2025-08-18 13:36

STATUS: #sapling

TAGS: character design, Feeñ, level 1, physics, mechanics

Feeñ Character Design

Draft

BODY STRUCTURE.
Feen as a character has a gelatinous body composition just like other spirits.
He has the seed in his body that has a leaf already sprouting from it on his "head" which signifies his status as a forest spirit. He has 4 tentacles like other spirits that dangle down that can also serve as limbs. They gently wave when he's floating.

Expressions & Forward Movement (Upper row middle):

Expressions, Forward Movement (Upper row middle) and idle/hiding (lower row middle):

Physics Real World Examples:

• Forward movement

• Absorption of water around

• Deformation through sound

• Climbing (Up/Down)

1. Core Physics

Float, dodge, jump=pump up like jellyfish, Squeeze

1. Deformation

   • Movement: Stretches when accelerating, flattens on impact. Tentacles drag after top when moving forward

   • Idle: Top wobbles slightly up and down, tentacles slightly swing back and forth while idle

   • Feeñ can flattens to squeeze through tight spaces

2. On Water

   • Cannot hover over water for a sustained period of time. The floating only works over earth. Feeñ sinks into water.

   • Moves in water like a jellyfish

3. Gravity

   • Rolls downhill, accelerates when falling

   • Can move uphill/climb trees, rocks etc. (like a coconut crab)

   • Can be blown by wind or carried by currents (rivers/creeks).

2. Seed Abilities

1. Pulsing Glow

   • Releases a light shockwave to illuminate the dark or activate bioluminescent flora (limited use)

2. **Root/Vine

   • Extends a vine to:

     • Grapple onto branches.

     • "Stab"/Connect with enemies (retracts quickly).

     • Connect to Mycelium Network

3. **Photosynthesis

   • In sunlight, the seed sprouts, Leaves and vines gets bigger (more abilities)

3. Environmental Interactions

3.1. Hazards

1. Fire

   • On contact:

     • Water evaporates rapidly (Feeñ shrinks).

     • Seed burns or dries out.

2. Toxins

   • Bubbles, Steam:

     • If contaminated, Feeñ moves slower/lags. Needs to find mushroom and draw mycelium network energy to cleanse. Glow is dimmed and color changes (toxic green)

   • Swamp, Puddles:

     • Slow contamination. If too long in the liquid, Feeñ dies and needs to start at the beginning of the level. Dims Glow

3. Light

   • Artificial light damages the seed/creates toxic algae growth in Feeñ

4. Falling Obstacles/Burning branches

   • Splash Feeñ. Seed must "recollect" water.

3.2. Helpful Elements

1. Dew Pools/Clear Puddles/Rain etc.

   • Restore water volume (drop grows larger/heavier).

3.3. Dynamic Systems

1. Evaporation

   • Hot areas drain water over time, Feeñ shrinks

2. Currents

   • Flowing water carries Feeñ

3. Condensation

   • Cold areas freeze Feeñ and take his floating ability. Can only move on the ground (slippery, crushes enemies).

4. More Mechanics Ideas

1. Water Memory

   • Absorb "memory drops" to rewind time 3 seconds (limited use).

2. Plant Pollen

   • Release collected pollen to distract enemies or attract pollinators.

5. Interaction Summary

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