a world after being made. (I doubt many would be that lucky).
Post your suggestions/opinions below.
We're all aware, the phrase. "Once in a Blue moon." equates to a rare or uncommon occurrence. This event would essentially be "A night of good fortune & luck." as it were. Effects might include:
-Water is unusually visible all-throughout, even without light. (This night only).
-Moon appears brighter than usual. Nights of a blue-moon will not be as noticeably dark as normal/Bloodmoon nights. (visible streaks of moonlight in background).
-Increased critical-hit chance. (Maybe 10 or 15%. an ideal night for hunting bosses).
-Increased item drop-rates from mobs.
-Prices on items/services decreased for this night only. NPC's seem unusually kind/charitable in behavior. (Even the Tax-Collector, if you can believe it).
-All herbs. (Daybloom, Moonglow, Blinkroot, Shiverthorn, Deathweed, Waterleaf & Fireblossom) Will yield seeds if harvested this night only.
-All herbs/trees/strange plants grow at a slightly-increased rate this night only.
-Perhaps a new potential merchant that "Might" visit this night? and leave just before morning. Selling some new wares. (Perhaps inspired by Resident Evil 4's merchant, just for giggles).
-A low-tier unique mob or two, only seen during the Blue Moon. (I'm thinking "Enigma" or "Paradox" works as a decent name. Might drop random assortment of useful resources).
-A slightly tougher, rarer mob called "Lady Luck." (Drops a vanity set, maybe).
-Mob spawn rates generally unaffected, like any other night. (Though the water candle & Battle potion will have a slightly more pronounced effect this night only).
-Mobs will still spawn normally, even despite NPC's nearby presence.
-Fishing power increased tonight. Potential chance to catch a new type of fish this night only.
-Fishing crates more commonly found this night only.
-(This is a maybe) Desirable/positive prefixes on weapons/accessories more common from reforging at the Goblin Tinkerer. (Blue-Moon only).
-Increased spawn-rate of Bone merchant & Lost girl. (Still only beneath the surface. Blue-Moon only).
-Slightly less-likely to be afflicted with specific debuff's from mob attacks. (Like feral bite, from bats). (Blue Moon only).
-Dye-Trader may possibly give a new type of dye, if you give him a rare plant. (Blue-Moon only).
-(This is a maybe) NPC's can respawn during the time of a Blue-Moon. (Only if you meet the criteria to spawn them. They don't spawn any other type of night, as normal).
-Mana cost for magic weapons reduced by -10%. (Blue moon only).
-10% Chance to not consume ammo with bows/guns/launchers. (Blue-Moon only).
This is a pretty long list already, and is subject to change. I only posted ideas that, I think would work with a luck-based night.
I've heard the Blood-Moon occurs at an 11% chance every night, and an Eclipse 5% every morning.
I propose the Blue-Moon also occur at a rate of maybe 5% nightly. (4% minimum. Any less and players may never experience one at all).
However: No criteria are required for a Blue-Moon to occur, it can even happen the very first night of a world after being made. (I doubt many would be that lucky).
Post your suggestions/opinions below.
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