[PTZ_00S3] Survival Odyssey: Casuarius casuarius

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A standalone mod that introduces the modern dinosaur, Cassowary. Do not be fooled by its gentle demeanor!

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Name: Cassowary

Habitat: Jungles

Diet: Omnivore

Sustenance: Herbivore

Temperament: Defensive

Wild:

Of all animals encountered in this horrifying island, the Cassowary feels like an anomaly. Familiar in appearance but strangely oversized, it exudes a sense of something almost unnatural. Whether it truly is a cassowary remains unconfirmed, yet its habits and defensive nature mark it as a remarkable and formidable creature in the wild. Moving cautiously as it forages for berries, vegetables, and fruits — its diet driving it to the dense jungle, where ample foliage and natural barriers offer sanctuary from larger predators.

Gentle enough while undisturbed, a provoked cassowary is fierce beyond expectation. The entire group will converge on any perceived threat, unleashing a brutal defense of coordinated pecks, kicks, and scratches — an unforgiving display that serves as a warning to all who trespass. A single strike from these claws can cut deep, a testament to their power; even days later, the wound bleeds as a reminder of their wrath.

Most cassowaries tend to protect their harems and young, but among them, a solitary dominant male stalks through the territory with unrivaled ferocity. This larger, more aggressive specimen challenges any male in sight, willing to kill for dominance. Possessing sharp eyesight and an instant response to intruders, the dominant cassowary is best left undisturbed.

Domesticated:

The task of pacifying a cassowary is no simple matter. Their fierce nature lingers even in captivity, but when provided a rich and varied diet, their aggression subsides just enough to allow closer interaction. Given their size, saddling them up for a ride is certainly possible; however, one wrong move, and it’s like perched atop a feathered powder keg with legs.

One in particular, named Galard, has shown an unusual loyalty — a trait rarely observed in wild populations. Born from a peculiar silver egg, Galard is unique among his kin, exhibiting a level of empathy alien to the typical cassowary. His distinct behavior and appearance suggest something different, possibly the result of extended captivity or an unknown natural phenomenon. Silver eggs have been found in the wild as well, but they rarely survive long enough to hatch, often attracting predatory attention before they can yield life.

Whatever Galard is — new species or mutation — his existence leaves many questions unanswered. His loyalty, his origin, the strange bond he seems to have formed... these all point to something extraordinary, perhaps never meant to roam freely in the wild.

Ecosystem Footprint:

Cassowaries play an essential role in the jungle ecosystem, spreading seeds through their foraging habits, encouraging rapid vegetation growth across their territory. The source of this accelerated regrowth remains uncertain, though their constant seed dispersal offers one plausible explanation. Their immense size is curious, suggesting an adaptation, perhaps, against common smaller predators like raptors, though such hypothesis remains speculative.

The harem-based grouping behavior is equally mysterious. Cassowaries, typically solitary by nature, should only gather for mating, yet here they display an almost permanent social structure. Perhaps this strange land has no clear seasons to dictate their behavior, leaving them to adapt in ways previously unseen.

As for Galard — termed “gallaban” as a tentative sub-species identifier — his existence raises more questions than it answers. Though ordinary cassowaries roam the jungle, none possess the same distinctive traits. He is a constant enigma, one that the solitude of this ancient land offers little chance of deciphering. Too many questions, too few answers — this is the nature of surviving here, with mysteries at every turn.

𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚

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• File Name: Veyronis_Creatura_Casuarius.dat5
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• Species: Casuarius casuarius
• Time Period: Late Holocene
• Lifeform Category: Organic
• Biological Classification: Natural
• Biological Size: Small/Medium
• Biological Group: Casuariidae
• Ecological Hierarchy: Keystone Prey
• Ecological Impact: Self-Sustainable
• Ecological Evolution: Yes
• Ecological Adaptations: Physiological Growth
• Ecological Behavior: Socially Defensive
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭

Adds creatures:

Cassowary

• Habitat Spawn: Commonly found on the Jungles (In groups up to 5 individuals, including babies);
• Global Spawn: 94% for a Cassowary to spawn;
• Males and Females have similar, albeit different Models;
• Attack inflicts the bleeding debuff (Only to Humans);
• Passively tamed, prefering Regular Kibble as food;
• Only males support saddle and can be ridden (With/Without Saddle);
• Males can boost Egg production of females when wandering (Cassowary/Gallaban exclusive);
• Mate Boosted Cassowaries have a 90% chance to drop a [Normal] Egg and 10% chance for a [Silver] Egg;
• Breeding cassowaries can result in a 90% chance for a Fertilized [Normal] Egg, which can be hatched for an Infant Cassowary, and 10% chance for a Fertilized [Silver] Egg, which can be hatched into the mysterious, Gallaban.

Dominant Cassowary

• Habitat Spawn: Rarely found on the Jungles;
• Global Spawn: 6% for a Dominant Cassowary to spawn, replacing a Cassowary spawn;
• Elite Specimen: Comparable to the Alpha Raptor;
• Can only be Male;
• Attack inflicts the bleeding debuff (Traditional Restrictions);
• It has a chance to drop the Cassowary Chibi (Less than 10%) and the Gallaban Chibi (Less than 1%).

Gallaban

• [Fostered Specimen]: Only obtained by breeding Cassowaries and hatching the Fertilized Silver Cassowary Eggs;
• Shares many similarities with the [regular] Cassowary;
• Increased Health, Stamina, Torpor, Food and Weight stats by 20%;
• While riding, movement speed and rotation rate is slightly better, when compared to riding an Ostrich;
• Attack can harvest corpses and inflict the bleeding debuff (Traditional Restrictions);
• Only males support Saddle and can be ridden (With/Without Saddle);
• Untested: Only Males can equip/use the Cart from Bob's tall tales "expansion";
• Males can boost Egg production of females when wandering (Cassowary/Gallaban exclusive);
• Mate Boosted Gallabans have a 80% chance to drop a [Normal] Egg and 20% chance for a [Silver] Egg;
• Breeding gallabans can result in a 80% chance for a Fertilized [Normal] Egg and 20% chance for a Fertilized [Silver] Egg - both can be hatched into a Gallaban.

Adds Consumables:

Cassowary Egg

• Common (90% Chance): Have mate boosted Cassowaries or find in the wild.

Fertilized Cassowary Egg

• Common (90% Chance): Breed Cassowaries;
• Hatch for a baby Cassowary.

Silver Cassowary Egg

• Rare (10% Chance): Have mate boosted Cassowaries or find in the wild;
• Feed to creatures: Grants a 10% XP boost for a limited time.

Fertilized Silver Cassowary Egg

• Rare (10% Chance): Breed Cassowaries;
• Hatch for a baby Gallaban;
• Feed to creatures: Grants a 10% XP boost for a limited time.

Gallaban Egg

• Common (90% Chance): Have mate boosted Gallabans.

Fertilized Gallaban Egg

• Common (90% Chance): Breed Gallabans;
• Hatch for a baby Gallaban.

Silver Gallaban Egg

• Rare (10% Chance): Have mate boosted Gallabans;
• Feed to creatures: Grants a 10% XP boost for a limited time.

Fertilized Silver Gallaban Egg

• Rare (10% Chance): Breed Gallabans;
• Hatch for a baby Gallaban;
• Feed to creatures: Grants a 10% XP boost for a limited time.

Adds Cosmetics:

Cassowary Chibi

• Hunt and Kill Dominant Cassowaries;
• Common - Low than 10% chance to drop.

Gallaban Chibi

• Hunt and Kill Dominant Cassowaries;
• Rare - Low than 1% chance to drop.

Adds Saddles:

Cassowary Saddle

• Crafted in the Smithy;

Gallaban Saddle

• Crafted in the Smithy;

Adds Tributes:

Dominant Cassowary Talon

• Obtainable by killing wild Dominant Cassowaries;
• Alternative to Alpha Raptor Claw.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:

• Note 1. The mod development is Completed;
• Note 2. This is a standalone mod, it does not require the core mod: [PTZ_00] Survival Odyssey;
• Note 3. Be aware that odd mod behaviors may occur.
• Note 4. There is no expectation that the mod will undergo significant changes, though there is potential for optimizations;
• Note 5. Assets greatly modified, and consequently, of my own authorship. It was developped years ago for [00_PTZ] Ark Re-Evolution - A beginner and leading project that motivated the use of Blender to make distinct models, forking away from the source material;
• Note 6. It was ported into [PTZ_00] Survival Odyssey, Ark: Survival Ascended. Although the assets were damaged beyond repair during the process;
• Note 7. Carefully imported to an unpleasant and extreme degree from [00S2] Ark Re-Evolution: Modern Birds for Ark: Survival Evolved;
• Note 8. Through creative input, it was applied various improvements and optimizations, making this standalone version completely distinct from its source;
• Note 9. Due to the "relative" success behind this mod development, it is believed that there is potential in recovering assets, although these will be primarily optimized for standalone versions;
• Note 10. Related assets were originally imported from the Atlas Dev Kit, specifically, using the Ostrich Model as the base line;
• Note 11. Roadmap, goals, and plans will not be disclosed to protect my intellectual property, effort, and time dedicated to modding;
• Note 12. Documentation will be limited to the mod's page and discord server;
• Note 13. Communication can be done in Grand Odyssey;

Thank you for the attention,

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