Ranchable Morbs!

Discover Ranchable Morbs! for Oxygen Not Included

Are you looking to diversify your duplicant colony’s ecosystem and add a unique new challenge to your base management in Oxygen Not Included? Prepare to welcome a fascinating new creature into your asteroid! The “Ranchable Morbs!” mod introduces a brand-new “morph” of the existing Morb, creatively named the Glom, offering a novel ranching opportunity right from the early game.

Introducing the Glom

The Glom, a variant of the Morb found within the game’s files, can be integrated into your colony almost immediately. Thanks to its inclusion in care packages starting right after Cycle 1, you won’t have to wait long to begin your journey with these peculiar creatures. Once acquired, the Glom can be treated much like other ranchable species, allowing you to establish a sustainable population and harness its unique properties.

Ecological Impact and Mechanics

The Glom presents an interesting ecological dynamic for your base. Its primary consumption is Oxygen, a vital resource for your duplicants. In return for their sustenance, Gloms exude Polluted Oxygen. This mechanic introduces a new layer of environmental management, requiring careful consideration of gas flow and purification systems to maintain a stable atmosphere within your growing base.

Key Features of Ranchable Morbs!

• Adds the Glom, a new Morb variant, to the game.
• Gloms and their eggs can be acquired via early-game care packages.
• Enables ranching of the Glom as a new creature interaction.
• Gloms consume Oxygen and produce Polluted Oxygen.
• Introduces a unique early-game ranching challenge.

Known Quirks and Considerations

As with many modifications, “Ranchable Morbs!” comes with a few charming quirks that add to its character. Players should be aware that baby Gloms appear fully grown due to a lack of specific animation files. Similarly, the grooming animation might appear somewhat abstract, with duplicants appearing to groom the air above a floor-bound Glom. These minor visual inconsistencies stem from the nature of adapting existing game mechanics for this new creature. Additionally, you may notice the Glom emitting noises reminiscent of Slicksters while consuming resources, a byproduct of its underlying code structure.

Despite these minor eccentricities, the “Ranchable Morbs!” mod offers a fresh and engaging experience for Oxygen Not Included players, encouraging new strategies in resource management and base expansion.